Toyota is on a mission to aggressively market its Gazoo Racing branding down to the consumer level. It has pulled the sheets off the most recent arrival in the roster: the Corolla Cross GR Sport, with a maiden release on the Taiwanese market.
True to its inclusion in the lineup, the Corolla Cross in GR Sport guise will come with a host of aesthetic (and some mechanical) upgrades that set it apart from the standard model. Customers familiar with the Philippine-spec version’s angry catfish grille will note the revised fascia on the new top-spec variant.
The bi-beam LED headlamps are still there, but they now flank a new grille that seemingly takes design cues from the Hilux. A restyled bumper pushes the foglamps further to the corners, set against larger air intakes. The aluminum-style skid plate is now echoed on the more aggressive underguards found along the vehicle’s profile.
The restyled fascia takes design cues from the Hilux
Local releases of the Corolla Cross came without roof rails, an omission now corrected on the GR Sport version, complementing the blacked-out roof and A-pillars. A piano black finish coats the exterior mirrors, and the LED tail lamps sport a darker shade while hovering above a more prominent rear diffuser. The icing on the cake is a GR Sport badge at the lower right corner of the tailgate, while the 18-inch alloy wheels have been retained.
Inside, current Corolla Cross owners can expect the same cabin, albeit with slight design touches by way of prominent GR branding. These can be found on the sport seat headrests, multi-information display, and engine start button. While Philippine-spec Corolla Cross units get up to an 8-inch touchscreen head unit, the GR Sport variant updates this with a 9-inch infotainment monitor patched to six speakers.
Practically everything's the same inside except for the GR branding
The Corolla Cross GR Sport will continue to offer the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) suite of driver-assist features, including pre-collision system, automatic high beam, lane tracing assist, and adaptive cruise control. This is accompanied by the standard seven airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, and stability control.
Toyota hasn’t fiddled with the powertrain options on the Corolla Cross GR Sport, still offering a choice between a standard 1.8-liter gasoline engine rated at 140 horsepower and 172 Nm of torque, or a 1.8-liter mill paired with an electric motor for a total output of 120 horsepower. Both are mated to a continuously variable transmission.
A revised suspension should make the GR Sport variant more agile around corners
There are suspension tweaks however, with a specially tuned chassis comprising changes to the power steering, MacPherson front struts, and rear torsion beam. An underbody bracket in aluminum alloy has also been deployed to increase rigidity without putting on additional weight.
Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport
Prices for the new Corolla Cross GR Sport start at TWD 875,000 (almost Php 1.58 million) for the non-hybrid version, going up to TWD 945,000 (Php 1.7 million). With reports of the Hilux GR Sport and Fortuner GR Sport coming into our market soon, would it make sense for Toyota Motor Philippines to bring the Corolla Cross GR Sport aboard as well?
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Know more about Toyota Corolla Cross 2024
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross is a hybrid-powered five-seater crossover. For the Philippine market, it has three variants - the G, mid-spec V, and the top-spec GR-S. These are offered with a price ranging from Php 1,498,000 to Php 1,917,000.
Size-wise, the Corolla Cross HEV is 4,460mm long, 1,825mm wide, and 1,620mm in height. The R-S trim is slightly shorter in length at 4,455mm. All trims have a wheelbase length spanning 2,640mm.
Propelling all variants of the Corolla Cross HEV is a 1.8-liter engine paired with an electric motor. Together, this system can output 121 horsepower and 142 NM of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via a continuously variable transmission.
Locally, the Corolla Cross HEV competes against the Geely Azkarra, Ford Territory, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, and Mazda CX-30, among others.
Toyota Corolla Cross Launch
The refreshed Toyota Corolla Cross HEV was launched in the Philippines on April 12, 2024. It entered the local market with three variants, all of which are hybrids. At launch, its price ranges from ₱1.498 - 1.917 Million.
Toyota Corolla Cross Exterior
On the outside, the updated Corolla Cross HEV’s V and G trims get a new front end which reflects its status as a hybrid model. It gets a slicker grille, a pair of sharp LED headlamps with new LED daytime running lamps, as well as LED front fog lamps.
