Bye Bye Corolla, Hello Auris

rahul_intlad · 29th September 2006, 11:43

Word has been around that the Toyota Auris shall replace the corolla after the hatch is transformed into a sedan.How much truth in the statement,I have absolutely no idea but check this link out for pics:

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/28/p...space-concept/

rahul_intlad · 29th September 2006, 12:32

This car has been launched at the paris motor show,whose link I have provided above.

shiva_cool87 · 29th September 2006, 17:53

Looks hot.....dunno if it'll be the same wen converted to a sedan...

heelntoe · 29th September 2006, 17:57

i like the interior of that car.

speedzak · 1st October 2006, 17:54

Looks great!!! But still can it meet the nostalgia of a Corolla?? Nobody knows it better than Toyota themselves.

condor · 1st October 2006, 18:06

Rahul, we already have a thread on the Auris.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ighlight=auris

Mods, merge these?

Rudra Sen · 1st October 2006, 19:31

Thanks Condor. Thread merged.

Mpower · 11th October 2006, 09:08

Well not quite in India yet, but these 2 recent launches are strong candidates for the ever growing C/D segment in India (10-12L) that was recently given a shot in the arm by the CIVIC.

The new sedan version of the Euro only Auris called Corolla Axio in Japan and the Sentra/Sunny.

Interesting coincidence, both have been launched with CVT trans instead of conventional auto.......a sign of things to come ??

Sources: toyota.co.jp and nissan.com

abhijitaparadh · 11th October 2006, 12:06

The corolla looks almost the same as old one with modified front end. Although its not unattractive but definitely not eye candy as Civic.

Any idea whether this is the same model that was rumoured to be sent back to drawing board after Civic launch?

GTO · 11th October 2006, 12:56

Thats not a new Corolla...its a facelift. The entirely new corolla is expected in 2008 and I can hardly wait to see it. But I do not expect it to create the shockwaves that the Civic did.

navin · 11th October 2006, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mpower

Interesting coincidence, both have been launched with CVT trans instead of conventional auto.......a sign of things to come ??

Other than the dual clutch systems the CVT provides quite a nice power delivery system. Slowly the rubberband effect of older CVTs is being reduced while it's reliability is being increased. However by their very design they will always require careful monitoring and prompt service. Today I'd much rather live with the rubberband effect of CVTs (really noticeable only during spiritited driving) than the jerky power delivery of "conventional" auto trannies.

abdul 65 amg · 11th October 2006, 22:27

Toyota has released the 10th generation Corolla in Japan today. The Japanese Corolla consists of 2 versions: Corolla Axio is the 4-door sedan and Corolla Fielder is the station wagon. Disappointingly, both cars look conservative and boring. The sedan has a proportion unbelievably close to the old car - length, width and wheelbase are unchanged, only the height has been reduced by 10mm. The headlights and grille are the only noticeable styling differences.

Inside, the cabin gets marginally longer and wider thanks to more efficient packaging. Following arch-rival Honda Civic, the rear cabin floor is now nearly flat, easing the foot room for the middle passenger. The dashboard design is new but hardly inspiring. From photos, we cannot see any upgrade in build quality and materials in the cabin. If there is any, the improvement won't be as vast as the old generation did 5 years ago.

Mechanical aspect remains close to the old car. It rides on MacPherson struts suspensions up front and torsion-beam axle at the rear. Toyota didn't talked much about chassis rigidity, so we expect driving dynamics won't be much improved. Powertrain continues to include 1.5 VVT-i and 1.8 VVT-i engines. The former is a tuned version of the old car, producing 110 horsepower. The latter, codenamed 2ZR-FE, is said to be a new development. The main improvement is the introduction of dual VVT-i, one for intake valves and one for exhaust valves, to improve efficiency further. This mean slightly lower fuel consumption and higher torque throughout the range. Peak power, however, is unchanged at 136hp. Both engines can partner with a new Super CVT-i transmission to enhance fuel economy. It can also simulate a 7-speed manual.

Nevertheless, the biggest advance of the new Corolla is safety features. It is equipped with many big cars safety equipments:

1. A rear view monitor aiding parking;
2. An intelligent self parking system like that being used in Prius and LS460;
3. Radar cruise control;

4. Mercedes-like Pre-Crash safety system, which uses radar to detect possible collision. In prior to collision, it applies braking and tightens seat belts.
source www.autozine.org

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Vid6639 · 11th October 2006, 22:51

hey the toyota axio is mentioned in this thread:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...t=civic+unrest

mods can both the threads be merged?

hellspawn · 11th October 2006, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

But I do not expect it to create the shockwaves that the Civic did.

why do you say that????
the new camry is an absolute stunner.maybe toyota gets bold with the corolla too.

Vid6639 · 11th October 2006, 23:01

This could work for toyota till the new corolla actually comes. The new one would come sometime in 2008 end. Till then they could actually facelift the current one to look like this and give some competition to the civic. The corolla still has many followers.
The rear seat is still the best in corolla compared to octy and civic and for india chauffeur driven this is a good buy.

