New Japanese-market Corolla Born in Tohoku Region
Toyota City, Japan, May 11, 2012-Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces the launch in Japan today of the redesigned "Corolla Axio" sedan and '"Corolla Fielder"*1 station wagon. The vehicles will be sold across Japan through "Toyota Corolla" dealers.
Since its debut in 1966, the Corolla has been
designed to prioritize peace of mind, practicality, and
ease of use with the aim of creating value that adapts to
the times. The Corolla has become a favorite of
consumers around the world, with cumulative global sales
exceeding 39 million vehicles*2, making it the world's
best-selling vehicle.
The redesign of the Corolla Axio and Corolla Fielder
sought a return to the Corolla's origins. Both
vehicles were completely revamped to minimize body size
while maintaining the ability to safely and comfortably
transport four adults over long distances, thereby
achieving a perfect fit for compact cars in the Japanese
market.
The Corolla Axio and Corolla Fielder are manufactured for
the Japanese market at Central Motor Co., Ltd.'s
cutting-edge Miyagi Plant in the Tohoku region, which began
operations last year. TMC has positioned this region
as its third domestic production base alongside Chubu and
Kyushu and will establish a new production subsidiary,
Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc.*3, on July 1 to serve as a
comprehensive vehicle manufacturer specializing in compact
cars, with the ability to perform all functions from
vehicle planning and development to production.
Monthly Sales Target for Japan:
Corolla Axio3,000 unitsCorolla Fielder4,000 units |
Assembly Plant:Miyagi Plant, Central Motor Co., Ltd.
Corolla Axio Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices
Engine | Transmission | Driveline | Price* | ||
Business Package |
1NR-FE (1.3 liter) | Super CVT-i | Front-wheel drive | 1,375,000 yen | |
1.3X | 1,395,000 yen | ||||
G Edition | 1,605,000 yen | ||||
Business Package |
1NZ-FE (1.5 liter) | 5-speed manual | 1,357,000 yen | ||
1.5X | 1,377,000 yen | ||||
Business Package | Super CVT-i | 1,420,000 yen | |||
1.5X | 1,440,000 yen | ||||
Business Package | Four-wheel drive | 1,609,000 yen | |||
1.5X | 1,629,000 yen | ||||
1.5G | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 1,587,000 yen | ||
Super CVT-i | 1,650,000 yen | ||||
Four-wheel drive | 1,839,000 yen | ||||
1.5 Luxel | Front-wheel drive | 1,900,000 yen | |||
Four-wheel drive | 2,089,000 yen | ||||
*Includes consumption tax, does not include recycling fees and differs in Hokkaido and Okinawa |
Corolla Fielder Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices
Engine | Transmission | Driveline | Price* | ||
Business Package |
1NZ-FE (1.5 liter) | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 1,517,000 yen | |
1.5X | 1,532,000 yen | ||||
Business Package | Super CVT-i | 1,580,000 yen | |||
1.5X | 1,595,000 yen | ||||
Business Package | Four-wheel drive | 1,769,000 yen | |||
1.5X | 1,784,000 yen | ||||
1.5G | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 1,672,000 yen | ||
Aerotourer | 1,767,000 yen | ||||
1.5G | Super CVT-i | 1,735,000 yen | |||
Aerotourer | 1,830,000 yen | ||||
1.5G | Four-wheel drive | 1,924,000 yen | |||
Aerotourer | 2,019,000 yen | ||||
1.8S |
2ZR-FAE (1.8 liter) | Front-wheel drive | 2,025,000 yen | ||
Aerotourer | 2,120,000 yen | ||||
*Includes consumption tax, does not include recycling fees and differs in Hokkaido and Okinawa |
Vehicle Outline
Spacious and Compact
Under the concept of a compact car with an abundance
of interior space, TMC reduced the length of the Corolla
Axio by 50 mm (60 mm for Corolla Fielder), maintaining the
highly maneuverable compact body while still expanding the
rear-seat knee space by 40 mm for a roomy and comfortable
interior. Luggage space in the Corolla Fielder was
boosted by 90 mm, enabling stowage of items of up to 410 mm
in length with the rear seats folded down.
