Toyota has unveiled the Corolla Cross, a new addition to its SUV line-up that is based on its best-selling compact car and that will be coming to Australia.

The new gmodel debuted in Thailand where the vehicle will go on sale first, and the company says the Corolla Cross will slot into its line-up between the upcoming Yaris Cross and the RAV4.

The small SUV will share Toyota’s GA-C platform with the Corolla and the company says it will share the ‘best aspects of both worlds’, delivering a high level of body rigidity and a well-balanced chassis for ‘responsive and agile driving, a comfortable ride and outstanding quietness’ with ‘high levels of SUV practicality’.

A spacious cabin, decent luggage space, and a high level of safety equipment can be expected, although details are yet be released. The same goes for the powertrain, although Toyota has said that the Corolla Cross will be available with either a petrol engine or a petrol-electric hybrid system.

“Corolla Cross is not only stylish and versatile, it delivers the superior practicality demanded by customers in this segment including the high driving position, great visibility, spacious interior and ample head clearance,” said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia Vice President Sales and Marketing.

Details for the Australian offerings will be announced closer to its launch in 2022.

Source: Motor Trader E-magazine (August 2020)

17 August 2020