There are four variants in Corolla altis G , G - CVT and GL and VL (CVT). The VL CVT is the top end variant with CVT transmission . To understand both you should know the features in GL also . The features available with G CVT are in addition to the Features in G variant which are keyless entry with jack knife key, leather wrapped steering wheel, 6 speakers, Tilt & Telescopic adjustable steering, reverse camera with sensors with display in audio screen.Illuminated entry, Cup holders, Electrically operated mirrors , power windows, jam protection , 12 v power sockets about 3 nos, Rear seat recline 60/40 the special of Altis and Auto air conditioneretc. However The GL variant is offered in manual variant it offers a good pic of safety features like Hill start assist, Super amazing VSC vehicle stability control , Bi beam LED head lamp, Auto leveling head lamps, smart entry key, auto folding mirrors , Rain sending vipors, navigation in audio system, leather seats, power adjustable driver seat which is a good feature in this. It is also offered in 16" alloy wheels. The best part of GL version .Now coming to VL- CVT features it offers all the features in 1.8 GL version + additionally comes with features of 7 speed super smooth CVT, Paddle shifts , Cruize control and sport drive more and Eco drive indicator. Many auto pundits Suggest And rate G-CVT,GL and VL CVT as choice to select as per budget .The best pic is 1.8 GL.. Hope the question is answered