The 2008 Corolla Altis takes a step up (Part 2 of 4)
The new full-model change Altis starts with 15-inch rims, starting with the 16-inch rims for the high grade. The current entry level and midgrade variants have 14- and 15-inch rims, respectively, for the high grade.
The new Altis has three grades, two engines and five variants: the high-end V grade in 1.8 and 1.6 liter automatic transmission, the G grade at 1.6 liter automatic and manual transmissions, and the entry level E grade at 1.6 liter manual transmission. Color options are gray metallic, medium silver metallic, silver metallic, beige metallic, black mica and super white. It features an 8-way power seats that can be adjusted down to the millimeter, combined with the tilt and telescopic steering. It has steering switches for control for the audio system and multi-information display (MID). The MID shows current and average fuel consumption , cruising range, average speed, elapsed time and fuel unit changeover. The MID of the V-grade has a DOT matrix feature for standard reminders.