New Toyota Corolla 1.6 CVT Variants Are Here

If you were planning to buy a Corolla 1.6, here is a great news for you. The company has launched the Toyota Corolla 1.6 CVT variant in the country. As per reports, this variant is going to replace the old 1.6 automatic transmission variant. There are some changes in the newly launched variant which we will discuss here. 

Corolla 1.6 CVTi Specs & Features

Let’s see some highlighting specs and features of Corolla 1.6 CVT.

• Exterior L x W x H: 4620 x 1775 x 1475 (mm)
• Wheelbase: 2700 mm
• Engine: 1598cc, Water cooled, In-Line 4 cylinders, 16-Valve DOHC with Dual VVT-i Engine
• Transmission: 7 Speed CVT (Sequential Shiftmatic)
• Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
• Brake Assist (BA)
• 9-Inch Capacitive Touch Screen
• Rear Camera
• Interior Color Scheme: Prestige Beige
• Dual SRS Airbags (Driver + Passenger Side)
• Immobilizer
• Seatbelt warning

Changes in the New Variant

As per different reports, the company has changed the alloy wheels’ design, introduced CVT Transmission, and Alpine Infotainment Touchscreen. 

For people who don’t know about CVT transmission. CVT stands for Continuously Variable Transmission. It doesn’t have any specific gears; instead, the whole system works on a simple belt and pulleys. This system has infinite gear ratios that are pulled off depending on the acceleration and power requirements. Endless gear ratios mean a better fuel average. This new automatic technology is lightweight, efficient and durable due to fewer moving parts. 

Read more about Types of transmissions and how they work

Due to this new transmission, its fuel efficiency is expected to get better by 1-2 km/l.

Toyota Corolla 1.6 CVTi Price in Pakistan

Here are the ex-factory prices of new Corolla Altis 1.6 CVT variants.

• Corolla Altis CVT 1.6: Rs.4,979,000
• Corolla Altis CVT 1.6 Special Edition: Rs.5,479,000

Conclusion

For many people who were looking to buy a Corolla, it is excellent news. However, some may also criticize Toyota’s policy of modifying the existing generation (11th) and not bringing the latest 12th generation Corolla into the country (already available globally since 2018). 

Toyota Corolla along with the Yaris is the highest-selling sedan in Pakistan as per Latest PAMA Report. But the same report suggests that its sales have dropped by nearly 60% compared to November last year. So, it would be better if the company introduces the new generation of the car which may result in giving a boost to its sales in the country.

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