This week, Toyota has unveiled an all-new SUV. It is based on a very famous nameplate and those in India will definitely have memories of the ill-fated Toyota Etio Cross. The Toyota Corolla Cross SUV is based on the sedan. This implies that the TNGA is used here as well. The SUV measures 4,460mm in length, 1,825mm in width and is 1,620mm tall. It’s wheelbase is 2,640mm. Toyota has positioned it below the expensive C-HR SUV and in India terms, above the Urban Cruiser. The Toyota Corolla Cross SUV price could be around Rs 14 lakh as and when it will be launched. This way, it can also effectively replace the Corolla sedan (discontinued in India). Toyota might get it here by 2022, post a facelift.
What’s new in the Toyota Corolla Cross SUV?
Well, the details of it all is given below. One can check each individual picture of the Toyota Corolla SUV for all the information.
The Corolla Cross SUV looks much like the older-gen Outlander. In fact, it feels much like a scaled-down Mitsubishi.If it comes to India, the SUV will be a tough rival to other monocoque models like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.The rear looks more in tune with other smaller Toyota SUVs and doesn’t look as butch as the front-endThe cabin of the Toyota Corolla Cross SUV feels much more plus and features a pop-up 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system complete with Android and Apple capabilities.
The leather upholstery and this brown colour will resonate with many Indians as the Toyota Fortuner and Innova Crysta have this same one.There are two engine options – both 1.8-litres – one is the same unit from the Corolla sedan that makes 140PS and 175Nm whereas the other one boasts a hybrid powertrain that coaxes 98PS. The latter will be more fuel-efficient.A CVT is the only transmission option for both the enginesDecent boot space around even with all the two rows in place.See, what we are talking aboutRear AC vents with dual USB ports should be a boon for many in a hot and tech-savvy country like India