Toyota Kirloskar Motor Managing Director Hiroshi Nakagawa pose with the company's Corolla Altis Diesel car during its launch in New Delhi

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) launched the diesel version of its premium sedan Corolla Altis in India. The Corolla Altis Diesel is priced between Rs 10.95 lakh and 13.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), said the company.

The Corolla Altis Diesel is available with a newly developed 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder D-4D Common Rail six-speed manual transmission engine that generates a peak power of 88.4 PS and a peak torque of 205 Nm. Toyota has used the D-4D technology used in the Innova, Fortuner, Prado and Land Cruiser 200. The car has registered a best-in-class mileage of 21.43 km/l as certified by a test agency. India is the first Asian country to get the BSIV Corolla Altis Diesel.

The Corolla Altis Diesel gets a differentiating sporty mesh grille, better aerodynamic characteristics, and the lowest NVH and best ground clearance in its segment. The car is available in seven colours – Silver Mica Metallic, Champagne Mica Metallic, Dark Red Mica Metallic, White Pearl Mica, Light Blue Mica Metallic, Super White and Black Mica. The Corolla Altis Diesel comes in three manual transmission grades D-4D J, D-4D G and D-4D GL carrying a price tags between Rs 10.95 lakh and 13.75 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

The interiors are plush, and thoughtfully designed. There is ample legroom and headroom in the Corolla Altis Diesel. It has been equipped with split and foldable rear seats which allow easier movements for rear seat passengers and provide adequate space.
Corolla Altis Diesel also features tilt, telescopit steering, audio & MID control on the steering wheel, Opitron 3D metre providing precise reading of the speed, detailed information on temperature and fuel. It has a spacious 475-litre boot.

Nakagawa (MD, TKM) said, “The Corolla DNA that has been handed down for 40 years is now in its 10th Generation with over 35 million happy customers worldwide. The car made its debut in India in 2003, and now has more than 60,000 satisfied owners in the country. As part of our long-term commitment to bring the best of Toyota’s technology to India, we are very proud to introduce the Corolla Altis Diesel. The Corolla Altis Diesel has Toyota’s proven D-4D technology, and I am happy to say will have the best fuel efficiency in its segment.”

Sandeep Singh (deputy managing director-Marketing, TKM) said, “Apart from the spacious interiors and luxury features of the Corolla Altis, the diesel variant has the best fuel efficiency, lowest NVH and the best ground clearance in its segment. Our target customers are individuals who are business professionals, in the 35 to 45 age group looking for a perfect balance of performance and economy. The launch of the Corolla Altis Diesel has enhanced Toyota’s line-up in India, and we are looking at consolidating our leadership position in the C-segment with a sales target of 10,500 units for the Corolla Altis in 2010.”

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