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Corolla Altis overtakes German counterparts as top model

Last year's top model E-Class slips to No 2; increasing number of replacement buyers a key factor

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Published Tue, Dec 16, 2014 · 09:50 PM
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    MASS market buyers returning to the showroom this year have powered the Toyota Corolla Altis past luxury models to become Singapore's most popular car.

    Previously a familiar nameplate among the Top 3 models, the Corolla Altis dropped out between 2011 and 2013 and was overtaken by skyrocketing COE premiums and high-end German models.

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