Toyota Corolla Altis Grande X CVT- I 1.8 Model 2024

Toyota Corolla Altis Grande X CVT- I 1.8 Model 2024

Corolla 2024 is a model of small family sedans, this is a car manufactured by Toyota Company which is from Japan. Due to the comfortable and attractive design combined with rather good operational characteristics, it is popular among millions of people in various parts of the world. It was started in 1966, and over the years, the development has made it among the most preferred makes of cars in the international market. currently available up to generation 11; generation 12 has been released worldwide but not in Pakistan.

History

Toyota officially started its operations in Pakistan in 1989 through a recently established joint venture and introduced the first imported car Toyota Corolla in 1993. It has continued to be Pakistan’s most preferred car to date. The 7th generation of Corolla was the first-ever model of this car line that was assembled within the territory of Pakistan and right away captured the market. It was assembled in Pakistan until 2002, corresponding to the longest-lasting Toyota brand in a certain country.

In 1995, Toyota launched the eighth generation Corolla with considerable enhancements; New for this model was a four-cylinder 1. An 8-liter DOHC aluminum-body engine and a rounder-looking car. The 9th generation Corolla was produced in the year 2000 and came with enhanced features in terms of security including anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, and finally a new claimed sleek look. The 10th generation Corolla was initially unveiled in Pakistan in the year 2009 and its engines vary from 1. 3 liters and 1. 9 liters for the petrol version and 2. 0-liter for the diesel variant, although there are rumors that there will be a new Sports Utility Vehicle that will be rolled out soon. Since its launch, it recorded a staggering sales growth of 82 percent thus making it a significant marketplace. Seen just in the year 2021, it was as high as 51 percent.

Exterior

The exterior design of the Toyota Corolla 11th Generation is completely new and it has adopted a new brand image of modern and premium. The front end has contour narrow side swept headlights, a large grille with chrome, and a trapezium air intake. The tail lights and side swept lights are sharp looking, large rear bumper and running chrome trim on the trunk lid. The Altis 1. 8L CVTi has been identified by an X Package Emblem on the rear end. It is crucial to mention here that the exterior design of both kinds of the Toyota Corolla 11th Generation is very similar. The exterior of the Toyota Corolla has quite an appealing design in that the car can easily be classified to be unique in the market within the class. The Special Edition is also endowed with a sunroof but the X Package includes a sunroof, moon roof, and fog lamps.

Interior

On the internal aspect, the Toyota Corolla 11th Generation features black and beige in its interior trim plastic parts. Unlike in the past models where only armrests could be retrimmed choose to have a black interior in the Corolla Altis Grande 11th Generation. In Altis 1 the front and rear seats were major comfort zones. While 8L CVTi is wrapped in ivory fabric, the ones for the Altis Grande come with a consolation of leather. 

Additional accessories of the base type of extendable equipment are air conditioning, an infotainment system, power steering, an Eco meter, and a tachometer. The higher variants also have additional practical features for safety and infotainment like satellite navigation, pro functional shift knobs on the steering wheel, and cruise control together with front and rear cameras with paddle shift handle with HSA and TC. 

Some of the others are leather seats, glove box light, and rear USB charging port. Also, the inside of the rear position can be transformed to the maximum luggage accommodation capacity. The cabin of the Toyota Corolla 11th Generation is rather large, comfortable, and more importantly practical, and luxurious. There is however a slight improvement to the model in that it has two front airbags for enhanced safety. 

Another addition to the new upgrades is the seatbelt warning, The auto-dimming rear-view mirror is also placed for better vision during nighttime driving. Thus, the new addition of a push-button start/stop option in the Toyota Corolla 11th Generation has made it more contemporary. The upgrades also include simple infotainment buttons and the now mandatory Android Auto for the entertaining drive. The X package also has vehicle stability control as well as driving modes.

Engine

The new Toyota Corolla 2024 sedan also comes with a 1. A bass 8-litre four-cylinder engine that generates 138 horsepower at 6,100 revs per minute and 173 Nm of torque at 4,000 revs per minute. They come with a standard continuously variable automatic (CVT) through which power is transferred to the front wheels. The other option available is the 1. 4 cylinders with a capacity of 6 liters which have a power rate of 120 HP at 6000 rpm and a torque of 154 NM at a rate of 5200 rpm. You can power it with a 4-speed automatic transmission system. The I-4 cylinder engine is also a clean-burning one implying that it is used daily. Both variants feature dual VVTI technology.

Maintenance

Because the Toyota Corolla is not a new existent in the Pakistani market so spare parts for the Toyota Corolla 2024 can be easily hunted in every corner of Pakistan. Since this car model has been in the market for quite some time, it is easier to find repairs and inspections from virtually any mechanic.

Specifications

Price: 59.7 - 75.5 lacs

Body Type: Sedan

Dimensions: (Length x Width x Height) : 4620 x 1775 x 1475 mm

Ground Clearance: 0 - 175 mm

Displacement: 1298 - 1800 cc

Transmission: Manual & Automatic

Horsepower: 84 - 138 hp

Torque: 121 - 173 Nm

Boot Space: 470 L

Kerb Weight: 0 - 1320 KG

Fuel Type: Petrol

Mileage: 8 - 17 KM/L

Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 L

Seating Capacity: 5 - Persons

Tops Speed: 180 - 240 KM/H

Corolla Competitor

The chief competitors regarding this criterion are Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra as both belong to the same price class. Honda’s Civic model has a turbo engine, which can be viewed as an advantage in terms of trends among consumers in choosing cars of a sports orientation. Also, the appearance of the Honda Civíc is somehow preferable to the look of the Corolla 11th Generation. Hyundai Elantra offers a bigger fuel tank and numerous smart car amenities like wireless charging, dual-zone automatic climate control, automatic headlights, smart entry/exit windows, foldable rear seats, and four driving modes at least.