A Japanese publication has released renderings of
the next-gen Toyota Corolla. The images shares by Noticias Automotivas imagine
the front and rear three-quarter views of the 2019 Toyota Corolla. The next
generation Corolla has been undergoing testing in Europe and is expected to be
unveiled before the end of 2018.
The renderings incorporate the design theme followed
by newer Toyota products. The front section has hints of the 2018 Toyota
Camry’s “Keen Look” philosophy. The rear end features taillights unified by a
single LED strip running across the boot. The rendering features full LED
headlights and LED taillights, blacked out B-pillars, and black alloy wheels.
The interior could borrow bits like the steering
wheel from the Camry. The dashboard layout could also be similar to its elder
sibling. Expect Toyota to increase the usage of leather and soft-touch
plastics. The next gen Toyota Corolla will be based on the TNGA (Toyota New
Global Architecture) platform that also underpins the new Camry, Prius, and
C-HR.
The engine options likely to be offered on the new
Corolla include a 1.5L 4-cyl petrol, 1.5L Hybrid, 8NR-FTS 1.2 turbocharged
petrol, and the familiar 1.8L VVT-i petrol engine. However, there have been
reports of the Corolla receiving BMW engine(s) as well. It may get BMW’s 1.5 L
three-cylinder engine or something from BMW’s range of modular engines that
include the B37, B38, B47, and B48 engines.