New Toyota Corolla Facelift: 2015 Price And Features For Australia
Toyota’s refreshed Corolla hatch is now on sale in Australia, arriving this week with new looks, new technologies, new model levels, improved fuel figures and revised pricing.The entire range has been given a styling makeover, gaining resculpted headlights, a new face with a wing-like chrome grille garnish and a restyled bumper, and updated tail lamps at the rear.
Depending on the model, there is also new LED lighting at both ends, including dual-LED headlights on the rangetopping ZR model.
The ZR, along with the midspec SX, both now also feature a new sports styling kit that adds a sharper look to both models.
The range is again powered by Toyota’s 103kW 1.8 litre four-cylinder petrol engine, although the carmaker says it has improved fuel use by up to 7.6 percent.
Six-speed manual models now list fuel use at 6.7 l/100km - down from 7.1 l/100km - while the CVT 'Multi-Drive' auto improves half a litre to 6.1 l/100km.
That improvement is also thanks in part to revised suspension that includes better initial roll damping, reduced friction and greater straight-line ride comfort.
There have also been revisions to the shock absorbers with MacPherson struts up front, along with upgraded stabiliser bushes and coils.
Watch for TMR’s coming review to see how those changes have improved the Corolla hatch’s handling and comfort.
"Corolla hatch customers now have a clear choice between two compelling new designs: classic or sporty both of which deliver a greater presence and visually broader stance," Toyota Australia’s sales boss Tony Cramb said.
"Buyers will also be attracted by a more stylish interior, undertheskin tweaks that dial up the funtodrive factor and lower fuel consumption that will result in an even lower cost of ownership," he said.
For the new model year, there’s a $300 price increase on Ascent and Ascent Sport, while the ZR model is now $1000 cheaper. SX pricing is unchanged.
FEATURES
The interior of the updated Corolla range has been refreshed for the new model year, bringing a “crisper, higher quality” look to the air-vents, door handles and gearlever surround.Importantly, the Australian range now also features the more stylish and better integrated infotainment display that has appeared in European models since the current generation first appeared in 2012.
In the entry Ascent model, that means a 6.1 inch display with reversing camera, while all other models get a 7.0 inch display.
The SX and ZR models, above the Ascent and Ascent Sport, also get satellite navigation, along with live SUNA traffic updates, Destination Assist, and “Navigate to” voice control.
Also standard in SX and ZR is a 4.2 inch multifunction display in the centre of the instrument cluster, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a sports styling kit.
Upgrading to the topspec ZR adds autolevelling Bi-LED headlights, LED daytime lamps, heated folding mirrors, leather seat trim, heated front seats and more.
Ascent
Vehicle stability control
Traction control
Seven airbags
ABS with BA and EBD
Reversing camera
Cruise control
Tiltandtelescopic steering column
Emergency brake signal
HillStart Assist Control
Bihalogen projector headlamps (manual levelling)
Display audio with 6.1inch touch screen, six speakers
LCD multiinformation display (MID)
Power windows, mirrors and door locks
16inch steel wheels with full covers
205/55R16 tyres
Manual airconditioning
Steeringwheel switches (MID, telephone, audio)
Ascent Sport (above Ascent)
16-inch alloy wheels
Seveninch touchscreen with voice recognition
Toyota Link connected mobility
Destination Download
Local search
Weather
Traffic
Toyota Help
Front fog lamps
Premium steering wheel, shiftlever knob
Privacy glass
SX (above Ascent Sport)
Satellite navigation
Live traffic SUNA
Additional Toyota Link functions:
Destination Assist (pay per use)
"Navigate to" for Destination Download, Local Search and Fuel Finder
17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45R17 tyres
Front spoiler
Rear bumper skirts
Rear spoiler (roof mounted)
Side skirts
Fullcolour 4.2inch MID screen
Sport front bucket seats
Sport seat trim
Paddle shifters
ZR (above SX)
Alarm
Smart entry and start (keyless)
BiLED headlamps (auto levelling)
Headlamp cleaner
LED daytime running lamps
Heated, electrically folding door mirrors
Electrochromatic rearview mirror
Dualzone automatic airconditioning
Leatheraccented seat trim
Driver and front passenger seat heaters
Driver's seat power lumbar support
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PRICING (excludes on-road costs)
Ascent - manual - $19,790
Ascent - auto - $21,790
Ascent Sport - manual - $20,790
Ascent Sport - auto - $22,790
SX - manual - $23,490
SX - auto - $25,490
ZR - auto - $28,990
Options
Metallic, pearl paint - $450
Panoramic roof (ZR only) - $1500
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