{"id":236287,"date":"2023-08-28T13:22:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T13:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=236287"},"modified":"2023-08-28T13:22:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T13:22:47","slug":"2023-toyota-corolla-updated-in-malaysia-new-12-3-inch-instrument-display-usb-c-wheels-from-rm140k-paultan-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/2023-toyota-corolla-updated-in-malaysia-new-12-3-inch-instrument-display-usb-c-wheels-from-rm140k-paultan-org\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Toyota Corolla updated in Malaysia \u2013 new 12.3-inch instrument display, USB-C, wheels; from RM140k – paultan.org"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Besides introducing the new Toyota Corolla GR Sport today, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) also updated the existing 1.8E and 1.8G variants of the C-segment sedan in Malaysia. The former now retails at RM139,800<\/strong> on-the-road without insurance, while the 1.8G sells for RM147,800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n These figures represent an increase from the last time the Corolla got a price revision back in January this year, with the 1.8E going up by RM4,912, and the 1.8G by RM1,912. A five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty is included with each purchase.<\/p>\n On the exterior, the Corolla now comes with a revised lower intake that features a unique mesh with polyhedral dots. This replaces the pre-update look that was made up of a series of horizontal slats, and the material is Toyota Super Olefin Polymer (TSOP), which is also used for the bumper and fog lamp moulding.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other changes include new wheel designs, with the 1.8E sporting 16-inch twin-spoke units (with 205\/55 profile tyres), while the 1.8G gets 17-inch units (with 225\/45 profile tyres) with a multi-axis spoke configuration. There\u2019s also a new colour option called Metal Stream ME, which is joined by Celestite Gray Metallic, Red Mica Metallic, Platinum White Pearl MC and Attitude Black.<\/p>\n <\/center><\/p>\n Inside, the front seats have a revised design for better comfort, and there\u2019s now a USB-C port in the centre console box. A more significant change is the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that is standard on the 1.8G and GR Sport variants. This replaces the previous 7-inch display and comes with four themes (Casual, Smart, Tough and Sporty) and three layouts for drivers to choose from.<\/p>\n UMWT also points out the keyless entry system has been added to the front passenger, and the Qi wireless charging pad that is standard on the 1.8G now has a clip to prevent the smartphone from moving around.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As for rest of items in the kit list, they are carried over from before, with the 1.8E coming standard with automatic halogen headlamps, LED taillights, a reverse camera, front and rear parking sensors and fog lamps, keyless entry and start, a 4.2-inch multi-info instrument cluster display, single-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, a 6.8-inch touchscreen head unit, six speakers, black fabric upholstery and an eight-way powered driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n The 1.8G adds LED projecter headlamps, dual-zone climate control, black leather upholstery, an electronic parking brake (with auto hold), paddle shifters, rear side window sunshades, a 3D panoramic view monitor, Vehicle Telematics System (VTS) and digital video recorders (front and rear).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Toyota Safety Sense suite is exclusive to the 1.8G and GR Sport and includes Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist & Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), (Automatic High Beam (AHB) and Blind Spot Monitor (BSM). It should be noted some of the 1.8G\u2019s kit is available as a cost option for the 1.8E, including the 3D PVM (RM2,700), VTS (RM2,000) as well as front and rear DVRs (RM1,180).<\/p>\n The engine remains the 2ZR-FE 1.8 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four engine that makes 139 PS (138 hp or 103 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 172 Nm of torque, mated to a Shiftmatic CVT with seven virtual speeds driving the front wheels.<\/p>\n\n
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