2017 Toyota Line-up (USA)
Toyota announced pricing for their new
2017 Corolla, 86 and Corolla iM models. The Toyota 86 with a more aggressive styling, better handling
and slightly more power. Thanks to its
revised engine tuning, the two-door rear-driven coupe now produces 205 hp and 212 Nm of torque, with the latter now offered at a wider
range of revs.
The chassis has been updated with new
shocks and different spring rates while both manual and automatic models now
come with Hill Start Assist Control as standard. Toyota also announced an
EPA-estimated fuel economy of 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway with the six-speed
automatic transmission and 20 city/27 highway with the six-speed manual transmission. Pricing for the 2017 Toyota 86 starts at US$ 27,120 with a manual transmission, an increase of US$ 950, and US$ 27,840 for the
six-speed automatic, US$ 570 more than before.
The Toyota Corolla gains also a sportier
look for MY2017, thanks to a new grille and LED headlamps. The cabin gets an
updated fabric interior, available in Almond, Ash/Dark Gray or Black/Brown
color schemes. The climate control panel is also redesigned while Toyota added
circular air vents for a more upscale feeling.
Toyota will also offer a special 50th
anniversary edition of the new Corolla, limited to 8,000 units. The special
version will come in three exterior colours: Classic Silver, Blizzard Pearl and
the exclusive Black Cherry Pearl. The interior features black mixed media seats
with Black Cherry piping and contrast stitching with the dash panel and door
trim finished in the same theme.
As for the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM, this
now comes with Toyota’s Safety Sense as standard as well as eight standard
airbags. Power comes from a 137 hp 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which
is paired either to a six-speed manual or a CVT gearbox.
Pricing for the 2017 Corolla starts at US$ 19,365 while the 2017 Corolla iM model asking for US$ 19,615. The new Toyota 86
and Corolla iM models will arrive at dealerships later this month, with the
updated Corolla to reach them in early September.