Leading Automotive Brand Toyota marked another milestone year after unveiling its first hybrid crossover—the new Corolla Cross—at the recently concluded 32^nd year celebration anniversary of Toyota.

First revealed in its global premiere a couple of months, the Corolla Cross is the latest addition to Toyota’s global bestselling Corolla series. Since its launch in Japan in 1966, the Corolla series has sold a cumulative total of 48 million units or more, in more than 150 countries and regions around the world.

Exterior-wise, the Corolla Cross starts with a strong and imposing double trapezoid front grille, which gives the vehicle a wide and stable appearance. Exclusive to the hybrid variant are LED Light Curtain Daytime Running Lights and a subtle blue accent to the bi-beam LED headlamps which perfectly complements the blue Toyota logo.Sleek defined lines run from the side to the front of the aerodynamic cabin and the subtle “Double C” character lines along the vehicle’s side profile exudes a sophisticated impression.

Inside, the Corolla Cross gets a classy minimalist interior which comes in leather for the hybrid variant. The wide and spacious cabin space gives abundant head clearance for easier ingress and the slim seatback gives ample legroom for backseat passengers.  The thinner pillars and rear quarter window add to the roomier atmosphere of the Corolla Cross and provides more outward visibility. The hybrid variant also has a retractable tonneau cover for the rear trunk space for privacy, and the spacious trunk has comfortable loading height for ease of access.

Meanwhile, the driver gets accessibility and control all throughout the ride with features such as Smart Entry and Push Start System, power adjust with auto fold for the side mirrors, power windows, and speed-sensing door locks, and for the 1.8 V hybrid variant, rain-sensing windshield wipers and 8-way power adjust driver’s seat. Convenient steering wheel switches enable the driver to adjust Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) features and 7-inch multi-information display for the 1.8 V hybrid, and audio, and phone connectivity features for all variants. Apple Carplay and Android Auto is compatible with the 1.8 V Hybrid’s display audio.

With its competitive price point, the Corolla Cross is the perfect road companion for customers who are looking for a stylish, functional, and efficient crossover. It is powered by a 1.8-liter engine with Atkinson Cycle designed for the Hybrid system, and gets 1,798 cc displacement which gives of 142 max. torque at 3,600 rpm, and an electric motor which helps in providing a 120 hp total system max output. The 1.8 G CVT variant gets 1,798cc displacement, 138 hp total system maximum output, and 172 Nm maximum torque at 4,000 rpm with the 16-Valve DOHC, 4-Cylinder, In-line, Chain drive with Dual VVT-I engine.

Drivers and passengers are guaranteed peace of mind and security with all of the available safety features in the Corolla Cross. All variants are equipped with 7 SRS airbags, Anti-Lock Brake System with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Vehicle Stability Control with Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, and 3-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts for the driver and all passengers. The hybrid variant has two front and four rear clearance sonars, while the G CVT variant has 2 rear sonars, and reverse camera is available for all variants.

 The new Corolla Cross is available in two variants: the 1.8-liter V HV (P1,665,000) and 1.8-liter V HV (P1,650,000); 1.8 G CVT (P1,300,000) and 1.8 G CVT (P1,285,000).