The new Toyota Corolla Sedan goes wild at the Guangzhou Motor Show

A few days ago we told you that the new Toyota Corolla Sedan would be revealed in Guangzhou Auto Show. The Japanese house has chosen the Chinese appointment because the Levin, as the Corolla Sedan is known there, is very important. The sedans They are models highly valued by the local public, and they are aware of what is at stake with their generational succession. However, with its presentation we have been pleasantly surprised, since the Corolla Sedan will return to Europe.

As long as the saga lasted Auris, Toyota decided not to market the sedan iteration in Europe. The reason was simple: the sedan segment is in the doldrums. However, with the disappearance of the Avensis they have thought that their hole could be covered with it. In any case, we must not forget that the eighth generation of the Camry will be in charge of closing your catalog in the upper area. Be that as it may, if you want to know the secrets of the new Toyota Corolla Sedan, keep reading.

How is the new Toyota Corolla Sedan?

The front of the Corolla Sedan is slightly different from what the hatchback y touringsports. The design language "Under Priority" is appreciated in some LED optical groups that abandon the boomerang shape to be more elongated. These are connected to the central grille through a chrome band that provides a three-dimensional effect. The fog lights They are located in the corners of a bumper engulfed by the lower air intake.

La side view It is simpler, not bland, remaining intact with respect to the 5-door, until the "B" pillar. From there, the roof line It descends slightly until it ends at the C-pillar. The integration of the third volume has been frankly good, as there are other sedans derived from compact worse resolved. The distance between axis it has not grown, so the third volume is created thanks to the increase in the rear overhang.

If the front shows a renewed image, the back it was not going to be less. The LED optical groups are connected by a chrome trim that enhances the design of the trunk lid. The inverted trapezoidal design of the tailgate and the bumper make the front and rear look twinned. Lastly, it incorporates a discreet diffuser in which, intelligently, they have not located any exhaust outlet.

Interior of quality and at the height of a good Toyota

El cabin of the Toyota Corolla Sedan It is identical to the one used by the 5-door and family versions. It highlights the infotainment system screen located in the upper part of the dashboard. Thanks to it, the driver and passenger will be able to control most of the parameters related to driving. In addition, the number of buttons the limited, facilitating driving comfort and control over them.

La habitability of the Corolla Sedan will be traced to the one that its brothers have. As we mentioned before, the wheelbase has not grown, so the legroom it will be similar. The difference lies in the trunk capacity, which logically has to be placed between the hatchback and the family. However, the quality of execution will be high, since both materials and appliqués are identical.

It could not be otherwise, hybrid mechanical range

Following his brothers, the Toyota Corolla Sedan It will only have hybrid versions. In Spain it will be available with the self-recharging electric hybrid system 1.8-litre 90 kW/122 hp. This scheme is the same as that used by Prius y C-H providing remarkable consumption and rolling quality. According to the WLTP protocol, it homologates 4,3 liters every 100 kilometers with 98 grams of CO2 emissions.

Unlike the 5-door and family, the hybrid option will not be available in our market 2.0 liter 180 hp. In addition, in China there will be a gasoline version 1.2 liter turbo with 116 CV that in Europe and other markets will not be available. Be that as it may, it is the first time that a Corolla Sedan has been marketed in Europe with hybrid mechanics. Still, he is worthy of the eco label at DGT, so it will have tax and circulation advantages.

Technology and equipment possibilities

El Toyota Corolla Sedan is developed on the modern TNGA platform. Specifically on the variation GA-C, something that together with the multi-link rear suspension makes it a more dynamic model. The center of gravity is lower and the assembly stiffness has increased by 60 percent. Driving will be more reactive, without compromising stability and ride comfort.

Among the main items of equipment, the Toyota Corolla Sedan has the active security package Toyota Safety Sense. Among the elements that make it up are the Pre-Collision Safety System with pedestrian detection function and daytime cyclist detection, Adaptive Cruise Control at any speed, Lane Departure Warning with steering assistance, Traffic Sign Recognition and Intelligent High Beam Control.

Next to them is the new Trajectory Maintenance System which offers greater driving assistance. It helps the driver control the steering with smooth movements that keep the vehicle in lane, even on gently curving roads. Lastly, in the passenger compartment it has, among other elements, wireless charging for mobile.

The version with specifications for Europe It will be made public in the first quarter of next year. Therefore, it will not take long to know more data and prices.

Source - Toyota