Is Toyota planning a V6 Auris/Corolla ?
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Is Toyota planning a V6 Auris/Corolla ?
Is Toyota planning a V6 Auris/Corolla ?
Posted on Wednesday 23 May 2007
Could the new Corolla really get a V6 powerplant? According to one of its developers, the engine bay can fit anything from a 1.4L four-banger to a 3.5L V6. Toyota technician Soichiro Okudaira, who spoke with AutoTelegraaf.nl, revealed that execs are seriously considering launching a V6 powered Corolla with AWD but are yet to reach a final decision. AWD versions of the Corolla are already sold in Japan, in a vehicle labeled the Toyota Blade, and this is most likely the system that will feature in cars sold in other markets.
According to Okudaira, the reinforced rear wheel architecture needed to incorporate an AWD system has already been developed and will likely feature in a high-output diesel version for Europe.
The V6 version, which will run on gasoline, is most likely intended for the American market, and if given the go-ahead, will make its debut during the US-launch of the Corolla later this year.
Posted on Wednesday 23 May 2007
Could the new Corolla really get a V6 powerplant? According to one of its developers, the engine bay can fit anything from a 1.4L four-banger to a 3.5L V6. Toyota technician Soichiro Okudaira, who spoke with AutoTelegraaf.nl, revealed that execs are seriously considering launching a V6 powered Corolla with AWD but are yet to reach a final decision. AWD versions of the Corolla are already sold in Japan, in a vehicle labeled the Toyota Blade, and this is most likely the system that will feature in cars sold in other markets.
According to Okudaira, the reinforced rear wheel architecture needed to incorporate an AWD system has already been developed and will likely feature in a high-output diesel version for Europe.
The V6 version, which will run on gasoline, is most likely intended for the American market, and if given the go-ahead, will make its debut during the US-launch of the Corolla later this year.
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Ditto. Why do we need a V6 Corolla again?
Wouldn't a turbo 4 be lighter or is the 3.5 litre (which is a huge engine) really that light?
also, if it can fit a 3.5 litre V6, then there's a lot of wasted space on the standard Corolla with the 1.8 litre and the hood must be freakin huge.
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Ditto. Why do we need a V6 Corolla again?
Wouldn't a turbo 4 be lighter or is the 3.5 litre (which is a huge engine) really that light?
also, if it can fit a 3.5 litre V6, then there's a lot of wasted space on the standard Corolla with the 1.8 litre and the hood must be freakin huge.
Wouldn't a turbo 4 be lighter or is the 3.5 litre (which is a huge engine) really that light?
also, if it can fit a 3.5 litre V6, then there's a lot of wasted space on the standard Corolla with the 1.8 litre and the hood must be freakin huge.
Perhaps beacuse sticking the 3.5 v6 that they already have and use in pretty much every vehicle they produce would be cheaper than developing a new 2.0 turbo I4?
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a new Turbo I4 from toyota, but I'd be very surprised (albeit pleasantly) if it happened (at least as a factory effort).
The 3.5 is lighter, more fuel efficient and probably has better emissions than the 2.0 3SGTE...
p.s. is the 2GR really THAT huge? I mean physically, because it is pretty light.
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Perhaps beacuse sticking the 3.5 v6 that they already have and use in pretty much every vehicle they produce would be cheaper than developing a new 2.0 turbo I4?
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a new Turbo I4 from toyota, but I'd be very surprised (albeit pleasantly) if it happened (at least as a factory effort).
The 3.5 is lighter, more fuel efficient and probably has better emissions than the 2.0 3SGTE...
p.s. is the 2GR really THAT huge? I mean physically, because it is pretty light.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a new Turbo I4 from toyota, but I'd be very surprised (albeit pleasantly) if it happened (at least as a factory effort).
The 3.5 is lighter, more fuel efficient and probably has better emissions than the 2.0 3SGTE...
p.s. is the 2GR really THAT huge? I mean physically, because it is pretty light.
If they want to compete in that segment they should bring a coupe variant. All-Trac Celica.
