Toyota will launch its all-new Corolla Cross in Australia in the second half of 2022.

The small SUV joins the Yaris Cross, launched last year, as Toyota continues to expand its SUV range.

The all-new model will be available in Australia with a choice of front-wheel-drive (2WD) petrol and hybrid drivetrains and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) model with a new 2-litre hybrid powertrain. All models will also include a raft of improved Toyota Safety Sense features, and plenty of infotainment features too – it will receive the latest multimedia system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.

Built on the TNGA-C platform, the new Corolla Cross will slot into the Toyota SUV range between the Yaris Cross and RAV4, and alongside the C-HR.

While the specifications for the Australian model will be announced closer to its launch here, the Corolla Cross has been revealed for the European market, and the 2-litre hybrid powertrain delivers 146kW and a 0-100km/h time of 8.1 seconds.

The European-spec AWD-i variant features an additional electric motor on the rear axle which develops 30.6kW but shares the 2WD performance numbers. The European model includes a dashboard layout with an all-new, multi-configuration, 12.3-inch driver’s digital cockpit and a 10.5-inch central multimedia display.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (December 2021/January 2022) 

23 December 2021