Following its launch at this 12 months’s Kuala Lumpur Worldwide Mobility Present (KLIMS), we now carry you full galleries of each variant of the facelifted Toyota Corolla Cross, of which there are three out there, all regionally assembled (CKD) in Bukit Raja, Selangor.
The road-up begins with the 1.8V that’s priced at RM133,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage and is powered by a 2ZR-FE 1.8 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine making 139 PS (138 hp or 103 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 172 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The DOHC, VVT-i mill drives the entrance wheels by way of a CVT with seven digital speeds and a sequential shift mode.
After the 1.8V comes the 1.8 HEV, which was the one variant proven at KLIMS and retails for RM140,800. This comes with a 2ZR-FXE engine which has the identical displacement as the bottom variant, however runs on the Atkinson cycle and provides an electrical motor rated at 72 PS (71 hp or 53 kW) and 163 Nm.
The engine alone makes 98 PS (97 hp or 72 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 142 Nm at 3,600 rpm, with the full system output (factoring within the electrical motor) being 122 PS. An E-CVT particularly designed for hybrids is used to transmit energy to the entrance wheels.
On the top quality is the 1.8 HEV GR Sport at RM148,800. This can be a new variant of the Corolla Cross, because the pre-facelift GR Sport was not supplied as a hybrid. The hybrid powertrain is an identical to the 1.8 HEV, with each that includes a nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery that has an vitality capability of 6.5 Ah.
By way of styling adjustments, the brand new Corolla Cross’ entrance finish will get redesigned bi-LED headlamps (with sequential flip alerts) and a slimmer higher grille. Additional down, the primary grille sports activities honeycomb perforations and blends in neatly into outstanding fake intakes on the sides.
The GR Sport is differentiated from the remainder of the vary by its distinctive face with extra uncovered intakes, two-tone paintjob, clear taillight lenses, rear bumper decrease garnish and variant-specific emblems. Moreover, the range-topper comes with stiffer suspension, a efficiency chassis brace and a ‘Sport ECU’ for the electrical energy steering.
All variants are fitted with 18-inch wheels, with the 1.8V and 1.8 HEV getting them in a darkish gray metallic end, whereas the GR Sport will get two-tone models. There are 5 exterior paint finishes to select from – Pink Mica Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Celestite Gray Metallic (HEV solely) and Darkish Turquoise, which is a brand new color. The GR Sport pairs a black roof with both Platinum White Pearl, Pink Mica Metallic and Darkish Turquoise.
As for inside adjustments, there’s now a bigger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system (beforehand 9-inch) that helps wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Extra considerably, the foot-operated parking brake has been changed with an digital parking brake that has an auto maintain perform.
The bottom 1.8V is provided with a 4.2-inch color multi-info show, however the hybrids get a 12.3-inch totally digital instrument cluster with three layouts, 4 visible designs (Informal, Sensible, Powerful and Sporty) in addition to real-time hybrid-specific shows.
The black inside of the 1.8V and HEV is adorned with darkish brown accents, whereas the GR Sport will get an injection of pink stitching on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-wrapped gearshift lever knob and boot, and leather-based seats for that sporty really feel. The entrance headrests of the GR Sport are additionally embossed with the GR emblem, which additionally seems on the engine begin/cease button.
Different options embrace an eight-way powered driver’s seat, dual-zone local weather management (hybrid variants solely), rear air vents, a powered tailgate with kick sensor, car telematics with the Toyota MY companion app (for distant begin and standing monitoring) in addition to a complete security suite.
The Toyota Security Sense 2.0 system makes use of a digicam and radar to allow Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Help, Lane Tracing Help (LTA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Management (DRCC) – All Pace and the Automated Excessive Beam (AHB). Seven airbags are additionally the default throughout the vary, with photo voltaic and safety window movie included as customary.
A five-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee accompanies every buy, with hybrid variants getting a further eight-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee for the hybrid battery pack, inverter and energy administration management ECU. Patrons have the choice to increase the hybrid guarantee for one more two years, which is transferable to the following proprietor.
So, what do you consider the newest Corolla Cross to go on sale in Malaysia? Which of the three variants would you go for? Share your ideas with us within the feedback under.
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