FINALLY – Corolla Cross is Here, This is How You can Book it!
So, finally Toyota Corolla Cross is here after a very long wait. Earlier, the car was expected in December 2020, but it was delayed. However, as per Toyota Indus Motors (IMC) the booking of the vehicle are now open. Meanwhile, vehicle deliveries will begin from July 1, 2021.
Variants of Corolla Cross:
The company has launched the car in three variants, i.e., Premium High Grade, Smart Mid Grade, and Low Grade.
Booking Amount:
Furthermore, you can book the vehicle on partial payments of Rs. 3 million for Low and Mid Variants, and Rs. 4 million for the High Variant.
It is pertinent to mention that the company will sold only CBU units of the car, as it has no plans to assemble it locally.
Price of Variants:
As per reports, the price of three variants are:
- Low Grade Rs. 7,689,000
- Smart Mid Grade Rs. 8,199,000
- Premium High Grade Rs. 8,399,000
Salient Features of Corolla Cross:
Here are some of the salient features of this upcoming SUV:
Dimensions:
The Corolla Cross sits on top of TNGA-C [ Toyota New Global Architecture ] platform, which is dedicated for compact vehicle class both front and AWD versions. This is the same platform it shares with the 12th generation Corolla as well as the C-HR.
On measuring tape, Corolla Cross is 4460mm long, 1825 wide while 1620mm tall. The wheelbase measures 2640mm long. For reference sake, this makes the Corolla Cross, 170mm short, 45mm wide, 165mm taller than 12th generation Corolla sedan. In comparison, the wheelbase of Corolla Cross is also shorter by 60mm comparing the 12th gen Corolla.
Engine:
All three variants come with 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE engine. This is same as in Prius as well as the 12th gen Corolla Hybrid sedan, C-HR. The engine makes 98HP and 142NM of torque.
There is an electric motor with a 72HP with 163NM of torque which works in conjunction with the gasoline engine. Total net system power, in other words, the total power output for Corolla Cross is 121hp.
There is an Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT). All versions of Pakistani bound CBU have 215/60 17″ Alloy wheels.
Top Variant of Corolla Cross:
Only the top variant gets the power tailgate with foot sensor. As of interior, the HIGH/ top version has leather while the other two lower variants have fabric seats. The 2nd-row seats have 60:40 split function on all the three variants. Only the top variant has standard size sunroof [ not a panoramic ].
The top variant has power-adjustable driver seat while manual passenger seat adjustment. The other two variants of Corolla Cross have a manual driver and manual passenger seat adjustment. The low/ base variant is without rear AC vents although the Mid and High have it. Cruise control, rain-sensing wiper are also not available on the base model.
As of infotainment system, the base model has a basic CD system with Bluetooth compatibility. The Mid and High variants have an 8″ touch screen display head unit. All versions have 6 speakers. I am sure you would like to know about the digital cluster, yes its available but only in the top variant / High.
The Mid and Low variants have an analogue speed and RPM meter with 4.2″ MID colour display. All versions come with automatic climate control, but the Mid and High have dual front zones, the base model comes with a single-zone setting.
Safety:
All version of Corolla Cross have ABS, VSC as well as Hill-start assist. Electronic brakeforce distribution/ EBD as well as brake assist, also come standard. As of airbags, all versions have front airbags, but the top variant also has a curtain as well as a knee airbag for the driver. The immobilizer is standard . The base model has 2 rear parking sensors while Mid & High have front parking sensors as well.
