UMW Toyota Motor will be officially launching the Toyota Corolla Cross tomorrow (March 25). Like its most recent car launches, the unveiling will take place digitally on its Facebook page, so be sure to tune in at 8 pm for the arrival of the “next big thing.” You could also watch it right here, of course.
What’s interesting this time is the fact that we get to experience the launch with “8D audio.” This effect is essentially known as a spatial sound technology, in that the sound moves around you in a three-dimensional space. It’s a neat trick, but we’ll see how that gets translated over a digital stream. But the best way to experience this is to use your earphones or headphones. That is, unless you have a 7.1 surround sound system or a Dolby Atmos supported system.
Now, the Corolla Cross will effectively replace the C-HR in the line-up, and the TNGA-C-based crossover will take on key rivals such as the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30 and Subaru XV. It shares the same 2,640 mm wheelbase as the C-HR; but it is 100 mm longer (4,460 mm), 30 mm wider (1,825 mm) and 55 mm taller (1,620 mm).
Looking at the dimensions and photos that are available online, it’s clear that rear passengers will benefit from a slightly roomier space. Despite using the Corolla name, the crossover bears no resemblance whatsoever to the sedan, at least on the outside.
It’s designed for the ASEAN region and can be had with a choice of two engines. The first is the 2ZR-FE 1.8 litre Dual VVT-i four-cylinder petrol engine that’s lifted from the Corolla sedan, making 140 PS at 6,400 rpm and 172 Nm at 4,000 rpm. A CVT is standard, sending drive to the front wheels.
There’s also a Hybrid model that utilises an Atkinson-cycle version of that engine, the 2ZR-FXE, making 98 PS at 5,200 rpm and 142 Nm at 3,600 rpm. Allied to it are a pair of electric motors that deliver 72 PS and 163 Nm, resulting in a total system output of 122 PS.
The UMW group has previously indicated that the Corolla Cross will be locally assembled, which would make it the first TNGA model to be brought here in CKD form. It should also lower the price still further – helping Toyota’s case against the mighty Honda HR-V, which is also assembled here – and open the door for the Hybrid version to be introduced here at a competitive price, taking advantage of local tax exemptions.
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My dream car
Mega brutal blockbuster
My dream car too
Roomy spacious Corolla Cross since it shares the same 2,640 mm wheelbase as the C-HR.
Buy if you love underpower car
But this is not even underpower car at all
Big body + small engine = underpower
@novus
You will experience when driving this Corolla Cross
Need to see the price first
Noturbo is a nobuy
Important is reliability that could able to run longer. That’s why NA is better than turbo somehow
Turbo engine is reliable nowadays
Tbh, NA usually more reliable than turbo engines. I mean say not all. But people buy NA engines for safer rather than buying turbo engines that cost more for repairing turbo engines and also turbo engine could also causes turbo lagging.
Cheaper than C-HR, only cost RM148k
Spec-wise, the Corolla sedan is better than the Corolla Cross.
Sedan vs. Cross
ACC all-speed vs. ACC not until stop
Electric parking brake vs. Mechanical parking brake
Independent, double-wishbone rear suspension vs. Torsion beam rear suspension
Only win:
No rear usb ports vs. Got 2 usb ports at rear.
187HP proton x50 better than 140hp corolla.
X50 shouldn’t compare with some of rivals here
No, it is far better. Incomparable
X70 anytime, much more torquey
But depends on people choice
Corolla Cross direct compete with HR-V, X50 rival include HR-V.
Nice
Anyone knows if hybrid version will be launched together tomorrow ?
Or will it be later in the year. TQ
Front face really looks like ex Tucson, Hyundai
If you doubt, google it. Now Toyota is copy cat of Hyundai, following old design of Kimch haha
But this doesn’t look like Kimchi
Yeah i know, Toyota’s design always mocked by medias, I hope Toyota realize the reason why
But at least toyota designs are getting better than before.
Do you really think so? Haha
Impressive big car coming
Smaller than X70, longer than HR-V, so no big impressive.
You should experience yourself for driving this Corolla Cross
I love it. Stylish and superior
Noturbo is a nobuy
Important is reliability that could able to run longer. That’s why NA is better than turbo somehow
very nice
180k all the way.
next camry 260K….
Read Thailand automotive journalist comments. The finding? The interior space is smaller than HRV although the dimension outside is bigger. It still use foot brake instead of electric one.
People are waiting to buy this
Ya, only 2000 people
Not really. Many more people would impress more on this
H salesmen are swallowing saliva now.
If 4D, i will buy every week.
another arrogant keli face.
another keli face.
Toyota’s future = Present Sony
Toyota future = Present Sony, Robots and BMW
ya, sunset company
Toyota always very late in bringing new model , especially affordable suv , now too late , I alr got my crv,