UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has teased imminent arrival of the all-new, 12th-generation Corolla on the official Toyota Malaysia Facebook page, and based on the sole posting, it appears the model will lose the “Altis” moniker that was previously used.
While the name change may be deemed a minor matter (depending on who you ask), the latest Corolla is anything but that. For starters, the latest iteration of the C-segment now rides on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) GA-C platform, and features revised dimensions and an all-new design.
It now measures 4,640 mm long, 1,780 mm wide and 1,435 mm tall, which makes it 10 mm longer, five mm wider and 45 mm lower than the outgoing sedan; the wheelbase remains unchanged at 2,700 mm.
The sedan has already made its launch debut in Thailand several days earlier, where it is still called the Corolla Altis. In the market, the model wears the same look as the European Corolla Sedan, and the teaser shows we’ll follow suit as well. What remains unknown is the list of engines that will be offered for our Malaysian-spec Corolla.
In Thailand, the model is offered with a choice of two naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engines – 1ZR-FBE 1.6 litre (125 PS and 156 Nm) and a 2ZR-FBE 1.8 litre (140 PS and 177 Nm); both are linked to a CVT driving the front wheels. There’s also the option of a hybrid powertrain, which utilises a 2ZR-FXE Atkinson-cycle version of the 1.8 litre mill (98 PS and 142 Nm) and is paired to a 72 PS/122 Nm electric motor for a total of 122 PS, along with an e-CVT.
The current 11th-generation Corolla Altis sold here was offered with the 2ZR-FE 1.8 litre (139 PS and 173 Nm) and a 3ZR-FR 2.0 litre NA four-pot unit churning out 145 PS and 187 Nm; both engines came with a CVT. Three variants are offered for the 11th gen – 1.8E (RM120,000), 1.8G (RM123,000) and 2.0V (RM138,000).
We’ll have more information about the new Corolla when the model is officially launched here, but it appears the C-segment sedan market is starting to get really exciting. Mazda (Bermaz) has already laid down the gauntlet with the Mazda 3, and Honda Malaysia is set to reveal the Civic facelift as well. In this three-way race, which one do you fancy the most?
GALLERY: 2019 Toyota Corolla Altis (Thailand-spec)
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Will be DoA
M3 already DoA. m3 will lose to Altis and Civic coz of prices, safety, equipments and bad mazda aftersales service
Nice one UMW! This game changing sedan will for sure sell like hotcakes. I also hope our regular “Toyota, Perodua, Mazda, Nissan, Honda and Hyundai” basher does not spam the comment sections with wall of texts. Everyone knows that Corolla is a legendary sedan sold worldwide
Your comment is so original.
Look at all the dislikes here. You are the one DoA!
So obvious only one here got so much wasted time to give that many repeated dislikes; our resident Toyota troll
Already told you guys no TURBO for sure
This better have Toyota Safety Sense, since even the Vios has BSM and RCTA, and also the new Civic has Honda Sensing.
I will buy either Toyota Corolla or new Civic Facelift than Mazda 3. This comes with many features including more safety for both Toyota Corolla and new Civic Facelift and both prices are cheaper than Mazda 3
Knowing UMW…. the safety sense could be reserved for the 2.0 or whichever higher spec variant is sold…. and disappointingly the current Dual VVTi will probably soldier on for this model at least until the facelift is launched with the Dynamic Force engine.
even got also u won’t buy la..ask so much
Sure the Corolla will offer TSS. The question remain, how much is the price hike?
The question whether we choose Corolla over Honda Civic and Mazda 3. It is the matter of preference actually. Those who stressed on fuel consumption may choose Corolla, sporty one go for Civic and handling wise go for Mazda 3. End of story..
Those interested buyers, prepare to be slaughtered…
still using takada airbags ?
If they priced it right, the sales will be good. I heard murmur that the tax structure for cars are being changed, increasing car prices. I hope that it is not true. But, I seriously think it makes sense since the economy went downhill after the new government took over. They need the money to offset GST abolishment.
Waiting with bated breath for the new Corolla pricing. Need a new car soon. Hope this can be the one.
I bet you UMW Toyota will bring it in with the old/low spec engine & transmission but with a price hike.
Malaysian are SUV hungry. Bring in RAV4 although it is slightly uglier than CR-V. CH-R is the most ugly SUV and small.
Sales prediction:
Civic Facelift > All New Altis > All New Mazda 3
kalau jual harga mahal sila kelaut, better beli civic.
At the end, the price will still be the main point here. Look at the new CBU camry and Mazda 3 price, this Corolla wont be cheap. Expect from 130k for the base model. We will see…
All 3 models have their pros and cons…all down to pricing now. base history, i would have to agree with P2 that Toyota Corolla will be dead on arrival. ridiculous pricing with skimmed specs.
Civic facelift vs new Corolla
Current altis also overprice with old tech and outdated interior compares with Civic with new tech and CKD price.
So the rumours are true (Corolla name, not Altis).
But don’t think this car will be even a serious challenger to Civic Ketam.
looking very good!