Toyota introduced a new generation of Corolla sedan.
Toyota has officially unveiled the next-generation Corolla sedan for the North American market. Design of new items designed in the style of models Avalon and RAV4, as well as the concept car Corolla Furia, who made his debut in January at the Detroit Auto Show.
Overall length of the new "Corolla" is 4639 mm (4650 mm for version S), width - 1776 mm, height - 1455 mm. Thus, the new product has a 99 mm longer, 16 mm wider and 10 mm lower than its predecessor. Chetyrehdverki wheelbase is 2700 millimeters, 100 millimeters more than the previous generation model.
Седан Toyota Corolla нового поколения будет доступен с двумя бензиновыми моторами объемом 1,8-литра. Один из них развивает 133 лошадиных силы, второй – 141 лошадиную силу. Крутящий момент в первом случае равен 173 Нм, во втором – 170 Нм.
Оба двигателя сочетаются с новым вариатором, который получил название CVTi-S. Как отметили в компании, алгоритм работы трансмиссии, в отличие от традиционных вариаторов, больше напоминает работу обычного «автомата». Этого удалось добиться за счет создания так называемых точек виртуального переключения передач, которых у комплектации S будет семь, и установки нового, более эффективного масляного насоса. Кроме того, управлять трансмиссией можно будет подрулевыми лепестками.
n the chassis of the new "Corolla" is used suspension type "McPherson" in front and a torsion beam at the rear. In the basic version of the "Corolla" received a 275-millimeter ventilated brake discs on the front. REQUIRES S has disc brakes on the rear axle (s 259-mm discs), whereas others have modified drum mechanisms.
In the U.S., the new Corolla will be available in four trim levels fixed: L, LE, S and LE Eco. At the same time, regardless of the equipment options, the sedan will be equipped with LED daytime running lights, body-colored door handles and chassis side mirrors, eight airbags, air conditioning, power windows on all doors, and a sound system with Bluetooth-enabled protocol for connecting external devices .
As an option for the new "Corolla" the automaker will offer navigation, climate control and heated front seats.
Modification LE Eco is the most economical and environmentally friendly in the lineup. Average fuel consumption for it is about 5.8 liters per hundred kilometers. This equipment "Corolla" has received 15-inch wheels with low rolling resistance tires, special aerodynamic elements, and a small wing at the rear.
Also, "Toyota" has equipped sedan version of the LE Eco Eco mode, on-board electronics. When activated motor responses to work the gas pedal becomes more fluid, and the air conditioner switches to recirculation of air in the cabin, which allows for longer to keep the temperature at an optimum level, while saving fuel.
