The 12th gen Toyota Corolla Altis which was launched in Thailand in September 2019 has received a mid-year refresh for the 2023 model. This update comes after the Altis GR Sport version was upgraded in January 2022.
In total, there are 4 variants available in the Thai market, each getting enhanced visual aesthetics as well as equipment upgrades. The prices of the upgraded Toyota Corolla Altis variants in Thailand are:
- Corolla Altis 1.6 G: 894,000 baht (PKR 69.92 lac)
- Corolla Altis 1.8 Sport : 979,000 baht (PKR 80.63 lac)
- Corolla Altis HEV Premium: 1,009,000 baht (PKR 83.10 lac)
- Corolla Altis HEV GR Sport : 1,129,000 baht (PKR 92.99 lac)
1.6 G
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 G
The 1.6 G variant is powered by a 1ZR-FBE four-cylinder petrol DVVTi engine (1598cc) good for 125hp and 154Nm that comes paired with a Super CVT-i gearbox. Upgrades to this variant include:
- New 16-inch alloy wheels
- Rearview camera added
- Increase the sensor distance to the rear 2 positions
- 9-inch central touchscreen now wirelessly supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Add system T-Connect
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The number of speakers is reduced from 6 to 4
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Additional charging port USB Type-C 2 positions on the back
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Added storage compartment in front of rear seat passenger
- Added function of 60:40 folding back seat
- The price is increased by 15,000 baht (approx PKR 123,500)
1.8 Sport
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8 Sport
The 1.8 Sport variant is powered by a 2ZR-FBE four-cylinder petrol DVVT-i engine (1798cc) that churns out 140hp and 177Nm paired with a Super CVT-i gearbox along with a sequential (+/-) shift mode. The upgrades made in this variant include:
- New polygonal adjustable screen design
- LED front fog lights added
- Decorative chrome has been added around the fog lights
- New 17-inch alloy wheels
- 9-inch central touchscreen now wirelessly supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Additional charging port USB Type-C 2 positions on the back
- Add Toyota Safety Sense
- DRCC (Dynamic Radar Cruise Control) All-speed Range automatic speed control and adjustment system
- AHB (Automatic High Beam) control system
- PCS (Pre Collision System)
- LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist)
- LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
- The price increased by 15,000 baht (approx PKR 123,500)
HEV Premium
Altis HEV Premium
The HEV Premium hybrid variant gets a 1.8L (1798cc) 2ZR-FXE engine good for 98hp and 142Nm working in tandem with a permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 72hp and 163Nm resulting in a combined system output of 122hp paired to an E-CVT transmission. The claimed fuel efficiency figures are 23.3 km in a liter. The upgrades include:
- New polygonal adjustable screen design
- LED front fog lights added
- Decorative chrome has been added around the fog lights
- New 17-inch alloy wheels
- 9-inch central touchscreen now wirelessly supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Additional charging port USB Type-C 2 positions on the back
- Add Toyota Safety Sense
- DRCC (Dynamic Radar Cruise Control) All-speed Range automatic speed control and adjustment system
- AHB (Automatic High Beam) control system
- PCS (Pre Collision System)
- LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist)
- LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
- Reverse link
- The price increased by 15,000 baht (approx PKR 123,500)
HEV GR Sport
Toyota Corolla Altis HEV GR Sport
- 12.3-inch digital display with customizable theme design in 4 styles:
- Casual
- Smart
- Tough
- Sporty
- New Head-up Display adjustment
- The 9-inch central touchscreen supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly
- Additional charging port USB Type-C 2 positions on the back
- Dual Zone AC mode
- Newly tuned suspension and new steering wheel
- Cut the sunshade around the windshield
- Reverse Link
- The price increased by 15,000 baht (approx PKR 123,500)
All 2023 Toyota Corolla Altis variants in Thailand are backed by 5 year/ 150,000 km warranty. For hybrid variants, the system warranty is 5 years while the battery warranty is 10 years.
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