Now a Corolla Altis sports

Nitin · 9th June 2009, 20:23

The least they could have done, is to spruce the engine up a bit.Makes sense in calling it 'Sporty' only then. A spoiler & alloys make no difference in this case.

sammyboy · 9th June 2009, 20:44

The kit is good looking but I would have expected something more from Toyota. When Ford could give a 1.6S they should have tried a little harder.

Mpower · 9th June 2009, 20:58

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Originally Posted by aaggoswami

These sports editions are an insulting joke for us Indians. Just a few sports editions come up with minor cosmetic changes and nothing else. How long can they fool Indian customer ? The automotive companies are making money out of Indian customer's ignorance.

Even in other markets S or sports version is bodykit only with bigger wheels with no changes to the engine.

theMAG · 9th June 2009, 21:03

If the Altis is sporty, then I pity Ferrari/Lamborghini/McLaren - since they've got it so wrong according to Toyota.

anekho · 9th June 2009, 21:26

the 'sport' can be debated, but I quite like the look of the exterior!

cheers

five46 · 9th June 2009, 21:53

Oh.. One more Special Edition!? Or is it?

One of the few truly special edition cars (though it was never launched intentionally as a 'Special edition) was the Alto with the 1.1 engine. All its owners have bought a Special Edition in disguise.

Vid6639 · 9th June 2009, 22:45

Well the body kit looks good on the car but the car is nowhere close to sporty.

They have added more fake wood in the rear cupholders and claim that to be sporty. How does a sport version have any fake wood at all??

The chrome door side strips, chrome door handles, chrome grill accents, and rear number plate garnish have to go for chrome.

They should have got the XRS mesh grill and atleast put 205 tyres on 16" wheels.

Exteriors should have been like this:

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The interiors should have been this:

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nickatnite · 10th June 2009, 00:07

All show and no go. A true desi "sports" sedan. Even the "show" is suspect until i see a car in the flesh, or someone here posts pics of the same as the skirting only makes the car look bulkier in the photo.

equinox22 · 10th June 2009, 10:02

^^ As mentioned earlier its not just 'desi'. Even the Corolla S in the US is just a body kit without any actual sportiness added. To get a real difference one needs to get the XRS.

vineethvazhayil · 10th June 2009, 10:17

Today, the TOI in chennai carried an ad for Corolla Altis Executive. Any idea what is that now? Downward and upward range expansion (stripped down and sports model both launched?)?

ashishgandhi_00 · 12th June 2009, 11:33

To me, this sports version is a joke... it is some Rs. 50K more than the normal version (the sport version is available only in the 'G' variant)

I happened to check out (no TD though) the sports version. On the interior, i couldnt find any significant change. Not sure whether the 'so called' sporty looks are worth the extra money.

The Altis is a sleek looking car, while Civic is sporty. The Altis is trying to go the Civic way, but IMHO it won't work...

Technocrat · 12th June 2009, 12:49

I wonder why is everyone surprised, didnt Honda do the same with Civic Sports?

As for the car, fittings look extra market & not OEM though need to see them in person to comment better.

hillram · 12th June 2009, 12:57

Just by adding a spoiler and side skirts,one cant get the feeling of a sports car.

Parm · 12th June 2009, 14:28

well here in middle east despite having a good following and demand for sports versions of sedans like Civic Type R, honda hasnt launched it!

so when the OEMs want to clear their over crowded stock yards they come up with ideas like Limited Edition or Sports Edition.