Minimum turning radius has been reduced by 0.2 m to 4.9
m*4, facilitating easier driving on narrow roads and
effortless maneuvering in parking lots and garages.
Various structural and design improvements, such as a
windshield deeply rounded to the sides, rear-shifted and
narrowed front pillars, and door-mounted side mirrors
provide a broad field of vision for safe driving.
Functional and Stylish Universal Design
Exterior Design
Corolla Axio
The Axio maintains the sense of quality and prestige-the
inherent appeal of sedans-by combining a functional and
compact body with an original and stylish form, signifying
the advent of a new stage in the history of this storied
model.
The full and sturdy front-end gives the image and stature
of a higher-class vehicle, while the side view presents a
curved silhouette that expresses a sense of energy that is
carried over in the tautness employed in the rear
styling.
Corolla Fielder
The Fielder's compact body and active, youthful, and
stylish exterior pursues the dynamism that is the
fundamental appeal of a wagon.
The newness of the front face is immediately noticeable,
while the side silhouette emphasizes the vehicle's
dynamism and the rear sports sharp, tactile features.
The rear door is made of resin to reduce weight, thus
simplifying operation. In addition, the use of easily
recycled materials reduces environmental impact.
Interior Design
Thorough consideration was given to spaciousness and ease
of use, and the high quality can be sensed the minute the
door is opened. The center console features switches
at naturally-accessible locations and angles, the
instrument gauges have highly readable figures and symbols,
and the tall, L-shaped door handles are easy to grasp,
creating a highly-functional interior that places items in
occupants' natural line of vision.
Storage spaces have been designed with an eye toward
day-to-day convenience, with easily accessible front cup
holders, door pockets, front and rear bottle holders, and
coin pockets.
Deck boards and package tray trim are made from natural
kenaf, reducing the vehicle's environmental
footprint.
Color Design
The Corolla Axio is available in seven body colors
including the new and sophisticated Mellow Silver Metallic,
and the Corolla Fielder is also available in seven body
colors including the rich and sophisticated hue of the new
Dark Violet Mica Metallic.
Interior color options for the Corolla Axio feature a
choice between a relaxed beige or a modern gray. The
Corolla Fielder sports a dynamic black.
Outstanding Driving and Environmental
Performance
The Corolla Axio is powered by a new, highly efficient
1.3-liter 1NR-FE engine. The Dual VVT-i*5 technology
optimizes both intake and exhaust to achieve high torque at
low and mid-range speeds and high output at high speeds.
The new engine enables agile driving with high fuel
efficiency (20.6 km/L under the JC08 test cycle of the
Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and
Tourism (MLIT)) during city cruising.
The 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine has been greatly improved with
higher fuel efficiency and reduced friction and also
includes a newly developed Super CVT-I*6, which
substantially improves power transmission. Like its
predecessors, the new Super CVT-i minimizes shift shock,
providing smooth acceleration and rapid response. In
addition, integrated control with the engine contributes to
high fuel efficiency (Axio: 20.0 km/L, Fielder: 19.6 km/L;
both under the MLIT JC08 test cycle).
The Toyota Stop & Start System (available as an option on
1.5-liter 2WD Super CVT-i models) is an idling-stop
function that automatically shuts the engine off at traffic
lights and other temporary stops, further improving fuel
efficiency (Axio: 21.4 km/L, Fielder: 21.2 km/L; both under
the MLIT JC08 test cycle).
A new CVT Sports Mode (available on 1.8-liter Corolla
Fielder models) provides brisk acceleration and shifting,
as well as improved responsiveness during re-acceleration.
In addition, a new G AI-Shift uses vehicle G-sensors
to detect deceleration and turning force, enabling the AI
to automatically downshift when entering a corner and to
limit unnecessary up shifting when cornering.
