最近谍照记者在南加州路面上拍到了正在测试的2019款丰田卡罗拉iM照片。虽然这辆卡罗拉掀背车上市还不到三年，但从技术上讲，它源自Scion并基于销往全球市场的丰田Auris，因此现行版车型实际上在2012年诞生的。预计新车造型将遵循目前丰田的潮流，而这个全新潮流是新一代凯美瑞所确立的，仔细看车头几乎立刻就可以辨认出新车采用逐渐变得尖细的格栅，底部是硕大进气口。而从内装图片看，中控台顶部设置了信息娱乐系统显示屏，下面是空调冷热风控制键。另外，新车仪表群也隐约可见，整体来看，新车内装比现行版更显档次。中控台底部可见手动变速器杆，而在上市之初还将提供CVT变速器。新车动力系统不会有太大变化，现行版搭载的1.8升四缸引擎功率137马力，新车功率会有小幅提升，而在美国市场以外销售的车型不会增加混动版本。为了提升技术含量，新车将增加辅助驾驶系统，不过为了控制成本，该车不会提供太多高科技装备。由于该车进行测试时进行了重度伪装，因此不会很快发布，预计新车将于2018年晚些时候甚至2019年初发布。

2019 Toyota Corolla iM Spied Stalking The Streets Of SoCal

There still isn’t much to see from the latest round of spy photos showing the next Toyota Corolla iM, which recently was caught testing on the roads in Southern California. Technically speaking, the hatchback version of the Corolla isn't even three years old, but having been spun off from Scion and based on the global Toyota Auris, the current model actually dates to 2012.

We expect the styling under all that heavy camouflage to follow current company trends established by the new Camry, and looking close at the front end we can almost make out the thin grille pointing forward atop a massive lower air intake. For this series of shots we also get a rare look at the interior, and though much is still under cover, the climate controls and prominent infotainment screen at the top of the dash are in clear view. We also get a glimpse at the instrument cluster, and everything points to a Corolla interior that appears to be a bit more upscale compared to the current model. We also spy the manual transmission lever in the center console, which could be joined by an all-new CVT unit at launch.

There’s nothing extravagant expected in the power or features department. The current car runs a 1.8-liter four-cylinder producing a modest 137 horsepower, though a small gain in power wouldn’t be out of the question, nor would a hybrid model, especially in markets outside the United States. A select array of driver assists similar to what’s already available should make it to the new model, though in the interest of keeping costs low, the Corolla iM will likely not offer drivers the kitchen sink.

Given the heavy coverings still affixed to the car, we don’t expect to get full disclosure on the new model anytime soon. A reveal later in 2018 or possibly even early 2019 is likely.