The new Toyota Allion for the Chinese market debuted at the Guangzhou Auto Show. Alas, now this is not an independent model, but a variety of Corolla, well-known all over the world. The main difference is the wheelbase increased from 2700 to 2750 mm: the insert is made in the leg area of ​​the rear passengers. Moreover, the roof and rear doors are "stretched" very neatly, and the additional 50 mm is not striking. In the corporate hierarchy, the new Allion will actually occupy the same place between the Corolla and the Camry as the Japanese namesake. Other differences from the donor model include lavish chrome decor, a different front end design (although the LED headlights remain Corolla), slightly modified taillights and 18-inch wheels. The interior is also almost entirely inherited from the Corolla, except that the decoration here is richer. The Chinese Toyota Allion is equipped with a two-liter aspirated engine (178 hp, 210 Nm) and a variator - the local Corolla does not have such a tandem, but it is installed, for example, on cars for the USA. Perhaps, a hybrid Allion will soon appear with the same power plant as the gas-electric Corolla. The FAW Toyota joint venture will be responsible for the production of Toyota Allion sedans, and the cars are expected from local dealers before the end of the year. But such a long-wheelbase sedan is unlikely to appear in other countries. By the way, in the PRC there is another kind of Corolla: the Toyota Levin sedan is distinguished by a more aggressive design, and another joint venture, GAC Toyota, is engaged in its production.

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