Toyota will make some improvements to the new sedan-type Corolla, introducing a special edition model called “ACTIVE SPORT,” which will go on sale from April 2, 2024. The Corolla Touring model from the same series will also be released on the same day.
Toyota’s new Corolla (sedan) partial improvement 2024 model
- The 7-inch TFT color multi-information display, previously a manufacturer option, is now standard on the G grade.
- “Parking support brake (front and rear stationary objects)” is standard equipment on all vehicles
- Digital key adopted
- New special edition “Active Sports” model
In the partial improvement in 2024, the “7-inch TFT color multi-information display,” which was previously a manufacturer option, became standard equipment on the “G” grade. The “parking support brake (front and rear stationary objects)” became standard equipment on the X, making it standard equipment on all vehicles. A ” digital key ” was adopted. A new special edition vehicle, “Active Sports,” was introduced.
Toyota’s new Corolla (sedan) special edition ” ACTIVE SPORT”
The partially improved Corolla (sedan) is available with a special edition “ACTIVE SPORT ” (Active Sports) ” Base car: HYBRID W×B”. It features a dedicated front bumper, front lower molding (black paint), side mirrors (black paint), dedicated 17-inch aluminum wheels, and a driver’s seat equipped with an ” anti-static stabilizing plus seat “.
Toyota’s new “Corolla (sedan)” special edition ” ACTIVE SPORT” special equipment
Special edition vehicle ” ACTIVE SPORT” special equipment exterior
Specially designed “front bumper”
“Special 17-inch aluminum wheels”
Special color ” Cement Gray “. “Exclusive 17-inch aluminum wheels” are painted matte black . ” Front bumper ” with a special design , and exclusive rocker moldings (Attude Black Mica painted) on the left and right front fenders . ” Exclusive emblem ” and ” Exclusive tuning suspension (2WD) “
Special edition vehicle ” ACTIVE SPORT” special equipment interior
Front sports seats (synthetic leather + Brannove® )
Gray Stitch
” Front sports seats (synthetic leather + Bran Nove® ) “ . The driver’s seat comes standard with ” anti-static stabilizing plus seats (which disperse static electricity accumulated around the driver and surrounding area throughout the body to reduce the amount of charge, contributing to stable vehicle behavior)”, ” gray stitching “, ” synthetic leather-wrapped instrument panel (with ACTIVE SPORT logo mark) “, ” ACTIVE SPORT aluminum pedals “, ” 10.5-inch display audio “, ” blind spot monitor + safe exit assist , parking support brake (for vehicles approaching from behind) “.
Toyota’s new “Corolla (sedan)” special edition “ACTIVE SPORT” specs
| Specifications | New Corolla “ACTIVE SPORT” |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,650mm |
| Overall width | 1,790mm |
| Overall height | 1,460mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm |
| engine | Inline 4 DOHC 1.8L + motor ( series-parallel hybrid with reduction mechanism ) |
| Maximum power | 72kW (98ps) / 5,200rpm |
| Maximum torque | 142Nm (14.5kgm) / 3,600rpm |
| Front motor maximum output |
70kW (95PS) |
| Front motor maximum torque |
185Nm (18.9kgfm) |
| Rear motor maximum output |
30kW (41PS) |
| Rear motor maximum torque |
84Nm (8.6kgfm) |
| System Output | 103kW (140ps) |
| Drive system | 2WD E-Four (4WD) |
| transmission | Electric continuously variable transmission |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | 27.3km/L ~ 29.5km/L (2WD) 24.9km/L ~ 27.8km/L (4WD) |
Toyota’s new Corolla (sedan) partial improvement 2024 model price and grade
| Model | engine | transmission |
Drive system | Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special edition Active Sports |
Inline 4-cylinder DOHC 1.8L + motor (THS II) |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
2WD | 3,140,300 yen |
| HYBRID WxB | 2,850,000 yen | |||
| HYBRID G | 2,650,000 yen | |||
| HYBRID X | 2,460,500 yen | |||
| Special edition Active Sports |
4WD | 3,338,300 yen | ||
| HYBRID WxB | 3,048,000 yen | |||
| HYBRID G | 2,848,000 yen | |||
| HYBRID X | 2,658,000 yen | |||
| WxB | Inline 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” |
CVT | 2WD | 2,500,000 yen |
| G | 2,300,000 yen | |||
| X | 2,070,000 yen |
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Toyota New Corolla / Corolla Touring Minor Change
Toyota has made major improvements (minor changes) to its station wagon, the Corolla Touring, and will release it on October 3 , 2022. The Corolla Touring has been on sale since 2019, and this will be its first minor change in three years.
- The exterior design has been changed.
- The meter display for higher grade models will be a 7-inch to 12.3-inch TFT display.
- The display audio has been enlarged. The 7-inch display audio has been discontinued. It is now the 8-inch display audio and the 10.5-inch display audio plus .
- The navigation system has been changed to the new “Connected Navi” system used in the new “Noah Voxy” and other models .
- It is equipped with the latest preventive safety package, “Toyota Safety Sense,” which adds advanced functions and improves functionality .
- Changes to the engine lineup. ( 1.5L direct injection Dynamic Force Engine M15A type ) ( Improved inline 4-cylinder DOHC 1.8L engine “2ZR-FXE” motor )
Corolla Touring
Corolla Touring
The exterior design has been changed (front bumper, headlights, etc.), and new body colors have been added. Inside, the meter display for the higher grade “WxB” has been upgraded from a 7-inch to a 12.3-inch TFT display. The display audio has been changed to a model compatible with the “Connected Navigation” system used in the new “Noah/Voxy” (personally, I find this disappointing). The “7-inch Display Audio” has been discontinued. ” 8-inch Display Audio ,” ” 10.5-inch Display Audio Plus ,” and “Display Audio-less Specification” have been added. The “CD/DVD” deck has been discontinued.