29th September 2006, 11:43	#16
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 5 Times	Bye Bye Corolla, Hello Auris Word has been around that the Toyota Auris shall replace the corolla after the hatch is transformed into a sedan.How much truth in the statement,I have absolutely no idea but check this link out for pics: http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/28/p...space-concept/
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29th September 2006, 12:32	#17
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 5 Times	This car has been launched at the paris motor show,whose link I have provided above.
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29th September 2006, 17:53	#18
shiva_cool87 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 138 Thanked: 0 Times	Looks hot.....dunno if it'll be the same wen converted to a sedan...
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29th September 2006, 17:57	#19
heelntoe BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: navi mumbai Posts: 238 Thanked: Once	i like the interior of that car.
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1st October 2006, 17:54	#20
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,346 Thanked: 28 Times	Looks great!!! But still can it meet the nostalgia of a Corolla?? Nobody knows it better than Toyota themselves.
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1st October 2006, 18:06	#21
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,240 Thanked: 16,888 Times View My Garage	Rahul, we already have a thread on the Auris. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ighlight=auris Mods, merge these?
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1st October 2006, 19:31	#22
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,752 Thanked: 6,871 Times View My Garage	Thanks Condor. Thread merged.
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11th October 2006, 09:08	#23
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,399 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	Civic Unrest Well not quite in India yet, but these 2 recent launches are strong candidates for the ever growing C/D segment in India (10-12L) that was recently given a shot in the arm by the CIVIC. The new sedan version of the Euro only Auris called Corolla Axio in Japan and the Sentra/Sunny. Interesting coincidence, both have been launched with CVT trans instead of conventional auto.......a sign of things to come ?? Sources: toyota.co.jp and nissan.com Last edited by Mpower : 11th October 2006 at 21:08.
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11th October 2006, 12:06	#24
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	The corolla looks almost the same as old one with modified front end. Although its not unattractive but definitely not eye candy as Civic. Any idea whether this is the same model that was rumoured to be sent back to drawing board after Civic launch?
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11th October 2006, 12:56	#25
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,879 Thanked: 321,764 Times View My Garage	Thats not a new Corolla...its a facelift. The entirely new corolla is expected in 2008 and I can hardly wait to see it. But I do not expect it to create the shockwaves that the Civic did.
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11th October 2006, 22:27	#27
abdul 65 amg BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brussels Posts: 252 Thanked: Once	Toyota corolla MK10 Toyota has released the 10th generation Corolla in Japan today. The Japanese Corolla consists of 2 versions: Corolla Axio is the 4-door sedan and Corolla Fielder is the station wagon. Disappointingly, both cars look conservative and boring. The sedan has a proportion unbelievably close to the old car - length, width and wheelbase are unchanged, only the height has been reduced by 10mm. The headlights and grille are the only noticeable styling differences. Inside, the cabin gets marginally longer and wider thanks to more efficient packaging. Following arch-rival Honda Civic, the rear cabin floor is now nearly flat, easing the foot room for the middle passenger. The dashboard design is new but hardly inspiring. From photos, we cannot see any upgrade in build quality and materials in the cabin. If there is any, the improvement won't be as vast as the old generation did 5 years ago. Mechanical aspect remains close to the old car. It rides on MacPherson struts suspensions up front and torsion-beam axle at the rear. Toyota didn't talked much about chassis rigidity, so we expect driving dynamics won't be much improved. Powertrain continues to include 1.5 VVT-i and 1.8 VVT-i engines. The former is a tuned version of the old car, producing 110 horsepower. The latter, codenamed 2ZR-FE, is said to be a new development. The main improvement is the introduction of dual VVT-i, one for intake valves and one for exhaust valves, to improve efficiency further. This mean slightly lower fuel consumption and higher torque throughout the range. Peak power, however, is unchanged at 136hp. Both engines can partner with a new Super CVT-i transmission to enhance fuel economy. It can also simulate a 7-speed manual. Nevertheless, the biggest advance of the new Corolla is safety features. It is equipped with many big cars safety equipments: 1. A rear view monitor aiding parking; 2. An intelligent self parking system like that being used in Prius and LS460; 3. Radar cruise control; 4. Mercedes-like Pre-Crash safety system, which uses radar to detect possible collision. In prior to collision, it applies braking and tightens seat belts. source www.autozine.org Note from the Support Staff: Please avoid using text formatting tags. Last edited by aah78 : 11th October 2006 at 23:51.
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11th October 2006, 22:51	#28
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,709 Thanked: 44,136 Times View My Garage	hey the toyota axio is mentioned in this thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...t=civic+unrest mods can both the threads be merged?
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11th October 2006, 23:01	#30
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,709 Thanked: 44,136 Times View My Garage	This could work for toyota till the new corolla actually comes. The new one would come sometime in 2008 end. Till then they could actually facelift the current one to look like this and give some competition to the civic. The corolla still has many followers. The rear seat is still the best in corolla compared to octy and civic and for india chauffeur driven this is a good buy.
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