2019 12th Gen Toyota Corolla Sedan

[13177]

12 minutes ago, Pratakosong said:

There are 3 Corolla Altis 2020 varients on display 

1.6L Classic 

1.6L Elegance 

1.8L Hybrid 

They are on the 2nd floor of BM Leng Kee. Must take the lift up with the SE. 

So secretive ah. Lol.

[Zxcvb]

1 hour ago, 13177 said:

So secretive ah. Lol.

Our friendly neighbours - Malaysia and Indonesia - already started selling dunno how long ago. Borneo Motors still think it’s some exclusive premium products?? Why are we selling cars like it’s still in the 80s or 90s era?? 

[tonychuacl]

New Altis will be launching this Dec 2019, was told by the sales personal at Ubi.

[13177]

8 hours ago, Zxcvb said:

Our friendly neighbours - Malaysia and Indonesia - already started selling dunno how long ago. Borneo Motors still think it’s some exclusive premium products?? Why are we selling cars like it’s still in the 80s or 90s era?? 

Why sg always the last to launch new altis de?

[awhtc]

I also notice BM is usually the last few to get the latest Toyota model in the region since 15 years+ ago.

It is likely that the old models are still selling well in Singapore and hence, can be used to clear the old stocks.

[ferrytales]

Wonder if our local altis will get the same headunit as this that is found in the China hybrid altis.

[inlinesix]

Unlikely.  It will be no different from RAV4

[RogerNg_185295]

9 hours ago, 13177 said:

Why sg always the last to launch new altis de?

They have to clear the existing stock first  . 

[Twich]

On 11/23/2019 at 3:43 PM, Zxcvb said:

Our friendly neighbours - Malaysia and Indonesia - already started selling dunno how long ago. Borneo Motors still think it’s some exclusive premium products?? Why are we selling cars like it’s still in the 80s or 90s era?? 

Tiny Market.

[Contented]

On 11/23/2019 at 11:34 AM, 13177 said:

You dont like but many people like can liao. The brand will sell by itself. 😂

Actually lesser people will like.... especially loyalty Toyota Altis followers... 

[Contented]

On 11/24/2019 at 12:03 AM, 13177 said:

Why sg always the last to launch new altis de?

Although I don’t like BM.. but it is safer to launch later so can get the best reliable configuration... First to launch can be guinea pig.. lol

[Cheefarn]

On 11/24/2019 at 7:11 AM, awhtc said:

I also notice BM is usually the last few to get the latest Toyota model in the region since 15 years+ ago.

It is likely that the old models are still selling well in Singapore and hence, can be used to clear the old stocks.

And Toyota Thailand needs time to config our strangely spec Altis. We want taxi grade 1.6L drivetrain, but with almost 1.8G kind of equipment specs. Yet we want the factory to give us a big 2DIN hole for the HU and aircon delete and steel wheels to keep the OMV as low as possible. And no factory leather yet we have powered driver seat which is usually a factory leathered option to go along with it. 

And we sell less Altis in a year than what our neighboring countries can sell in 2 weeks. Of cos we will be put into the bottom of the waiting list

[Zxcvb]

1 hour ago, Cheefarn said:

And Toyota Thailand needs time to config our strangely spec Altis. We want taxi grade 1.6L drivetrain, but with almost 1.8G kind of equipment specs. Yet we want the factory to give us a big 2DIN hole for the HU and aircon delete and steel wheels to keep the OMV as low as possible. And no factory leather yet we have powered driver seat which is usually a factory leathered option to go along with it. 

And we sell less Altis in a year than what our neighboring countries can sell in 2 weeks. Of cos we will be put into the bottom of the waiting list

True. Singapore's market sales is just a mere fraction compared to our neighbours like Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. Buying a car in these countries are akeen to buying a TV or fridge, every household will have 1. In Singapore, not every household/HDB unit owns a car. These locally/domestic assembled/manufactured Toyota vehicles are made affordable to the average household in these countries.

In Singapore, we still treat these cars as some premium exclusive product that need special authorization to access the 2nd floor to view the Thaiyota Altis?!? 

[Twich]

2 hours ago, Cheefarn said:

And Toyota Thailand needs time to config our strangely spec Altis. We want taxi grade 1.6L drivetrain, but with almost 1.8G kind of equipment specs. Yet we want the factory to give us a big 2DIN hole for the HU and aircon delete and steel wheels to keep the OMV as low as possible. And no factory leather yet we have powered driver seat which is usually a factory leathered option to go along with it. 

And we sell less Altis in a year than what our neighboring countries can sell in 2 weeks. Of cos we will be put into the bottom of the waiting list

I just read an article.  New Toyota Corolla 1.8L sold nearly 39,000 units in China for the month Oct 2019.

Edited November 25, 2019 by Twich

[Zxcvb]

On 11/24/2019 at 8:54 AM, ferrytales said:

Wonder if our local altis will get the same headunit as this that is found in the China hybrid altis.

In China, the locally manufactured Corolla have better ICE than us.

[Kia7200]

12 minutes ago, Twich said:

I just read an article.  New Toyota Corolla 1.8L sold nearly 39,000 units in China for the month Oct 2019.

Sg top sedan sales which is usually Hyundai, sold abt 700cars +- per month

Imagine how long it take for Toyota to reach that target assuming Altis is the only sedan cars they r selling

[Cheefarn]

3 hours ago, Zxcvb said:

In China, the locally manufactured Corolla have better ICE than us.

That gigantic tablet thing looks hideous. I am glad only China market got such nonsense setup, The reviewer already said the large tablet did nothing for the OS responded slowly. 

Notice none of the HU supports Apple Carplay nor Android Auto. Ok, so google is banned in China, but Apple is not and Toyota is amazingly backwards in offering industry standards in terms of connectivity. Screen mirroring is not good enough. 

Those tiny 16in wheels looked so lost in the huge flared fenders... Too bad our Altis standard will come in this size also.  

[wongpumpkins]

Today just saw a SMQ plate new altis at my mscp..on the road but yet launched

Edited November 28, 2019 by wongpumpkins