2008 Toyota Corolla Altis

2008 Toyota Corolla Altis

Toyota is hoping the all-new, 10th-generation model will also appeal to the increasing number of small-car buyers who like the finer things in motoring, such as attractive styling. Toyota have worked hard on the new six-speed box, with the clutch supporting a new clutch plate structure to enhance wear resistance and reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH levels).

Similar to Camry, the new Altis features elegant, sharper style. At 4,540mm long, 1,760mm wide, and 1,470mm high, the New Toyota Altis will be 10mm longer, 60mm wider and 20mm lower than the current model. The wheelbase will be unchanged at 2,600mm, but with the wider track and lower center of gravity.

Main Features in New Toyota Altis:

• Wider and lower front character line.
• A distinctive exterior flow lining.
• Wing mirror with turn indicator.
• Super Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT).
• Front and rear parking sensors.
• Plush and soft touch interior paneling.
• Auto climate controlled air conditioning.
• Fully integrated audio system.
• Tilt & telescopic steering control with switch control.
• 8 way power front seat.

Toyota engines have been leading the way in terms of refinement and efficiency of late, and this is set to continue with the use of new dual VVT-i engines in the new model. The Altis has the same 1.8L VVT-i engine as that of an existing Corolla model, tweaked ECU and fuel injection system, improved emission conformity and better fuel efficiency.

The dual VVT-i engines take Toyota's cam shaft variation one step further, allowing independent cam shaft variation for both intake and exhaust timing using one electro-hydraulic variation system for each of the cam shafts. Toyota says that the new clutch-facing material was designed with the environment in mind.

2008 Toyota Corolla Altis