On July 3, the new Corolla made its grand debut, and launched six different configurations of the model, and provide consumers with a variety of power options. In particular, it is worth mentioning that the newly launched 1.8L smart hybrid Elite edition has achieved a significant improvement in the interior quality, and the official guide price has been lowered compared to the previous price, which undoubtedly enhances the overall appeal and competitiveness.
The 2024 Corolla inherits the classic design elements of its predecessor in terms of exterior styling. Its front face features a trapezoidal air intake grille, the interior is filled with black mesh material, the Toyota brand logo in the form of chrome strips extended to both sides, and the full range of standard LED headlights and L-shaped daytime running lights combined to enhance the vehicle’s recognition. The front enclosed area is also specially designed with a C-shaped flow channel, and fog lights are also embedded in it, further enhancing the vehicle’s dynamics and practicality.
The 2024 Corolla has a smooth and full side design, with a vehicle size of 4635/1780/1435 (1455) mm and a wheelbase of 2700mm, which meets the specifications of a typical compact car. In the tail design, the combination of “L” shaped taillights is adopted, and the two sides of the taillights are connected by a chrome trim strip, which is unified with the design style of the front face. A cut-through trim is added to the rear bumper, and the exhaust system is concealed to make the rear look neater.
The new Corolla continues the classic features in the interior design, while improving and optimizing the configuration. ToyotaSpace intelligent voice interaction system supports up to 30 seconds of continuous conversation ability and multi-intention recognition function, combined with Amap online and offline data, to ensure accurate navigation services in remote areas where the signal is weak. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a 10.25-inch multimedia entertainment system that is compatible with mainstream smartphone connectivity technologies to provide a richer and more convenient intelligent experience for drivers and passengers.
In terms of power, the 2024 Corolla is equipped with a 1.8L fifth-generation intelligent hybrid dual-engine system, with a combined output power of 101 kW, a 12% increase compared to the previous generation, and an optimization in fuel efficiency, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.06 liters per 100 kilometers under WLTC testing conditions. In addition to this hybrid powertrain, the new Corolla offers a 1.2T turbo engine and a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine as power options. Next, let’s take a look at 6 configurations how to choose?
The pioneer version of the model first replaced the 1.2T power, although the power of 85kW (116Ps) is slightly weaker than the 1.5L version, but its 185Nm torque is more powerful, in the start and re-acceleration performance is better than the 1.5L version, but also a good balance of economic needs, in the control screen using 8-inch car, in the function of the same rely on mobile phone Internet, However, compared with the 1.5L version, the reverse image and engine start-stop are added, and the interior airbag is also improved.
- The elite version with the same power as the 1.2T pioneer version has been upgraded mainly in configuration, first of all, the car part has been upgraded to a 9-inch center control screen, the internal standard is equipped with GPS and road information, and adds vehicle networking, 4G, OTA and voice control functions, but does not support multiple mobile phone interconnection, and the new car is also equipped with a single skylight. It is better than the 1.2T Pioneer in terms of comfort.
- The elite version with the same power as the 1.2T pioneer version has been upgraded mainly in configuration, first of all, the car part has been upgraded to a 9-inch center control screen, the internal standard is equipped with GPS and road information, and adds vehicle networking, 4G, OTA and voice control functions, but does not support multiple mobile phone interconnection, and the new car is also equipped with a single skylight. It is better than the 1.2T Pioneer in terms of comfort.
- The two-engine version is upgraded to 1.8L oil hybrid power in power, composed of 1.8L engine and motor, the comprehensive power can reach 101kW, and the output mode of the biased motor makes the vehicle approximate to the driving sense of the pure electric model in the initial stage. However, as the entry model of the two-engine series, the car is relatively weak in configuration, and the car function is consistent with the 1.5L pioneer version.
- Dual-engine elite version also uses 1.8L dual-engine power, but in other functional configurations ahead of the pioneer version, the instrument uses a 7-inch LCD screen, while the car machine is 10.25 inches, but the interior in addition to the perfect mobile phone interconnection function, but also standard with built-in GPS, car networking and voice control functions, while the car also has fashion applications such as K songs.
- As the flagship version of the new Corolla, the dual-engine flagship version is further upgraded in terms of functional configuration, compared to the elite version, the tire width is increased to 225/45 R17, while the LCD instrument size is upgraded to 12.3 inches, the car supports mobile phone Bluetooth keys, and the front seat also increases the heating function, in order to increase the sense of luxury in the car, the car also has a monochrome atmosphere lamp. At the same time, an air purifier and a negative ion generator were added.
- Through the configuration comparison of the above six models, the intelligent electric hybrid 1.8L E-CVT elite edition is the most worthy of choice, whether it is power or configuration level in the whole series of models at a high level, I do not know which one you will choose?
