After a series of teasers and social media campaigns, UMW Toyota Motor Malaysia has finally launched the first ever Toyota Corolla Cross SUV.
Going against models like the Subaru XV, Mazda CX-30, Honda HR-V and also the Proton X50, the Toyota Corolla Cross is available in two trim variants with prices as mentioned below:
- Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8G – RM124,000
- Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V – RM134,000
Dimensions & powertrain
Measuring 4,460 mm in length, 1,825 mm in width, and 1,620 mm in height, with a 2,640-long wheelbase, the Corolla Cross is built on the same TNGA platform as the Toyota Corolla Altis. In fact, it would not be wrong to say that the Corolla Cross is essentially an Altis on stilts with a slightly different rear suspension setup.
The Corolla Cross also shares the same powertrain package as the Corolla Altis, which comprises a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder DOHC Dual VVT-I petrol engine and a 7-speed CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic function, producing 139 PS and 172 Nm of maximum torque.
Standard features
That being said, let us have a look at all the standard features that come with the Corolla Cross, beginning from the entry level 1.8G variant:
- 17-inch tyres
- Automatic Halogen headlights
- Halogen DRL
- Laminated green windscreen
- LED combination rear lamps
- LED front and rear fog lamps
- Powered back door with kick sensor
- Power adjustable auto fold side mirrors
- Black leather seats
- Smart entry & start system
- 4.2-inch colour TFT multi info display
- Automatic air-conditioning with single-zone climate control
- Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering with Audio, MID, Tel, Cruise Control
- Front Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
- 9-inch touch screen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- 6 speakers
- 8-way power adjustable driver seat
- 60:40 split folding rear seats with 6-degree recline angle
- Roll-up Tonneau cover
- Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Tyre Pressure Warning System
- VSC, ABS, EBD, BA
- Hill-Start Assist
- 7 Airbags, ISOFIX mount
- Toyota Premium Security and Solar Film
- Vehicle Telematics System (VTS)
What does the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V get?
Those who opt for the higher-spec Corolla Cross 1.8V get extra features on top of the ones listed above, such as:
- Automatic bi-LED headlamps
- LED DRLs with Light Curtain
- Acoustic laminated Green windscreen
- Additional steering wheel control for Adaptive Cruise Control & Lane Tracing Assist
- 18-inch wheels
- Illumination system for front door, cupholder, centre tray
- Pre-collision system (PCS)
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Automatic High-Beam
Colours, warranty, bla bla…
While boot space stands at 440-litres, the fuel tank capacity is rated at 47-litres. There are also five colours for owners to choose from – Red Mica Metallic, Nebula Blue Metallic, Metalstream Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, and Graphite Metallic.
Last but not least, the Toyota Corolla Cross is offered with a 5-year warranty from the date of first registration with unlimited mileage. For your information, the Toyota Corolla Cross has also earned a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating and EEV status in Malaysia.
