It’s the world’s No.1 sedan and it was launched in India by the end of May 2014. Yes, the 11th generation Toyota Corolla Altis comes with several refreshing changes and it drives even better and offers not only cabin comfort but also more room and improved ride quality.
We drove the car, both in its diesel as well as petrol avatars in the tech city of Bengaluru in Karnataka. Though no changes have been made in the engine and transmissions, the car now offers a whole host of new and improved features. The 1800cc petrol version even offers an automatic in the form of a Super CVT-i with 7 speed transmission and paddle shift. The Altis now comes with improved rear seat space and also improved NV value.
Both the rear as well as the front of the vehicle has undergone subtle design changes. As for the interior, the rear seats come with reclining seats, rear reading lamp and cup holder illumination. The wheel base of the vehicle has been increased marginally by 100mm resulting in more cabin space and an extra 35 litres of boot space.
The top end variants of the car boast of dual front SRS airbags. The car offers ABS with EBD and brake assist.
The petrol version comes in both a 6 speed manual option as well as a super cvt-i with 7 speed sequential shiftmatic transmission. Variants in petrol include 1.8 JS, 1.8G and 1.8V. The diesel car has a D-4D diesel engine with a displacement of 1364cc. While the diesel showed symptoms of a turbo lag which disappeared when one accelerated and moved on the higher gears, the petrol is a rocket on four wheels. Extremely responsive and fast paced, the Corolla Altis petrol has a great suspension with excellent ride quality and handling.
While the Toyota Altis diesel is the ideal vehicle as a chauffeur driven vehicle, the petrol is the one that you need to buy for yourself if you love driving. The automatic gives immense pleasure when one drives using the paddle shifts fitted on the steering. Amazingly responsive, the car simply flies, the moment you step on the accelerator.
Toyota is known for its reliability and with the Corolla Altis you have reliability plus premium-ness. Toyota has not compromised on safety with this car. All the variants whether it is petrol or diesel, have airbags for driver and passengers plus features like ABS, EBD and brake assist. In-dash touch screen audio with Bluetooth and SD card are available too in all variants except the cheapest diesel variant. The top ends of both petrol and diesel have an 8 way power driver seat.
All in all, the car is very premium and delivers an extremely smooth ride.
2014 TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS (DIESEL)
Engine
Transmission
Max Power
Max Torque
Boot space
1364cc D-4D diesel engine with variable nozzle turbo and intercooler
6-speed manual
87.19bhp@ 3800rpm
205Nm@ 1800-2800rpm
470 litres
Suspension: Front/Rear
Brake: Front/ Rear
Fuel Tank Capacity
Tyres: Front/ Rear
Price
McPherson Strut /Torsion beam
Ventilated Disc /Solid Disc
50 litres
195/65 R15 tubeless radials
Rs 13.07 lakh to
Rs 16.69 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi)
2014 TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS (PETROL)
1798cc 2ZR-FE, Gasoline, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, DOHC, Dual VVT-i
6-speed manual/super CVT-I with 7 speed sequential shiftmatic
138bhp@
6400rpm
173Nm@
4000rpm
Brake: Front/Rear
Tyres: Front/Rear
55 litres
195/65 R15 Tubeless radials
Rs 11.99 lakh to Rs 16.89 lakh
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