最近谍照记者首次拍到了全新卡罗拉，该车扔处于早期测试阶段，车身进行了多处伪装以掩盖车身的变化。新车的前大灯是临时装上去的，未来几个月后预计将采用最终量产版大灯。而在车尾，尾灯组则来自现行的美规卡罗拉。车身侧面最重要的变化是后视镜位置有所改变，现在更靠近A柱。整体来看，这辆车更像是一辆测试车而非原型车，之所以这么说是因为车辆最初测试阶段采用的都是临时安装的部件，很多零部件都来自现行版。这也意味着，新一代卡罗拉距离正式发布还有很长一段时间，预计新车将于明年在日本发布，而在其他市场的发布时间则要等到明年底或2019年初。当新车上市时，将采用完全不同的硬件。这是因为新车采用了TNGA丰田新全球平台，目前已经有最新款普锐斯和C-HR跨界车采用该平台。预计下一代卡罗拉也将与新款普锐斯共享混动系统。据传丰田将安装宝马引擎，丰田和宝马去年签署了合作协议。如果真是这样，2019款卡罗拉将成为继Verso MPV和Avensis中级轿车和旅行车之后又一款搭载宝马引擎的车型。

 

2019 Toyota Corolla spied for the first time

Launched at home in Japan back in 2012 before arriving in international markets later in 2013, the current Corolla received a mild update last year that should keep it fresh until the next generation. Spotted early in the testing phase, the all-new model was carrying multiple types of camouflage to hide the changes that are in tow as far as the exterior design is concerned.

 

Bear in mind the simple round headlights are temporary and will make way in the months to come for the production-ready clusters. At the back, the taillights are sourced from the current U.S.-spec Corolla. As for the side profile, the first thing that catches our attention is the position of the mirrors, which have been moved farther from the A-pillars and are now sticking out.

 

All things considered, we’re likely looking at a test mule rather than a more evolved prototype considering the vehicle has a combination of provisional components used in the first half of the testing sessions and some bits and bobs sourced from the Corolla available in showrooms today.

 

That can only mean an official reveal of the next generation will not occur in the foreseeable future, so look for a launch in the Land of the Rising Sun at some point 2018. International markets should follow either by the end of that year or early 2019.

 

When it will arrive, the new Corolla is going to be entirely different in terms of hardware. It’s because the compact car will switch to the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), which has already underpinned models such as the latest Prius and the funky C-HR crossover we had the pleasure of reviewing earlier in the week. Since it will have many things in common with the Prius, one can assume the next Corolla will feature a hybrid powertrain for a thirty version.

 

The rumor mill indicates Toyota will install a BMW engine underneath the hood, as part of a tie-up between the two automakers signed some years ago. If the reports will pan out, the 2019 Corolla will follow the BMW-powered Verso MPV and the Avensis midsize sedan and wagon.