The world’s best-selling sedan, the Toyota Corolla, just got a new look. At the Tokyo Auto Show, Toyota Motor Corporation unveiled the Corolla Concept, giving a clear hint of where the model could be heading next.
A Legacy of Success
For more than 50 years, the Corolla has sold over 50 million units worldwide, earning its place beside the Prius as one of Toyota’s most trusted and efficient models, MOTORTREND said. Now, the brand seems ready to bring that success into a new era with a complete redesign.
A Modern Influence on Corolla’s DNA
The new Corolla concept looks sharp. The full-width front light bar feels like recent Teslas but with a neater finish. The whole car is edgier than today’s Corolla, with strong rear fender lines. It’s a striking design.
Toyota highlighted electric power in the first reveal, but said the car will support several power options.
Inside the Cabin
The front cabin looks spacious and open, something Toyota calls a new Corolla signature. The front cabin looks very roomy, and Toyota calls it a new Corolla signature. We’ll see if that holds for every version. EVs can free up space more easily than gas or hybrid models, which still need to fit an engine and transmission up front.
Powertrain Flexibility
While Toyota displayed electric version in its first presentation, it made it clear that the concept’s platform supports multiple options, e.g., gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric. The concept shown at the event appears to be an EV, with visible charging-status displays between the front fenders and doors.
What’s Next and What About Pakistan?
Toyota hasn’t confirmed if this exact concept will go into production, but the next-generation Corolla will almost certainly take inspiration from it. Few specs are out yet, but Toyota will surely take most of the elements from this concept, and the new generation will be jaw-droppingly futuristic.
For Pakistan, even if this next-generation Corolla launches, there’s a long way to go, because we’re still in the 11th-generation Corolla, which was launched in 2014 in the international market. Still, the future is unpredictable, and it’s worth keeping an eye on what comes next.
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