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Toyota Corolla Cross (Rolla SUV)
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Jet-Fighter7700
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perhaps if they call this the Toyota Panic, then people will buy it,
FiestaST
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Picnic.
Jet-Fighter7700
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maybe Toyota Picnic MKII?
I mean we have Rush and RunX, so it could go either way.
I mean we have Rush and RunX, so it could go either way.
FiestaST
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New Toyota Corolla Cross already kitted out in subtle accessories
Toyota in Thailand has already released details of a raft of subtle accessories for the freshly revealed Corolla Cross.
Up front, the Corolla-badged crossover can be fitted with dark chrome-effect trim on the grille and bumper, a treatment repeated on the tailgate, rear bumper and exterior door handles.
Along the flanks, Toyota will fit extra protection strips, while a gloss-black and chrome-effect panel can be specified for each of the C-pillars. In addition, Toyota Thailand offers boot organiser kits, sill plates, floor mats, a wireless smartphone charger and larger (17-inch) alloy wheels.
www.carmag.co.za
Toyota in Thailand has already released details of a raft of subtle accessories for the freshly revealed Corolla Cross.
Up front, the Corolla-badged crossover can be fitted with dark chrome-effect trim on the grille and bumper, a treatment repeated on the tailgate, rear bumper and exterior door handles.
Along the flanks, Toyota will fit extra protection strips, while a gloss-black and chrome-effect panel can be specified for each of the C-pillars. In addition, Toyota Thailand offers boot organiser kits, sill plates, floor mats, a wireless smartphone charger and larger (17-inch) alloy wheels.
New Toyota Corolla Cross already kitted out in subtle accessories… - CAR Magazine
Toyota in Thailand has already released details of a raft of subtle accessories for the freshly revealed Corolla Cross. Up front, the Corolla-badged crossover can […]
www.carmag.co.za
FiestaST
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New Toyota Corolla Cross rendered as (Maverick-baiting?) baby bakkie!
Toyota recently extended the Corolla family with a fresh-faced crossover. But what if the Japanese firm added a baby bakkie to the mix?
Well, the folks over at KDesign AG has imagined what a bakkie based on the new Corolla Cross might look like, releasing renders of a unibody pickup that would theoretically rival Ford’s upcoming Maverick.
Interestingly, the digital artist opted to keep the crossover’s four-door layout, effectively creating a small double-cab bakkie. By the looks of things, the wheelbase has been suitably lengthened to accommodate the small load bay. KDesign AG furthermore added handy roof racks integrated with a styling bar that attaches to the edge of the load bay.
As a reminder, the Corolla Cross used as a base for these renderings rides on the Japanese firm’s TNGA (GA-C) platform with a wheelbase of 2 640 mm. It measures 4 460 mm long, 1 825 mm and 1 620 mm tall, which sees it slot in above the C-HR and below the RAV4.
www.carmag.co.za
Toyota recently extended the Corolla family with a fresh-faced crossover. But what if the Japanese firm added a baby bakkie to the mix?
Well, the folks over at KDesign AG has imagined what a bakkie based on the new Corolla Cross might look like, releasing renders of a unibody pickup that would theoretically rival Ford’s upcoming Maverick.
Interestingly, the digital artist opted to keep the crossover’s four-door layout, effectively creating a small double-cab bakkie. By the looks of things, the wheelbase has been suitably lengthened to accommodate the small load bay. KDesign AG furthermore added handy roof racks integrated with a styling bar that attaches to the edge of the load bay.
As a reminder, the Corolla Cross used as a base for these renderings rides on the Japanese firm’s TNGA (GA-C) platform with a wheelbase of 2 640 mm. It measures 4 460 mm long, 1 825 mm and 1 620 mm tall, which sees it slot in above the C-HR and below the RAV4.
New Toyota Corolla Cross rendered as (Maverick-baiting?) baby bakkie! - CAR Magazine
Toyota recently extended the Corolla family with a fresh-faced crossover. But what if the Japanese firm added a baby bakkie to the mix? Well, the... Read more →
FiestaST
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LETTER | Dear Toyota, here's why you should bring the Corolla Cross compact SUV to SA
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LETTER | Dear Toyota, here's why you should bring the Corolla Cross compact SUV to SA | Life
Wheels24 reader Remelda de Jager is a loyal Toyota fan, but she has found a gap in the market her favourite brand battles to fill. She explains why the automaker needs to bring the Corolla Cross to local shores.
