Toyota has revealed both the Corolla Hybrid (pictured above) and Levin HEV at the Auto Shanghai 2015 exhibition. Although there’s a Corolla Hybrid in Japan, that is a different JDM-only model, while these new cars are similiar to the Corolla Altis sold in Malaysia.
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid will be assembled in China via the FAW-Toyota joint venture with sales slated to commence by the end of the second quarter of this year. In terms of its aesthetics, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid features sweptback projector headlights with stylised LED daytime running lights embedded into the housing itself. Elsewhere, the Corolla Hybrid sports two-toned, spiral 16-inch wheels.
Moving further back, a solid, one-piece chrome strip spans the entire length of the rear end, merging into the taillight assemblies. As is the case with hybrid Toyotas, the T badge features blue highlights. Under the hood, Chinese media reports that the Corolla Hybrid will employ a 1.5 litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine that’s mated to an electric motor for a total output of 99 hp. Official fuel consumption is rated at 20.4 km/l.
Simultaneously, Toyota has also revealed the other eco-friendly stablemate to the Corolla Hybrid. The Toyota Levin HEV will be manufactured by the GAC-Toyota (Guangqi-Toyota) joint venture with sales set to commence not long after its debut.
As for the looks of the Levin HEV, it sports an almost-identical set of slim headlights as the Corolla Hybrid but features a single, downturned line that divides the upper and lower half of the car’s front fascia – giving the Levin HEV a ‘moustached’ look. Like its Corolla sibling, the rear of the Levin HEV also features a single horizontal strip that cuts across the rear, ending just before the taillight assembly.
FAW-Toyota Corolla Hybrid
GAC-Toyota Levin HEV
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Chinese like Volkswagen, don’t like Toyota
You are Chinese?
A – Arrogance
L – Low RV
T – Technical Problems
I – Idiot Buyers
S – Sick Moving Coffin
This car will have 10 airbags globally. Come to Malaysia, it will be 2 airbags. If you get VSC also you will be lucky
That’s the best you got for the acronym? So badly described. Here’s a better one:
P – Protected
R – Rubbish
O – Of
T – Tongkat
O – On our
N – Negara
Proton’s car are so bad in quality, that you can get better quality cars in Australia than Malaysia if you’re lucky
i tot it stands for sumting else
P – power window
R – rosak
O – oh
T – Tidak
O – oh
N – NO!
Power window story is old story, get a life dude
Only 99hp how to move this lembu?
Though I am pro Toyota, all Hybrids RV fall like a rock. If 2014 Camry 2.5 is now selling for RM98k, you can imagine the Camry Hybrid. I think next year, the Camry Hybrid will be sold for RM70k.
Be a wise consumer. Let the 1st buyer bear the depreciation of 120k in one year. Then you buy a 1 year old Hybrid for RM70k
Yes, but it drinks less fuel compare to Proton. You can bet that Iriz drinks more fuel compare to Lembu drinking water
Iriz is not hybrid car. Apple to apple conparison pls
is there any full size D segment hybrid car on sale now in Malaysia? Forget A6 hybrid as all quota sold out.
Forget BMW & Merc as the price segment is too far a difference.
Compare to Ford Mondeo, Mazda 6, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Nissan Teana, Honda Accord, Peugoet 508, VW Passat, Chevrolet Malibu – all within 20k range of price and yes
The Camry Hybrid is the most economical, has the lowest emission and the most powerful (it can move the car with 143PS/270Nm at 0 rpm)
so i apology but this Camry is not able to do apple-to-apple comparison.
With 7 airbags (1 more than many others) it has the most comprehensive list of safety equipment.
since 5 year ago, many ppl realised after switching brand they did not get the good after-sales support (pure 3 years/100k warranty), or wide service network (except Honda & Nissan) and reliability (except Honda & Nissan).
they will come back to Toyota after painful ownership of so-called good looking/most powerful/most safety cars.
Resale value is only a bonus.
Maybe the Chinese loves our newly invented “BEARD”
Honda Civic designers better buckle up!!
Can this Levin drift? IF not betta close shop!
Can you drift? If not you better close shop!
H-Hailat
Y-you
U-until
N-near
D-death
A-and
I-irritated
K-Keep
I-it
A-Away
1.5 litre atkinson cycle petrol engine with 99hp? im pretty sure its the same engine used in toyota prius c/aqua
Wondering why so many Toyota Haters here. I think Camry Hybrid 2.5 is a good buy, but 2.0 is a Junk
Saw the statement year 2014 Camry2.5 selling RM98k? can please recommend the seller? I check from Mudah year 2012 around Rm120,000
Same L0rrrr and Sam Loo (ori1) that you see above are the same fake person. In fact, they are butthurt bumi Proton supporters that want to bad mouth the real person because they are a COWARD to use their own identity to comment. Childish
Lol how about you? What’s your real name, I/c number, address, cellphone no.?
If you are so real put here your drills la pandan. Lmao.
Lol, you butthurt? He said use own identity, not real identity lah. Bodoh
They want to show their stupidity, let them lah
Why i have to butthurt? From your logic, identity (your word) is exclusive for one person kah? That’s bodoh.
Kimchi owners that has been shown the Hilux will not be honest for a few months to come
Answer is simple.
As a result of their instinctive buy, kimchi owners have been denied promotions, looked down by colleagues, having to park far far away at family gatherings, ditched by pretty girls and given a funny look by family members.
When they wanted to sell, they expect to get 75% of value for 12 month old models. Unfortunately, they only get less than 50%.
That’s why they are jealous of Jap cars RV.
Most of the time after trying for 6 months, they will come to me and I will show them the Hilux. They yell hailat lor, i cut them a cheque and they feel like committing suicide
Lucky Sam took my 2014 Sonata for RM35k.
Today, heard that all used car dealers will only take in for RM30k
I was a Korean car owner before.
Believe me, my 2.5 year ownership of this piece of rotten cabbage is the worst nighmare in my life,
Never ever Korean again
Sam only gave RN35k for my Sonata 2 weeks ago.
Now, all kimchi dealers only give RM30k
That mean you are idiot!!!
What’s wrong with the sonata?
E-errogant
L-lansee
A-asshole
N-nibble
T-tai lan ngong
R-rear end
A-anus
T-tiued
U-until
C-cannot
S-see
O-ownself
N-now
V – vanguish
I – intelligent
O – of
S – safety
Safety? You made my day, that’s the best joke here