Face-lifted Corolla ?

Neo. · 8th September 2005, 13:14

I was looking to buy a corolla, but the dealer told me a new face-lifted model is expected across all the variants. The changes are basically cosmetic with changes mainly to the headlights, grill, tail-lamps and the alloys. The new car is expected in a month or so. Does any one here have any idea of this? I don't want to wait too long, but don't mind waiting for around a month if thats when its expected. And can some one please confirm the changes because i am pretty sure i won't have the present discounts, and so is it worth the wait?

GTO - Touring · 8th September 2005, 13:30

As far as I know, the face lifted Corollas have been rolling off the assembly line. If they arent in dealerships already, expect them anytime.

GTO

autopsyche · 8th September 2005, 13:36

Whoaaa. how come i didnt know about that?! New piece of news for me... I hope there arent any changes to the bumper positioning and frame.... bodykit coming up in a couple of weeks! Any pics of the facelifted version?

Arush

mclaren1885 · 8th September 2005, 13:59

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Originally Posted by autopsyche

Whoaaa. how come i didnt know about that?! New piece of news for me... I hope there arent any changes to the bumper positioning and frame.... bodykit coming up in a couple of weeks! Any pics of the facelifted version?

Arush

ha arush..u better keep a touch with all the dealers around delhi and ask them to update u on any facelifts to their cars..that way u wont have to create a bodykit for a car whose production is going to stopped in lieu of a newer variant just like whats happened now..and again create a new design for the new version too..

amit · 9th September 2005, 08:10

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The changes are basically cosmetic with changes mainly to the headlights, grill, tail-lamps and the alloys.

Oh no not again! When will these Japanese and Koreans learn? How i hate these "new improved" cars that are launched every few months by these car makers.

There goes another point in favour of European car makers who retain the same version for a number of years.

solly · 9th September 2005, 12:53

It also comes with ABS and Air Bags.. don't think it had these features before..

typeOnegative · 9th September 2005, 14:23

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Originally Posted by amit

Oh no not again! When will these Japanese and Koreans learn? How i hate these "new improved" cars that are launched every few months by these car makers.

I know. It is a bit irritating. LOL

k_ajay · 9th September 2005, 16:57

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Originally Posted by typeOnegative

I know. It is a bit irritating. LOL

And it can be highly highly irritating when someone just bought one very recently... Hope no corolla owner who has just bought one has read this piece... He'd pass out....

and then pay another visit to his dealer...

lamborghini · 9th September 2005, 17:14

Guys,
the facelifted corolla has been launched in Malaisiya.
Go check it out.
Neo., i would advise you against the corolla because even an 800 has a better suspension, but that apart it is an awesome car.

BUSA · 9th September 2005, 17:19

Hey NEO,

It did come in Augusts ACI about the Corolla. They are expected by end of this month!

Why dont you check out the Optra. Awesome Value for money!

typeOnegative · 9th September 2005, 18:29

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Originally Posted by k_ajay

And it can be highly highly irritating when someone just bought one very recently... Hope no corolla owner who has just bought one has read this piece... He'd pass out....

and then pay another visit to his dealer...

I know. LOL. You buy a car and then your neighbour buys the same car version 2 with 'better' looks and you just go mad. Ha hahahahaha

Deeps · 9th September 2005, 18:36

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Originally Posted by lamborghini

Guys,
the facelifted corolla has been launched in Malaisiya.
Go check it out.

Go, check it out in Malaysia??

Anyone found pics of it anywhere?

X-Machine · 9th September 2005, 18:39

The face-lifted Corolla should be out by this month-end.
Toyota is also planning a `Limited Sports` version of the Corolla.This one would be having a 2ltr engine with 0-100 in less than 8secs.The exterior will also have a sporty look with bumper lip spoilers,side-skirts,spoiler etc.It should be out sometime during Diwali.
Only 100 units will be maufactured.So hurry up....

X

Mpower · 9th September 2005, 19:02

Wow, this is big news. Havent seen this car even in the states. As far as a sporty version, there is a bodykitted version called XRS for US market
that comes with the Celica/Elise 1.8L engine with 8000 rpm redline. No 2-liter sports Corolla that I know of exists and I doubt they would do 100 units just for India.

8th September 2005, 13:14	#1
Neo. BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 51 Thanked: Once	Face-lifted Corolla ? I was looking to buy a corolla, but the dealer told me a new face-lifted model is expected across all the variants. The changes are basically cosmetic with changes mainly to the headlights, grill, tail-lamps and the alloys. The new car is expected in a month or so. Does any one here have any idea of this? I don't want to wait too long, but don't mind waiting for around a month if thats when its expected. And can some one please confirm the changes because i am pretty sure i won't have the present discounts, and so is it worth the wait?
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8th September 2005, 13:30	#2
GTO - Touring BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 710 Thanked: 54 Times	As far as I know, the face lifted Corollas have been rolling off the assembly line. If they arent in dealerships already, expect them anytime. GTO
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8th September 2005, 13:36	#3
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	Whoaaa. how come i didnt know about that?! New piece of news for me... I hope there arent any changes to the bumper positioning and frame.... bodykit coming up in a couple of weeks! Any pics of the facelifted version? Arush
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solly BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 150 Thanked: Once	It also comes with ABS and Air Bags.. don't think it had these features before..
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9th September 2005, 17:14	#9
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Guys, the facelifted corolla has been launched in Malaisiya. Go check it out. Neo., i would advise you against the corolla because even an 800 has a better suspension, but that apart it is an awesome car.
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9th September 2005, 17:19	#10
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Hey NEO, It did come in Augusts ACI about the Corolla. They are expected by end of this month! Why dont you check out the Optra. Awesome Value for money!
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9th September 2005, 18:39	#13
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	The face-lifted Corolla should be out by this month-end. Toyota is also planning a `Limited Sports` version of the Corolla.This one would be having a 2ltr engine with 0-100 in less than 8secs.The exterior will also have a sporty look with bumper lip spoilers,side-skirts,spoiler etc.It should be out sometime during Diwali. Only 100 units will be maufactured.So hurry up.... X
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9th September 2005, 19:02	#14
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Wow, this is big news. Havent seen this car even in the states. As far as a sporty version, there is a bodykitted version called XRS for US market that comes with the Celica/Elise 1.8L engine with 8000 rpm redline. No 2-liter sports Corolla that I know of exists and I doubt they would do 100 units just for India.
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