We’ve just concluded the media test drive of the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, which will be launched on Thursday, January 14. We will be sharing our driving impressions soon, so stay tuned for that.
UPDATE: The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has launched in Malaysia at RM136,550 on-the-road without insurance, joined by the petrol-powered CKD 1.8G at RM123,000 and the CKD 1.8V at RM129,000.
During the event, UMW Toyota Motor executive director of sales Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain told the media that the company expects around 40% of Corolla Cross buyers to go for the petrol-electric model. That’s a significant share of sales for a hybrid, considering that only five per cent of Honda City sales were of the e:HEV variant.
Shamsor also said that customers are expected to be confident about the hybrid technology on board the Corolla Cross, noting that the comprehensive eight-year battery warranty also covers the inverter and the ECU – unlike other carmakers. Should the battery need to be replaced out of warranty, it will cost around RM7,000 at current prices, although it is expected to get cheaper over time.
On the subject of resale value, UMW Toyota expects the Corolla Cross Hybrid to hold up well in the used car market, given that residuals of the last hybrid model, the Camry Hybrid, remain high – higher even than the petrol variants, said Shamsor.
To recap, the Corolla Cross Hybrid, estimated to cost RM137,000, is powered by a 2ZR-FXE 1.8 litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder petrol engine that provides 98 PS at 5,200 rpm and 142 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm. Mated to this is a 72 PS/163 Nm electric motor, resulting in a total system output of 122 PS. Fuel consumption for the front-wheel-drive SUV is rated at 23.3 km per litre.
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RM 7k battery with labour’s cost is berbaloi.
Half of 10% d/p.
But now 8 years electric drivetrain + battery warranty.
Top up rm3k to 10 years lagi berbaloi.
Honda give 5 years for the motor…
Already ACC stop Go. Can keep.
0-50 city driving also 2.1seconds faster than NA, lively and fun, a green heart Turbo.
Bohong-la this salesman! Honda had to reduce prices by 5-8k last time for their hybrid HRV, even banker said dun buy hybrid, can’t get high loan. Many unkers in Klang did not touch the Camry hybrid unless 5k or more discounts, why do you think MB c200 with hybrid powertrain reverted to normal 2.0 instead of 1.33l engines introduced earlier. Now buyers are supposedly flocking to hybrids because of cheaper prices and expecting to save on petrol.
Paultan has yet to do an article on the high cost of hybrid cars’ repairs as the electric motor don’t breakdown but the components supporting them do fail and why MB and BM hybrids are waiting for parts while RV is pretty low for hybrids.
Btw, I am an owner of a CRZ.
Reasons of picking hybrid
– Powerful engine than petrol-powered engines
– Better fuel consumption
– Affordable maintenance cost
hahaha…before buying already thinking of selling….
The life of a Toyota/ Perodua owner.
Mirai please!
already seeing CBU models everywhere
excited to see what CKD brings
Is the 23 km/l achievable in real world condition.
Petrol tank of 36 litres is so small to and may not be enough if the real world FC is much lower than the 23km /!l
23 x 36 = 828km
RM 73.80
Baik!!
Woo
Closely similar to the Prius 1.8 in mechanical aspects so expect high reliability for powertrain. Superior economy in city start stop drive.
I will be the one who book this hybrid.
the headlamp looks like ativa from far.. mehh… i dont want people think i drive perodua…
Ini macam punya orang pun ada hahahahaaa
Many car headlamps like Ativa Raize.
But not. Even Tesla is using matrix LED.
People by SUV Hybrid for practicality and saving mother nature. It is not to save face.
If that is important for you better buy Merc or BMW.
do you know ativa is toyota raize/rocky? if you dont want to be mistaken driving a p2, the only toyota you can buy is toyota supra.
What type of logic is that braindead comment
Think better u go for a eye checking
sam loo now marketing director, put RV as marketing tool
Just FYI, I have been driving Camry hybrid for about 5 years with ZERO issue on the hybrid system. overall Toyota build extremely reliable cars
14-Jan-2022 is Friday…
Dont like the front grill….other part of the car ok!
Dream car