Is this the production all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla Altis? We think so, as the car in these mystery pics looks showroom ready and without any flashy concept car-style detailing.
If this is indeed the production next-gen Corolla Altis, then it’s largely similar to what we had in mind – an image created by the Toyota Corolla Furia Concept from the 2013 Detroit show and the subsequent renderings by our friend Theophilus Chin.
Less showy and flamboyant than the Furia Concept, of course, this white car wears a V-shape headlamp-grille design that we’ve already seen on the latest Toyota Auris hatchback. There’s also neat integration of the LED daytime running lights in the headlamp module. And as previewed by the Furia, the bottom window line has a unique upsweep at the end.
At the back, some would be disappointed that Toyota went one step too conventional here compared to the Furia’s rear end, which had sharp and long wraparound tail lamps, but perhaps more sizable and visible lamps were needed for safety reasons.
The part where the outer edge of the lights merge with the sedan’s character line (gently rises from the front before a sharp plunge) has been retained, though, and a chrome strip has been added above the number plate. Those sensibly sized wheels look quite refreshing, too.
Click here to see Detroit’s Corolla Furia Concept. We’ve attached selected pics of it, plus Theo’s renderings below alongside the two leaked pics. Nice? No? What do you think?
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Comments on the new Toyota Corolla Altis mainly express positive reactions to its design, with many praising its modern and sporty look, likening it to Lexus models. There is optimism about its potential to compete with or surpass other models like Civic, Forte, and Kia K3, though some critics express concerns over safety features, especially the absence of VSC and airbags. Several comments mention the vehicle’s high resale value and speculate about its engine options, hoping for better power and technology. A few off-topic remarks and sarcasm are present, mostly about other brands or off-topic jokes, but overall, the sentiment is favorable towards Toyota’s new Altis, anticipating that it will be a successful, attractive, and competitive model.