2008 Toyota Corolla images surface

Although the new Corolla won't be seen for another two years, a couple of graining photos showed up yesterday which foretell the future of Toyota's "compact" sedan.

The styling is obviously influenced by the Yaris, with a few cues swiped from the current Camry to add some family resemblance. We can expect the new Corolla to grow in every conceivable dimension, as the new MC platform, which will underpin many upcoming Toyota models, allows a large degree of flexibility. Rumors of a coupe offering are also circulating.

Power will likely come from a 2-liter, inline-four, with approximately 150 hp being channeled through either a five- or six-speed manual, with the option of a CVT over the standard slushbox. Suspension upgrades will probably include the ditching of the rear torsion beam setup in favor of a new multi-link arrangement.

A rear, three-quarters shot is available after the jump.

[Source: The Hollywood Extra]
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atomicbri - 8/30/2006 10:51:02 AM

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The front is hideous.... Not to bad from rear 3/4s view though, that is if they even bring the hatch to America.

M53R - 8/30/2006 11:38:39 AM

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The all new IS/corolla :P lol, And the battle continues, lol

EL34 - 8/30/2006 11:46:59 AM

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My goodness, it's a work of art.

Looks like Lexus helped on the design.

Does it self-park?

EvoAudi - 8/30/2006 11:47:42 AM

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alraedy out saw it on my trip to france

Designer1 - 8/30/2006 12:19:56 PM

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Work or art? where's the work or the art? This car is ugly, its uglier than the Yaris.

webguy - 8/30/2006 12:44:45 PM

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Yikes. It needs to look like Camry Jr, not Yaris Sr. I bet it changes considerably from these photos by the time it's produced.

BimmerFan - 8/30/2006 12:56:00 PM

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Wow! I am definitely excited about this car. I am going to buy one. LOL

dualexhaust - 8/30/2006 12:56:06 PM

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all i know this is not the corrola, Because they planned to change it due to the civic.

BMW530i - 8/30/2006 12:56:15 PM

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Nothing special. Just your generic mainstreamer.

I thought the Corolla's from the 1970s looked pretty good.

Check this out: http://www.carview.co.jp/magazine/special/2006/toyota_corolla/

vcowman - 8/30/2006 1:07:18 PM

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Its a true masterpiece of design and engineering, everything any car could ever hope to be.

vcowman - 8/30/2006 1:40:50 PM

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I was being satrical :)

kart1 - 8/30/2006 2:27:51 PM

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This is not it.

vcowman - 8/30/2006 2:52:32 PM

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Looks exactly like a yaris, no?

Homer008 - 8/30/2006 4:00:58 PM

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Will

Actually Corolla is a world record holder as the most sold vehicle! Don't believe me go check out World Guiness book of world records.

mstangpny07 - 8/30/2006 5:27:33 PM

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Did somebody spill coffee on the design papers?
New Corolla < New Elantra.

wwww - 8/30/2006 6:04:48 PM

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looks like the echo/yaris with a bit of honda civic (the extra triangular window at the a pillar)

generic.

00JT - 8/30/2006 9:52:32 PM

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Hope it looks more like a shrunken Camry than an overblown Yaris.

answer - 8/31/2006 2:03:56 PM

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Wouldn't a true automotive enthusiast be interested in all kinds of cars and not just the prescribed culture of what is "cool"?

XYZZ - 9/1/2006 5:18:35 AM

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-e34

your most reliable = most boring formula almost makes sense.

many of the "exciting" cars touted = least reliable! ;)

but your original formula is awfully FLAWED. my honda bike is reliable, and quite far from boring.

XYZZ - 9/1/2006 5:46:58 AM

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EL34: "My goodness, it's a work of art.

Looks like Lexus helped on the design."

actually, the 1st iteration of the current generation corolla (2003) looks as if it WAS styled as a mini-lexus.
the horizontal bar grill work, with thin strips of chrome on the leading edges, looks quite elegant and upscale. as does the C-pillar. both make it unique in its class, and arguably the most elegant. (later versions have the logo migrating to the top edge, and cheapens the look.)

Aldairion - 9/2/2006 4:05:44 AM

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This really just looks like a swolen Yaris...I think it looks alright...it could be a bit better.

mojtaba_mbc - 9/2/2006 9:15:43 AM

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This car copied from audi TT .
Toyota!
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