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For those who might be interested, Toyota Japan have uploaded PDF versions of the Owners Manual of the current model range on their website. I don't think there is an english version avaliable but they have similar graphics and illustrations to the ones supplied with Corollas sold here. An interesting browse if you want to compare the equipment functions, layouts and illustrations. Auris: http://toyota.jp/manual/auris/auris_201010.pdf Blade: http://toyota.jp/manual/blade/blade_200912.pdf Corolla Fielder: http://toyota.jp/manual/corollafielder/corollafielder_201004.pdf Corolla Axio: http://toyota.jp/manual/corollaaxio/corollaaxio_201004.pdf

Drive Life did a quick test and compare in July 2010. http://drivelife.realviewtechnologies.com/default.aspx?iid=38293&startpage=page0000014

Toyota Service Information (E.U.) might have the official toyota one. Although it is intended for the european market, some techinical documents refer to Australia models. I recommend having a look at: http://www.toyota-tech.eu Some free documents but the pay access online subscription gives full access with 1 hour at 3 Euros up to 1 year subscription at 2,400 euros! PDF downloads/full viewing of the toyota and lexus technical libary are avaliable for the duration of your subscription I have previously purchased a 1 hour subscription and remember seeing the "new car features manual" for the ZRE152 series Corolla with reference to the "Australia" market models (but with strange grade names such as "standard" and "high"). I also saw it explaining the 2ZR-FE engine with reference to the "Corolla/Auris Repair Manual" which is also avaliable at the pay access secton of the site. The pay access site also has the parts catalogue where if you input your VIN, it will show you your first/new/original number plate registration and an exploded detailed diagrams of each individual part for your VIN. It looks similar to the ones i have seen toyota parts department use in Australia.

Not sure yet whether these will be popular. Some people might only want the basic kit and nothing more and some people might see the appeal of an extra $1k for a bit more kit. An idea might be to see how well the medium/large segment Camry/Aurion Touring editions are selling with their extra equipment to get a rough idea to see potentially how popular the Ascent Sport will be .

Yep, it still has rear manual windows. This grade would sit under the Conquest and Levin grades. I assume as the name suggests, its probably like a normal ascent (possibly with the same seat trim material) with the addition of the cruise pack, Levin ZR alloy wheels, fog lights and front and larger rear spoilers.

Toyota has just launched the Ascent Sport Special Edition Hatchback, spec sheet link below. Pretty much like a facelifted Edge hatchback but with Levin ZR alloy wheels. http://www.toyota.com.au/TWR/content/static/84467.pdf

Went to a dealer and saw the Ascent, Conquest and Ultima sedans in stock (all were built in May 2010 and the compliance plate is now a label compared to a pop rivet plate on the left rear door pillar as in the past). I also noted that the conquest sedan also gets the 2 stage double console box with sliding armrest wrapped in matching seat trim fabric. The sedans also don't get electric folding mirrors and steering mounted "disp" button on the like the hatchbacks (it still makes do with a left and right push button on the instrument cluster like the pre-facelift). It seems a bit of a raw deal for the facelifted sedans to miss out on these features, not to mention particularly the Ascent sedan doesn't get front seat mounted side airbags like the hatchback.

I think it was such a short notice (and kept well under wraps) when the facelift sedan was released last week. I remember reading somewhere that the facelift was orginally due for release around August or September? The press release appeared the next day after (bits of) the website were updated with the sedan details. I noted that parts of the Corolla website were up to date, whilst others were not (at times the page displayed could not be found message). The e-brochure and specification summary (spec sheet) still reflect the pre-facelift (sedan) model. The specification section (for individual models) for the Ultima sedan still says it has the 1798cc engine despite the headline news its the first Corolla in Australia to be powered by the 2.0 litre 3ZR-FE engine. Other than that the range, price, features and compare grade sections of the site have been updated to reflect the facelift model. I guess there may be some trade off with the foglights deleted, you do at least now get optitron instruments on the Conquest and the Ultima now has a moonroof option.

Great pic! This below link is the toyota press release (pretty self explantory) http://www.pressroom.com.au/press_release_detail.asp?clientID=2&prID=4151&navSectionID=2

Hi, The ZRE facelift sedan is now on the Toyota website. The Ultima sedan now has 2.0 litre engine also gains a rear spoiler. Conquest also no longer has foglights like the hatch and the facelifted sedan now has a new colour called Marine (blue) http://www.toyota.com.au/corolla?WT.ac=GNCorollaHOME

Apologie if this in in wrong section Finally, Corolla goes 2.0-litre (only with the facelifted Ultima Sedan) News link below http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/0F51468B4D006364CA2577060001C02B

news link is here http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/toyota-eyes-v6-hothatch-20100413-s7a1.html

It is a aspheric type rear view mirror which increases the curvature of the mirror past the black line which assists in eliminating blind spots.

Toyota Australia today announced it will launch an all-new model for Australia, to be known as "Rukus", before the middle of the year. New Toyota Rukus is an urban utility vehicle with head-turning styling that projects an aggressive appearance. Toyota Australia's marketing manager Scott Thompson said Rukus is designed to bring young, urban trend-setters to the Toyota family - especially those who have never previously considered a Toyota. "It will be a case of 'Rukus' by name and ruckus by nature," Mr Thompson said. "This is a car that's designed to be different, with a boxy shape that has become iconic," he said. "When it's launched late in the first half of this year, it will certainly stir up the small-car market - creating a 'ruckus', if you will." Mr Thompson said Toyota Rukus will be offered to urban dwellers as a blank slate. "It will be loaded with great standard features, but we expect many owners to express their individuality by making their car stand out from the pack. "That might involve wild paint jobs, funky wheels or other ideas, limited only by the imagination of owners - and what's legal. "Potential customers have told us they want this style of car. We've listened and we're responding. "Rukus is designed to be different: it's not for everyone. It's a bit like Vegemite: it's an acquired taste," Mr Thompson said. http://www.pressroom.com.au/press_release_...;navSectionID=2

And also electric folding door mirrors! But no more foglights or optitron combimeter on the conquest, standard on Levin SX