Toyota Corolla Axio

The 11th Generation Toyota Corolla Axio was launched in 2012 and remains a front-engine, front/four-wheel drive sedan. It is the flagship ‘Corolla’ sedan in Japan, available in four variants: X, G, Luxel, and Luxel G Edition. The 2012 Toyota Corolla Axio introduced a more aggressive design compared to its predecessor, the 10th Generation. The model has been in production since 2012 and was available for purchase through 2015. Its competitive pricing positions it well in the local market against other similar models.

Exterior

The 11th Generation Axio features a unique and aggressive design language. The front fascia includes sharp, narrow side-swept headlights, a small chrome grille, a larger hexagonal air intake, and standard fog lights. The rear end has trapezium-shaped side-swept taillights, a chrome trim piece across the trunk, and a large bumper. All variants share identical exterior styling, giving the Axio a distinctive and proportioned look.

Interior

The interior of the 11th Generation Toyota Corolla Axio is composed of black plastic trim pieces with fabric-covered front and rear seats. Standard features in the X variant include air conditioning, power windows, power lock doors, cup holders, trip computer, tachometer, four airbags, and a stereo speaker system. The higher-end G variant adds automatic climate control and front fog lights as standard. The Luxel variant includes Xenon headlights, heated front seats, and push-button start, while the Luxel G Edition features standard leather upholstery. Optional features across various trims include leather upholstery, satellite navigation, parking sensors, privacy glass, cruise control, heated front seats, engine start button, side impact airbags, collision mitigation system, traction control, intelligent parking assist, and a rearview camera. The interior is spacious and comfortable, offering good refinement and a familiar design.

Engine Options

• 1329cc DOHC 16 Valve VVTi Inline-4
• 1496cc DOHC 16 Valve VVTi Inline-4
• 1496cc DOHC 16 Valve VVTi Inline-4 + Hybrid Motor

Transmission

The Toyota Corolla Axio 11th Generation comes with a CVT Automatic Transmission.

Mileage

The Corolla Axio can achieve an average mileage between 15 KM/L to 22 KM/L, providing an estimated driving range of 675 KM to 990 KM from its 42-liter fuel tank.

Competitors

• Honda City
• Toyota Corolla GLi
• Toyota Corolla XLi
• Toyota Prius
• Toyota Premio
• Toyota Allion

Specifications

• 1329cc DOHC 16 Valve VVTi Inline-4: 99 bhp @ 6000 RPM
• 1496cc DOHC 16 Valve VVTi Inline-4: 110 bhp @ 6000 RPM
• 1496cc DOHC 16 Valve VVTi Inline-4 + Hybrid Motor: 140 bhp @ 6000 RPM

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Comfortable interior
• Spacious interior
• Good ride quality
• Decent range of standard equipment
• Superior fuel economy

Cons

• Basic interior design