2017 Toyota Corolla (Oman)
The 2017 Toyota Corolla made its local premiere at
the Oman International Motor Show earlier this month.
Top variants of the new Corolla sold in the Middle
East feature Bi-Beam LED projectors headlamps with LED DRLs, new bumper design
with muscular contours and bumper-wide intake, and LED lights in the revised
taillamps. The car showcased is finished in an all new Phantom Brown color.
Inside, the only visible changes are the new buttons
and display for the single-zone automatic HVAC system, spherical HVAC vents for
driver and front passenger, updated Optitron instrument cluster and a 7-inch
T-Connect touchscreen infotainment system with navigation. Toyota claims to
have improved cabin luxury by using soft-touch materials and contrast stitching
on the dashboard.
In the Middle East, the Corolla is available with
two petrol engine options. The base model packs a ZR-FBE 1.6L VVT-i four-cylinder
petrol engine paired with a 7-step CVT, producing 125 PS and 16.0 kg.m, while
top-end models get a 3ZR-FE 2.0L Dual VVT-i four-cylinder petrol engine that
develops 145 PS at 6,200 rpm and 187 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm, also
paired with a 7-speed CVT.
