The Indian subsidiary of the Japanese automotive giant Toyota has halted the production of its crown jewel i.e. the Corolla Altis from this month. But the premier sedan's fans have nothing to worry about since the carmaker is now all set to roll out a new version of the premier sedan. Sources in the industry report that the Corolla Altis's new version will be showcased at the forthcoming 2014 Delhi Auto Expo though it will be another 4 - 5 months before the car will reach Indian showrooms. Though a a company spokesperson declined to comment about it, a source said, "The company has stopped the production of the Corolla Altis from January. It is now preparing to launch a new version, which has already been rolled out in many countries."
Toyota halts Corolla Altis production
Toyota Kirloskar Motor currently offers the model in both, petrol and diesel variants, priced between Rs12.09 lakh and Rs16.37 lakh (petrol), and Rs12.80 - 16.24 lakh (diesel) (ex-showroom, Delhi). According to SIAM, TKM sold a total of 2,972 units of the Corolla Altis in this fiscal, indicating a drop of 29.47% from the previous year's sales records.
According to industry sources, the upcoming 2014 Corolla Altis’s engine and transmission line up will mostly remain the same except for the CVT automatic gearbox, which will get a boost in the department of fuel efficiency. In all probability, it will sport the same 1.8 litre petrol mill. Whereas, the diesel variant is likely to be more powerful than the existing 1.4 litre engine.
As for the exterior and interior features, the 11th generation of one of Toyota's best-selling car will get a 75 mm increase in terms of wheelbase,which in turn, will account for additional space inside. Furthermore, the interiors will receive extensive updates with a new dashboard and instrumentation cluster.
Source- ET
