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Hi Guys, I am a prospective car buyer(owner), my dealer send me these two cars, saying both fit my need. I have to chose one, pls Car gurus, kindly advised me on the one I can chose. Both cars are in the same condition though the Altis have a sharper interior. The Altis is in Black the normal corolla is in Red.

My little research shows that the Altis is usually made for Asian market. Please advised me on which is more advantageous in ease of maintenance and fuel economy or anything I should know please. Thanks.

The Altis is for Asian market, hence originally a Right Hand Drive which have been definitely converted to Naija Left hand drive.

The Normal one is the usual American version which is most common in Naija too.

Aside the conversion, there's no much difference in both, even though the Altis may have better and more luxury interior than the regular type.

If conversion is done perfectly, I'll prefer the Altis especially since it's for personal use.

MrFinbarr:
The Altis is for Asian market, hence originally a Right Hand Drive which have been definitely converted to Naija Left hand drive.

The Normal one is the usual American version which is most common in Naija too.

Aside the conversion, there's no much difference in both, even though the Altis may have better and more luxury interior than the regular type.

If conversion is done perfectly, I'll prefer the Altis especially since it's for personal use.

Some altis are not conversion. Some are normal LHD

clementy117:
Hi Guys, I am a prospective car buyer(owner), my dealer send me these two cars, saying both fit my need. I have to chose one, pls Car gurus, kindly advised me on the one I can chose. Both cars are in the same condition though the Altis have a sharper interior. The Altis is in Black the normal corolla is in Red.

My little research shows that the Altis is usually made for Asian market. Please advised me on which is more advantageous in ease of maintenance and fuel economy or anything I should know please. Thanks.

They are identical twins. Same car, same model, same manufacturer, same configuration, no difference except the interior. Some Altis interior is usually leather and usually have steering controls, which gives it a more luxurious feel or looks than its twin since that one is usually fabric with plain steering. Also, most Altis are used in countries with RHD driving but some are also LHD.

The red will look good with white racing stripes and a big spoiler

Just inspect the car well and buy the one with lower Mileage and better engine.

You will enjoy the car.

Thanks Guys , all points noted..

Some altis comes with 1.6l engine.
That rear light ain't for altis, check the pix attached

Manuella4ace:
Some altis comes with 1.6l engine.
That rear light ain't for altis, check the pix attached

Thanks for the info...pls I will like to know is 1.6 engine bad??

And you are right, the light is different with those I see online

clementy117:
Thanks for the info...pls I will like to know is 1.6 engine bad??

And you are right, the light is different with those I see online

Better fuel economy, though power may be less. It depends.

So the Red Normal Corolla is better right??!

clementy117:
So the Red Normal Corolla is better right??!

not necessarily better. like earlier said better fuel economy and obviously lower power. however i wldnt advice U to choose based on looks.
go inspect both cars thoroughly with your eyes.
inspect the interior, engine, chassis (look for rust), test drive both very well rev the engine wella. if there are any hidden issues it might show up. if you can pls take a competent mechanic (one that you trust and knows what he is doing) along to inspect it.
ensure engine, transmission, chassis, electricals are all in top shape. personally i would pick d altis because of d superior interior design however if the conversion is not properly done.... i no dey do. make person no go drive enter bush for express :-)

Thanks so much, i truly appreciate!

AutoMoTech:
not necessarily better. like earlier said better fuel economy and obviously lower power. however i wldnt advice U to choose based on looks.
go inspect both cars thoroughly with your eyes.
inspect the interior, engine, chassis (look for rust), test drive both very well rev the engine wella. if there are any hidden issues it might show up. if you can pls take a competent mechanic (one that you trust and knows what he is doing) along to inspect it.
ensure engine, transmission, chassis, electricals are all in top shape. personally i would pick d altis because of d superior interior design however if the conversion is not properly done.... i no dey do. make person no go drive enter bush for express :-)