2010 Toyota Corolla Update Announced

TOYOTA AUSTRALIA has revealed details and pricing for the updated-for-2010 Toyota Corolla hatch.

Toyota's VSC electronic Stability control system is now standard across the hatch line-up, as are side airbags, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

As reported last month, the updated Corolla gains a number of subtle but significant styling revisions, previewed by the Japanese and UK market Auris.

Sharper headlights lifted directly from the Auris HSD concept flank a wider grille opening, above a more prominent lower grille and larger fog lights.

Updates to the rear are less obvious: a new bumper - replete with faux diffuser insert flanked by large reflectors - joins a wider number plate space and grab plate.

The tail-lights maintain the outgoing model’s shape, with slight cosmetic updates to the lens and internal shaping.

New 16-inch wheels have been added to the Conquest/Levin SX and Levin ZR models.

Previously available as part of a $1500 Enhanced Safety Pack (except for the Conquest Hatch and Levin ZR where it was a standard feature), Toyota's VSC electronic stability control is now standard across the range - ahead of the Federal Government's 2011 ESC mandate.

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Side airbags, standard on the previous Conquest and Levin ZR models, are now standard on the base model Ascent and SX.

Conquest, Levin SX and Levin ZR have a premium steering wheel with audio and multi-information controls.

New interior seat and door trim has been added to the Corolla, including a new soft-touch material for the meter hood and glove compartment lid.

A new metallic-look silver finish has been applied to the centre console, and the centre console compartment lid gets a fabric trim.

Other new interior features include a more ergonomic handbrake lever design and actuation range, a new tone colour for the heater control panel, an upgraded dual-zone air conditioning for Levin ZR, and new ISO-compliant indicator lamps in the instrument panel.

The 2010 Corolla's powertrain and transmission options remain unchanged from the previous line-up.

PRICES

Corolla hatch (manual)

Ascent $21,740*

Conquest $24,500*

Levin SX $25,690*

Levin ZR $28,900*

OPTIONS

All grades

Automatic transmission $2,000

Metallic paint $350

Ascent, Levin SX

Enhanced safety pack $500

Cruise pack $750 (only on Ascent)

Levin ZR

Moonroof $1,500