FAW Toyota Launches Mid-Cycle Refreshed Corolla with Manufacturer Direct Pricing Starting at RMB 99,000

[New Model Launch] FAW Toyota has officially launched the mid-cycle refreshed Corolla, with manufacturer direct pricing ranging from RMB 99,000 to RMB 118,000.

⚡ Key Development: First Refresh in Six Years, Price Dropped to RMB 99,000

On December 21, the twelfth-generation Corolla received its mid-cycle update, introducing four trim levels with an official MSRP of RMB 126,800–149,800. The manufacturer direct price starts as low as RMB 99,000. A new 1.2T gasoline variant was also added, priced at RMB 122,800 and RMB 128,800 respectively.

📊 Key Specifications: Extended Wheelbase and Standard Intelligent Driving Across All Trims

The 1.8L/2.0L models now feature a wheelbase extended to 2,750 mm (+50 mm), enhancing rear passenger space. All trims come standard with the Toyota Pilot advanced driver-assistance system. The interior includes a 12.9-inch center touchscreen and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, supporting both Apple CarPlay and Huawei HiCar.

🔍 Strategic Insight: Revitalizing an Evergreen Model with a "Tech-Focused" Design

The exterior adopts Toyota’s latest family design language, featuring a star-ring-style full-width light bar and C-shaped LED headlights to create a “tech-forward” appearance, complemented by dual character lines that accentuate its sleek profile. As a benchmark compact sedan in China for over 20 years, the Corolla leverages this mid-cycle refresh to strengthen its intelligence features and cabin space, aiming to better compete against domestic new energy vehicles.