An improved 1.8-liter 2ZR-FAE engine features an enhanced
valvematic function that reduces pumping losses and
engine-part friction to substantially improve fuel
efficiency (16.6 km/L under the MLIT JC08 test cycle).
In addition, integrated control with the Super CVT-i
was reinforced to enhance acceleration performance.
Vehicles equipped with the 1.3-liter engine meet 2015 fuel
efficiency standards*7 and 1.5-liter front-wheel-drive
vehicles with Super CVT-i exceed 2015 fuel efficiency
standards by 5 percent and by 10 percent with the
idling-stop function. As a result, when combined with
certification for emission levels 75 percent lower than the
2005 standards under the MLIT approval system for
low-emission vehicles, all new Corollas qualify for tax
incentives under the Japanese government's tax system
for environment-friendly vehicles and its Green Taxation
System.
Improved Amenities
The driver's seat features seat ventilation and heaters
(standard on the 1.5-liter Luxel Corolla Axio), enabling
cool air flow from the seat and back on warm days, and
heating for the driver's shoulders, back and legs on
cold days.
Also standard on the 1.5-liter Luxel Corolla Axio is a new
feature that enables automatic mirror stowage and
deployment in tandem with door locking and unlocking,
thereby eliminating the need for switch operation when
entering or exiting the vehicle. In addition, a new
reverse-link function gives the driver the ability to see
objects such as parking space lines by automatically
angling the mirrors towards the rear tires when the vehicle
is in reverse.
All Corolla models feature illuminated mirror controls for
easy operation at night.
Air conditioning with nanoe*8 ionizer disperses negative
ions embedded in minute water droplets from the driver-side
vent throughout the vehicle interior. In addition, a
new climate function eliminates pollen from the passenger
space with the touch of a button.
Simple and functional steering-wheel-mounted controls
allow the driver to adjust audio system volume, song
selection, and other functions without releasing their hold
on the steering wheel.
An interior light cut-off system is standard on all models
to turn off interior lights if they are left on for 20
minutes after parking.
Highest Levels of Safety Performance
All redesigned Corolla models feature an omni-directional
compatibility body structure that minimizes body
deformation even in collisions with larger vehicles, and
new pedestrian-injury-reducing features such as
impact-absorbing hoods and bumpers that serve to minimize
injuries afflicted on pedestrians in the event of a
collision.
The use of three-point seat belts with pre-tensioners and
force limiters (front seats and left and right rear seats),
Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) concept seats, and an SRS
airbag system with a total of six airbags including SRS
side airbags and curtain shield airbags*9 provide the
redesigned Corolla models with overall safety performance
equal to a five-star rating*10 under the Japan New Car
Assessment Program.
Standard on all models, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
manages engine output and the brakes to maintain vehicle
stability during vehicle skidding, and Traction Control
(TRC) provides easy accelerator control to prevent
wheel-spin when accelerating and starting from a stop.
A new High Intensity Discharge lamp (HID) View Assist
Package, available on some grades, combines multiple
features to improve nighttime visibility and reduce driver
interference. Features include:
- |
Automatic high beams with camera sensor detect
bright light during night-driving, automatically
switching from high beams to low beams to ensure front
visibility | |
- |
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror with
embedded sensor detects light from behind and adjusts
mirror reflectivity accordingly to help maintain driver
visibility | |
- | Projector-type discharge headlights (with low-beam auto-leveling function) offer twice the illumination of standard halogen lights to improve nighttime visibility |
Welcabs: Vehicles with factory-installed features for
the disabled and the elderly
For the Corolla Axio, Welcab Rotating and Sliding Passenger
Seat models are available.
For the Corolla Fielder, Welcab Rotating and Sliding
Passenger Seat models and Friendmatic Seat models are
available. The Type III and Type IV Friendmatic Seat
models include the Welcarry device, which automatically
stows a wheelchair on the vehicle's roof.
