Now a Corolla Altis sports

akhilesh51 · 4th June 2009, 17:17

Toyota has launched a limited edition version of their recently launched Toyota Corolla Altis. There will be 300 units made at 11.35 lac (ex-delhi) price tag.

IMO, Corolla in Altis avatar was never matching up to the popularity of Civic and Civic Sport prompting company to take this step.

For Official Press release, Read On:

Quote:

MUMBAI: Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Thursday introduced all new Corolla Altis Sport (limited edition) to target young car enthusiasts.

The new Corolla Altis Sport has been designed to give customers the stylish image of a car which is youthful and sporty, and has exciting new features.

Adding to the stylish look of the car is an aerodynamic front and rear bumper spoiler, a classy headlamp garnish, sleek side skirts and exclusive rear LED spoilers. Commenting on the launch of the new limited edition, Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa, Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said, “The Corolla Altis launched last year has been highly appreciated by our customers because of its advanced luxury and comfort features. We are now delighted to introduce the all new Corolla Altis Sport, which will offer sporty styling in combination with these features.”

Courtesy: Economic Times (June 4, 2009)

Apparently, There is no mention of this launch on Toyota India website. Frankly, I find this car more appealing than the run of mill Toyota Corolla Altis. Also, It is to be noted that most companies in this range have a Sport Model, for example Civic Sport, Cedia Sport, Octavia vRS and so on. Is this the case of automotive industry following the footsteps of Bollywood where most songs these days are accompanied by a 'remix' version. Because if there was something better than the original, it would be THE ORIGINAL.

isldhn · 4th June 2009, 17:22

Toyota Kirloskar Motor today launched Corolla Altis Sport (limited edition) to target young car enthusiasts. Here's the link Corolla Altis Sports at Rs 1.13 million Rediff Stocks

Rudra Sen · 4th June 2009, 17:23

What's so special about this version? It looks plus minus same to me. Anyway that's always been the case for all car makers here.

greenhorn · 4th June 2009, 17:26

+ bodykit, spoiler, and chrome eyelids for the headlamp!

hah, not even close

aaggoswami · 4th June 2009, 17:29

One more joke.
There are no changes where it matters the most for any Sports edition : changes to the engine.

Its nothing but just a few cosmetic addons to attract those who want form over function.

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.

I thought that Toyota was out of this renaming car business, but looks like they have some other Indian now at good level who made this decision to come up with sports edition. May be new Skoda laura effect, but this is ridiculous joke.

appuchan · 4th June 2009, 17:49

Hmm, it looks like Manmohan Singh in sportswear!

Dippy · 4th June 2009, 17:52

Dont see anything special or Sport about this one. Even the alloys dont look different from the standard Altis.

vasudeva · 4th June 2009, 17:54

This is to be expected to bring some excitement back and generate some incremental sales. I remember even the old Corolla had a sport type model launched sometime in mid-2007.

Sahil · 4th June 2009, 17:58

All these options were available at the dealer as accessories. The least they could have done is provided new design 16inch alloys and a few new color shades.

ashishy · 4th June 2009, 18:23

Is looks all that will make this car sporty? they should tweak the engine too.. that is what made the RS popular. Few more BHP would have done.

equinox22 · 4th June 2009, 18:28

If they have not modified the power, suspension and handling, then its just a heavier Altis with some cosmetic changes. So not sporty at all.

arin_12 · 4th June 2009, 19:05

Whats so special about this to call Sporty Ver. Front bumber looks like local garage Job. And that might be expensive also to maintain.

GTO · 9th June 2009, 19:39

Thread has been re-opened on request.

vasudeva · 9th June 2009, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by arin_12

Front bumber looks like local garage Job. And that might be expensive also to maintain.

What this means is more frequent visits for painting +more cash for Toyota in sales and service.

Jaggu · 9th June 2009, 20:15

Why cant they offer atleast 10 bhp more and a wider tire on a sport version??! I personally like the kit though.

4th June 2009, 17:22	#2
isldhn BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 285 Thanked: 147 Times	Now a Corolla Altis sports Toyota Kirloskar Motor today launched Corolla Altis Sport (limited edition) to target young car enthusiasts. Here's the link Corolla Altis Sports at Rs 1.13 million Rediff Stocks
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4th June 2009, 17:23	#3
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	What's so special about this version? It looks plus minus same to me. Anyway that's always been the case for all car makers here.
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4th June 2009, 17:26	#4
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,402 Times View My Garage	+ bodykit, spoiler, and chrome eyelids for the headlamp! hah, not even close
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4th June 2009, 17:29	#5
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	One more joke. There are no changes where it matters the most for any Sports edition : changes to the engine. Its nothing but just a few cosmetic addons to attract those who want form over function. 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. I thought that Toyota was out of this renaming car business, but looks like they have some other Indian now at good level who made this decision to come up with sports edition. May be new Skoda laura effect, but this is ridiculous joke.
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4th June 2009, 17:49	#6
appuchan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangy Posts: 642 Thanked: 27 Times	Hmm, it looks like Manmohan Singh in sportswear!
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4th June 2009, 17:52	#7
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,469 Times	Dont see anything special or Sport about this one. Even the alloys dont look different from the standard Altis.
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4th June 2009, 17:54	#8
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	This is to be expected to bring some excitement back and generate some incremental sales. I remember even the old Corolla had a sport type model launched sometime in mid-2007.
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4th June 2009, 17:58	#9
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	All these options were available at the dealer as accessories. The least they could have done is provided new design 16inch alloys and a few new color shades.
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4th June 2009, 18:23	#10
ashishy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 227 Thanked: 134 Times View My Garage	Is looks all that will make this car sporty? they should tweak the engine too.. that is what made the RS popular. Few more BHP would have done.
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4th June 2009, 18:28	#11
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	If they have not modified the power, suspension and handling, then its just a heavier Altis with some cosmetic changes. So not sporty at all.
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4th June 2009, 19:05	#12
arin_12 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	Whats so special about this to call Sporty Ver. Front bumber looks like local garage Job. And that might be expensive also to maintain.
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9th June 2009, 19:39	#13
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,767 Times View My Garage	Thread has been re-opened on request.
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9th June 2009, 20:15	#15
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Why cant they offer atleast 10 bhp more and a wider tire on a sport version??! I personally like the kit though.
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