New generation Corolla lights up Abuja Motorfair
TOYOTA NIGERIA LIM ITED TNL LITERALLY LIT THE just concluded Abuja motor fair with the launch of the latest Corolla sedan into the nation’s market. It was the only new vehicle (model) unveiled at the 2021 Abuja auto fair.
TNL also used the opportunity to introduce the new Starlet, RAV 4 and other new models from the Toyota family.
The launch of the latest Corolla is coming a few months after the introduction of the totally transformed Starlet in Nigeria, tagged a subcompact sport utility vehicle.
The new Corolla was unveiled at the International Conference Centre venue of the Abuja International Motor Fair by the director-general of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Jelani Aliyu, represented by Noah Omisanya, director, industrial infrastructure development department at the council.
The NADDC boss affirmed that Toyota remains a reputable brand in Nigeria and across the globe, noting that the Corolla had been a leading model in the market.
According to him, the new Corolla looks outstanding with its unique features and touch buttons.
“The new Toyota Corolla is an improvement on its predecessor both in design and comfort ameniNigeria’s ties and I am highly impressed that Toyota Nigeria will be assembling it at its plant in Lagos,” he said.
He said he was impressed with the array of models on display at the Toyota stand ranging from sedans to Sport Utility Vehicles, pickup and armoured vehicles.
The Corolla has enjoyed continuous improvement over three decades, according to the TNL, the representative of Toyota Motor Corporation in Nigeria.
Speaking at the unveiling, the Bayo Olawoyin, markeing manager, TNL, noted that the Toyota Corolla has dominated the passenger car segment in Nigeria with its outstanding fuel efficiency, quality features and reliability over three decades.
According to him, the new Corolla is powered by a 1.8 litre, 16 valves, four cylinder engine with maximum output, of 138/6400 (kw/rpm) and maximum torque of 173/4000 (Nm/rpm).
It is available in petrol engine with electronic fuel injection while the drivetrain is front wheel drive with front Macpherson struct and rear beam col. The transmission is CVT while the power steering is electronic.