“Corolla Meets SUV” – Toyota Corolla Cross unveiled in Thailand
The compact crossover segment is one of the fastest growing vehicle segments around the world. Toyota knows this and has just unveiled another new model to add in its wide array of crossovers. Meet the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross which was unveiled today in Thailand.
Since it was first launched in Japan in 1966, the Corolla series has sold a total of more than 48 million units in more than 150 countries and regions around the world. By adding a new model to the Corolla series, Toyota is able to suit the growing demand of SUVs, the enhanced Corolla line-up enables customers to select the model that better suits their diverse lifestyles and life stages.
“Now that the Corolla Cross has newly joined the Corolla family, we sincerely hope that our customers will warmly welcome the vehicle to become part of their families: just like their partners, siblings or even friends. We wish that the Corolla Cross could assist customers in creating a new story by loading on their vehicle the people who are important to them, the luggage, and their dreams for the future.” said Daizo Kameyama, Chief Engineer in charge of development of the new model.
On the exterior, the Corolla Cross features a powerful, sleek, and sophisticated appearance with a relaxed side view that hints at a spacious interior. The front and rear ends are described by Toyota as imposing and powerful. The interior meanwhile is pretty much similar if not the same as that we can see in the Corolla Altis sedan.
Under the hood, the Toyota Corolla Cross is powered by Toyota’s 2ZR-FBE gasoline engine, or a hybrid version of the same powertrain. The former is a 1.8-liter engine that produces 138 hp and 177 Nm of torque. The hybrid option produces 97 hp and 142 Nm of torque. Both are paired to continuously variable transmissions or CVT, the hybrid powertrain being paired with an e-CVT.
There is no news from Toyota Motor Philippines as to whether the Toyota Corolla Cross will be made available in our market. In Thailand, sales have already started and its availability in that market could also mean the possibility of seeing it here. That is not always the case however as the subcompact Toyota C-HR is available there but not in the Philippines which also puts a gap in Toyota’s local lineup.