Other exterior features found on the Corolla Cross HEV include rain-sensing wipers, power-folding side mirrors, LED taillights, as well as LED rear fog lamps.
The top-spec GR-S trim also has those features, but it boasts a sportier look thanks to a different grille and unique front and rear bumpers. The GR-S also gets smoked LED lamps, a panoramic sunroof, and roof rails. Standard on both the GR-S and the V is a power tailgate with a kick sensor.
Toyota Corolla Cross Interior
Inside, the 2024 Corolla Cross HEV can comfortably seat up to five occupants. Plus, it has room to spare for cargo.
UP front, it gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a push-to-start button, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and a leather center armrest. Depending on the trim, it also features a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a digital meter cluster, as well as an electrochromic rear-view mirror.
The rear cabin of this Toyota crossover meanwhile, gets rear USB charging ports, and a folding center armrest. The rear seat also has a 60:40 split-fold functionality.
Keeping everyone inside the Corolla Cross HEV cool is a dual-zone automatic climate control system. Higher-spec trims like the GR-S and the V also get leather upholstery.
Technology & Safety Features
For the driver, the top-spec GR-S provides a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster, while the mid-spec V has a seven-inch TFT instrument display. The entry-level G meanwhile, gets a smaller 4.2-inch TFT instrument display.
On-board entertainment for this Toyota model is handled by a 10-inch touchscreen for all trims. This infotainment system provides wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. It is then linked to a six-piece speaker system.
Powering up one’s smartphone is done easily on the Corolla Cross HEV thanks to a wireless charging pad. Plus, it gets type A and type C front USB ports on top of the two type C ports positioned for the rear cabin.
Safety on the 2024 Corolla Cross HEV is provided by a total of seven airbags, anti-lock braking, stability control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a rear-view (or 360-degree) camera, and parking sensors, among others.
Those aforementioned features are reinforced by the Toyota Safety Sense advanced driver assist suite. These include dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure warning, lane trace assist, automatic high beams, and a pre-collision system.
Platform & Chassis
The 2024 Corolla Cross HEV uses a McPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. Stopping power meanwhile, is provided by disc brakes for all four wheels.
Toyota Corolla Cross Engine & Drivetrain
Propelling all three 2024 Corolla Cross HEV variants is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine paired with an electric motor. In total, this hybrid system can output 121 hp and 142 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels through a CVT.
To optimize its power and efficiency, the updated Corolla Cross features a drive mode selector. Its available modes include Eco, Power, and electric vehicle (EV) modes.
Available color options for the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross HEV include Emotional Red 2 or Platinum White Pearl Mice combined with an Attitude Black Mica top. These two are only available for the GR-S.
The V and G trims meanwhile, may come in Platinum White Pearl Mica, Celestite Gray Metallic, or Metal Stream Metallic.
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross HEV one-ups most of its rivals by having an entirely hybrid-powered trim lineup. It isn’t the most powerful in its class mind you, but this might go a long way in terms of fuel efficiency.
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Toyota Corolla Cross Q&A
1. What engine will the Toyota Corolla 2024 use?
The Toyota Corolla 2024 will have 2 Dynamic Force engine options: a 1.5-liter and a 2.0-liter.
2. How many seater is a Toyota Cross?
Corolla Cross 2023 has 5 seats.
3. How much does Corolla Cross 2024 in the Philippines cost?
The price of the Toyota Corolla Cross 2023 ranges from ₱1.498 - 1.917 Million, depending on the variant.
4. What will the Toyota Corolla 2024 make different?
The Toyota Corolla 2024 will have safety feature improvements, which are front junction support and Proactive Driving Assist.
5. Is the 2024 Corolla cross a hybrid?
Yes, it is but not quite right. Because the new crossover is giving users 2 engine options with different experiences including: The G variant is equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine that delivers 138 hp and 172 Nm of torque. The V Hybrid and the GR-S variant are powered by a 1.8-liter gasoline hybrid engine that generates a maximum power output of 120 hp and 142 Nm of torque.
₱ 1,498,000 - ₱ 1,917,000
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