The Japanese acted very, very boldly in making such a serious decision. Now the new Corolla is not a "budget sedan".
Content:
- Design
- Interior
- Specifications
- Price and configuration
- Conclusion
It took 47 years, produced and sold 40 million copies of the model. And it's not a matter of status, or bells and whistles, or anything else. It's just that Corolla always rode, did not break down, required little. About any two-zone climates, heated seats and other chips are out of the question. Just a sedan for easy road driving. The suspension experienced the most severe bullying, but the car was moving!
Things are different now. In 2012, Avensis left the Russian market, the Camry, as you know, is a much higher class. So, they decided to close the "hole" with the minimum configuration of a Camry with a kopeck piece, and on the other hand, they put a new Corolla with 1.8 on the variator. Boldly, very boldly
Toyota Corolla design in a new body
Here the Japanese have tried. Not only designers, but also engineers. According to company representatives, the clearances in the joints now do not exceed 3 mm, which has reduced the drag coefficient to a negligible 0.274. This had a positive effect on aerodynamic noise, or rather, their absence. But more on that later.
It just so happened that the Corolla has always been small, and the designers have always expanded it with the help of large headlights located directly on the wheel arches. Here everything is about the same, but now the corporate style is visible here. And what can I say - the car really looks great!
The narrow smile of the radiator grille, turning into a conspiratorial squint of the headlights, LED running lights - all this looks very rich, stylish and suggests that the nondescript gray mouse is a thing of the past. In addition, the manufacturer now offers 7 colors for the Corolla. If earlier it was possible to make out every detail of the exterior separately, now the whole body seems to be monolithic, which is another plus to the style.
Many believe that the new 2015 Corolla model looks somewhat disproportionate in profile. They don't even suspect that the overall length of the car has increased by as much as 100 mm, and the wheelbase is now 2.7 meters. What can I say, it's just that such an increase is more noticeable inside, especially for the rear passengers, than for prying eyes.
As for the look, the length is visually emphasized by angular wheel arches, the overhangs are quite long, but, as the reviews of the 2015 Toyota Corolla say, this does not at all affect the driving style, because the vehicle's ground clearance is 150 mm. A little more, and it will be possible to "pour in" as in a regular crossover.
The back has tightened. Where, you ask. To the class above. That is, to the Camry. There are very similar lights, the same chrome strip. If you look closely, you can see parking sensors in the bumper.
Dimensions Toyota Corolla 2015:
- Length - 4620
- Width - 1775
- Height - 1465
- Wheelbase - 2700
- Clearance - 150
- Front track width - 1535
- Rear track width - 1535
- Trunk volume min / max, l - 452
- Fuel tank volume, l - 55
- Curb weight, kg - 1225
Interior of Toyota Corolla 2015
Inside, the car has changed beyond recognition. In all likelihood, the company's warehouses have run out of supplies of silvery plastic, because it is practically not there. And in general, if you look at the materials: soft plastic, fabric inserts in door cards, there is also leather - all this suggests that this is no longer a "balalaika", as it is called by the people.
The driver's seat is equipped with servo-assisted adjustments, including height adjustment. Visibility is very good, the cabin is bright, thanks to the large area of the side windows, even in spite of the massive front pillars. The profile of the new Toyota Corolla looks elongated, swept, so the manufacturer decided to make the panel sheer to make the interior even larger visually. It turned out great.
Multifunctional steering wheel, on which the on-board computer control buttons, telephone control, radio tape recorder are duplicated. Yes, the center console has it all too, including a 6.1-inch touchscreen display. Toyota Touch 2 can play music via Bluetooth, through the inputs for Ipod and AUX. The last two are neatly hidden under the plug, as is the 12V 120W socket.
To the left of the steering wheel, the driver can adjust and fold the mirrors, disable traction control, and heated the wiper area. There are quite a few controls on the center console, however, they are intuitively grouped, which helps to navigate very quickly.
The instrument panel of the new Corolla looks very stylish, modern, but at the same time, somehow familiar, usually. Tachometer scale, speedometer, temperature and fuel gauge. In the center is the on-board computer display, which can show both average and instant fuel consumption, as well as a power reserve. In general, the best layout of the shield has not yet been invented, despite many experiments from different manufacturers.
The back row has become much more spacious, this is confirmed by reviews of the 2015 Toyota Corolla. The sofa cushion has become much longer, and the passenger's knees, despite the rather thin backrest, do not rest against the front seat. There is also residual space under the ceiling, so even 3 adults can safely fit here. If you need to transport a long load up to 1.5 meters, the seat back can be folded down.