Model specifications
Welcab Rotating and Sliding Passenger Seat models: Type A
and Type B
Friendmatic Models: Type I, Type II, Type III, and Type IV
Corolla Axio Welcab Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices
Engine | Transmission | Driveline |
Base grade | Price* | ||
Rotating and Sliding Passenger Seat model (Type A) | ||||||
1NZ-FE (1.5 liter) | ||||||
Super CVT-i |
Front-wheel drive | 1.5X | 1,550,000 yen | |||
1.5G | ||||||
1,760,000 yen | ||||||
Four-wheel drive | 1.5X | 1,739,000 yen | ||||
1.5G | ||||||
1,949,000 yen | ||||||
Rotating and Sliding Passenger Seat model (Type B) |
Front-wheel drive | 1.5X | 1,591,000 yen | |||
1.5G | ||||||
1,791,000 yen | ||||||
Four-wheel drive | 1.5X | 1,771,000 yen | ||||
1.5G | ||||||
1,971,000 yen | ||||||
*Includes consumption tax, differs in Hokkaido and Okinawa and excludes recycling fees. Type B model with rotating passenger seat and the Type II, Type III, and Type IV Friendmatic models are exempt from consumption taxes. |
Corolla Fielder Welcab Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices
Engine | Transmission | Driveline |
Base grade | Price* | ||
Rotating and Sliding Passenger Seat model (Type A) |
1NZ-F (1.5 liter) | Super CVT-i | ||||
Front-wheel drive | ||||||
1.5G | ||||||
1,845,000 yen | ||||||
2ZR-FAE (1.8 liter) | 1.8S | 2,135,000 yen | ||||
1NZ-FE (1.5 liter) | ||||||
Four-wheel drive | ||||||
1.5G | ||||||
2,034,000 yen | ||||||
Rotating and Sliding Passenger Seat model (Type B) | ||||||
1NZ-FE (1.5 liter) | ||||||
Front-wheel drive | ||||||
1.5G | ||||||
1,837,000 yen | ||||||
2ZR-FAE (1.8 liter) | 1.8S | 2,113,000 yen | ||||
1NZ-FE (1.5 liter) | ||||||
Four-wheel drive | ||||||
1.5G | ||||||
2,017,000 yen | ||||||
Welcab Friendmatic model (Type I) | ||||||
1NZ-FE (1.5 liter) | ||||||
Front-wheel drive | ||||||
1.5G | ||||||
1,827,000 yen | ||||||
Four-wheel drive | 2,016,000 yen | |||||
Welcab Friendmatic model (Type II) | ||||||
Front-wheel drive | ||||||
2,065,000 yen | ||||||
Four-wheel drive | 2,245,000 yen | |||||
Welcab Friendmatic model (Type III) | ||||||
Front-wheel drive | ||||||
2,237,000 yen | ||||||
Four-wheel drive | 2,417,000 yen | |||||
Welcab Friendmatic model (Type IV) | ||||||
Front-wheel drive | ||||||
2,562,000 yen | ||||||
Four-wheel drive | 2,742,000 yen | |||||
*Includes consumption tax, differs in Hokkaido and Okinawa and excludes recycling fees. The Type B model with rotating passenger seat and the Type II, Type III, and Type IV Friendmatic models are exempt from consumption taxes. |
*11.5-liter 2WD Super CVT-i model will be launched
June 11
*2As of April 2012; according to TMC
*3New company formed from the merger of Central Motor Co.,
Ltd., Kanto Auto Works Ltd. and Toyota Motor Tohoku
Corporation; to be established July 1, 2012
*4Front-wheel-drive models
*5Variable Valve Timing-intelligent
*6Super Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent
*7Specified under the Japanese Law Concerning the Rational
Use of Energy
*8"nanoe" and the nanoe logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation
*9"Business Package" does not include the SRS
side air bags and curtain shield air bags, rear left and
right seat pre-tensioners and force limiters of three-point
seat belts
*10According to TMC
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