TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS 1.8 G MT REVIEWS SPECIFICATIONS

Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8

TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS 1.8 G MT Reviews

       Corolla Altis is a completely built-up (CBU) unit, manufactured in Thailand and is available in four variants such as the Altis 1.6E, Altis 1.8E, Altis 1.8G and the new variant – Altis 2.0V. The 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre variants now fitted with Super CVT-i gearbox while the 1.6-litre remain using the same 4-speed auto gearbox. The Super CVT-i with 7 speed sports sequential shift provides improved fuel efficiency, as well as smooth and responsive gear shifts like the one fitted on Toyota Estima 2.4 ACR50 and Toyota Vellfire 2.4.The previous ZZ series of VVT-i engines have been replaced by the ZR series with Dual VVT-i across all variants of the Corolla Altis.

        But with a slight difference: whereas the 1.8-liter 2004 Corolla Altis packed 147 PS/6,000 rpm, the latest 1.8-liter’s horsepower has been reduced to 132 PS/6,000 rpm to comply with Euro 3 emission standards. Max torque is now 170 Nm/4,200 rpm compared to 188 Nm/4,200 rpm in the outgoing model. This may make you wonder about the 2008 Corolla sold in Australia that is reportedly equipped with the new 1.8-liter Dual VVT-i engine, the 2ZR-FE. Is the Corolla sold in Australia also a CBU (completely built unit) from Thailand? Anyway, despite the reduced horsepower and the larger dimensions of the new Altis (10 mm longer, 55 mm wider), I found the top-of-the-line 1.8G adequately quick and responsive at highway speeds. The 1.8G’s peppy engine is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission with a gated shift lever allowing sequential manual shifting when the spirit moves you. A new drive-by-wire throttle and an Electric Power Steering System enhance the driveability of the 2008 Altis. What’s new about the exterior are the front grille, a smaller version of the Camry’s; the HID headlamps and the stylishly bulbous rear combination lamps. Except for the new grille, HID headlamps, round fog lamps, new tail lights, bigger feet (10-spoke alloy wheels shod with 16-inch tires) and rain-sensing windshield wipers, the exterior is not dramatically different from the outgoing model’s. Another new thing about the ’08 Altis is that its height has been reduced by 15 mm. The lower stance makes the car look more planted to the ground and improves handling. Also new are the audio controls and multi-information mode button mounted on the steering wheel.

TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS 1.8 G MT Specifications

Displacement cc 
: 1794
No Of Cylinders 
: 4
Valves Per Cylinder Value 
: 4
Description 
: VVT-I, 1.8 Liter
Power PS rpm 
: 132 PS @ 6000 rpm
Torque Nm rpm 
: 170 Nm 4200 rpm
Fuel Type 
: Petrol
Fuel System 
: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Capacity 
: 55
Mileage City 
: 8.6
Mileage Highway 
: 11
Mileage Overall (km/liter) 
: 9.8
Maximum Speed 
: 205 kmph
Wheel Type 
: Alloy
Wheel Size 
: 15 Inches
Tyre Type 
: Tubeless Radial
Tyre Size 
: 195/65 R15