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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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