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| Just like the hatchback, the first things that grab your attention are Shrek’s ears. Specifically, the way the side mirrors stick out. Considering that the turn signals are operational, it’s very likely that the mirrors will make it into production. Then there’s the front fascia, which has an uncanny resemblance to that of the fourth-generation Prius. Instead of the round-shaped headlights fitted to this test prototype, the production version of the 2019 Toyota Corolla sedan will pride itself on more modern clusters. The side profile reveals a more masculine shoulder line, small-diameter steel wheels with five lug nuts, as well as a more generous glasshouse, especially at the C-pillar. At the rear, the exhaust tip exits at the right-hand side of the rear bumper. |
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Originally Posted by RavenAvi
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The sedan version of the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla spied-side-mirrors-stick-out-like-shreks-ears- |
| Bear in mind the simple round headlights are temporary and will make way in the months to come for the production-ready clusters. At the back, the taillights are sourced from the current U.S.-spec Corolla. As for the side profile, the first thing that catches our attention is the position of the mirrors, which have been moved farther from the A-pillars and are now sticking out. When it will arrive, the new Corolla is going to be entirely different in terms of hardware. It’s because the compact car will switch to the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), which has already underpinned models such as the latest Prius and the funky C-HR crossover we had the pleasure of reviewing earlier in the week. The rumor mill indicates Toyota will install a BMW engine underneath the hood, as part of a tie-up between the two automakers signed some years ago. If the reports will pan out, the 2019 Corolla will follow the BMW-powered Verso MPV and the Avensis midsize sedan and wagon. |
| Toyota Corolla 2019 will be more efficient than the current one and should take advantage of the hybrid technology of the brand to make the difference in a segment that has little innovation, but where the sedan stands out for being a leader - including here in Brazil - and also to give it the title of best selling car in history. |
| Much like the 2019 Corolla hatchback, the 2020 Corolla sedan rides on the automaker’s TNGA modular platform that already underpins several of its models, such as the Camry and Prius. The Corolla also takes some design cues from the hatch, particularly with the front-end design. Differences include the addition of a small window near the A-pillar for improved forward visibility and a revised C-pillar. The greenhouse design and shape look unchanged. Power will come from a new 2.0-liter port- and fuel-injected four-cylinder engine paired with either a continuously variable transmission or six-speed manual. The new engine will make more than the 1.8-liter’s 137 horsepower and 126 pound-feet of torque |
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Originally Posted by i74js
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Any reason why the hatchback version never made it to India when it was available / sold in many regions ! Indian market is coming out of its age and premium hatchbacks (not necessarily sub-4 meter) are finding it easy to get sold. They should also consider its entry in India |
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Originally Posted by i74js
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I hope, the launch in India should also happen alongside. |
| The concept is now 'Global One Corolla |
| Migrating all versions of the Corolla to the Toyota New Global Architecture platform is an important evolution for the compact. It will help build brand value and marketing power and simplify product engineering as well as help achieve better economies of scale. |
| The new Corolla is the third vehicle to ride on the TNGA-C platform, after the Prius hybrid and the C-HR subcompact crossover |
| Toyota sells about 1.3 million Corollas a year worldwide and expects that number to be roughly the same with the new generation. About 80 percent are sold in the U.S. and China. |
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