The Toyota Corolla Leave production, just not the version we see in Australian showrooms.
At night, Toyota announced the ‘E160’ generation, narrow-body Corolla Axio Sedan and Corolla Fielder Wagon, the production will complete in October 2025, ending an end of 13 years.
Although they wear the Corolla name, they are not related to the E170-wide Corolla Sedan and Hatchback that is currently being sold by Toyota in Australia.
However, there is a chance that you have probably seen one or even in one, because they are a popular gray import that is used by drivers for some journeys and taxi operators.
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Part of the profession is the availability of an efficient 1.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, shared with the Toyota Prius C that was previously sold in Australia.
Another factor is the price. In Japan, the Corolla-Axios models with only gasoline of approximately 1.64 million yen (~ a $ 17,000) start and get closer to 2.21 million yen ($ 22,900) for flagship hybrids.
The larger Corolla-Sedan now starts at 2.03 million yen ($ 21,000) on gasoline memise and reaches 3.14 million yen ($ 32,500) for a top specter hybrid.
It is worth mentioning the Toyota B platform that is based on the Corolla Axio and the field player to the second generation of Toyota Yaris from 2005, although several upgrades have kept it alive for the past two decades.
The TNGA-C architecture in the Australian-supplied Corolla, on the other hand, was introduced in 2018 and can be found under a wider range of vehicles, including the C-HR, Corolla Cross, the new Prius and the Lexus UX.
It is not yet clear whether Toyota will replace the Corolla Axio and Corolla Fielder, because it already has a number of models on the updated TNGA-B platform, such as the Yaris and Yaris Cross.
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