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jackyyong
02-12-2008, 08:17 AM
The ageing Altis is about to be replaced by the 10th generation Corolla. Expect it to come as early as next month! No major changes though, which is a big disappointment. To keep the cost down to the sub-RM120K range (in order not to compete directly with the Camry), expect no changes to the engine. It should retain the old ZZ engine, which means 1.8 litre 4 gear automatic, unlike the European version which has the 5 gear dual VVTI. The Altis has already been launched in Thailand last month (http://www.bkkautos.com/node/558), so expect our local Altis to be exactly the same as their version.

I personally like the new appearance, although some do not feel the same way. The existing Altis has been cleared off. Even Toyota's website has already taken off their Altis catalogue to make way for the new Altis. I guess you can now make your bookings to avoid a long queue. I personally think that this is going to be another best-seller from Toyota. After all, it's a Toyota right?

Mavik
02-12-2008, 11:32 AM
Interesting, but I wonder if we would get the same fate as Thailand and get the older engine spec Altis and not the Dual VVT-i engines.

g88
02-14-2008, 08:32 AM
Asia region will be using back the old engine...won't be 5 gear dual VVTI.

Front part is nice but rear light like softdrink can :P

jackyyong
03-12-2008, 01:42 PM
It is confirmed. The new Altis will still be using the old engine, i.e. NOT the dual VVTI version. This does not come as a surprise. But the accessories are set to impress. Front sensors, thin central console that looks like what you have with the Volvos, and lots of other critter-comfort makes this Toyota look set to tackle on the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3.

I have gotten invitations to view the car tomorrow. But I have too many commitments, I can't go. Go view it in showrooms if you are interested. They are accepting bookings this Saturday. No chance for any test-drives though.... :(

Hmmm .... I wonder if they will have an official launch where we can go take pictures of the Altis babes! Hahahaha!!! :run_away:

ShaolinTiger
03-12-2008, 01:47 PM
Yah is due for launch this coming Friday, Paul Tan wrote about it here:

http://paultan.org/archives/2008/03/12/new-toyota-corolla-altis-due-this-friday/