PARIS 2018 TOYOTA PRESS KIT PRESS ONLY NEW COROLLA Two distinctive designs and two hybrid powertrains NEW RAV4 HYBRID All SUV – All Hybrid NEW CAMRY HYBRID A unique offer in the European D/E sedan segment 1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2018 PARIS MOTOR SHOW 4 NEW COROLLA 32 TOYOTA YARIS GR SPORT Two distinctive designs and GAZOO Racing inspired performance two hybrid powertrains Inspired by the exclusive Yaris GRMN perfor- The all-new Corolla showcases a more dynam- mance hatchback, the new Yaris GR Sport is ic design which differentiates between the set to bring more sports driving pleasure to sporting Hatchback and the versatile Touring Toyota’s supermini range. Sports more strongly than ever before. 34 TOYOTA YARIS Y20 16 NEW RAV4 HYBRID Celebrating 20 years of Yaris All SUV – All Hybrid Toyota is paying tribute to the original Yaris The new RAV4 takes the SUV into a new era by introducing a new Y20 grade to its 2019 of performance, capability and safety and a model range, marking the 20th anniversary of powerful new design. its successful B segment car displayed for the first time at the Paris Motor Show in 1998. 26 NEW CAMRY HYBRID A unique offer in the European D/E 36 TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE sedan segment One step closer to an automotive society with zero accidents The new Toyota Camry Hybrid combines stylish design and superior comfort levels with Toyota rolls out the second generation of the the high efficiency of its latest generation Toyota Safety Sense active safety package. self-charging hybrid electric powertrain. 40 IMAGE BANK Toyota Motor Europe reserves the right to alter any details of specifications and equipment without notice. Details of speci- fications and equipment are also subject to change to suit local conditions and requirements. Please enquire at your national PR department of any such changes that might be required for your area. Vehicles pictured and specifications detailed in this publication may vary from models and equipment available in your area. Vehicle body colours might differ slightly from the printed photos in this publication. 3 NEW COROLLA Two distinctive designs and two hybrid powertrains Joining the new generation Hatchback first revealed in Geneva earlier this year, the new generation Toyota Corolla Touring Sports makes its first appearance at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. The all-new Corolla –built at Toyota UK’s plant in Burnaston– showcases a more dynamic design which differentiates between the sporting, compact and dynamic Hatchback and the sleek, refined and versatile Touring Sports more strongly than ever before. 4 CREATED AND DEVELOPED IN EUROPE, the drive, the second building on these strengths Touring Sports’ body type makes it a key model with greater power on demand, effortless ac- for fleet sales, with a growing market share. celeration and more dynamic, ‘fun to drive’ With a brand new 2.0 litre self-charging hy- characteristics. brid powertrain joining the engine line-up, the Reflecting the brand’s continued focus on new 2018 Corolla model range also marks the self-charging hybrid technology, both Hatchback debut of Toyota’s dual hybrid strategy. and Touring Sports versions of the new Corolla Toyota has always prided itself on listening to its will offer customers just one conventional engine customers and responding to the feedback they -a 116 hp 1.2 litre turbo petrol unit- and a choice provide. Now, after 20 years of hybrid leadership of 122 hp, 1.8 litre or 180 hp, 2.0 litre self-charg- and more than 12 million global sales, including ing hybrid powertrains. 1.5 million units in Europe, the company has also The 1.8 litre system fulfils all the requirements focused on the input of potential customers who that customers have come to expect from a Toyota want more power whilst driving a hybrid. self-charging hybrid powertrain -quiet, intuitive, For this reason, Toyota has decided to offer responsive and self-charging EV technology with its core models with a choice of two hybrid low cost of ownership, no need for plug-in recharg- powertrains; one offering all the fourth gen- ing and greater reliability than any conventional eration hybrid system’s strengths, including powertrain. The system offers outstanding fuel improved response and linearity, and the tradi- economy and low CO2 emissions, and up to 50% tional benefits of fuel efficiency and a relaxing all-electric driving* on the everyday commute. 