All new Corolla coming soon EDIT: Corolla Altis now Launched

Hackett · 6th September 2008, 18:50

Checked the Altis at Millennium Toyota in Thane. The car looks good the interiors are also better as compared to Corolla.
I am sure others who has seen the car in person will be able to throw more light on this.

The 8 way power driver seat is very interesting. One can customize the seat for utmost comfort and driving style.
Another thing noticed is that the spare wheel is also alloy one ( no cost cutting in that respect).
The MID is good so are the steering wheel controls.
The avg mileage is claimed at around 14.

There was good crowd in showroom and there is a 25-30 day wait period.
The Showroom cost in Mumbai is 11.32 lakhs for G and 12.65 for GL

Will upload the pics soon.

Hackett · 6th September 2008, 19:10

Few of the pics, sorry for the quality as it was clicked from cellphone.

nickatnite · 7th September 2008, 23:47

I dropped in to check out the Altis launch at one of the Toyota dealerships in Chennai. Took some pics and saw a lot of everything else and very little of the car!. Here are some of the pics from the launch.

zoom_vroom · 8th September 2008, 09:42

Saw the Altis at TGIP, Noida this Saturday.
Must say that it looks good. Though resembles the older sibling, but the interiors are refreshed and much more plush.
And the fir and finish is top notch too.
Doors closed and i could hardly hear the blaring music playing in the mall.
Seats are comfortable and overall the car has a rich look.
Though Civic is a stunner but Altis seems a more prcatical car in the following terms
1. Ground Clearanace
2. After Sales of Toyota viz-a-viz Honda
3. Toyota's quality and customer oriented attitude
4. More VFM with better features.

hrishig · 8th September 2008, 10:17

Saw the car in DSK toyota Pune on saturday.

Few Observations

1) Only 3 varients this time 1 automatic , 2 manual

2) Car engine is same but with few tweaks to increase the power

3) The car looks different than the earlier corolla but in my personal opinion it is not as futuristic as Civic.

4) It has many gadget things like wiper washer , HD lamps etc etc but look wise civic is the winner

Sahil · 8th September 2008, 10:20

Is Toyota offering extended warranty packages like VW is on the Jetta?

Vid6639 · 8th September 2008, 10:28

I believe warranty is 3years. The jetta has 4years and so does the Accord.

Hackett · 8th September 2008, 16:59

Yes the warranty offered is 3yrs /100,000 km. And currently there is no option of extended warranty (even paid one), as per the dealer.

vasudeva · 9th September 2008, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrishig

Saw the car in DSK toyota Pune on saturday.

Few Observations

1) Only 3 varients this time 1 automatic , 2 manual

Say 3 variants for the time being. Inevitably after 1-2 years when the novelty effect wears off, and sales start to stagnate, nearly all manufacturers strip their models (car models that is) to catch the margin.

samirsarkar · 9th September 2008, 15:16

No test drives yet ???? Thats surprising !!

amit27 · 9th September 2008, 16:02

Corolla was always a good car however Altis in India is just a tiny step up from earlier Corolla . Was just comparing the specs of US model to Indian not just some accessories here and there but engine also seems to be different . In US they provide dual VVTI engine , no such luck in India .

sridharps · 9th September 2008, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit27

Corolla was always a good car however Altis in India is just a tiny step up from earlier Corolla . Was just comparing the specs of US model to Indian not just some accessories here and there but engine also seems to be different . In US they provide dual VVTI engine , no such luck in India .

Yes, they provide the dual VVTi engine in Japan and US. I wonder why we don't have it here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasudeva

Say 3 variants for the time being. Inevitably after 1-2 years when the novelty effect wears off, and sales start to stagnate, nearly all manufacturers strip their models (car models that is) to catch the margin.

In Thailand, they are also giving the 1.6 L 109 HP version which we are not getting. Toyota may never plan to offer this in India. On the other hand, if does so, then it will seriously hot up the C-segment.

kurmist · 9th September 2008, 17:16

Just checked out the Altis at the showroom. Unfortunately couldnt get a TD as the demo cars hadnt been registered, but have been booked for a test drive on Thursday.

I think this is a good, practical, VFM car for the price you pay for it. The interiors are classy and elegant (not as flashy as the Civics', but thats a good thing for some people) outside looks to my mind, about the same as the older model, except for a few cosmetic changes.

All the knick knacks that they offer, coupled with fantastic service and bullet-proof reliability should make this a steady seller.

Am now seriously looking at putting my money down for the auto version as i dont like giving my car to a driver and absolutely hate Mumbai traffic. The auto seems the best bet for me....sacrifice a bit of driving pleasure for supreme ease of use.

hrag · 9th September 2008, 17:19

Saw a blue demo Altis from my office balcony at Bagmane Tech Park, Bangalore today. From that distance, my initial thoughts were "the Camry doesn't look huge from here" and then saw 'DEMO CAR' on the sides. Looks like a mini-Camry from afar and at first glance (I'm not saying good or bad).

