Is the discount of RM8k the same for both low spec and high spec? Or the high spec has higher discount? Thanks.

Ok thanks for the info. Useful to know. Looks like the discount is not the same with all showrooms so need to ask few to determine the lowest one.

I see, good to know. Looks like they are clearing stock. I was wondering how the new Corolla model, presumably just facelift will be different to the current model.

So it's total RM12k discount. May I ask why is it split into 8k and 4K?

Thanks for the information. Appreciated. Will see if I can visit the showroom soon to view and test-drive the car. A bit busy and caught up lately with very close relative who just passed away this morning.

Thanks. Altis is to replace an older Proton Persona which is rarely used since it's a backup car. The Ford Focus, it's a long story but I"ll make it short. It gave me a lot of problems starting from last year and this year. Initially I wanted to keep this car for another 8 years or so and replaced the front absorbers just earlier last month. However, the steering rack failed for the 2nd time this year and it's very costly to replace this part, not to mention the hassle and danger that comes with it especially when the steering wheel became very stiff suddenly when driving on the road and cannot be turned easily when the steering rack fails. Now I don't think I"ll keep the Focus for more than 5 years.

I now need a new and reliable car to turn to in case the Ford Focus give me problems again, so I have a reliable backup car to use, hence looking at this Altis. Looking at all the history, I would expect the Altis to be problem free for at least 10 years if not 20.

If I am staying in landed property with solar power installation facilities with TNB, then may consider an EV. Otherwise no.

This post has been edited by SportyHandling: May 11 2023, 06:03 PM

Sorry to come back again. Is it possible if you can let me know which branch where the SA is located who gave the additional RM4k on top of the RM8k discount? I tried to search for the info on Facebook but the Altis owner Facebook group is locked and only accessible to owners. Thanks.

Just went to Wing Hin showroom and the sales lady informed Corolla Altis all sold out in Malaysia. So I called Laser Motor to confirm if that is true. Unfortunately it is true.

So no choice have to see if new Corolla is worth the price or not. The sales lady informed there is no information on the details of the new model at this point of time which is surprising. Not sure if it's just a face-lift on the exterior of major changes in the engine, transmission etc.

Yes, I tried searching for new Corolla model in Thailand since we are getting our CBU units from there. Some investigation revealed that the Corolla 1.8V hybrid is currently being sold not only in Thailand but Indonesia, Singapore and Phillipines since 2019 or 2020 which is surprising since we are so late in getting the new hybrid model if the new replacement model is confirmed to be the hybrid model. We are 2 to 3 years late in getting the hybrid in comparison to our Asean neighbours.

I would be interested to know more about the power and performance of the hybrid model if it is confirmed that we are getting it. The hybrid will be more fuel efficient than the outgoing model, that's for sure but I'm curious how much quicker and powerful it will get when compared to the 1.8 NA.

No information on the new upcoming Corolla model. Does anybody here has any leaks? If the new model is expected to launch by the 3rd quarter of this year, I presume there would already be arrangement for it already.

Sorry, what is special SA discount car? Is it the current Corolla model which has been all sold out throughout the country? If yes, I will likely pass since the new and upcoming Corolla model is now appealing to me if it's a hybrid (which I suspect is highly likely). If it's the same old engine and mechanical gearbox with changes in exterior face-lift only, then I'll drop it and go for something else instead.

Yes, it's an SUV market these days but I'm not so keen on SUVs. I've seen the Corolla Cross in the showroom and don't quite like the interior door panels at the rear seat as the handles look too chunky to me and also a colleague who recently bought the Cross hybrid model mentioned that it's underpowered. The Corolla Cross looks pretty good on the exterior though but as an overall package it does not appeal to me as much as the Corolla Altis as I always prefer a more nimble drive and comfortable suspension of a sedan apart from the more elegant looks (which is subjective) .

