The Toyota Corolla, one of the best-selling cars of all time, is getting a total redesign.

The Japanese automaker on Thursday night showed off the 12th generation of the Corolla sedan, promising “more horsepower and better fuel efficiency.”

The 2020 model made its North American debut amid tumultuous times for passenger cars. Compact-car sales fell 13.8 percent through October, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to Kelley Blue Book.

U.S. Corolla sales fell 11.3 percent during that same period to 257,188

At the same time, sales of Toyota trucks and SUVs are surging. Still, the Corolla remains the brand’s third-best-seller in the U.S. And it’s the second-best-selling compact car in the industry, trailing only the Honda Civic.

Toyota has sold more than 45 million units of the Corolla globally since it was introduced in 1966.

“We’re talking about a vehicle that’s really important for the Toyota brand, and it’s important for Toyota globally, not just in the U.S.,” said IHS Markit auto analyst Stephanie Brinley.

Thursday night’s reveal is the sedan version of the hatchback Corolla unveiled earlier this year.

Designers aimed for a lower, leaner look. Though the car has the same size wheelbase as its previous generation, its front overhang was shortened and its rear overhang was extended while total height and the hood were lowered.

Fascia design and lighting are varied based on the trim level. The SE and XSE grades are considered the sportier versions.

The vehicle gets an 8-inch touchscreen to control audio, navigation and apps, and physical controls for heat and air. It has Apple CarPlay compatibility and works with Amazon Alexa.

The L, LE and XLE grades get a 1.8-liter engine with unspecified horsepower. The XSE and SE grades get a 2-liter engine with 169 horsepower. Fuel economy was not revealed.

Safety features include eight standard airbags, a version of active cruise control, lane departure alert, automatic high beams and collision-avoidance braking to avoid bikers, vehicles and pedestrians.

Pricing will be released when the vehicle gets closer to hitting showrooms in 2019. The current model starts at $18,700.

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