The Toyota Corolla Cross has already gone on sale in several ASEAN markets as well as in the United States, but is noticeably absent in Japan. Previous reports suggest that the TNGA-C-based crossover will be launched in Toyota’s domestic market later this month and will look quite different from the version we get in Malaysia.
Recent photos posted on Instagram appear to confirm the latter, as the JDM (Japanese domestic market) version gets a completely different front fascia featuring a considerably smaller upper grille flanked by redesigned LED headlamps.
Meanwhile, the lower apron gets a huge air intake that is similar to our Corolla Cross, accompanied by a mesh insert and fog lamps tucked into the corners. This also sees a reprofiled bumper that no longer comes with pronounced creases ahead to the front wheel arches.
The sides appear to have been left untouched and the example seen here is wearing a set of wheels that have a design reminiscent of those offered with the Modellista package in Thailand. As for the rear, we do see some revisions like a new look for the taillights and unlike our version, the model badge placement is similar to the UDSM (United States domestic market) model.
The blue-accented emblems suggest that the Corolla Cross will be offered as a hybrid in Japan, although there are no official figures just yet. In Thailand, the Corolla Cross’ hybrid powertrain is made up of a 2ZR-FXE 1.8 litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with 98 PS and 142 Nm of torque that is joined by an electric motor rated at 72 PS and 163 Nm for a total system output of 122 PS. Drive goes to the front wheels via an e-CVT.
Of the two looks for the Corolla Cross, which one do you find more appealing? The one we currently have here, or the one that is set to go on sale in Japan?
GALLERY: 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V (Malaysia market)
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Not good enough, kindly reprofile the whole fascia to be short, the surrounding apron with mesh insert should be tucked in closer to the front axle. longer front overhang is non related to better crash deformation during accident
Toyota stole new Civic front solid wing and stick on their JDM corolla cross
looks so much better than the fugly ones here
Our version here looks better. Even also much better than CHR
Agreed!! Cross is also cheaper than Chr
Looks like an angry piranha.No matter how horrible or revolutionary a car looks,there will always be fanboys.
Looking good. But our version here also looks good
it looks uglier
Hmmm….nope. Still mighty ugly.
We will probably get this face when a facelift is due.
Interesting
Waiting for hybrid
Take my money
Nice, Umw bring hybrid, it will sell here well.
Redesign the rear light please, show us bolder 3D profile, upgrade the engine power up to 190ps.
Prefer our design version.
Japan version looks more advanced for sure!
Here is nicer to look
curious on the interior
Cantiklah kawan