Toyota Kirloskar India has developed a J-S model for the petrol and diesel base models of Corolla Altis. The J-S version is an interesting mixture of touch screen infotainment system and USB fittings and twin airbags. The car is priced at Rs 11.74 lakhs and the diesel model is priced at Rs 13.16 lakhs. The two cars are rolled out with a 6 speed standard manual gearbox.

The diesel model of Corolla Altis is equipped with a 1.4 litre D-4D turbo diesel power train that releases 90 Bhp and the highest torque of 205Nm. The engine is offered with a variable geometry turbocharger. The diesel version of the Corolla Altis has generated amazing profit volumes. The Corolla Altis will compete with other successful competitors of Skoda Laura, Renault Fluence and Chevrolet Cruze.

The Altis petrol version is incorporated with a 1.8 liter VVT-I engine with a variable valve timing engine make. This engine generates impressive efficiencies of 173Nm torque and 138 Bhp. The engine is attached to a 6 speed manual gearbox. The loaded models are rolled out with a CVT automatic gearbox option. The petrol model of Altis is known to be a best seller in the C segment of the Indian car segment.

The incorporation of the J-S version will hopefully create a new turnover of events for the company, with the downslide in car economy. The J-S model of Corolla Altis is designed to target buyers who are viewing reasonable price options.

The initiative of Toyota Kirloskar Motor to introduce a J-S model in the Corolla Altis is a profitable move to minimize the pricing and introduce exciting new features of USB fittings, a pair of airbags and touch screen infotainment system to cater to the like of the modern demographic. The Toyota Altis is one of the huge profit makers for the company in the C segment. This car has cut-throat competition with Chevrolet Cruz, Skoda Laura and so on. Let’s wait for the cars launch and observe the stiff competition with other stiff competitors.

The car has the ability to attract consumers with its efficient power train of 1.8 liter VVT-I engine that can churn impressive energy outputs. The car is designed with a stunning exterior body with abundant interior room. Most auto manufacturers are opting to introduce sedans and large cars, since large cars have become an ever popular trend in India. In terms of safety the Corolla Altis J-S version is fitted with twin air bags to protect occupants from the harshest impacts.

Describing the features the Altis J-S model is a worthy buy for its interesting interior fitments, efficient engine and optimum safety features. Corolla Altis has always been popular with Indian consumers. The car will surely appeal the Indian public if it will have to compete with Chevrolet Cruz and Skoda Laura, let us wait for the launch and find out if the car can overpower its competitors.

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