Is the Toyota Corolla sold in India?
No — Toyota does not currently sell the Corolla nameplate in India. The Corolla Altis was available for many years but was discontinued around 2019–2020, and there has been no official reintroduction of a Corolla-branded model in the Indian market since then.
Historical presence of the Corolla in India
To understand the current status, it helps to know how the Corolla appeared in India in the past. The Corolla Altis served as Toyota's mid-size sedan offering in India for a long period, competing with models like the Honda City and Hyundai Verna. It was offered in multiple trims and engine options, including diesel variants in some years. As demand dynamics shifted and Toyota focused on other vehicles, the Altis was phased out in the Indian market around 2019–2020. Since then, no official Corolla-branded model has been reintroduced in India.
Timeline of the Corolla in India
- The Corolla Altis was the Indian sedan variant of the global Corolla lineup.
- Sales of the Corolla Altis in India ended around 2019–2020, after which no Corolla-branded model has been offered in the market.
- There has been no official successor or new Corolla model introduced in India to date.
The end of the Altis era left Toyota's Indian portfolio focused on other body styles and models, rather than a sedan in the Corolla lineage.
Current status of Toyota's India lineup
Today, Toyota Kirloskar Motor's Indian lineup emphasizes crossovers, MPVs, and compact-hatch offerings rather than traditional sedans like the Corolla. The models that readers most commonly see in India from Toyota include the Innova Hycross, Innova Crysta, Glanza, and Urban Cruiser. There is no Corolla-branded model in active sales in India as of 2025.
Current models in India (representative list):
- Innova Hycross — flagship MPV/SUV with hybrid options.
- Innova Crysta — the longstanding MPV with multiple configurations.
- Glanza — hatchback marketed by Toyota, based on the Suzuki Baleno platform.
- Urban Cruiser — compact SUV built on a Suzuki-derived platform.
Conclusion: The Corolla nameplate is not part of Toyota's current Indian lineup, and customers seeking a Corolla-type sedan in India would need to consider other brands or Toyota’s non-Corolla offerings.
What about the Corolla Cross in India?
There has been speculation about whether Toyota would bring the Corolla Cross, a compact SUV based on the Corolla platform, to India. As of 2025, Toyota has not launched the Corolla Cross in India, and there has been no official confirmation of a local introduction. Any decision would depend on market demand, pricing, and regulatory considerations, and would likely be reported widely if it materializes.
Conclusion: For now, there is no official rollout of the Corolla Cross in India, and no Corolla-badged sedan is planned or available in the near term.
Summary
The Corolla is not currently sold in India. The Corolla Altis was once Toyota’s mid-size sedan offering here but was discontinued around 2019–2020, and Toyota has since focused on other models. The Indian lineup today centers on Innova Hycross, Innova Crysta, Glanza, and Urban Cruiser, with no official plans announced to reintroduce the Corolla nameplate. Any future decision to bring back a Corolla model to India would be covered by major automotive and business outlets.
