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Toyota cars set to receive new features from May
The entire Toyota Corolla range is set to receive new features starting from May an Auto news outlet reported on Monday.
The changes include auto-retractable side-mirrors, the kind that retracts when you switch off the car, jack-knife key, and dual-sided steering functions instead of single but perhaps the most notable features are the addition of climate control, dual SRS airbags and the much awaited immobiliser.
Toyota Indus Motor has also made a small increase in its price tag ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 60,000 depending on the model. These price changes will take effect from May 1.
Toyota has called the changes minor improvements. The range-topping Toyota Corolla, otherwise popularly known as Toyota Grande is going to get most of the new features. There is no facelift or a body-change, but at an increase of Rs 60,000 Toyota Corolla Altis Grande is going to receive most of the new features.
Rest of the range of Corolla, including Gli and XLi are also going to get some updates. Immobiliser, for example, will be available on the Toyota Corolla since Corolla is perhaps one of the most stolen vehicles in Pakistan.
It is noteworthy that Toyota Indus Motor has already sold out Corolla for the months of March and April and are expected to sell as many vehicles as last year owing to the improved economic and security outlook. The new, 'minor' improvements are being made to meet the consumers’ expectations. The company says it has received its customers' feedback and is implementing it to make them feel connected with the company. A facelift is where the vehicle gets an updated body design as well.
The changes, it appears, are being made in anticipation of the new Honda Civic. It takes Rs 7 billion worth of investment to introduce a new model of Corolla in Pakistan. It is estimated that Honda has already invested about 85 per cent of the amount required to bring the Honda Civic 2016 in Pakistan.
Honda Civic and Corolla are perhaps one of the oldest competitors in global automotive history. The new Honda Civic has already claimed a lot of deposits internationally and Toyota is also stepping up their game to ensure Corolla is ready to take on the new Civic for when it comes.