More and more buyers may be preferring crossovers to sedans, but that doesn’t mean Toyota Motor Philippines’ not sending love over to its most recognizable sedan nameplate: the Corolla.
For 2024, the carmaker has given the Corolla Altis a quiet refresh headlined by a brand-new engine. Out goes the 1.6-liter 1ZR-FE and in comes the 1.8-liter 2ZR-FE. The additional 200 cc of displacement is enough to bump up the power and torque figures to 140 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 172 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. These represent an 18 horsepower and 19 Nm increase compared to before.
More importantly, this means the non-hybrid Corolla Cross and non-hybrid Corolla Altis share the same powerplant for the first time, in the Philippines at least.
Dropping the MT variant, the 2024 Corolla Altis range starts with the 1.8 E CVT at P 1,135,000. This variant is clearly speced more for fleets as its specs are as basic as they come. You get 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55R16 tires, keyless entry with a turn key ignition system, and a rotary manual air conditioning system.
Moving up, there’s the 1.8 G grade at P 1,302,000. It adds a push engine start/stop, automatic climate control, digital instrument cluster, a large screen for its infotainment system, and the full suite of Toyota Safety Sense (TSS). In addition, it now dons the Gazoo Racing Sport or GR Sport appearance package down to the 225/45R17 wheels and tires. Finally, there’s the 1.8 GR-S HEV which carries all the specs and features of the 1.8 G GR-S along with an electrified powertrain, LED headlights, a full digital instrument cluster, a larger infotainment screen with wireless CarPlay, wireless charging, and a 360-degree camera. This one, for those interested, is priced at P 1,730,000.
For those who are curious, the Corolla Altis is still cheaper across the line compared to its crossover sibling, the Corolla Cross. That one remains unchanged with a price range starting at P 1,312,000 for the 1.8 G; P 1,680,000 for the 1.8 V HEV; and P 1,844,000 for the 1.8 V GR-S HEV.
Good riddance! Toyota has been using the 1ZR-FE engine since 2006. Thats a 17 year old engine!
ReplyDeleteIf you own a 2022 and 2023 1.6 corolla altis, thats how old that engine is. Even if its new.
They've been forced to update it on order to catch up with the MG GT Sedan Sport and GAC Empow
ReplyDeleteGood luck to TMPC
Catch up??? MG GT and GAC empow were at the bottom in terms of sales. Empow powerful and maybe a good car, but MG GT not reliable and not powerful and clunky
DeleteNo specs available?
ReplyDeleteSadly, Toyota Motor PH didn't provide much by way of specs.
DeleteThe 2ZR-FE is as old as the 1ZR-FE.. they are both 17 year old engines since 2006. The only upgrade done is the CVT tranny or the e-CVT..
DeleteToyotas are known to recycle old engines and slap it with new looks or trannies
And that is why toyota is reliable. Through the years, they perfected the engine. I mean what the hell is wrong with that old engine? Its fuel efficient and reliable. Performance sucks, yes, but toyota buyers don’t care about performance anyway.
DeleteI don't mind if it is old as long as it is reliable and efficient enough. LS engines are also old.
ReplyDeleteI deon't care if they're old engines. Reliability is more impt.
ReplyDeleteToyotas dont build engines. Most of their engines are designed and built by yamaha. Including most lexus engines.
ReplyDeleteThe 1zr and 2zr engines are not reliable engines. They consume oil at the 50k km mark and the ever leaking oil and valve seal and o ring issues.
Really??? The number 1 auto brand in the world dont bulid engines🤔🤔🤔
DeleteAre you serious?! Toyota keeps them on Corollas for 17+ yrs AND they're NOT Reliable?
DeleteThings don't always have to be new. Remember that newer stuff will have newer problems. Toyota is only using their tried a tested method in producing engines which will surely last for a long time. It's okay for Toyota to be old as long as they'll be reliable enough.
ReplyDeleteReliability is subject to proper maintenance. Almost all engines will last long if maintained properly. And almost all engines regardless of brand has an average lifespan of 220k to 350k kms as per their manufacturer.
DeleteFrom time to time they also upgraded the engines. Re: IMV KD series engines replaced by GD, then GD series itself has been upgraded. Take the engine of newly lunch hilux GRS
ReplyDeleteEngine of Battle tested toyota pick up preferred by taliban and isis, and now the legendary toyota pick up used by hamas to attacked and battle the equally legendary battle tested israel's IDF. Indestructible hilux vs merkava tanks
ReplyDeleteIt honestly feels like Toyota doesn't want to sell the Altis to its customers. They can't even be bothered to update the details on the website. No brochure as well.
ReplyDeleteThey don't. Everybody's pushing crossovers and SUVs nowadays
DeleteThere's a misconception in 17year old engine. 2023 -2024 engines are brand new, 2 to 3 years produced prior to its launching maybe. the design of the engine is 17years old in other words.
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