[volkman10]

When it comes to Toyota's best-selling cars, the Corolla series is always up there.



The unveiled inline-4, 1.5-liter next-generation engine. Compared to the existing 3-cylinder 1.5-liter engine, the volume and overall height have been reduced by 10%

Information on the next model of a versatile vehicle that covers a wide range of needs from sedans to hatchbacks and even commercial vehicle use has come in this time! In addition to the exterior that is likely to become more and more sporty under the low floor, please get the latest information on the Corolla, which is expected to be equipped with the long-awaited PHEV!

- The next Corolla will be mainly a 1.5-liter HEV, but a PHEV will also be available that will serve as a "realistic and practical electric vehicle."

- The 13th generation will be an even sportier car.

-Continuing from the current model, sedan, touring, and sports variants will be available.

- Engine specifications have not yet been announced, but the 1.5-liter NA is expected to be 130ps/15.0kgm for the pure engine, 100ps/13.0kgm for HEVs, and 180ps/23.0kgm for the turbo.

- A thermal efficiency of 46.06% with its 1.5L engine for the fifth-generation PHEV. It boasts a cruising range of an astonishing 2,100 km.



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[DicKy]

Sadly no relevance for India

Though the new 1.5l engine could possibly be used in the next gen Grand Vitara/Hyryder hybrids.

[volkman10]

Toyota Corolla rendered,






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[IshaanIan]

So refreshing to see a manufacturer shift from a 3cylinder back to a 4cylinder unit glad to note that the folks at Toyota have their heads screwed on tight still.

[dipen]

The render looks so much nicer than the actual one in the first post though the rendering isn't accurate to the actual. The design language seems to be an extension of the latest Prius.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by IshaanIan

So refreshing to see a manufacturer shift from a 3cylinder back to a 4cylinder unit glad to note that the folks at Toyota have their heads screwed on tight still.

Mazda and Toyota follow what they say as 'right sizing' instead of just blatant downsizing. Reason the existing 1.5l is a 3 cylinder is because it is part of a modular engine family with one cylinder loped off a 2.0l four cylinder.

Though the new 1.5l has become four cylinder, the new 2.0l version is said to replace the existing 2.5l NA and 2.4l turbo engines, so it is kinda downsizing if you look that way. The reason why many companies are going for 'right sizing' nowadays is to meet future real world emission/fuel efficiency tests. None of the lab tests which made companies go for extreme downsizeed engines which were not really efficient in the real world.

[IshaanIan]

Originally Posted by DicKy

The reason why many companies are going for 'right sizing' nowadays is to meet future real world emission/fuel efficiency tests. None of the lab tests which made companies go for extreme downsizeed engines which were not really efficient in the real world.

I think public perception also plays a small part. For example I would be very wary buying a big car with a 3cylinder motor. Even Koenigsegg has had to kill their 3cylinder Gemera since almost all Gemera customers opted for the V8 version with only 3 or so going for the 3 cylinder leading Christian to convince them to convert their bookings to the V8 to ease production.

[Its_Arkk]

That front looks like a Kia.