Corolla Altis 2009- your verdict?

Ym-enjn · 1st September 2008, 11:52

Its all wishfull thinking, at present I would just like to concentrate on Corolla Altis 2009.

The only thing I didn't like was the wood finished interiors. Is there a way to get rid of them? And one more question what else could I add to the car after purchase.

renegade1972 · 1st September 2008, 12:31

I am planning to buy a car with a budget of 10 lakhs. I had finalised for cedia sports, now since it is not available, i dont know which one to buy. Any suggestions.

Ramsagar · 2nd September 2008, 14:38

ym...as everyone suggested try TD Atlis,will Innova-V, 7 seater suits ur needs?

supremeBaleno · 2nd September 2008, 15:22

I would suggest you TD the Altis and then decide on the car you want.
nickatnite had been to the preview of the Altis in Chennai - might have some info for you.

The sales of the Civic have gone down like crazy. Is it because potential customers are waiting to checkout the Altis ?

spadival · 2nd September 2008, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by diabloo

Honda Civic meets all your needs. ...
Also you can wait for the New Honda City, which will again meet all your needs, .... may I suggest Honda Accord

Off topic: Diabloo, Is Asimo your real name?

karanraheja · 2nd September 2008, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

The sales of the Civic have gone down like crazy. Is it because potential customers are waiting to checkout the Altis ?

OT:
Well that could be one reason. The other could be the discontinuation of Civic S model. The gap between E& V Versions of Civic has to be filled

@ Spadival.

Hackett · 7th September 2008, 20:50

Post few Altis TD reviews the Altis vs Civic debate will become more meaningful.
On feature level comparison Altis G (base version) is equatable to Civic 1.8V (both MT). In fact Altis got few more ,though minor ones for some. And Altis is a good 1.5 lakhs cheaper at Mumbai OTR prices.

The torque/mileage/ride quality/NVH etc will be know once driven.

All in all good for Indian car lovers.

bhp1 · 7th September 2008, 21:35

Civic is a better drivers car, Altis still hasn't matched upto Civic in terms of looks, interiors & drive. And the paddle shifts just blow the Altis away.

abhinav.gupta88 · 7th September 2008, 22:53

TD report coming tomorrow.
My verdict (without the TD) Altis!

Parm · 8th September 2008, 00:10

honey i skrunk the camry!

well thats my verdict on new corolla altis.

raajks · 8th September 2008, 07:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by renegade1972

I am planning to buy a car with a budget of 10 lakhs. I had finalised for cedia sports, now since it is not available, i dont know which one to buy. Any suggestions.

If you can wait, you could have a facelifted Cedia which looks more like the EVO9 instead of a the EVO8.

JRD · 8th September 2008, 09:19

Hey Ym-enjn,

From my impressions of driving the new corolla (US version) 2 months back the car has improved a lot, the steering fails to connect with the driver but other then that I couldnt find anything wrong with it. I also took a look at the indian version at a mall yesterday and the equipment list is going to keep it competitive with the civic. Adding to that its bigger and more comfortable than the civic (rear leg room and seats compared).

Finally after owning a corolla for 4 years now and 2 honda's over the span of 11 years, I am a firm believer that Toyota's built quality is bullet proof and is better then honda.
(Ps: Honda fans don't start with the hate mail.I am a huge honda fan myself and have kept my 98 city for that very reason. I am giving an honest opinion about my personal experience. Both brands are top notch and excel in their relative expertise)

So my verdict would be if you are looking for a luxurious car with tonnes of features and reliable built quality to use in the city/highway. Corolla is the way to go.

Mission_Safari · 8th September 2008, 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parm

honey i skrunk the camry!

well thats my verdict on new corolla altis.

Mine is the same as well. I was talking to the staff in the Altis demo zone in City Center, Chennai and they were saying this is nothing but a 'baby Camry' in terms of the looks.

RajaTaurus · 8th September 2008, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parm

honey i skrunk the camry!

well thats my verdict on new corolla altis.

Perfectly put... Thats the way it looks.

The look is neither Camry's sharp-edged futuristic nor Corolla's rounded version that is in India. To me, it cannot beat the Civic's space-age looks - interior and exterior. Other than that, I think it cannot do anything more than what the old corolla did.

muralisk · 8th September 2008, 13:56

If I were you, I would take everyone's suggestions and then schedule a TD of both the short listed cars on the same day. Give enough TD time on both and then decide, how you feel in the car.

1st September 2008, 11:52	#16
Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 59 Times	Its all wishfull thinking, at present I would just like to concentrate on Corolla Altis 2009. The only thing I didn't like was the wood finished interiors. Is there a way to get rid of them? And one more question what else could I add to the car after purchase.
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1st September 2008, 12:31	#17
renegade1972 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	I am planning to buy a car with a budget of 10 lakhs. I had finalised for cedia sports, now since it is not available, i dont know which one to buy. Any suggestions.
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2nd September 2008, 14:38	#18
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	ym...as everyone suggested try TD Atlis,will Innova-V, 7 seater suits ur needs?
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2nd September 2008, 15:22	#19
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,699 Times View My Garage	I would suggest you TD the Altis and then decide on the car you want. nickatnite had been to the preview of the Altis in Chennai - might have some info for you. The sales of the Civic have gone down like crazy. Is it because potential customers are waiting to checkout the Altis ?
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7th September 2008, 20:50	#22
Hackett BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 103 Thanked: 3 Times	Post few Altis TD reviews the Altis vs Civic debate will become more meaningful. On feature level comparison Altis G (base version) is equatable to Civic 1.8V (both MT). In fact Altis got few more ,though minor ones for some. And Altis is a good 1.5 lakhs cheaper at Mumbai OTR prices. The torque/mileage/ride quality/NVH etc will be know once driven. All in all good for Indian car lovers.
	() Thanks

7th September 2008, 21:35	#23
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	Civic is a better drivers car, Altis still hasn't matched upto Civic in terms of looks, interiors & drive. And the paddle shifts just blow the Altis away.
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7th September 2008, 22:53	#24
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	TD report coming tomorrow. My verdict (without the TD) Altis!
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8th September 2008, 00:10	#25
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	honey i skrunk the camry! well thats my verdict on new corolla altis.
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8th September 2008, 09:19	#27
JRD BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Turin/Ahmedabad Posts: 372 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Hey Ym-enjn, From my impressions of driving the new corolla (US version) 2 months back the car has improved a lot, the steering fails to connect with the driver but other then that I couldnt find anything wrong with it. I also took a look at the indian version at a mall yesterday and the equipment list is going to keep it competitive with the civic. Adding to that its bigger and more comfortable than the civic (rear leg room and seats compared). Finally after owning a corolla for 4 years now and 2 honda's over the span of 11 years, I am a firm believer that Toyota's built quality is bullet proof and is better then honda. (Ps: Honda fans don't start with the hate mail.I am a huge honda fan myself and have kept my 98 city for that very reason. I am giving an honest opinion about my personal experience. Both brands are top notch and excel in their relative expertise) So my verdict would be if you are looking for a luxurious car with tonnes of features and reliable built quality to use in the city/highway. Corolla is the way to go.
	() Thanks

8th September 2008, 13:56	#30
muralisk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore Posts: 711 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	If I were you, I would take everyone's suggestions and then schedule a TD of both the short listed cars on the same day. Give enough TD time on both and then decide, how you feel in the car.
	() Thanks