Civic with paddle shift gears was launched in uae as 2009 face lift model where as it was launched in india before the facelift 2009 model.

here are some more of Sport Edition Camry, Yaris, Corolla, FJ, Fortuner and RAV 4.

no change in engines or even the damn body of these cars, but still they are "Sport Editions"!

but the pricing of these vehicles is pretty cheap!!! look at these pricing guys!

hariharanea · 12th June 2009, 14:45

Woah

These pricing are damn cool and cheap. Wonder what will happen if the cars are sold at same rate in India

9th June 2009, 20:23	#16
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	The least they could have done, is to spruce the engine up a bit.Makes sense in calling it 'Sporty' only then. A spoiler & alloys make no difference in this case.
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9th June 2009, 20:44	#17
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 523 Times View My Garage	The kit is good looking but I would have expected something more from Toyota. When Ford could give a 1.6S they should have tried a little harder.
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9th June 2009, 21:03	#19
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,812 Times View My Garage	If the Altis is sporty, then I pity Ferrari/Lamborghini/McLaren - since they've got it so wrong according to Toyota.
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9th June 2009, 21:26	#20
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,997 Thanked: 685 Times	the 'sport' can be debated, but I quite like the look of the exterior! cheers
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9th June 2009, 21:53	#21
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 638 Thanked: 724 Times	Oh.. One more Special Edition!? Or is it? One of the few truly special edition cars (though it was never launched intentionally as a 'Special edition) was the Alto with the 1.1 engine. All its owners have bought a Special Edition in disguise.
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9th June 2009, 22:45	#22
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,757 Thanked: 43,812 Times View My Garage	Well the body kit looks good on the car but the car is nowhere close to sporty. They have added more fake wood in the rear cupholders and claim that to be sporty. How does a sport version have any fake wood at all?? The chrome door side strips, chrome door handles, chrome grill accents, and rear number plate garnish have to go for chrome. They should have got the XRS mesh grill and atleast put 205 tyres on 16" wheels. Exteriors should have been like this: The interiors should have been this:
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10th June 2009, 00:07	#23
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	All show and no go. A true desi "sports" sedan. Even the "show" is suspect until i see a car in the flesh, or someone here posts pics of the same as the skirting only makes the car look bulkier in the photo. Last edited by nickatnite : 10th June 2009 at 00:10.
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10th June 2009, 10:02	#24
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	^^ As mentioned earlier its not just 'desi'. Even the Corolla S in the US is just a body kit without any actual sportiness added. To get a real difference one needs to get the XRS.
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10th June 2009, 10:17	#25
vineethvazhayil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 456 Times View My Garage	Today, the TOI in chennai carried an ad for Corolla Altis Executive. Any idea what is that now? Downward and upward range expansion (stripped down and sports model both launched?)?
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12th June 2009, 11:33	#26
ashishgandhi_00 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 200 Thanked: 0 Times	To me, this sports version is a joke... it is some Rs. 50K more than the normal version (the sport version is available only in the 'G' variant) I happened to check out (no TD though) the sports version. On the interior, i couldnt find any significant change. Not sure whether the 'so called' sporty looks are worth the extra money. The Altis is a sleek looking car, while Civic is sporty. The Altis is trying to go the Civic way, but IMHO it won't work...
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12th June 2009, 12:49	#27
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	I wonder why is everyone surprised, didnt Honda do the same with Civic Sports? As for the car, fittings look extra market & not OEM though need to see them in person to comment better.
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12th June 2009, 12:57	#28
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Just by adding a spoiler and side skirts,one cant get the feeling of a sports car.
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12th June 2009, 14:28	#29
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 898 Times	well here in middle east despite having a good following and demand for sports versions of sedans like Civic Type R, honda hasnt launched it! so when the OEMs want to clear their over crowded stock yards they come up with ideas like Limited Edition or Sports Edition. Civic with paddle shift gears was launched in uae as 2009 face lift model where as it was launched in india before the facelift 2009 model. here are some more of Sport Edition Camry, Yaris, Corolla, FJ, Fortuner and RAV 4. no change in engines or even the damn body of these cars, but still they are "Sport Editions"! but the pricing of these vehicles is pretty cheap!!! look at these pricing guys! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Parm : 12th June 2009 at 14:30.
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12th June 2009, 14:45	#30
hariharanea BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 31 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Woah These pricing are damn cool and cheap. Wonder what will happen if the cars are sold at same rate in India
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