Toyota Corolla for USA has received a new powertrain

23 March 2018

The novelty was a close relative of the Toyota Auris

In the United States debuted hatchback Toyota Corolla. His appearance may seem familiar: the same way she looks Toyota Auris submitted two weeks earlier. In fact, it is the same car, but in versions for different regions.

Initially the five-door Toyota sold in the US under the name Scion iM. Recently, however, the Scion brand has been simplified, so that the last time the car was named Toyota Corolla iM. Now the manufacturer has finally decided to get rid of the memories of the Scion iM, so the novelty will be known as just the Toyota Corolla.

Like its European sister, the new "Corolla" went on the TNGA platform, the distinctive features of which are a lower center of gravity and enhanced body rigidity. When compared with the previous model, the car body was 2.5 cm below, 3 cm wide and 3.75 cm long.

In spite of the same body, the American version of the hatch will be powered by other engines. To replace the 1.8-liter "atmosferica" came a new engine with a volume of two liters. a series of Dynamic-Force (M20A-FKS). Despite the increase in displacement, it was smaller and lighter than its predecessor. In addition, reduced vibration and noise. Uses a system of variable valve timing Dual VVT-i and direct injection D-4S. Among other features worth noting the high compression ratio of 13:1. Power figures were not disclosed but it is reported and the increase in power (up from 139 horsepower).

Toyota Corolla buyers can choose from two transmissions: the CVT Dynamic-Shift CVT (K120) or six-speed "mechanics" iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission). The first is able to simulate ten fixed speeds, are equipped with a sport mode and paddle levers to shift gears. Also here applies the first mechanical speed, which will be applied at the beginning of the movement.

The standard equipment of pyatidverny will include the security system TSS 2.0 (Toyota Safety Sense). It can automatically stop the car in case of detection of obstacles (be it another vehicle or a pedestrian) has the adaptive cruise control monitors the road markings and automatically switches the headlamps between main and low beam. Multimedia system Entune 3.0 eight-inch touch-screen supports Apple CarPlay aиnd Alexa Amazon Connectivity.

Sale new Toyota Corolla in the United States will begin in the summer. In Russia the car will not be delivered: we will have to wait for the next generation sedan.