Specifications Toyota Corolla 2015
For Europe, this model has 4 engines. In Russia, there are only three of them, but all are still good. To begin with, the rear suspension of the new Corolla is made on a transverse torsion beam, which makes the car very stable in corners, and thanks to the extended wheelbase, driving comfort exceeds all expectations.
Engines of the new Corolla
The database offers a 1.3-liter engine, which can only be equipped with mechanics. It develops 99 horsepower and 128 Nm of torque, which needs 5.6 liters on the highway and 7.2 in the city. Despite this. The car turned out to be very playful, impetuous. Reacts very well to the gas pedal. Of course, it's not even 1.6, but still. The maximum speed of this version will be 180 km / h, and acceleration to a hundred will take 12.6 seconds. This is the merit of the 6-speed front-wheel drive mechanics. Basically a conventional VVT-I engine. There is nothing special to tell, except that he begins to howl like a wounded animal after 3000 revolutions. Here you will have to turn up the volume a little, because the regular Shumka cannot cope with its duties in such conditions. The buyer can get the 1.3 engine only in the basic configuration, which we will talk about later.
The second engine of the new Toyota Corolla is an inline four with a volume of 1.6 liters. She gives out 122 horses, just like Kashkai in 2013. The torque of this "monster" is 157 Nm. They accelerate the car to a hundred in 10.5 seconds on the same mechanics, or in 11.1 seconds on the variator. Consumption in this case will be 8.7 liters and 8.3 liters in the city, respectively, and the maximum speed is 195 and 185 km / h. Surprisingly, it is a fact that the CVT is more economical than mechanics. On the highway, for example, this figure is 6.3 liters, against 6.6 for the mechanics.
And, finally, the top-end equipment, which was intended to replace the Avensis in the market, is equipped with a 1.8-liter engine. Engineers squeezed out 140 horses and 173 Nm from it. At the same time, the first hundred sedan on the variator exchanges in 10.2 seconds, and the maximum speed remains at 195 km / h. The consumption will please, since it does not exceed 8.3 liters in the city.True, in the maximum configuration, you will have to pay an extra 65 thousand rubles for it.
New Toyota Corolla 2015: prices, equipment
This model is presented on the Russian market in five trim levels.
Standard
This equipment of Toyota Corolla, interestingly, behind, as they say, "on the oars". That is, it is not equipped with rear power windows. Here the engine is 1.3 on mechanics. Two airbags, heated front seats, power windows in the front. Unfortunately, there will not be a full-fledged audio system - only audio preparation. Alloy wheels are also not provided, even as an option. A car in this configuration costs 898,000 rubles (11,700 €).
Classic
There is more equipment list here. Not to say that much, but still it is. LED headlights are also available, and rear passengers can use the power windows. The engine is already 1.6 here, you can choose a mechanic or a variator. Safety here is full of side airbags. For such a complete set of Toyota Corolla, the price with mechanics is 963,000 rubles (12,550 €). On the variator, it will cost exactly 1 million rubles, which is equal to 13,000 €.
Style
A complete set of this type already includes a 1.8 engine, which is only available in the variator. In addition, the steering wheel is covered with leather, a standard audio system with AUX and USB inputs is installed. Alloy wheels with a dimension of 16 inches are also installed on the car. If you really want a mechanic, you will have to choose exactly 1.6. In this case, the buyer will pay 994,000 rubles for the new Corolla.
If you want a variator, then there are two engines to choose from, as mentioned above. Then the model will cost 1,034,000 rubles from 1.6 (13,500 €). C 1.8 will have to pay 30 thousand more.
Comfort
Only 1.6 is available here. From the equipment to the existing one will be added foglights, heated wiper zones. In addition, this will add an additional 30 thousand to the cost of the Corolla in the previous configuration by 1.8.
Style Plus
The price for the maximum configuration is 1,165,000 rubles. For them, the buyer will receive 1.8 liters. All of the above equipment, Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control, an assistance system when starting up the hill. You shouldn't have expected much more.
Conclusion
If you look at the configuration and prices of Toyota Corolla, it is easy to understand that the Japanese have made some kind of incomprehensible decision. So, for example, a leather interior is not provided here at all. Yes, this is a C class sedan. But the Japanese say that this car should partially replace the Avensis! But at the same time, the buyer can get a leather interior only in Camry, for 1.5 million rubles. At the same time, the owner will receive 2.5 liters and 181 horses. For those who buy Avensis or Corolla, such an engine size is not needed. Yes, the car will get its client, an extended salon is a serious advantage over classmates, however, not higher.
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