Cheaper Corolla slides into City and Optra territory.
New Toyota Corolla Executive
Price Rs 8.85 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) On Sale NOW

Toyota has decided to play the value game with the Corolla by launching a stripped-down version of the Corolla.
It comes with steel wheel rims in place of the alloys found on the other variants. Other changes include black gauges replacing the sporty-looking white ones. The centre console comes in black without a stereo and the steering is a three-spoke unit, which feels quite flimsy to hold, and is a step backwards from the usual four-spoke unit. The car comes with ABS, but there are no airbags.

According to Toyota, the Corolla Executive is targeted at the huge segment of corporate customers who were till now shying away from buying the Corolla due to budget constraints. But it seems that Toyota does not want to take on the Civic but go a step lower. This variant is aimed squarely at the Optra as well as the Honda City.
Toyota is also hoping that the Corolla’s price will turn in customers who might be upset with the fact that the Corolla’s nemesis Civic comes in only two variants, both of which cost over Rs 11 lakh on-road.
As a special anniversary offer, the Toyota Corolla Executive will be available for Rs 8.85 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Ashish Masih

FactFile
Engine
Layout 4 cylinder, in-line, 1794cc, (P)
Max power 125bhp
Max torque 16.1kgm

How big?
Length 4530mm
Width 1705mm
Height 1490mm

WHAT TO EXPECT
Great value if you love the engine but cost-cutting makes the interiors drab.