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Toyota launches three anniversary Corolla editions in South Africa

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Toyota is marketing three special editions of the Corolla to celebrate the model’s 60th anniversary in South Africa, with exclusive equipment and finishes. The versions are the Corolla hatchback, sedan and locally produced Corolla Cross, according to Sowetan.

Toyota has launched three anniversary editions of the Corolla in South Africa to mark the model’s 60th anniversary in the country. The special series are the Corolla hatchback, Corolla sedan and locally produced Corolla Cross, with specific equipment and styling elements, Sowetan reports.

The Corolla hatchback 1.8 HEV 60th Anniversary is priced at 618,900 rand, with black 18-inch wheels, black leather upholstery and a 103 kW hybrid powertrain. The 1.8 HEV 60th Anniversary sedan is priced at 596,300 rand and also produces 103 kW, with a claimed fuel consumption of 3.9 litres per 100 km. Both models receive the Toyota Safety Sense 3 system.

The Corolla Cross 60th Anniversary, based on the 1.8 XS petrol version, costs 499,900 rand. This South African-produced version is due to go on sale from the beginning of next month and features a black two-tone roof, black 17-inch wheels and roof rails.

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