Toyota Corolla Sedan 2020 launched in the worldwide

The Japanese carmaker has revealed its reconfigured 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan in California United States (US) and another at Guangzzhou International Auto show, in China.

Toyota officially unwrapped the covers of the new Corolla on its global launch at two exclusive events.

With more than 46 million Toyota Corollas sold globally since its introduction in 1966. The 12th-generation Toyota Corolla will be based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), “which is far more than a new body structure, bringing together new approaches to engineering, design, assembly, and materials”.

“The Corolla sedan’s bold new look is a perfect reflection of the bumper-to-bumper, wheels-to-roof transformation that has taken place. The TNGA platform means an available engine that produces more power than its predecessor yet delivers better fuel efficiency.

“And, critically, TNGA delivers on Toyota’s commitment to driver and passenger safety with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite of active safety systems – standard on every Corolla sedan model,” the group said in a press statement.

From every angle, the new Corolla sedan looks lower and leaner, tauter and tighter, the Japanese company said.

The 2020 Corolla sedan rides on a 106.3-inch wheelbase, like its predecessor, yet any commonality ends there. Corolla sedan’s dynamic performance and stance benefit greatly from wider front (+0.47 in.) and rear (+0.87 in.) track dimensions.

The front fascia details vary by model grade, with the SE and XSE putting on the sportiest face, including a body-color chin spoiler and aero stabilising fins to emphasise the wide stance.

“The available Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) provides a wider field of light and steers the low beam in the direction of the turn, based on steering angle and vehicle speed, Toyota said.

“The rear leaves a distinct lighting impression as well, with narrow combination lamps that wrap deeply into the fenders. All 2020 Corolla sedan models use LEDs, the type and style varying by model grade. The sporty grades feature smoked outer light lenses,” it said.

Colours include Celestite Grey Metallic, Blizzard Pearl, Super White, Classic Silver Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Barcelona Red, Blue Crush Metallic and Blueprint.

The 2020 Corolla sedan L, LE, and XLE grades will use the 1.8-litre engine found in the previous generation, yet with more horsepower and better fuel efficiency. The XSE and SE grades are powered by a completely-new 2.0-liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine. This new engine delivers more performance while using less fuel.

“Remarkably, the new Corolla sedan engine is physically smaller and lighter, helping to lower the car’s center of gravity and improve its overall balance, Toyota said.

The all-new “Toyota Corolla 2020” to be the world most popular and best car, the company said.

Although the New Corolla is a global model, there is a slight difference between the China and North American versions. Besides the difference of front fascia, the rest of the car is identical inside and out. The US and China spec vehicle have a different bumper at the front, which creates a different design altogether.

For quick identification, the North American variant will have a Toyota emblem stuck on the slanting portion of sheet metal between the headlights, while the China or as can say Asian spec model will have a Toyota emblem conventionally placed on a slim grill between the two headlights, like the previous generation Corolla.

Besides the difference in grill and bumper, the North American and China spec vehicle have different headlight design although both get bi-beam LED headlights. You will also find round vs elongated fog lights when two versions are compared. On the exterior, the front of the China-spec vehicle somewhat resembles with the already revealed Corolla hatchback.

On the side profile, we can see a new glass panel at A-pillar where the side view mirrors are mounted. On the rear door, we will see new trapezoidal glass panels unlike a triangular shape, which is on the previous Corolla sedan. Both these new window panes at the front and rear door area will increase visibility and openness within the car. The front and rear doors get curved lower edges which gives the car a sporty look.

There are newly designed side view mirrors with integrated turn signals. On the rear end, there are newly designed LED taillights and bumper. Newer style trunk lid with connecting trim between two tail lights gives new Corolla an elegant look. Overall the 12th generation Corolla has improved styling on the exterior. It’s my personal opinion, but a Chinese market Corolla looks much better overall when compared with a US variant as far as front styling.

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