UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd today officially launched the all-new Toyota Corolla in Genting Highlands.
The latest Corolla is the 12th generation of the all-time best-selling car in the world, with over 46 million units produced since it was first introduced in 1966.
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As with the 11 past generations, the new Corolla meets the changing requirements of customers – it has been developed with the concept of “Prestige and Advanced”, to bring it into a new era where customers have higher expectations.
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With it, UMWT aims to attract new customers who are looking to upgrade themselves while offering a stylish new car to those who already own a Toyota.
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For the Malaysian market, two variants of the new Corolla are offered: the Corolla 1.8G and Corolla 1.8E, both with automatic transmissions.
The model is imported in completely built-up (CBU) form from Toyota’s regional production hub in Thailand.
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The on-the-road prices without insurance for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia is RM136,888 for 1.8G and RM128,888 for the 1.8E variant.
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There are five exterior colour choices. Celestite Gray Metallic is a new iridescent shade while White Pearl CS, Silver Metallic, Red Mica Metallic and Attitude Black being the other options.
UMWT president, Ravindran K said: “The Toyota Corolla has been a core model in our line-up for decades. Each new generation has been developed with changing requirements of customers in mind and the latest 12th generation continues this, in line with Toyota’s objective of offering ever-better cars.
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“The all-new Toyota Corolla is one of the first models in Toyota’s range to adopt TNGA – Toyota New Global Architecture. TNGA offers enormous flexibility to the designers and engineers to optimise designs for different types of vehicles.
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“The Corolla has always been a symbol of confidence. It reflects on the owner who knows where he is headed, and doing so with peace of mind.
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“The Corolla is truly an ‘Unspoken Class’ because with the Corolla, the owner does not have to say much as prestige speaks for itself through the style and drive.”
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Design
The new Corolla’s design follows the same dynamic theme of recently launched Toyota models. The headlights, with LED DRL placed along the double J-shaped chrome-plated ornamentation emphasize the wide and dynamically-flowing headlamp design in the Corolla 1.8G.
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The new Corolla’s cabin has been designed to offer a spacious, modern and cohesive environment with levels of visual and tactile quality that reflect a prestigious saloon.
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Key to the feeling of spaciousness is a new instrument panel design with a more elegant appearance than before.
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Other features in the new Corolla include an optitron meter with seven-inch MID that can be switched between analog and digital meter, panoramic view monitor with 3D image, electrochromic rear view mirror, Sport mode with paddle shifter, rear sunshade and a wireless charger pad.
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Engine, safety
Both variants use the proven 1.8-litre 2ZR-FE 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve petrol engine with Dual VVT-i. The engine offers a good balance of performance and fuel efficiency, producing 137hp at 6,400 rpm and peak torque of 172Nm at 4,000 rpm.
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The seven-speed Sequential Shiftmatic (CVT) is now enhanced with a new cooperative control and electronically-controlled throttle that provides a higher level of drivability, smoothness, quietness, and fuel economy.
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More than ever before, customers want better protection while driving and Toyota has integrated it to a single system - Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) for the 1.8G.
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TSS is the most advanced version and consists of five main systems – Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) Steering Assist and Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) All Speed and Automatic High Beam (AHB).
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Both variants come with seven airbags and all seats are equipped with three-point ELR seatbelts to help restrain occupants in the event of a collision.
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Other safety systems provided as standard features include Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Tyre Pressure Warning System.
Additionally, the car is also equipped with an Electric Parking Brake and Brake Hold feature for 1.8G.
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UMWT is also offering an optional Vehicle Telematics System (VTS) for installation on the new Corolla. Basically, this connectivity feature uses GPS/GSM to track the location of the car at all times. So, if it is stolen, recovery by the police is more likely.
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It can also monitor and record vehicle speeds and other operating conditions that the vehicle has been subjected to, with data sent by email to a designated user via mobile app.
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The new Corolla is already available for viewing and test-drive at all Toyota showrooms throughout Peninsular Malaysia.