The all-new Toyota Corolla Altis made its ASEAN debut in Thailand this week, and Indonesia is the next stop according to local media Autonetmagz. The 2019 Toyota Corolla Altis is set to launch in the republic on September 12, which is next Thursday. The media invites by distributor Toyota Astra Motor are out.
It’s speculated that the new Altis for Indonesia will use the naturally aspirated 1.8 litre 2ZR-FBE engine with 140 PS and 177 Nm, paired to a CVT. This is the larger of two petrol NA engines available in Thailand, the other being the 1.6 litre 1ZR-FBE with 125 PS/156 Nm.
Our northern neighbours also get a 1.8L Hybrid version of the new sedan; this powertrain is already in Indonesia with the C-HR Hybrid, so there’s a possibility for the Altis Hybrid as well. It combines the 2ZR-FXE Atkinson-cycle version of the 1.8 litre mill that churns out 98 PS/142 Nm with a 72 PS/122 Nm electric motor for a total system output of 122 PS.
The Altis for the ASEAN market takes after the international Corolla Sedan, which has a more conventional and less overtly aggressive design than the US-market Corolla – it has been like this for some time now. However, the new Altis is still quite a bit more aggressive than the outgoing model, dominated by a massive lower grille and slim headlights/upper grille combo.
Measuring 4,640 mm long, 1,780 mm wide and 1,435 mm tall, the new Altis is 10 mm longer, five millimetres wider and 45 mm lower than the old car. The wheelbase stays the same at 2,700 mm, but the platform is now the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) also used by the Prius, C-HR and the D-segment Camry.
The interior has a layered dashboard design with a freestanding head unit, looking a lot more minimalist than the previous dash design. Aside from claims of improved perceived quality, Toyota has also added new features such as a large head-up display, a seven-inch digital speedo display, rear air-con vents and an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
In Thailand, the new Altis range consists of six variants, split equally into petrol and Hybrid camps. Pricing starts at 829,000 baht (RM114,100) for the base 1.6 litre Limo, rising to 869,000 baht (RM119,600) for the 1.6G. There’s a sporty variant called the GR Sport, powered by the 1.8L and going for 999,000 baht (RM137,500). On the Hybrid side, it’s the Entry at 939,000 baht (RM129,200), Mid at 989,000 baht (RM136,100) and High to top out the range at 1.099 million baht (RM151,200).
Available kit include auto LED headlamps, an acoustic glass windscreen, navigation, T-connect telematics, the digital speedo and HUD, a Nanoe ioniser, powered rear sunshade, seven airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system and the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver assist systems.
Jiran kita sudah, Malaysia bila lagi? What do you think of the new Altis vs the sales-leading Honda Civic and freshly-squeezed Mazda 3?
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(Like) 2019 Toyota Corolla Altis 2.0
(Dislike) 2019 Mazda3 2.0
Both have the weakness and strength…altis good in rear independent suspension whereas m3 is torsion beam, m3 good in 6-speed auto but altis is cvt…
after toyota rebadge yaris = mazda2.
this toyota rebadged altis = mazda3…
No surprise. No turbo for sure.
I buy this car for sure. Malu want to buy China made car
Many people rather buy this car than the Proton X70 despite the X70 being a SUV and this being a sedan
This is because with this car, they can park right infront of the kenduri house, hold their heads up and come out of the car.
With the Proton, you have to park far away, and then walk to the kenduri house. You will be so scared people see you coming out of a Proton
What kind of inconsiderate, self-entitled idiot park in front of a house holding kenduri? You can guarantee being asked to move your car. Even if you drive Merc also need to park far away to avoid congestion. Oh, I know the troll never got invited to any kenduri before. Being obnoxious and full of sh*ts are just some of the reasons, I reckon.
So if i drive a macidi I park infront of the house. If i drive a Bentley terus masuk rumah
A troll never socialise.
A troll doesn’t know that parking in front of other people’s house is a major no no.
A troll doesn’t know why his Kancil that he thought so proud of got carried by the muhibbah spirit of the kenduri menfolk and thrown into the sungai.
overall looks like a Hyundai Elantra, which is not a good thing as even that looks like it was designed two decades ago.
Altis will be priced Camry, while Camry already priced BMW 3series….
