Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the launch of the new Corolla Sport in Japan. An Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) Corolla is scheduled for release in August.
Body
A circular framed structure captures the body openings. The highly rigid body delivers a high quality and stable driving experience.
Suspension absorbers
The suspension uses a MacPherson Strut suspension for the front and double wishbone suspension for the rear. Newly developed absorbers underwent 600 tests using different combinations of oils and components to achieve a comfortable drive and responsive steering.
The Corolla Sport is the first Toyota brand front-engine front-drive vehicle in Japan using Linear-solenoid-type AVS. Linear-solenoid-type AVS instantly adjusts the damping force for each wheel according to road surface and driving conditions to deliver a comfortable and luxurious drive on any road surface condition.
Easy handling, ranked top in the C-segment hatchback class, supported by a 5.1-meter minimum turning radius.
Powertrain
1.8-liter Hybrid Engine (2ZR-FXE)
Mounted with a hybrid system that balances both outstanding fuel efficiency of 34.2 kilometers*10 per liter (fuel efficiency in JC08 test cycle driving) and the fun of driving.
1.2-liter Direct-injection Turbo Engine (8NR-FTS)
Direct-injection turbo engine delivers powerful acceleration and generates maximum torque over a wide rpm range from low speeds.
Transmission
Gasoline turbo and CVT vehicles feature 10-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode for a fun drive.
Drive mode select
Drive mode select allows drivers to select the best driving mode based on the driving conditions and their individual preferences. Multiple driving modes increase excitement.