Akshay1234 · 9th September 2008, 18:10

saw an altis on seaface and it had a bodykit and spoiler. seemed like tga. it looked very sporty.

6th September 2008, 18:50	#256
Hackett BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 103 Thanked: 3 Times	Checked the Altis at Millennium Toyota in Thane. The car looks good the interiors are also better as compared to Corolla. I am sure others who has seen the car in person will be able to throw more light on this. The 8 way power driver seat is very interesting. One can customize the seat for utmost comfort and driving style. Another thing noticed is that the spare wheel is also alloy one ( no cost cutting in that respect). The MID is good so are the steering wheel controls. The avg mileage is claimed at around 14. There was good crowd in showroom and there is a 25-30 day wait period. The Showroom cost in Mumbai is 11.32 lakhs for G and 12.65 for GL Will upload the pics soon. Last edited by Hackett : 6th September 2008 at 18:52.
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Hackett BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 103 Thanked: 3 Times	Few of the pics, sorry for the quality as it was clicked from cellphone. Attached Thumbnails
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7th September 2008, 23:47	#258
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 604 Times	I dropped in to check out the Altis launch at one of the Toyota dealerships in Chennai. Took some pics and saw a lot of everything else and very little of the car!. Here are some of the pics from the launch. Attached Thumbnails
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8th September 2008, 09:42	#259
zoom_vroom BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 261 Thanked: 52 Times	Saw the Altis at TGIP, Noida this Saturday. Must say that it looks good. Though resembles the older sibling, but the interiors are refreshed and much more plush. And the fir and finish is top notch too. Doors closed and i could hardly hear the blaring music playing in the mall. Seats are comfortable and overall the car has a rich look. Though Civic is a stunner but Altis seems a more prcatical car in the following terms 1. Ground Clearanace 2. After Sales of Toyota viz-a-viz Honda 3. Toyota's quality and customer oriented attitude 4. More VFM with better features.
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8th September 2008, 10:17	#260
hrishig BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 466 Thanked: 183 Times	Saw the car in DSK toyota Pune on saturday. Few Observations 1) Only 3 varients this time 1 automatic , 2 manual 2) Car engine is same but with few tweaks to increase the power 3) The car looks different than the earlier corolla but in my personal opinion it is not as futuristic as Civic. 4) It has many gadget things like wiper washer , HD lamps etc etc but look wise civic is the winner
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8th September 2008, 10:20	#261
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,356 Thanked: 8,057 Times	Is Toyota offering extended warranty packages like VW is on the Jetta?
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8th September 2008, 10:28	#262
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,690 Thanked: 44,153 Times View My Garage	I believe warranty is 3years. The jetta has 4years and so does the Accord.
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8th September 2008, 16:59	#263
Hackett BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 103 Thanked: 3 Times	Yes the warranty offered is 3yrs /100,000 km. And currently there is no option of extended warranty (even paid one), as per the dealer.
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9th September 2008, 15:16	#265
samirsarkar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 166 Thanked: 5 Times	No test drives yet ???? Thats surprising !!
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9th September 2008, 16:02	#266
amit27 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Guragaon Posts: 173 Thanked: 0 Times	Corolla was always a good car however Altis in India is just a tiny step up from earlier Corolla . Was just comparing the specs of US model to Indian not just some accessories here and there but engine also seems to be different . In US they provide dual VVTI engine , no such luck in India .
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9th September 2008, 17:16	#268
kurmist BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 95 Thanked: 77 Times	Just checked out the Altis at the showroom. Unfortunately couldnt get a TD as the demo cars hadnt been registered, but have been booked for a test drive on Thursday. I think this is a good, practical, VFM car for the price you pay for it. The interiors are classy and elegant (not as flashy as the Civics', but thats a good thing for some people) outside looks to my mind, about the same as the older model, except for a few cosmetic changes. All the knick knacks that they offer, coupled with fantastic service and bullet-proof reliability should make this a steady seller. Am now seriously looking at putting my money down for the auto version as i dont like giving my car to a driver and absolutely hate Mumbai traffic. The auto seems the best bet for me....sacrifice a bit of driving pleasure for supreme ease of use.
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9th September 2008, 17:19	#269
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 32 Times	Saw a blue demo Altis from my office balcony at Bagmane Tech Park, Bangalore today. From that distance, my initial thoughts were "the Camry doesn't look huge from here" and then saw 'DEMO CAR' on the sides. Looks like a mini-Camry from afar and at first glance (I'm not saying good or bad).
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9th September 2008, 18:10	#270
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,915 Times	saw an altis on seaface and it had a bodykit and spoiler. seemed like tga. it looked very sporty.
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