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FiestaST
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Watch new Toyota Corolla Cross undergo ASEAN NCAP crash test
The new Toyota Corolla Cross has been subjected to a crash-test evaluation by ASEAN NCAP, with the newcomer scoring a full five stars for safety.
The new car assessment programme for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN NCAP) tested the Corolla Cross in 1,8 form, built in Thailand and shipping standard with seven airbags and electronic stability control, plus offering various optional driver assistance functions.
In terms of adult occupancy safety, the Japanese crossover’s front compartment “remained stable in the frontal offset test”, with test data showing the vehicle “provided adequate protection to the driver’s chest and also to both occupants’ lower legs”.
So, will this new model be offered locally? Well, while Toyota South Africa Motors has remained tight-lipped on that subject, the company in February 2020 did confirm it planned to produce a new "passenger-car model” at its Prospecton plant in KwaZulu-Natal.
www.carmag.co.za
The new Toyota Corolla Cross has been subjected to a crash-test evaluation by ASEAN NCAP, with the newcomer scoring a full five stars for safety.
The new car assessment programme for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN NCAP) tested the Corolla Cross in 1,8 form, built in Thailand and shipping standard with seven airbags and electronic stability control, plus offering various optional driver assistance functions.
In terms of adult occupancy safety, the Japanese crossover’s front compartment “remained stable in the frontal offset test”, with test data showing the vehicle “provided adequate protection to the driver’s chest and also to both occupants’ lower legs”.
So, will this new model be offered locally? Well, while Toyota South Africa Motors has remained tight-lipped on that subject, the company in February 2020 did confirm it planned to produce a new "passenger-car model” at its Prospecton plant in KwaZulu-Natal.
Watch new Toyota Corolla Cross undergo ASEAN NCAP crash test…
The new Toyota Corolla Cross has been subjected to a crash-test evaluation by ASEAN NCAP, with the newcomer scoring a full five stars for safety.
www.carmag.co.za
TheChamp
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That's a beautiful car.New Toyota Corolla Cross already kitted out in subtle accessories
Toyota in Thailand has already released details of a raft of subtle accessories for the freshly revealed Corolla Cross.
Up front, the Corolla-badged crossover can be fitted with dark chrome-effect trim on the grille and bumper, a treatment repeated on the tailgate, rear bumper and exterior door handles.
Along the flanks, Toyota will fit extra protection strips, while a gloss-black and chrome-effect panel can be specified for each of the C-pillars. In addition, Toyota Thailand offers boot organiser kits, sill plates, floor mats, a wireless smartphone charger and larger (17-inch) alloy wheels.
New Toyota Corolla Cross already kitted out in subtle accessories… - CAR Magazine
Toyota in Thailand has already released details of a raft of subtle accessories for the freshly revealed Corolla Cross. Up front, the Corolla-badged crossover can […]
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FiestaST
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It’s official! New Toyota Corolla Cross to be produced in South Africa
Toyota South Africa Motors has finally confirmed plans to begin producing the new Corolla Cross at its Prospecton plant in KwaZulu-Natal later in 2021.
Andrew Kirby, Toyota South Africa Motors president and CEO, made the announcement at the State of the Motor Industry 2021 address, which this year was delivered online. Production is slated to begin in October 2021, with both left- (for export markets) and right-hand-drive models to be built.
Back in February 2020, the Japanese firm’s local division confirmed it planned to produce an unspecified new “passenger-car model” at the Prospecton facility (thanks to a fresh almost R3-billion investment), which we speculated would be the Corolla-badged crossover. But now the news is official: that vehicle will indeed be the Corolla Cross.
Revealed in Thailand in July 2020, the newcomer is described as a fresh-faced “compact SUV” forming part of the broader Corolla series.
Running on the TNGA (GA-C) platform with a wheelbase of 2 640 mm, the new Corolla Cross measures 4 460 mm long, 1 825 mm and 1 620 mm tall, which sees it slot in above the C-HR and below the RAV4.
www.carmag.co.za
Toyota South Africa Motors has finally confirmed plans to begin producing the new Corolla Cross at its Prospecton plant in KwaZulu-Natal later in 2021.
Andrew Kirby, Toyota South Africa Motors president and CEO, made the announcement at the State of the Motor Industry 2021 address, which this year was delivered online. Production is slated to begin in October 2021, with both left- (for export markets) and right-hand-drive models to be built.
Back in February 2020, the Japanese firm’s local division confirmed it planned to produce an unspecified new “passenger-car model” at the Prospecton facility (thanks to a fresh almost R3-billion investment), which we speculated would be the Corolla-badged crossover. But now the news is official: that vehicle will indeed be the Corolla Cross.
