Toyota launches in Japan the Sport version of the latest generation Corolla

Toyota is carrying out, in these months, the launch of the latest generation of the Corolla. The best-selling model of the brand in the world is very important for its present and future strategy, which is why they have begun their landing in Japan. Although these days they are presenting a new termination which must complement those that can already be ordered at the brand's local dealerships.

El Toyota corolla sport, which is what it is called, by name it should offer more power or performance. However, this is not the case, because the Japanese understand the car in a different way than the Europeans or Americans. The main differences focus on minor cosmetic and equipment tweaks which are basically limited to new shades to dress your bodywork or greater customization options for your exterior.

Aesthetically speaking, the main changes that can be seen in the Corolla Sport are the following. The toyota front logo has been replaced by a "C" symbolizing the type of model in question (compact). The shades of the body incorporate a new color, the Oxide Bronze Metallic along with alloy wheels with a redesigned silhouette or an interior that can be chosen with two different shades.

The standard equipment of the Toyota corolla sport it remains at the same level as the one we already knew, but adds some new elements. Among them is the new system that serves to remote mechanical diagnosis of the model. Thanks to it, and its integration into the infotainment system, the driver will be able to know at all times when he will have to carry out maintenance on the vehicle or take it to the workshop if it suffers a breakdown or call for review.

To level mechanic, the Japanese compact is powered by the same hybrid mechanics that the C-HR uses. In other words, it will have the Atkinson cycle gasoline block with four cylinders and 1.8 liters of displacement together with a small electric motor that allows it to offer a combined final power of 122 CV. The gasoline block joins him 1.2 liter D-4T with four cylinders and a turbo that delivers 116 CV of power The only gearbox available is automatic cut by CVT continuous variator and in addition, you can optionally have Four-wheel drive.

All these technologies and novelties will arrive in Europe hand in hand with the third generation Auris, although for now we will have to settle for seeing them in Japan. Less is left.

Source - Toyota