dang the m3 like bumper looks good on any car.

 

If this is from 2001, how come we never got it stateside?

It's got all the design elements of the new camry and avalon. That's a sexy beast!

 

new corolla will be out in Jan 2008....that much is confirmed =]

 

As he said, the Corolla will have a 2-dr version.

I'm not sure about the 2.0 litre, 150hp cause I heard 1.8 litre but obviously, not the old 1ZZ engine.

The 200hp version, I can attest that as I've heard it from an insider. It will have a 6-spd manual and possible 17" alloys (since TRD offers opt. 18s) but it's FWD like the Civic Si Coupe.

The CVT will be the optional transmission on the regular Corolla models with 5-spd manual as standard. Expect more safety features like side/side curtain airbags, TRAC/VSC, BA and 4-wheel disc brakes (I realise some are already options stateside). The new engines will also have dual VVT-i technology.


As for the Corolla hatchback, ya well, I guess Toyota decided the Matrix will suit us better than the hatchback (Corolla RunX).

Also, the new Matrix will be a "true" hatchback, not the wagon-ish style of the current model.

 

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This pic was posted in the older '08 Corolla thread. Anyone else think this looks like a 4 door scion TC?

 

That's the same car I posted in the first pics

 

That link never worked for me so I haven't seen it I just checked again, it still doesn't

 

Damn,it doesn't work for me anymore ......oh, well at least you put it up again

 

If the car looks at all like this(4 door scion tc) then the civic will remain the #1 compact car.

 

Interior shots...

 

#1 in compact car in what category? Not sales, because the Corolla is #1 in that, and styling is subjective, I think the Civic and this are both unappealing.

 

Wow...realistic-looking interior shots...so I guess the exterior shots are real too? That is one boring exterior but nice interior. Very typical Toyota. Probably will still sell a lot. Just won't excite any of us enthusiasts for sure though.

 

Interior looks a lot like the Camry XLE interior. Very nice.

 

Looks like they're banking on the "Lexus-inspired interior" over sporty looks. In other words, cover the "elegant" part and let the civic to the "sporty" bit.