トヨタ「カローラ」が8年ぶりにフルモデルチェンジへ！目元キリっとイメチェンか

The artist Theottle created a CG image of the next-generation Toyota Corolla sedan. The current 12th generation Corolla was introduced in 2018 and is expected to be succeeded by a new generation around 2026. The next-generation Corolla is expected to adopt a new architecture to succeed the "TNGA" platform, with a stretched length and a lower hood for a sportier design. The front end design is speculated to feature slim headlights with three-projector setup, aggressive air intakes with fins in the bumper corners, and a mesh-pattern intake in the center. The rear section will see a bold change with slim LED tail lights, a strip light bar connecting them, and a "COROLLA" logo below the bar. The main powertrain is likely to be a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine revealed in the 2024 workshop by Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru, with improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. The cabin may feature the new "On-Device Voice Recognition" system for the next-generation infotainment system without internet connectivity. The world premiere for the next-generation Corolla family is expected by the end of 2025 or in 2026. (要約)

論評や意見は様々で、新型カローラについての期待や懸念が見られます。

デザイン面ではクラウンスポーツとクロスオーバーを足して2で割ったような感じや、ハンマーヘッドデザインとのバランスなどが議論されています。

また、車内の狭さや駐車のしやすさ、価格の高騰など、実用性や財政的な側面からの意見も挙がっています。

さらに、過去の車種との比較や、海外市場への対応、またカローラのブランドイメージなどについても言及されています。

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