The Corolla Cross is a crossover SUV based on their best-selling sedan Corolla. Toyota has made various versions such as hatchback & station wagon based on their sedan. Corolla was also a popular sedan in India, but the sales declined due to the high price and the SUV demand. But why do we need the Corolla Cross in India:
Growing SUV market
The market trend has significantly changed globally; it has shifted from sedans & hatchbacks to SUVs. In the past few years, every brand has launched new products for India’s compact & mid-size SUV market.
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Toyota has had a stronghold in the premium SUVs with the Fortuner, but they did not offer any other SUV from their lineup except the Urban Cruiser & Hyryder. These two SUVs are collaboration products, so it makes sense to launch the Corolla Cross in India.
Spied Testing in India
Corolla Cross was introduced more than a year ago in Thailand and later sold in other markets as well. It shared a similar taillight design along with identical design proportions. But it never made its way to India, although it was spied testing in India in December 2021.
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This crossover SUV could be an excellent move for Toyota in the current market. SUVs & MPVs are still trending and growing; also, they have halted the bookings for both Innova & Fortuner diesel variants. So this could capture some market too.
What does it offer?
Corolla Cross is a bit more extensive than the Creta but slightly smaller than the Harrier. Overall the design is futuristic, with the gloss black grille flanked by projector headlights. The appearance exhibits a signature Toyota look with design inspiration from the RAV4.
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The Thailand spec version is available with two powertrains; hybrid and petrol. Both are offered in FWD drivetrain, and the hybrid is powered by a 1.8-litre petrol engine making 97hp & 142Nm torque with the electric motor churning out 72hp & 163Nm torque.
The IC engine churns out 138hp & 177Nm torque powered by the same 1.8-litre engine. Both powertrains are mated to a CVT transmission, but needless to say, the hybrid will be more fuel efficient. What do you think about this SUV?
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