TOYOTA

Updated 2023 Corolla family for the Japanese market

Toyota has revealed an updated 2023 Corolla family for the Japanese market. In this generation, the Japanese completely abandoned turbocharging and were limited to just two power plant options - a naturally aspirated gasoline engine and a hybrid.

Toyota says the 1.8-liter hybrid version received an improved electric motor, while the 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter gasoline models have engines modified to provide better fuel economy. Plus a choice of new body colors with updated exterior details.

Along with the turbo engine from the Corolla line for Japan, the “mechanical” four-wheel drive with a clutch on the rear axle also disappeared. The basis for the sedan and station wagon was a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with 120 horsepower, and for the hatchback - a 2.0-liter 170-horsepower "aspirated". Both units are paired with a Direct Shift CVT.

The updated hybrid includes a 98-horsepower 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine and a new electric motor, whose power has increased from 72 hp. up to 95 hp, and torque increased from 163 Nm to 185 Nm.

The E-Four hybrid four-wheel drive, available only for sedans and station wagons, has also been improved. If before a very modest electric motor with a capacity of 7.2 hp was placed behind. with 55 Nm of torque, the all-wheel drive Corolla now has a 41 horsepower electric motor at the rear, delivering 84 Nm of torque.

Outwardly, the cars are distinguished by new headlights, radiator grille and different decoration, and inside, in older versions, a model of digital instruments appeared, a multimedia system with a screen enlarged to 10.5 inches and a DVR in time. whole.

In Japan, sales began immediately at a price of $13,700 per sedan. The Touring station wagon starts at $14,300, while the Corolla Sport hatchback starts at $15,200.

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