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Toyota Corolla Altis got launched in India on and from 2003 and can be said to be one of the highest selling cars in India in the sedan segment. Over the years, this car has gained a lot of popularity because of its amazing features and great looks.If you see the current Corolla Altis you will see a total new version as it has undergone a lot of new modifications that are not at all failing to gain popularity from the people. Giving a very tough competition to the cars of this segment like Audi and BMW, this beauty is available in both Diesel and petrol engines. Altis has a diesel engine of 1364cc and petrol of 1798 cc along with both manual and automatic transmission facilities. The mileage of a car, varies from one variant to another, similarly it can be said, Corolla Altis gives a mileage of around 15kmpl to 21kmpl and it depends on the variant as well.

Design

The new modified version of Toyota Corolla Altis not only has a sporty look but also adds on to a level of classiness. The LED head and tail lights are minimalistic and user friendly. The model for 2020 is a hybrid one, which comes with a handful of great features like 1.8L gas engine, a system output of 168hp, a battery of 1.3kwh and also has a good fuel consuming capacity and eco-friendly as well.

Cabin

With a touch of modernity, the cabin of this car is mostly covered in synthetic leather including the seats as well.The main point of attraction of the new modified Toyota Corolla Altis is the 8-way adjustable seating arrangement for the driver with a special lumbar support, makes it stand out from the crowd. In order to help the driver from straying far from the road, there is a standard colour audio display on the dashboard centre. The interior design is kept minimalistic and soberalong with a dynamic radar cruise control facility. The car has a great look from both outside and inside.

Drive Experience

Among the five nice variants of Corolla Altis, the base model has all the required standard features that everybody looks for while buying a car. This 5 seater sedan car has a wheelbase of 2700mm which is quite good compared to other competitors. The diesel variant of Altis comes with a 1.4l capacity with 4-cylindered engine which is turbocharged. It is said, in order to get the best performance and experience  one has to work on the 6-speed gearbox and utilize the power of 1500rpm-1800rpm which is kind of equal to 90-100kmph. It also has a full tank capacity of 55 litres.

Safety

The Toyota Corolla Altis never fails to compromise on the safety issues of the people. It comes with a handful of features which are worth mentioning are, Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance which has a Pre-collision system, Auto High beam, Lane tracing feature, Radar cruise control, airbags, including driver’s and passengers, good quality seat belts and much more.

Price

The Toyota Corolla Altis is a very big competition to the big names in the car industry and is doing pretty well in the market these days.The previous version of Corolla Altis didn’t have so many features but this modifies version comes with a new set of grand new features that are beneficial for the people and at the same time eco friendly as well. The price range for Corolla Altis starts from 16 lakhs till 20 lakhs. There is a basic difference in prices between the diesel and the petrol variant as the features also vary.  When it is a petrol variant ranges from 16 lakhs to 20 lakhs and if it is a diesel variant then the price range varies from 17 lakhs to 19 lakhs.Giving a tough competition to Skoda Octavia and Hyundai Elantra, this particular car is extremely reliable by its customers and also ensures a smooth ride.

Pro

-              Automatic climate control facility

-              Power steering available

-              Child safety locks available

-              Anti-theft alarm

-              4 Airbags in total with Driver and passenger Airbags

-              15 inches wheel

Cons

-              Performance a bit sluggish

-              Uncomfortable rear seating arrangement

-              Seats are not of leather

-              Mechanical failures

-              No navigation system

Verdict

The new 2020 hybrid variant of Toyota Corolla Altis comes with a great modified look and handful of features which is gaining much importance from the audience. The smoothness and comfort that it has developed is making the customers extremely positive about the car. Giving a good hardcore competition to its other sedan rivals, Toyota Corolla Altis is occupying a good position in the market. So, if you are thinking of buying a new high-end car with a good set of features then this car is worth buying.

Source-  Carandbike