Ok thanks for the info. If that's true, it's a backward move for Toyota which is surprising. A worse model with higher price, I wonder how they will market the improved features or aspects of the new model when they introduce it to the market later this year.

No problem. Mine is Mk3. In my case, the cost of maintenance starting from the 8th year is very high. It's mainly caused by the replacement of steering rack which I believe may be the costliest part for the Focus mk3. I'm not sure if this steering rack problem in the mk3 affects the mk3.5 or not as it appears it doesn't last very long and will fail in 8 to 10 years. Some owners of the Mk3 experienced much earlier failure of the steering rack in their cars. It's not only the cost of steering rack is high (claimed new one RM13k from service centre, RM9k+ or lower from workshop outside) but the dangerous situation when the steering rack fails. It can fail when one is still driving the vehicle on the road, and when it happens, you will not be able to turn the steering wheel as it will be very stiff. Imagine you suddenly can't turn the steering wheel left or right when you are still driving the car on the road. Very dangerous! I created a thread here https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5382790

It started from last year, I spent RM3k for a half-cut steering rack. Perhaps it is a mistake on my part to save cost. Just after 8 months, the steering rack failed again and I had to spent another 2.7k to replace it. If it fails another time, I have no choice but to go for a new one. Apart from steering rack, the O2 sensor also failed, together with clock spring, and I spent RM1.5k for the replacement of all these parts at the cheapest workshop in town. If at other workshops, it will cost me RM2k. Also replaced front suspension RM2k original.

So all in all, in just within 8 months, I have spent RM9.2k just to keep the car going on the road. If I went for new steering rack the cost would be higher. I am not sure about your mk3.5 but if it isn't the steering rack, the cost of maintenance would be fine. It's the steering rack where the price of a new one is high.

Honda vehicles are not in my shortlist all this while as the quality is poor to me. The design of the new Civic is good but every Honda cars I sat in will show higher than normal rattling sound. Perhaps others who are not critical will be able to accept it but I am sensitive to rattling sound which shows poor QAQC. The new Civic (low and mid spec) looks good. The looks of the RS isn't to my taste as I am an old man already, perhaps will appeal to youngsters. I don't go for power and spec these days but more to comfort, quietness and smooth drive with little to zero rattling sound inside the cabin. The Toyota Corolla Altis is at the top of my list at the moment. Some people pay a lot of attention to the screen at the centre of the dashboard claiming the Android system is outdated or the screen is low resolution or doesn't have 360 degrees camera etc. but I don't put any emphasis to it at all. My priority is just to have a safe a problem-free car, comfortable and quiet drive. No more sporty handling anymore as it is of no use if it keeps breaking down with high maintenance cost like the Ford Focus.

This post has been edited by SportyHandling: Jun 1 2023, 02:24 PM

Good to hear that bro. To me, it's a feature that is not a must-have but useful if provided. For me, the reverse beeping sensors would be good enough. I don't pay much attention to the touch screen or built-in features of any cars other than the air-conditioner controls.

This post has been edited by SportyHandling: Jun 2 2023, 05:15 PM

Is the Thailand model a 1.8 hybrid? If the Thailand model is a hybrid, then chances are high it's a hybrid here as well since we are importing the CBU model from Thailand? Hopefully rumour is true it's a hybrid otherwise the new model won't make much sense. Ideally they price it around RM140k also.

Thanks for the information. A lot of rumours waiting to be proven, soon. CKD will be surely cheaper but I'm afraid it will ruin the quality of the vehicle, just like what Honda Malaysia did to their cars. Does Toyota have a manufacturing plant in Malaysia producing CKD vehicles at this moment or for the past years?

Close to the end of the month and nothing yet from Toyota on this new Corolla.

This post has been edited by SportyHandling: Jun 25 2023, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the information. Any other leaks beside the launch date? Hybrid engine, improved interior etc.?

Those differences are not really important to me especially item no. 1. Hopefully there are larger differences such as a different engine..