The Toyota Corolla Cross we likely will not see in Australia

The Toyota Corolla Cross has actually gotten a facelift in Thailand, however we’re not likely to see the modified SUV in Australia at any time quickly– if at all. Overnight, Toyota’s Thailand department revealed its new-look Corolla Cross, with the visual modifications including a honeycomb-look grille, brand-new lower and side air consumptions, plus modified headlights and wheels. While the Toyota Corolla Cross has actually been on sale in Thailand because mid-2020– and is now approximately midway through a common seven-year lifecycle– it’s not likely that we’ll see this variation of the SUV in Australian display rooms quickly. For more Motoring associated news and videos have a look at Motoring >> Supplied Credit: CarExpertThe Corolla Cross initially showed up in Australian display rooms in late 2022, suggesting it has actually just been on sale in your area for one and a half years– less than half the time of its Thai-market equivalent. Furthermore, examples of the Toyota Corolla Cross offered in Thailand are likewise constructed in your area in Chachoengsao, whereas Australian-delivered designs are sourced from Aichi, Japan. It appears the Thai-market SUV’s interior is mostly the same, with what seems the flagship alternative keeping a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen and a similar wheel. Supplied Credit: CarExpertSupplied Credit: CarExpertIn November 2023, a facelift of the Japanese Corolla Cross was exposed, with more security functions and a make over compared to the Australian design, nevertheless– like today’s Thailand variation– it’s not understood whether it will concern regional display rooms. Australian Toyota Corolla Cross examples are readily available in 3 grades– GX, GXL and Atmos– with 3 drivetrains: a front-wheel drive petrol-only 2.0-litre four-cylinder, and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder Atkinson cycle hybrid with either front- or four-wheel drive. CarExpert has actually gotten in touch with Toyota Australia concerning updates for the Corolla Cross in Australia, and is waiting for a reaction. MORE: Everything Toyota Corolla Cross

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