Toyota Corolla Altis launched; price in India starts from INR 15.87 lakh

The new Toyota Corolla Altis has been launched in India in four variants and a new 'Phantom Brown' colour.

Written by: Anoop Menon

Published: March 16, 2017, 4:11 PM IST

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Toyota has launched its brand new sedan, the Toyota Corolla Altis, at a starting price of INR 15.87 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Corolla Altis has been sold in more than 150 countries, with more than 44 million customers in total. The new car marks a step up for the name, with updated styling and a more premium position. There is a new grille up front with LED headlights on either side, along with LED daytime running lights. The Corolla Altis also gets new 16-inch alloy wheels for a sportier look to match the updated exteriors. Toyota has launched the car in the old five colours as well as a new Phantom Brown colour.

Inside, the Corolla Altis comes with a new instrument panel, a refreshed cabin colour and a soft touch dashboard. The car also gets reclining seats at the rear. It has been launched with two engine options. There is a 1.8-litre Dual VVT-i petrol engine and a 1.4-litre diesel engine with an intercooler and variable nozzle turbo. The petrol engine can deliver 138 bhp of power and 173 Nm of torque, and the diesel unit can deliver 87 bhp and 205 Nm. The former comes with a six-speed manual or CVT transmission, but the diesel versions only come with manual. A Sport driving mode will also be available for a more responsive and connected driving experience. The Toyota Corolla Altis comes with a seven-speed Super CVT-I sequential shift-matic transmission with a paddle shifter. Safety features include seven SRS airbags, an impact-mitigating car structure, vehicle stability control and hill-start assist control. Also Read: New 2017 Toyota Corolla Altis facelift ; Top 5 things to know

Mr. Akitoshi Takemura, Senior Vice President, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said about the new launch, ” We are delighted to be presenting the New Corolla Altis which has been developed keeping in mind, aspirations of a premium sedan customer. The Corolla Altis is one such true global Toyota model which is manufactured in 16 Toyota plants worldwide and owned and appreciated by customers in some of the best cities like Tokyo, Sydney, Shanghai, Moscow, San Francisco and Rio-de-Janeiro. The Altis embodies a prestigious and luxurious real sedan in India and is preferred by an elite set of customers. The new Corolla Altis offers the best in design and comfort making it a compelling combination of the brand s passionate design, exquisite interiors and host of safety and convenience features. We are certain that the new Corolla Altis will further add to customer delight and our customers will continue to appreciate the new product as it has been appreciated by more than 44 million happy customers worldwide.”

2017 Toyota Corolla Altis Facelift dashboard

Mr. N. Raja, Director & Seniro Vice President, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “The Corolla Altis is a globally acclaimed bestseller sedan for Toyota. Not just across the world, but also in India the Corolla Altis has constantly been a leader in its class. A true sedan in the C segment in India, the Altis has captivated its customers and the market alike with its features like prestigious styling, luxurious and spacious interiors and a dynamic performance. Over the years the Corolla Altis has emerged as one of our strongest products in the country enabling us to strengthen our position in the premium C sedan segment with an average of over 40% segment share. We are confident that the new Corolla Altis will be successful in maintaining its unshakeable presence in the segment and also reiterate Toyota s safety leadership positioning in India.”