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Toyota Readies Next-Gen Corolla Hot Hatchback
Toyota Motor Corp. will launch a new hatchback version of its Corolla compact car this summer in the U.S.
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Toyota Motor Corp. will launch a new hatchback version of its Corolla compact car this summer in the U.S.
The U.S. hatchback will be powered by a direct-injection, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with variable-valve technology. The Auris gets a turbocharged 1.2-liter mill and multiple hybrid variants. There are no plans to offer hybrid versions of the Corolla hatchback in the U.S.
The Corolla’s engine will be available with a choice of a 6-speed manual or Toyota’s Dynamic-Shift continuously variable transmission with 10 simulated gears. Toyota says the manual gearbox automatically rev-matches on downshifts to enhance smoothness and add a sporty feel.