Since its introduction in Malaysia back in January, the 11th generation Toyota Corolla Altis has doubled its local sales volume compared to previous generation model. The current 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre variants with Dual VVT-i engine and 7-speed Super CVT-i especially has been well accepted and gain a huge popularity in Malaysia. There has been much feedback from customers to have a 1.8-litre variant with upgraded equipment package hence, UMW Toyota Motor has decided to introduce the 1.8G new variant to respond to the market needs.
On the inside, the addition of new features will certainly be appreciated by customers. For starters, 1.8G now have a Smart Entry & Start System, allowing keyless unlocking of the doors and starting the engine with just the press of a button. The 1.8G also gets combination leather upholstery and an upgraded instrument panel which has Optitron meters. These meters, originally developed for the Lexus luxury models, are bright and clear with a 3-dimensional appearance, making viewing easy under any lighting conditions. There is also a Multi Information Display which provides information on various operating aspects of the car.
Illumination for the cupholders between the front seats, and for the front foot well, are also provided. Tiny illumination lamps at the base of each cupholder add a touch of class.
The variant also has an upgraded infotainment system with a 2-DIN head unit. This now consists of a DVD player with a 7-inch touchscreen that also acts as a display for the rear view camera. The audio unit, with an AM/FM receiver has connectivity options for various devices and also accepts SD card media as well as voice commands. A smartphone link is also available for compatible smartphone models, as well as Bluetooth hands-free system with steering wheel switches.
Outside, the 1.8G door handles have a chrome finish which matches the character line along the side of the car. Apart from that, there’s an auto on/off mode for the headlamps that will automatically turn on and switch off depending in the environment lighting level.
The 1.8E base variant on the other hand, receives minor upgrades with Smart Entry & Start System, illumination for the cupholders and front foot well, exterior door handle chrome finish, and auto on/off mode for the headlamps. Meanwhile, with the introduction of 1.8G, the 2.0G will be discontinued as mentioned earlier in our previous post.
To enhance the overall look of the car, customers can also select options such as a custom-designed aerokit. For those who require a GPS route navigation system, there is also an optional upgraded package which fits neatly into the 2-DIN space on the dashboard. The Toyota premium security and solar film, which is JPJ-compliant with a 7-year warranty, remains standard for all variants.
As with most models offered by UMW Toyota Motor, the Toyota Corolla Altis comes with a 3-year/100,000 km (whichever occurs earlier after first registration) warranty, subject to conditions stated in the Owner’s Handbook.
The on-the-road price (individual private registration with insurance, metallic color, Peninsular Malaysia) are as follows:
- TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS 2.0V with Additional Safety Package : RM139,915.30
- TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS 2.0V : RM136,015.30
- TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS 1.8G : RM119,900.00
- TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS 1.8E : RM115,900.00
