Toyota names its price for Corolla sedan
LOCAL LAUNCH/ More hi-tech and comfortable new-generation car starts at R372,700
Toyota SA has announced local prices of its newgeneration Corolla sedan, which is about to make its showroom debut. The four-door version of the Corolla hatchback that was launched here a year ago has enhanced driving dynamics and ride comfort, a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance safety features and the latest-generation multimedia system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The stylish newcomer is set to make waves in the C segment.
The car will be offered in two grades: the top-of-the-range XR, powered by a new 2.0l petrol engine that comes with a choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or 10-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT), and the mid-range XS, which is equipped with the 104kW 1.8l powertrain, exclusively mated to the CVT transmission.
The new 2.0l petrol engine delivers a 22kW and 27Nm increase in power and torque compared with its predecessor, with maximum outputs of 125kW and 200Nm, and a claimed fuel consumption of 6.0l/100km for the CVT versions and 6.5l/100km for the manual.
In addition to the new powertrain, Toyota has improved comfort, convenience and safety features across the board to deliver a more premium and refined compact sedan. A major contributor to the enhanced ride and handling is the new double-wishbone rear suspension set-up, which is now standard across the Corolla sedan range.
Priced from R372,700 for the Corolla 1.8 XS CVT, this variant comes with features including LED headlights, push-start, cruise control, auto climate control, reverse camera with Toyota Display Audio, multiinformation display, steering switches with voice command, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android auto-functionality.
On the safety front, this model is equipped with seven airbags, an electronic parking brake, hill-assist control and stability control as standard.
The flagship 2.0l XR grades get extra features such as Smart Entry, Bi-LED headlights with Auto High-Beam, laser-cut twotone 18-inch alloys, electrochromatic rear-view mirror, combination leather upholstery, steering wheel with paddle shifters, as well as Toyota’s safety system, which includes precrash activation, blind-spot monitor, adaptive all-speed cruise control and lane departure alert.
Pricing
Corolla R372,700 Corolla 2.0 XR manual R412,300 Corolla 2.0 R425,200 1.8
XS
XR
CVT
CVT
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