Altis Another Step Ahead With Style

UMW Toyota Moto Sdn. Bhd (UMWT) has launched its 10th generation Corolla, the all new Toyota Corolla Altis at Kuala Lumpur recently. Compared with the previous edition, the new Altis is 10mm longer and overall width is increased by 55mm for enhanced cabin spaciousness.

The engines in the new Altis 3ZZ-FE (1.6-litre) provides 80kW/109 ps @ 6000rpm (compared with 81kW/110 ps @6000rpm in previous Altis model) and the new 1ZZ-FE engine (1.8-litre) provides 97kW/ 132 ps @ 6000rpm (compared with 100kW/ 136ps @ 6000rpm in previous Altis model). The slight changes in power output of the engines is due to compliance of Euro-3 emission control regulations, which required the installation of two catalytic converters.

The new Altis is claimed to have a higher performance levels due to implementation of Electronic Throttle Control system with Intelligence (ETCS-i). The Altis model also has a reduced amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) by more than 80% compared with the previous model. Another additional edge for new Altis, is that, it is equipped with Electronic Power Steering (EPS) to enhance fuel consumption between 15% to 20%.

The (1.6l & 1.8l) Altis has passed the Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) for crash safety standards. However, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control System (TRC) features is available only in the Altis 1.8G.

New Altis is imported from Thailand, and is available in 3 grades namely 1.6E, 1.8E and 1.8G. On-the-road price with insurance is ranged from RM102,900 to RM120,250.
For more information, log on to http://www.toyota.com.my/ or call UMW Toyota Motor free-phone : 1-800-88-3333 (applicable for Sabah and Sarawak).