It all started with a scene of just a few seconds in a documentary broadcast by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK. The production was focused on Toyota's internal work, but a vehicle that appeared in the background of one of the shots ended up stealing all the attention of automotive fans.
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The image went almost unnoticed by the general public, although on social networks several users began to review the video frame by frame. It was there where the theory arose that today circulates among specialized media and followers of the brand. The car shown does not match any Toyota currently on sale and many believe it could be the new generation Corolla.
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If the hypothesis is correct, the Japanese brand would have accidentally revealed one of its most important launches before its official presentation.
A design reminiscent of the latest Toyota
The available images do not allow us to see the complete vehicle, but they do reveal a sharper front, newly designed optics and a silhouette with a style close to that already exhibited by recent models such as the Prius and the C-HR.
There are also lower and wider proportions than those of the current Corolla, which points to an important evolution in terms of design and presence.
Although there is no official confirmation, the general appearance coincides with several rumors that have been circulating for months about the brand's future compact.
Toyota remains silent
So far, Toyota has not commented on the alleged leak. The company has also not confirmed that the vehicle seen in the documentary corresponds to the next Corolla, so everything remains in the realm of speculation.
Even so, the coincidence between that car and the known advances about the project has reinforced the expectation around the best-selling model in the history of the automotive industry.
What to expect from the next Corolla
Various information from Japan suggests that the new Corolla will maintain electrification as the central axis of its offer. It will continue to rely on hybrid versions with more efficient gasoline engines and a renewed system to improve consumption and performance.
In addition, an important update in technology is expected, with a new generation multimedia system, more advanced driving assistants and a cabin with a higher level of digitalization.
