Toyota Corolla Altis Diesel launched in India

The excitement in the Indian automobile industry found a strong justification with the launch of Toyota Corolla Altis (Diesel Version) today. Corolla Altis  has been a popular car amidst enthusiasts and the addition of a newer engine capacity only escalated its dominance in the sedan segment. The new Diesel version has been priced at Rs 10.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The range offered to the Indian customers include three spectacular variants (D4DJ, D4DG and D4DGL) with the top end variant being tagged at Rs 13.75 lakh. Toyota seems to have placed an intelligent bet with the launch of a Diesel version of Altis and the same appears to be evident from the statements of the company officials, stating the huge expectations Toyota Kirloskar motors has from this new entrant.

The Corolla Altis Diesel gets a differentiating sporty mesh grille, better aerodynamic characteristics, and the lowest NVH and best ground clearance in its segment. The car is available in seven colours − Silver Mica Metallic, Champagne Mica Metallic, Dark Red Mica Metallic, White Pearl Mica, Light Blue Mica Metallic, Super White and Black Mica.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Nakagawa (MD, TKM) said, “The Corolla DNA that has been handed down for 40 years is now in its 10th Generation with over 35 million happy customers worldwide. The car made its debut in India in 2003, and now has more than 60,000 satisfied owners in the country. As part of our long-term commitment to bring the best of Toyota’s technology to India, we are very proud to introduce the Corolla Altis Diesel. The Corolla Altis Diesel has Toyota’s proven D-4D technology, and I am happy to say will have the best fuel efficiency in its segment.”

The currently available Petrol version is shelved in the price bracket of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 14 lakh in Delhi (ex-showroom price). The new version mainly differs in the engine capacity as the exteriors are more or less the same. The Corolla Altis Diesel sports a 1.4 litre common rail diesel engine that would produce a power of 88.4PS and a torque of 205 Nm. The car is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The company claims a mileage of 21.4 kmpl, which if delivered, would prove to be one of the best in the Diesel segment.