Salon Paris: Toyota focuses on Corolla
COMEBACK Toyota is unveiling the new Corolla at the Paris Motor Show (October 4-14). The global car will also be marketed in Europe under this name. The Auris model designation introduced in 2006 will be dropped. The compact car will be available in five-door, sedan and Touring Sports (station wagon) body styles. The vehicles in Paris will each be available in the [...]
The compact car will be available in five-door, sedan and Touring Sports (station wagon) body styles. The vehicles in Paris will each be shown in the hybrid variant. The Toyota Corolla is considered the best-selling car in the world. The first Toyota Corolla was launched in 1966, and by 1979 the Japanese compact car was already the best-selling car in the world. The compact car, which has been built in eleven generations and more than 40 million units to date, also secured the position of the most-produced all-time bestseller ahead of the Golf and Beetle.
Toyota's compact grew four centimeters in length
Thanks to the new platform, the Corolla now has a center of gravity two centimeters lower than the last Auris and a multi-link rear suspension. Toyota's compact grew four centimeters in length, which benefits the wheelbase. In addition, the car is two centimeters lower. Thanks to the new platform, the Corolla has a multi-link rear suspension. The overall design looks more stretched and squat than the old model. Welcome back old boy.