The Toyota Corolla Cross has been slated for its Malaysian arrival in the second quarter of this year, according to a UMW Holdings Berhad corporate presentation. the C-segment SUV will be a locally assembled model, and this follows the local market launch of the Fortuner and the Innova, which were both launched at the beginning of this month.
The Corolla Cross uses the TNGA-C platform as on the C-HR and Corolla, however the C-segment SUV does away with the double wishbone rear suspension layout of those two models, and instead employs a torsion beam for the rear axle. In Thailand, the Corolla Cross is powered by a 1.8 litre 2ZR-FBE naturally aspirated inline-four flex-fuel engine, producing 140 PS and 177 Nm of torque, paired with a Super CVT-i.
The UMW Holdings corporate presentation states that there are more CKD hybrid vehicles to be introduced; as the Corolla Cross also comes with a hybrid powertrain variant, there is also a possibility of a locally assembled Corolla Cross Hybrid, which pairs a 98 PS/142 Nm naturally aspirated 2ZR-FXE 1.8 litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 72 PS/163 Nm electric motor for a total system output of 122 PS.
Subsequent launches in the 2021 timeline for Toyota in Malaysia include a sedan and something labeled as a “GR Model”. The former could be the facelifted Camry, given the aforementioned plan for the CKD Corolla Cross already in place, and the company’s aim of introducing more locally assembled hybrid models could see the arrival of a CKD Camry Hybrid. A more affordable, smaller-engined version could be possible, too.
Should the sedan turn out to be the facelifted Camry, it could also pack the 209 PS/250 Nm 2.5 litre Dynamic Force engine with eight-speed automatic transmission; we were previously told that the current car‘s older engine and gearbox combo was used due to a supply botleneck for the new powerplant.
Meanwhile, the identity of the latter is less clear. We have seen the Malaysian launches of the GR Supra and GR Yaris, which leaves the GR 86, successor to the present-day 86. Howeve, this has yet to make its debut and therefore unlikely to arrive in Malaysia so soon, which could leave the door open for GR-badged variants of other Toyota models, such as the Corolla Sedan GR Sport.
2020 Toyota Corolla Cross (Thailand market)
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front grill macam copy the Mitsubishi lancer.
You sure? Not really. The front grill doesn’t look like Mitsubishi Lancer. Should check your eyes properly
Front grille looks like the fiercest piranha.
Other Toyota cars have angry bird frontage.
Watch out,angry crocodile frontage coming soon.
(Like) Corolla derived “Cross”
(Dislike)new-XC40 looks HRV
New HRV also look like hyundai. Don’t know why.
Ah Lian & younger men: looks too good and so sporty
Ah Beng: complaining front grill.
The 1.8 engine in corolla seriously no power and potential customers eyeing other brand
So you are saying 1.8 engine in corolla no power, and what if you also complain new 1.6 engine in Elantra, and you say no power which Elantra engine uses NA engine like toyota? Think about it bro.
Exactly.
good news, well done Toyota
Bye bye hrv
Oh yea… moving forward. I mean, I’m looking forward to hear some good news from Toyota to revitalise the sedan market. Will love to hear hybrid, GR line.
What? Because of supply issue, Malaysian get dinasour aged engine?
Nice
Bring it on
Handsome looker
Impressive
If Toyota can produce Vios GR-S with diff engine, eg. with Yaris GR engine, 1.6L turbo, 3cy, FWD, so it is diff with J, E or G spec. Performance and price, I dont know..
If everything else is similar to Corolla sedan except for the rear suspension setup, we better go for the sedan with double wishbone. Seating capacity is similar. Double wishbone makes a different. From what I heard, the Corolla Cross’s ACC in Thailand doesnt even operated until stop. The Corolla sedan CAN!
You are right. Corolla Cross is not a full-suite of TSS2.0. Cannot follow the car upfront until stop.
Cute car
corolla cross baru
GR version will be soon everywhere…..in sticker form. Just like TRD.
Better late than never. Finally they will have something to compete in this segment. Its a C segment contender so it’s gonna go up against the mighty CR-V and X70. There are a lot of Toyota supporters so it’s gonna do reasonably well here. I have relatives that swear by the brand so Toyota will never be short of loyal customers unless they screw up big time.
UMW cant even sell RAV4 in good numbers here. Corolla Cross will be another failure. just like camry.
just like your race
I heard corrola cross still using manual handbrake that placed near foot rest area.. Really
Fantastic
cult believers of peace will pressure akio toyoda renamed to corolla bulan sabit LOL
Toyota no more innovative ideas technology outside looks also horrible like Ah Soh & Ah Beng generation. Not no. 1 but to no 3 will be overtaken by other brands maybe Nissan
Muka tidak cantik sangat.Tapi sebab TOYOTA…. gerenti laku keras punya
Is the new Harrier coming to Malaysia?
Any indication on the price?