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TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS The range comprises three specification
levels: the base Xi in petrol, with Xs and
SA LAUNCH Xr offering buyers the choice of petrol or
hybrid. The Xr then adds the bonus of the
Toyota Safety Sense package, with extra
By Alan Rosenmeyer features including radar (active) cruise
control, lane departure and blind-spot
warning, in addition to the already high
henever a vehicle manufacturer the Corolla nameplate. However, in our specification levels.
launches a new model on fast-changing world, sedans are no longer
Wthe market, it’s an important popular and everybody wants an SUV. Not only is the Corolla Cross the first hybrid
event. When it’s an extra product added to What better combination than the Corolla to be manufactured on local soil, Toyota
the line-up AND it’s locally manufactured, name on an SUV? has also managed to set the pricing at
it’s far more significant. exceptionally affordable levels. A premium
The Cross is offered with two engine of R23 000 is the difference between
Toyota SA just ticked all of these boxes, options: 1.8l 4-cylinder with 103kW and petrol and hybrid – measured against the
and a few more, with the launch of 172Nm driving the front wheels through fuel economy, this is minimal.
the new Corolla Cross. Firstly, it’s an the smooth CVT automatic transmission;
additional line coming out of the SA OR the same engine with added According to calculations presented at the
plant. Secondly, it’s the first SUV ever hybrid electric power to supplement launch, an average motorist would recover
on the Corolla platform and, thirdly, it’s performance. the additional investment in less than two
the first locally produced hybrid vehicle years, based on fuel saving alone. Drivers
across all the motor vehicle brands. Ignore the figures you’ve read regarding who cover higher than average mileage
the hybrid version with its quoted 90kW would benefit even sooner.
Taking into account the heritage of over output. The electric assistance adds instant
50 million sales worldwide and 1.6 million extra power and acceleration, especially Prices are as follows:
sales of Toyota Corollas here in SA, nobody on pull-off or overtaking. The bonus is the 1.8 Xi CVT R349 900
needs reminding of the significance of 30% fuel saving. 1.8 Xs CVT R390 900
1.8 Xs CVT HV R413 000
1.8 Xr CVT R425 400
1.8 Xr CVT HV R448 300

All prices include a 6-service/90 000km
service plan, 3-year/100 000km vehicle
warranty, plus 8-year/195 000km hybrid
battery warranty.

Here’s the link to watch the full video
review: https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=RtCwwmyyPTU

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