The new Corolla Cross small SUV will arrive in showrooms next month with eight variants available with a choice of two-wheel drive or electric all-wheel drive, petrol or hybrid powertrains, and three trim grades – GX, GXL and the flagship Atmos.

The Corolla Cross will offer a comprehensive suite of Toyota Connected Services safety and convenience features. Lane Change Assist joins existing but enhanced features including Pre Collision System with pedestrian and bicyclist detection, Active Cruise Control with curve speed reduction, Lane Trace Assist, and Lane Departure Alert.

All grades also offer eight SRS airbags, automatic high beam, Blind Spot Monitor with safe exit assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and a reversing camera.
The range kicks off with the 2WD GX, available for $33,000 for the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol version or $35,500 for the 2WD hybrid.

The GX is fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED lights, daytime running lights, and heated and auto retractable door mirrors while inside, standard equipment includes automatic air conditioning, fabric seats, and smart entry and start.

The GX features an 8-inch touchscreen display and six-speaker audio system, wireless Apple Carplay and wired
Android Auto.

The mid-range GXL grade is priced at $36,750 for the petrol, while hybrid versions are available with the choice of 2WD ($39,250) or E-Four AWD ($42,250).

The GXL adds equipment and features over the GX, including rear privacy glass and roof rails, while on the inside there’s combination leather-accented and fabric seats, shift knob and steering wheel; electrochromatic rear-view mirror and dual-zone automatic air conditioning.

There’s also a 10.5-inch touchscreen multimedia system with satellite navigation, with a pair of USB-C ports included for rear occupants.

The flagship Atmos grade is priced from $43,550 for the petrol engine. 2WD and AWD hybrid grades are priced at $46,050 and $49,050 respectively.

The Atmos variants feature 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic moon roof and power back door with kick sensor, leather-accented seats with front seat heating and driver’s eight-way power adjustment, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charger, automatic rain-sensing front wipers, and 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster display.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (September 2022) 

28 September 2022