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Toyota Corolla Altis Facelift Launched


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Posted 30 September 2010 - 10:12 AM

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QUOTE (swinee @ Sep 29 2010, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
is normal lo..with every new gen of model coming up..sure increase one ma..
i dun recalled any manfacturer where newer model cost lower than outgoing model smile_tongue.gif

next gen all new camry will have new chassis, gearbox, new engine..so is a revolution...juet be prepared smile_approve.gif


Got lar. VW and Mercedes reduced the selling price for their latest models, i.e. Jetta, C-Class/E-Class. BUT it happened in US!

This is Bolehland mah! Price will only go-up! Else it will eats into P1 market share.
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Posted 30 September 2010 - 04:48 PM

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QUOTE (7thfort @ Sep 26 2010, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow ! Dual VVT-i. May go for the 1.6 due to limited budget.


Although I don't own this latest Dual VVTI version, but I still think that it's more worthwhile to pick the 1.8E with better fuel consumption, if you were already thinking about the 1.6E.

The price difference is only RM7000 and if spread to 5 year loan, maybe it's extra only RM100 plus per month for the instalment. I'm quite sure the benefit from the better fuel consumption may offset some of this extra instalments. Especially if you heavy travel.

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Posted 30 September 2010 - 04:54 PM

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You can also see some comments from the other threads:

QUOTE (city @ Apr 27 2010, 07:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Personal feel this Altis 1.6 should reduce the price a bit, as the 1.8E only 109k which is very close. That's the reason we seldom see 1.6E on the road.



QUOTE (wanida @ Apr 27 2010, 09:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
but one will consider 1.8E as the different of RM7K is very very minimal.. smile_approve.gif



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Posted 01 October 2010 - 10:10 AM

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Look like toyota following and started catching hyundai for having dual cvvt or dual vvti. smile_thumbup.gif


How about 6 speed gearbox?
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Posted 01 October 2010 - 10:16 AM

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QUOTE (rickyoac @ Oct 1 2010, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Look like toyota following and started catching hyundai for having dual cvvt or dual vvti. smile_thumbup.gif


How about 6 speed gearbox?

they are using 7spd s-cvt for most of the model lesser than 2.4L..
anything greater than that is 6spd auto standard across the range
of cos i'm not talking the current toyota market in MY, but it seems that they are following the trend right now... smile_blush.gif

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Posted 01 October 2010 - 03:07 PM

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QUOTE (swinee @ Oct 1 2010, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
they are using 7spd s-cvt for most of the model lesser than 2.4L..
anything greater than that is 6spd auto standard across the range
of cos i'm not talking the current toyota market in MY, but it seems that they are following the trend right now... smile_blush.gif


At least got challenger then toyota baru will improve their quality.
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Posted 06 October 2010 - 12:56 PM

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QUOTE (retro @ Sep 29 2010, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Jay,

I would perfer hydraulic power steering as well. The Altis 2.0 that I tried last weekend was simply way to light in its steering for safe, fast driving. There was practically no weight at all. It is good if it is feather light at parking speeds but at about 70kph - 80kph, I expected it to load up a whole lot more but that was not the case. There was no feel and the whole driving experience was flawed because of the steering. But if one were to buy the car to just potter around town, then maybe the super light steering makes sense. But for b-roads, it leaves a lot to be desired.

All other stuff in the car is fine. Just the steering that was overly assisted that didn't do it for me.

Just my humble opinion after my test drive with it last weekend.


Hi retro,

Looks like I'm not alone. From what I've found in EPS vs hydraulic power steering comparison when comes to maintenance and practicality. EPS has to worry about the electric motor and some cases in H (most famous) and also N brands, they tend to overheat and preventing driver from steering the car. Only good thing is that there is no need to buy power steering fluid but downside, the electric motor does not last longer than hydraulic actuator. Also, the electric motor is not cheap to replace if damaged.

I don't mind checking the power steering fluid container often. Hydraulic power steering if built well, it could still turn with ease and giving the light feel.

Hi Scenic,

You are welcome. Perhaps you can got try out the 1.8E when they have test unit available later.

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Posted 06 October 2010 - 03:35 PM

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It seems the trend is to use EPS. Claim to save petrol. You also save a little on the fluid and belt change, and perhaps weight too.
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Posted 06 October 2010 - 03:52 PM

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QUOTE (7thfort @ Oct 6 2010, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It seems the trend is to use EPS. Claim to save petrol. You also save a little on the fluid and belt change, and perhaps weight too.


You are right in that sense. EPS has lower power consumption compared to hydraulic power steering, so the claims of reduced weight and petrol are true. The degree of these savings, however, vary from car to car.

Enthusiasts shun the EPS like a plague, suggesting that this setup robs feel and feedback. I don't disagree with this, as many EPS-equipped vehicles have very wooden and over-assisted steering and cases in point include the previous-generation Honda City and the Nissan Sylphy. However, the new BMW 5 Series uses EPS, and it seems to deliver a fine amount of feedback.

An interesting case is Hyundai. The i10 and i30 2.0 use EPS and both actually feel good to steer. In contrast, the new Sonata with hydraulic power steering did not feel as interactive.
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Posted 07 October 2010 - 05:22 PM

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Hie, does any here knows where (in KL) can I get an after market AUX installation? Still makes me wonder why T couldnt fit something so common nowadays.

thanks guys!