5 6 Whilst continuing to reward customers with New Corolla is designed to meet the exacting all of the above benefits, the 2.0 litre system standards of independent crash testing pro- takes full advantage of the added ride comfort, grammes and provide increased active safety stability, handling and driving enjoyment in- levels through the sophisticated functions and herent in the newly adopted Toyota New Global systems of the latest Toyota Safety Sense tech- Architecture (TNGA) GA-C platform. It will of- nology. (Read more about Toyota Safety Sense fer drivers an ‘energised drive’, with more pow- in the dedicated chapter). er and steering wheel-mounted paddles for a more dynamic, engaging driving experience. DESIGN * Depending on driving conditions Targeting the heart of the European C-seg- Touring Sports Exterior Design ment, the new Hatchback and Touring Sports ‘With the new Corolla Touring Sports, we aimed to are dynamic and stylish cars which meet all the develop the most sleek and sporty wagon in the requirements of both the daily commute and C-segment, whilst offering D-segment downsizers diverse weekend usage, whilst combining driv- the benefits of class-leading rear seat legroom ing enjoyment in all road conditions with the and a highly competitive loadspace volume’ (Ka- peace of mind and low running costs unique to zuhiko Isawa, Chief Stylist – European Design Toyota’s self-charging hybrid drive technology. Centre) With a body type that is unique to Europe, TOYOTA NEW GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE (TNGA) the new Touring Sports was styled in Europe at Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) repre- the recently opened Design Centre in Zaven- sents the foundation for all of Toyota’s future tem. Thanks to the adoption of TNGA, the new powertrain and vehicle development, bringing wagon is no longer merely a variation of the a new-found consistency to driving feel across hatchback, but has become a distinctly sepa- the entire Toyota model range. More of an rate model in its own right. entire philosophy than mere platform, TNGA The new Touring Sports is 58 mm longer marks a revolution in the way the company than the model it replaces. More significant- designs, engineers and manufactures vehicles. ly, it has a 100 mm longer wheelbase of 2,700 It is integral to the company’s mission to build mm, and the front to rear seat couple distance ever better cars that are more stylish, more en- has increased by 48 mm to 928 mm, providing joyable to drive and even safer. best-in-class rear seat passenger legroom. TNGA introduces new, defined guidelines Though it shares the same dynamic, distinc- for the positioning of different components tive frontal styling and 25 mm reduction in which simplify vehicle design in key areas. The overall height as the new Corolla Hatchback, impact is on items that are largely out of sight, every body panel of the new Touring Sports so designers still had the freedom to give both from the B pillar aft is exclusive to the model, new Corolla versions a visually distinctive and giving the wagon the refined, sensuous ap- individual look with a lower stance and more pearance and sweeping roofline of an elegant appealing proportions. yet robust shooting brake. The new Corolla range’s TNGA GA-C plat- This sporting profile is reinforced by the form guarantees a more rewarding driving same wide, flaring wheel arches as those of the experience thanks to a centre of gravity that Hatchback, their edges hemmed to allow the is lowered by 10 mm (bonnet height -47 mm, positioning of the wheels further outwards to front and rear hip points -24 and -26 mm re- emphasise the new Corolla’s wider stance and spectively), multi-link rear suspension fitted as lower centre of gravity. standard across the model range, and a 60% To the rear, the Touring Sports design theme more rigid body shell through the use of high shares the Hatchback’s muscular rear shoul- strength steel as reinforcement in key areas. ders, widely spaced, full-LED lamp clusters and All contribute to better handling and stability a rear windscreen 12 degrees more slanted without compromising ride and comfort. than that of the current generation. All new TNGA-based vehicles prioritise the Distinct from the hatchback, the licence highest active and passive safety standards. plate has been repositioned higher, within 7 the tailgate panel, and the step at the tail- stance that is absolutely critical to the European gate sill has been reduced for a more premi- market.’ um appearance. Deeper rear bumper styling The new Corolla adopts a significantly more also echoes the frontal Under Priority Cata- sporting, dynamic and distinctive design with maran design. more striking frontal styling. The Touring Sports will be available with a Overall length has increased by 40 mm, all choice of five new wheel designs including 18” of which has been absorbed within a longer machine-finished aluminium alloy wheels and wheelbase for better safety and improved de- two new 17” alloy wheel designs -one silver sign. Importantly, the overall height of the new and one black machine-finished. hatchback has been reduced by some 25 mm, It will be available in a choice of 11 body whilst the cowl height of the vehicle is a signif- colours of which four -Oxide Bronze Metallic, icant 47 mm lower.