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Corolla is safe and stylish

November 21 - 27, 2007
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Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo B.S.C., the exclusive distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Bahrain, has launched the new 2008 Corolla at its showroom in Sitra.

The new Corolla comes in a more attractive and modern design.

"Toyota Motor Corporation always launches sophisticated and modern new models of the Toyota Corolla and hence comes the all new 2008 Toyota Corolla launch by Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo B.S.C today here in Bahrain," said Ayman Shehadeh, Toyota and Lexus brand manager.

"Toyota has focused meticulously on the production of this new model of Toyota Corolla to come out with an outstanding performance, convenient and safe on-the-road vehicle which all families can look forward to."

It has been more than 40 years since the launch of the first generation of Toyota Corolla in 1966.

While inheriting the tradition that Corolla has built to date, the new Corolla sought to define a new values. The fundamental performance, safety, environment and reliability is unparalleled, says the company.

It is also marked by its "sensitivity performance," which involves the pursuit of the 'five-meter-impression' where all the senses are satisfied by within the first five metres driven.

In addition, the style and package of the vehicle have evolved to match a global size. The vehicle also incorporates top-class safety and reliability.

The new Corolla comes with a completely new engine capacity - a 1.8 litre engine that generates 130 HP.

It is equipped with 'super intelligent' four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission. In addition, Toyota Corolla 2008 has high standards of safety and the protection of passengers including an Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system.

The safety of passengers is further enhanced through a number of SRS air bags for the driver and front passenger in addition to side SRS air bags.

It also an has ample trunk and various storage spaces, keyless entry system, audio system with six speakers as well as three years/100,000 KM manufacturer warranty.

The Corolla also comes with optional features such as cruise control and sunroof. To discover more about the 2008 Toyota Corolla, please visit Toyota Showroom in Sitra or call 17 730730.







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