Toyota Corolla Altis GL Diesel

Toyota Corolla Altis GL Diesel

Toyota India has launched the new face-lifted Corolla Altis in India. The new Corolla Altis gets host of new features including new design for bumpers, lights, alloys and the most prominent one is the all-new seven speed automatic continuous variable transmission. Technically, there is no change and it is powered by same engines and is available in seven variants. "Introducing the Stunning New Corolla Altis. A seamless blend of genius performance and gorgeous style. Get enthralled with the genius new Dual VVT-i engine and Super CVT-i with 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic. Get enchanted with the mesmerizing bold new stance. Experience the world's best-selling car that leads the times with new concepts and technologies." Toyota Kirloskar Motors India has launched the diesel variant of its Corolla Altis sedan. The new variant has been sensibly priced at Rs 10.95 lakh for the base variant to Rs 13.75 lakh for the top end version of the car. Armed with the diesel powerplant, the car will go head to head against the likes of the Chevrolet Cruze and the Skoda Laura in the Rs 12-15 lakh segment. While most diesel cars in this segment sport 2.0-litre engines, the Altis may pop a surprise by donning a 1.4-litre D-4D engine under its hood. The engine is already seen on the international Corolla, as also the Toyota Yaris, and it won't be surprising to see the mill in the Indian Altis. Given the impending launch of the Toyota Etios sedan and hatchback in diesel versions later this year, the Corolla Altis may work as the harbinger of the small D-4D in India. The variable geometry turbocharger equipped engine makes about 85bhp of power, but its real strength lies in its fuel efficiency - a factor that has often been neglected in this segment that people are now warming up to. The car returned a phenomenal 14 kmpl in the city and 24 kmpl on the highway during our tests.