UMW Toyota have released preliminary specs for the upcoming 2014 Toyota Corolla Altis, signalling that a launch is imminent, perhaps as soon as January 2014 in time to capitalise on the usual pre-holiday sales season.
As we've previously reported, the 2014 Toyota Corolla Altis will be available in three variants - a 1.8E that's priced at RM115k, a 2.0G priced at RM125k and a top of the line 2.0V that's priced at a pretty pricey RM137k - Honda's basic Accord 2.0 costs less than RM5k more.
All engines are Dual VVT-i, so it looks like we won't be getting the new Valvematic engine. The 1.8 litre 2ZR-FE does 139 PS at 6,400rpm and 173Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. The 2.0G and 2.0V uses the 3ZR-FE, producing 145 PS at 6,200rpm and 187Nm of torque at 3,600rpm. Both engines are mated to a 7-speed CVT gearbox with sports sequential shift, but only the 2.0V model gets paddle shifters. Both engines use an EPS steering system.
The 1.8 litre engine gearbox seems to have different ratios than the 2.0 engine, which could mean it is a different gearbox. Curiously it seems more advanced than the 2.0 engine's gearbox - it has a variable ratio for the reverse gear as well - 2.604 to 1.680, while the 2.0 model has a fixed reverse gear of 1.668. As for forward ratios, the 1.8 litre engine's gearbox has 2.480 to 0.396 with a 5.356 final drive, while the 2.0 litre engine's gearbox specs are 2.396 to 0.428 with a 5.182 final drive.
The 1.8E and 2.0G model uses halogen projector headlamps while the 2.0V gets an upgrade to LED projector headlamps with daytime running lights and auto leveling. There is no auto headlamp or auto wiper function for all models. The 2.0V is further differentiated on the exterior with a smoked front grille, while the other cars have a chrome finish.
On the interior, the 1.8E and 2.0G gets 'standard' trim finishing while the 2.0V gets something called 'Cyber Carbon'. Features exclusive to the 2.0V include keyless entry and start, cruise control, black leather seats, and an 8-way adjustable power seat for the driver.
The 2.0G and 2.0V get a 7 inch 2-DIN head unit with a touch screen and reverse camera, while the 1.8E makes do with a regular 2-DIN head unit with a CD player. Navigation is an optional upgrade for the touch screen head unit. Aircond is single zone as standard, and so far steering wheel audio controls.
In terms of safety, only the 2.0V variant gets VSC stability control and traction control. ABS is standard, and so are two airbags and ISOFIX points.
You can view the full specs and estimated price list in the gallery below.
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