Singapore Motorshow 2020: Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6V and 1.8V Hybrid [Walkaround Review]

[@thecarboy95]

Just a quick one for all, the reason our C-segment saloon cars have 1.5 and 1.6 litre engines whereas everywhere else have 1.8 and 2.0 litre mill is mainly due to our Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding system which categorises cars into two categories, Cat A (1600cc, 130bhp and below), Cat B (more than 1600cc and 130bhp). Generally the quota prices for Cat A are lower than that of Cat B so dealers capitalise on this by making our C-segment saloons at 1.6 litres and smaller so as to keep the prices lower. C-segment models are generally preferred by buyers here, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Altis, Hyundai Elantra/Avante, Kia Cerato and Mazda 3 are among the favourites here, all having just 1.5 or 1.6 litre engines. They did try to bring in C-segment models with 1.8 or 2.0 litre but because of the Cat B COE, they are priced too close to 2 litre D-segment models, making them non-viable. And yes because of this COE system, we are the country with the most expensive cars in the world. This 1.6 Elegance model costs S$104k with Cat A COE while 1.8 Hybrid cost S$121k with Cat B COE.

[@YSKhongDriving]

Thanks for the clarification - yes, government policies can drive the automotive trade direction.

[@johnlee2540]

Very comfy car , world best hybrid system .

[@Mikey-fo9mm]

Singapore still called the corolla Altis!

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes. I noticed. I think it's the choice of the importing country.

[@UrAvgGamer]

@@YSKhongDriving why did they call it the Corolla Altis when it's the Corolla in other parts of the world?

[@yangerek78]

@@UrAvgGamer in Thailand its still called Altis

[@itsravt]

if i not mistaken the new mazda 3 also only comes with 1.5 variant in Singapore

[@YSKhongDriving]

Could be.

[@tand9854]

Yes no 2 liter for SG

[@thecarboy95]

Yes we do, only 1.5 mild hybrid for Mazda 3 here.

[@hezronkiprono9118]

Sehr gut

[@insu1569]

Uncle khong, can u review the 1.8 hybrid

[@YSKhongDriving]

We don't have that variant here. If you can bring one I would be happy to try it out.

[@insu1569]

@@YSKhongDriving I would happily bring one for you if not for covid !!

[@forrevenge18]

so sad Singapore also gets the shittier head unit. Any chance corolla hybrid entering Malaysian market this year?

[@YSKhongDriving]

We have no news about Corolla hybrid. Note also the Singapore base Corolla Altis has a 1.6 lit engine. It is fine for Singapore.

[@yangerek78]

@@YSKhongDriving actually if u notice carefully the headunit is totally different from the Malaysia version

[@yangerek78]

@@YSKhongDriving since Singapore distributor for Toyota is Inchape not UMW

[@samuellee4160]

Hey uncle! You're in Singapore :)

[@YSKhongDriving]

Yes, am back in KL already.

[@ericchng5419]

im so happy to come in with the title of singapore motorshow, until i notice the toyota corolla......

[@YSKhongDriving]

But why? We are sharing what we see, that's all. We do have a few videos, so feel free to browse.

[@senchaichow2193]

What is the ground clearance for the new Altis?

[@YSKhongDriving]

You can check this information online. I don't have the details with me, sorry. Usual GC would be between 170 to 180mm, but I wouldn't know for sure. SUVs have higher GC if you need the additional height.

[@MvPVanisheR]

1.6 🤦‍♂️ really?!

[@iamt_tl]

Honda jazz 2019 dash looks better than 2020 corolla imo