Corolla
Corolla
The gasoline engines, “inline 4-cylinder DOHC 1.2L direct injection turbo” and “1.8L inline 4-cylinder DOHC engine”, have been discontinued. In place of the new generation “inline 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection Dynamic Force Engine M15A type” is combined with a “Direct Shift-CVT” with launch gear. Furthermore, the hybrid model uses a fifth-generation hybrid system, a series-parallel hybrid with a reduction mechanism that combines an improved inline 4-cylinder DOHC 1.8L engine “2ZR-FXE” with a motor . (As expected from Toyota, they used an older engine.)
The latest preventive safety package “Toyota Safety Sense” is equipped with advanced functions and improved functionality, and includes “low-speed acceleration suppression function,” “detection of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when turning right at intersections,” and “emergency steering avoidance support function.” The “driver abnormality response system” is adopted, and a curve speed suppression function has been added to the “radar cruise control.”
Inline 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection Dynamic Force engine
The gasoline-powered vehicle will use the new generation ” in-line 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection Dynamic Force Engine M15A type .” It will be paired with a “Direct Shift-CVT” with a launch gear . The new engine will feature high-speed combustion technology and a variable control system, as well as improved thermal efficiency by reducing various energy losses during exhaust, cooling, and mechanical operation, while also achieving high output.
Inline 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection engine
“Dynamic Force Engine”
| engine | Inline 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 88kW (120ps) / 6,600rpm |
| Maximum torque | 145Nm (14.8kgfm)/4,800-5,200rpm |
| transmission | Direct Shift-CVT |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | 17.8km/L to 19.1km/L (2WD) |
5th generation hybrid system inline 4-cylinder DOHC 1.8L engine + motor
The fifth-generation hybrid system employs a series-parallel hybrid with a reduction mechanism that combines an improved inline 4-cylinder DOHC 1.8L engine “2ZR-FXE” with a motor . Compared to the previous model, the front and rear motors have been significantly strengthened, with the front motor increasing its maximum output from 53kW (72ps) to 70kW (95PS) and its maximum torque from 163Nm (16.6kgm) to 185Nm (18.9kgfm), while the rear motor increases its maximum output from 5.3kW (7.2ps) to 30kW (41PS) and its maximum torque from 55Nm (5.6kgm) to 84Nm (8.6kgfm), resulting in a system output from 90kW (122ps) to 103kW (140ps).
Inline 4-cylinder DOHC 1.8L engine “2ZR-FXE”
| engine | Inline 4 DOHC 1.8L + motor ( series-parallel hybrid with reduction mechanism ) |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 72kW (98ps) / 5,200rpm |
| Maximum torque | 142Nm (14.5kgm) / 3,600rpm |
| Front motor maximum output |
70kW (95PS) |
| Front motor maximum torque |
185Nm (18.9kgfm) |
| Rear motor maximum output |
30kW (41PS) |
| Rear motor maximum torque |
84Nm (8.6kgfm) |
| System Output | 103kW (140ps) |
| Drive system | 2WD E-Four (4WD) |
| transmission | Electric continuously variable transmission |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | 27.3km/L ~ 29.5km/L (2WD) 24.9km/L ~ 27.8km/L (4WD) |
New Corolla / Corolla Touring 2022 Minor Change Pricing
Corolla price
| Model | engine | transmission |
Drive system |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID WxB | Inline 4-cylinder DOHC 1.8L + motor (THS II) |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
2WD | 2,800,000 yen |
| HYBRID G | 2,570,000 yen | |||
| HYBRID X | 2,380,000 yen | |||
| HYBRID WxB | 4WD | 2,998,000 yen | ||
| HYBRID G | 2,768,000 yen | |||
| HYBRID X | 2,578,000 yen | |||
| WxB | Inline 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” |
CVT | 2WD | 2,450,000 yen |
| G | 2,220,000 yen | |||
| X | 1,990,000 yen |
About this major improvement
The latest improvements are full of changes that demonstrate Toyota’s impressive capabilities. The engine lineup is particularly noteworthy. I’ve mentioned the engine lineup in my experience and review of the Corolla Touring . The “inline-four, DOHC, 1.2L, direct-injection turbo” and “1.8L inline-four, DOHC” engines are one generation older, and while they’re certainly satisfactory in terms of specifications, they do fulfill the desire for a more modern engine. The ” inline-three, 1.5L, direct-injection engine (Dynamic Force Engine) ” is certainly a modern engine, with excellent specs and undoubtedly improved WLTC fuel economy. One disappointment is that the “inline-four, 2.0L, direct-injection engine (Dynamic Force Engine),” previously available only in the Corolla Sport , wasn’t offered in the Corolla or Corolla Touring. While it may be appropriate to use it in the Corolla Sport, which many people choose for its sporty features, the Corolla Touring and other models have a large trunk and are often used to carry a lot of items, so a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine would broaden the range of options. Of course, Toyota also has the option of hybrid vehicles, but given delivery issues caused by COVID-19, I believe this is a good option given that there is still demand for gasoline-powered vehicles in Japan. Finally, while future Toyota vehicles are being updated with new navigation systems, the current Connected Navigation system is still lacking in quality, so from a user’s perspective, I hope they can somehow upgrade it to a better navigation system. Potential buyers should consider this information before making their purchase.
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