Next-gen Toyota Corolla hatchback set to debut at Geneva show with new 2.0L Toyota Hybrid System

Next-gen Toyota Corolla hatchback set to debut at Geneva show with new 2.0L Toyota Hybrid System

The next-generation Toyota Corolla hatchback (known as the Auris in Europe) will make its debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, and the company has released its first teaser of the model.

Toyota says the new car will feature a “more dynamic exterior design,” and the image shown here certainly suggests that. Lighting units at the front and rear also appear to be more slender in appearance, reminiscent of what we saw on previous test mules.

In profile, the car appears to be lower than before, and the sloping roofline isn’t as steeply raked near the tailgate. Again, this is similar to what we saw in previous spyshots, along with a two-tier front fascia and wider stance.

Next-gen Toyota Corolla hatchback set to debut at Geneva show with new 2.0L Toyota Hybrid System

As for the interior, a view of a covered mule reveals an overhauled dash, new interface for the climate control system, a smaller gear lever, new steering wheel design and what looks like a free-standing infotainment screen. The use of an electronic parking brake in the new Corolla/Auris also sees a redesign of the centre console and attached arm rest.

The Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) – used for the C-HR, Prius and Camry – will underpin the new model as well.

Toyota says the new Corolla/Auris will feature a new 2.0 litre Toyota Hybrid System, which is one of several new technologies developed for the TNGA. It boasts a smaller power control unit (PCU) compared to the previous 1.8 litre hybrid powertrain, and works with a smaller, 6.5 Ah nickel-metal hydride battery that has a higher cell count (180 vs 168).

GALLERY: 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback/Auris spyshots

GALLERY: Next-gen Toyota Corolla sedan spyshots

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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • From the side, headlights like Iriz

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  • James Potatoes on Feb 26, 2018 at 3:19 pm

    When it arrives (if ever) in our market, it will be so kosong it may not have the hybrid motor -_-

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  • Muthusamy on Feb 26, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    The King is back! All new Altis Corolla more dynamic exterior design & upmarket interiors

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  • tricycle on Feb 26, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    Where’s your Turbo in small/compact/medium car, toyota? Not many can’t afford to buy your high end products with the turbo.

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  • At first glance it just like nissan leaf side profile.

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  • No need import to Malaysia

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  • karam singh on Feb 26, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    whenever UK launch new Auris, trust me it will appear soon as the new Altis here in sedan form.

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  • Mason on Feb 28, 2018 at 7:36 pm

    I am waiting for altis next gen n mazda3 next gen to change my car.

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