2017 Toyota Corolla Altis expected to launch in India on 15 March

Facelifted model now available to pre-order.

Earlier this week it was reported that Toyota dealerships have started accepting bookings for the 2017 Toyota Corolla Altis in India. Now, citing dealership sources, a new report from Autocar India says that TKM is expected to launch the facelifted Toyota Corolla Altis in the country on 15 March 2017.

The Indian-spec 2017 Toyota Corolla Altis should have changes similar to those on the Thai-spec 2017 Toyota Corolla. Adopting the company's new Under Priority and Keen Look design, the facelifted Corolla Altis now features a refreshed look with a slimmer radiator grille, bi-beam LED projector headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights, modified front bumper, a larger air dam, new alloy wheels and LED tail lamp guide.

On the inside, the 2017 Toyota Corolla Altis features newly-designed front console HVAC vents and updated MID. Besides possible changes to the equipment offered in the range, not much is expected to change here.

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The 2017 Toyota Corolla Altis will likely continue with the same engine options. The petrol model is powered by the 2ZR-FE 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 103 kW (138.07 hp) and 173 Nm of torque and is available with a 6-speed manual transmission and a continuously variable transmission. The diesel model gets its power from the 1ND-TV 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine that develops 65 kW (87.13 hp) and 205 Nm of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard in this model. The facelifted model will have better ride quality though, thanks to an improved suspension system.

[Source: Autocar India]