Corolla Altis Facelift spotted in Thailand-India up next?

sidindica · 12th July 2010, 22:17

Came upon these pictures on Indian autos blog and burlapp cars, corolla altis facelift spotted in thailand with new front bumper grill, taillights etc.

Both 1.8 and 2.0 models have been spotted. Considering India launch in September 2008, doesn't like it will reach India before mid 2011. Or is it otherwise?

But corolla diesel is coming in a couple of weeks.

.anshuman · 12th July 2010, 22:21

The white Altis looks great. Even ACI says Altis D will have this facelifted look.

ampere · 12th July 2010, 22:23

The scoop picture on the other thread shows a totally different grill.

R2D2 · 12th July 2010, 22:33

The engine in the silver Altis looks like what is the dual VVT-I 2ZR-FE 1.8L engine. So it has been finally plonked into the SE Asian Corolla.

Only a matter of time before it is here in India. Output is about 2 BHP (@ approx 98.5 to 99 KW versus 97 for the 1zz) more than the 1ZZ-FE.

Cheers!

ampere · 12th July 2010, 22:37

Also, this looks more like the Camry.

avishar · 12th July 2010, 22:58

White Altis actually a bit smaller and compact.Maybe its due to all the skirts and spoilers.

nitinralli · 13th July 2010, 02:10

Really like the White one. Hope that's the one coming to India.

Does anyone have an idea about the price for the Diesel variants for Altis?

condor · 13th July 2010, 07:34

Why does the white one remind me of a Mazda ?

Toyota is trying to maintain a certain family look amongst it's cars - Camry, Corolla, Innova .. The last Camry / Corolla I liked were the ones from early 2000's. IMO, Honda is also losing it, but not to this extent.

nirmaljusdoit · 13th July 2010, 09:07

I seriously doubt Toyota would introduce these upgrades to the diesel Corolla.
It would make it even more expensive considering the low volumes being considered for the diesel variant.

We would surely see these cosmetic tweaks around the mid life crisis of the Corolla, maybe year end/next year only !

Alloys are nice ! Much better looking than the boring ones on offer currently !

jkdas · 13th July 2010, 09:14

Just give the the Altis like what Joecreative has!

The rear looks great IMHO, like a big gem for reverse.

MAS · 13th July 2010, 09:50

The New Altis looks much better than the current one on sale in India. If introduced in India (+ a Diesel heart), there is a large possibility that this one would take more sales away from Civic.

The front is simple but aggressive, whereas the rear is more sophisticated.

lamborghini · 13th July 2010, 11:53

I like this.
But for some reason being constantly reminded of the old Mazda 3.
However, this adds a touch of aggression to the otherwise mature look. Like an intimidating 40 year old executive.

Nilesh5417 · 13th July 2010, 11:57

So here we have from toyota, a look alike of Mazda!

The white altis looks pretty much like a Mazda 6 from the front.

_raVan_ · 13th July 2010, 12:22

Are the exteriors only changed or has the interiors also given a touch up?

12th July 2010, 22:17	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Corolla Altis Facelift spotted in Thailand-India up next? Came upon these pictures on Indian autos blog and burlapp cars, corolla altis facelift spotted in thailand with new front bumper grill, taillights etc. Both 1.8 and 2.0 models have been spotted. Considering India launch in September 2008, doesn't like it will reach India before mid 2011. Or is it otherwise? But corolla diesel is coming in a couple of weeks. Attached Thumbnails
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.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	The white Altis looks great. Even ACI says Altis D will have this facelifted look.
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ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,940 Times View My Garage	The scoop picture on the other thread shows a totally different grill.
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R2D2 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 3,231 Thanked: 5,742 Times	The engine in the silver Altis looks like what is the dual VVT-I 2ZR-FE 1.8L engine. So it has been finally plonked into the SE Asian Corolla. Only a matter of time before it is here in India. Output is about 2 BHP (@ approx 98.5 to 99 KW versus 97 for the 1zz) more than the 1ZZ-FE. Cheers!
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ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,940 Times View My Garage	Also, this looks more like the Camry.
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avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	White Altis actually a bit smaller and compact.Maybe its due to all the skirts and spoilers.
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nitinralli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,520 Thanked: 1,099 Times View My Garage	Really like the White one. Hope that's the one coming to India. Does anyone have an idea about the price for the Diesel variants for Altis?
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13th July 2010, 07:34	#8
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,015 Times View My Garage	Why does the white one remind me of a Mazda ? Toyota is trying to maintain a certain family look amongst it's cars - Camry, Corolla, Innova .. The last Camry / Corolla I liked were the ones from early 2000's. IMO, Honda is also losing it, but not to this extent.
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13th July 2010, 09:07	#9
nirmaljusdoit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 834 Thanked: 674 Times	I seriously doubt Toyota would introduce these upgrades to the diesel Corolla. It would make it even more expensive considering the low volumes being considered for the diesel variant. We would surely see these cosmetic tweaks around the mid life crisis of the Corolla, maybe year end/next year only ! Alloys are nice ! Much better looking than the boring ones on offer currently ! Last edited by nirmaljusdoit : 13th July 2010 at 09:09.
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jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Just give the the Altis like what Joecreative has! The rear looks great IMHO, like a big gem for reverse.
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13th July 2010, 09:50	#11
MAS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,940 Thanked: 1,614 Times	The New Altis looks much better than the current one on sale in India. If introduced in India (+ a Diesel heart), there is a large possibility that this one would take more sales away from Civic. The front is simple but aggressive, whereas the rear is more sophisticated.
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13th July 2010, 11:53	#12
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,761 Times View My Garage	I like this. But for some reason being constantly reminded of the old Mazda 3. However, this adds a touch of aggression to the otherwise mature look. Like an intimidating 40 year old executive.
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Nilesh5417 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,812 Thanked: 2,616 Times	So here we have from toyota, a look alike of Mazda! The white altis looks pretty much like a Mazda 6 from the front.
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13th July 2010, 12:22	#14
_raVan_ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 1,074 Thanked: 660 Times	Are the exteriors only changed or has the interiors also given a touch up?
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