Agreed. better buy Altis now, then keep money in ASB dan FD…. Car value go up in future…
This is because UMW is a GLC and they need the money to feed the overbloated 1.6 million Government Servants.
Most GLCs now overcharge because Government need money to pay their workers
According to wiki, UMW only have 7500+ employees and not 1.6 million like you said. You clearly failed badly in kindergarten maths.
If he ever got accepted into a kindergarten…
Hello bodoh, he is talking about government servants and not UMW employees.
UMW is owned by kerajaan and they are forced to give the government money. Then kerajaan pay the 1.6 million servants
civic’s strong point is it’s new 1.5 turbo engine and people would rather buy a car with a new engine rather than an new car with old engine.
correct Ben. civic’s newer 1.5 turbo engine , gooder handling and way cheaperer too..
Toyota also have the new dynamic force 2 liter engine. But, looks like ASEAN is not getting that engine. A shame, really.
we will get those dynamic force engine..yes, after 50 years atleast
Kasi harga yang happy ending la
Ini harga tak bagus mcmana
Jgn beli la. Myvi masih murah.
axia lagi murah. rm250 je. dems.
Because no one wants axia anymore. sell it cheap better than letting it go to waste
Anyone knows why most hybrid cars power have to be reduced…1.8 NA reduces from 140ps/177nm to hybrid 98ps/142nm
Because it is an Atkinson-cycle engine, which priorities efficiency over power.
FC. They are stretching the limits to get better mileage while saving the world at the same time. It pleases those tree huggers.
What puzzles me is the combined output of only 122PS… 122…? Typo…?
fuel efficient.
Hybrid cars have electric motors and those and giving strong torque at 0rpm. So the engine doesn’t need high power output. Most can easily reach 180-200kph. Why you want the Corolla to go 260kmh? So, no need the extra power.
Hybrid instant torque is for good acceleration and not top speed. You need higher hp to reach higher speed easily. A 1.3+tons C segment with only 122ps can easily reach 200kph? I don’t think so… BTW this car 0-100kph 10.9 secs with top speed 180kph…go Google.
this car really look bad interior
Suprima s better! !
When we allow a woman to speak, this is what she comes up with. Back to the kitchen!
If the price so so so mahal like Camry..bye bye la.
Cannot afford, say la. Dont come here for attention.
Thai 1.8 from RM 137k, Indo 1.8 from RM 138k, Malaysia CBU 1.8 from 140k? If price 140k then will be low vol sales. Dont think can compete with CKD civic 1.8 for only 108k. That is 32k cheaper! Good luck Toyota
Yes, I agreed… Civic will be a more reasonable choice
Have this feeling UMW will use back the previous generation engine.
But that’s ok, as most unkers and aunty who buys Altis/Camry doesn’t care anyways. Asalkan ada T badge, “save oil” (fuel efficiency) and RV.
Unfortunately for UMW, nowadays many uncles and aunties are tech-savvy and active online. They know when they are getting a bad deal and being ripped off.
Yes, this is the best Car in 2019.
I like if the full spec hybrid at Rm140K.
If more than that Bye bye…
No way this car can compete with Civic..in terms or looks, design, interior, and engine.. maybe altis handling may be better with the TNGA platform. Also the price is too high. Civic is clear winner and price of 1.8 civic is still quite low.
You must either drive a civic, and trying to comfort yourself, or you are a failing Honda Salesman.
Come one umw. Show Malaysians how rich they are. Kasi jual sama altis ini at rm 160k to 180k. Then malaysians will flock to go get one. No shame in increasing the price
Sarcasm at its best!
Thanks for pointing out it was sarcasm. #moron
I think UMW should offer the new Dynamic Force engine for both Altis and Camry.
They could just price it at premium from rm160k and rm220k respectively
Most Uncle and Aunty are rich.
Baik beli saga je la..jimat poket,xpyh pening servis 4at..duit lebih tapau suv
Toyota engine for malaysia model forever disappointed
Why everytime you guys always coming here and talking about price? Come up with some fresh content la. Cannot afford say la cannot afford. Come here blame UMW. Dah bosan la.
they are price QC brother.
good car but too expensive. persona or x70 or civic are better in different ways(cheap, big, spec respectively). UMW fail us again. Top management shud be since long time back.