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The Toyota Corolla, which has been the best-selling sedan in Brazil and remains popular despite the growing popularity of SUVs, will get an updated version soon here in the country.
This year, the Toyota Corolla will feature a series of updates that were implemented for the first time in the European model last year, thanks to an investment of BRL 50 million in the factory in Indaiatuba (SP), the European version normally serves as the basis for the version manufactured and sold here.
So far it has not been disclosed whether all the features of the European Corolla will be part of the version that will be sold here in Brazil, but we can safely say that or model hybrid flex, which makes 30,2 km/l, and the technical resources will be maintained for the Brazilian version.
This update is the first one since the year 2019, when the current 12th Toyota Corolla model was introduced here in our market. It is also worth remembering that this year, the Toyota will import the sports version of the Corolla GR with more than 300 horsepower and launch it in Brazil.
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The Corolla's design in Brazil will mirror what has been used in Europe. The only noticeable changes are a new front grille and redesigned alloy wheels. The Japanese and European hybrid versions were stronger than the previous one.
Japan and Europe also saw improvements in motor and battery efficiency, bringing total system power from 122 horsepower to 150 horsepower. However, the 1,8 engine connected to the electric propeller was preserved.
The power increase here can be slightly higher due to the flexibility of this mechanical arrangement. Toyota does not disclose the total torque, but the electric motor's torque increased by 2,2 kgm.
The 2023 Corolla, including the hybrid model, will feature a 10,25-inch multimedia screen with connection via Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple Car Play.
After the updates, the hybrid set reaches an average of 30,2 kilometers per liter (km/l) of fuel in the WLTC cycle used in Japan. Here, the performance of the 100% combustion models should remain the same, they include a 2.0 aspirated engine.
The interior of the national Corolla has a 10,25-inch multimedia center. Devices connect wirelessly to cell phones via Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple Car Play. The European model has a dedicated 4G connection and a Wi-Fi router. Also, the instrument panel is expected to be 12,3 inches and 100% digital.
In Europe, a set of technology was implemented, the intersection assistant, to increase safety. The item can identify people, bicycles and other cars and automatically apply the brakes to avoid a collision. Everything indicates that this function will also be used in the Corolla Cross sedan and SUV sold here in Brazil.