Revealed in Thailand in July 2020, the newcomer is described as a fresh-faced “compact SUV” forming part of the broader Corolla series.
Running on the TNGA (GA-C) platform with a wheelbase of 2 640 mm, the new Corolla Cross measures 4 460 mm long, 1 825 mm and 1 620 mm tall, which sees it slot in above the C-HR and below the RAV4.
It’s official! New Toyota Corolla Cross to be produced in South Africa… - CAR Magazine
Toyota South Africa Motors has finally confirmed plans to begin producing the new Corolla Cross at its Prospecton plant in KwaZulu-Natal later in 2021. Andrew... Read more →
FiestaST
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Toyota Corolla Cross to be built in SA
Think of it as a junior RAV4, but without all-wheel drive.
Toyota has created a potential nightmare for rival product planners, with its latest Corolla model range extension.
Recognising the surge in demand for crossovers, the Japanese company has shaped a new bodyshell for the TGNA-C platform Corolla. This transforms the conventional Corolla sedan into a five-door crossover.
The styling details, from grille to tailgate, are notably different to a Corolla sedan and as befits a crossover-type vehicle, there is black cladding around the bumpers, side skirts and wheel arches. Cabin trim, design and switchgear, is similar to what you'd find in a current Corolla.
If you wish to reference dimensions, this new Corolla Cross is 35 mm shorter but 185 mm taller than a current Corolla, although its mechanical configuration is slightly less advanced. An example of this is that Corolla Cross has independent MacPherson strut front suspension but features a torsion beam rear. The new Corolla Cross is positioned slightly larger than the C-HR but smaller than the RAV4. Expect it to take on rivals such as the VW T-Cross, Hyundai Venue and the Kia Seltos.
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Think of it as a junior RAV4, but without all-wheel drive.
Toyota has created a potential nightmare for rival product planners, with its latest Corolla model range extension.
Recognising the surge in demand for crossovers, the Japanese company has shaped a new bodyshell for the TGNA-C platform Corolla. This transforms the conventional Corolla sedan into a five-door crossover.
The styling details, from grille to tailgate, are notably different to a Corolla sedan and as befits a crossover-type vehicle, there is black cladding around the bumpers, side skirts and wheel arches. Cabin trim, design and switchgear, is similar to what you'd find in a current Corolla.
If you wish to reference dimensions, this new Corolla Cross is 35 mm shorter but 185 mm taller than a current Corolla, although its mechanical configuration is slightly less advanced. An example of this is that Corolla Cross has independent MacPherson strut front suspension but features a torsion beam rear. The new Corolla Cross is positioned slightly larger than the C-HR but smaller than the RAV4. Expect it to take on rivals such as the VW T-Cross, Hyundai Venue and the Kia Seltos.
Toyota Corolla Cross (2021) Specs & Price Announced
With local production of the Corolla Cross set to commence this month, Toyota SA has now confirmed the engine line-up (including a petrol-electric hybrid) of its new compact family car, which will slot in between the Urban Cruiser and RAV4 models.
TheChamp
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I must be imagining things but isn't the new Corolla too scarce on the roads?
source:Toyota Corolla Cross to be built in SA
Think of it as a junior RAV4, but without all-wheel drive.
Toyota has created a potential nightmare for rival product planners, with its latest Corolla model range extension.
Recognising the surge in demand for crossovers, the Japanese company has shaped a new bodyshell for the TGNA-C platform Corolla. This transforms the conventional Corolla sedan into a five-door crossover.
The styling details, from grille to tailgate, are notably different to a Corolla sedan and as befits a crossover-type vehicle, there is black cladding around the bumpers, side skirts and wheel arches. Cabin trim, design and switchgear, is similar to what you'd find in a current Corolla.
If you wish to reference dimensions, this new Corolla Cross is 35 mm shorter but 185 mm taller than a current Corolla, although its mechanical configuration is slightly less advanced. An example of this is that Corolla Cross has independent MacPherson strut front suspension but features a torsion beam rear. The new Corolla Cross is positioned slightly larger than the C-HR but smaller than the RAV4. Expect it to take on rivals such as the VW T-Cross, Hyundai Venue and the Kia Seltos.
Toyota Corolla Cross (2021) Specs & Price Announced
With local production of the Corolla Cross set to commence this month, Toyota SA has now confirmed the engine line-up (including a petrol-electric hybrid) of its new compact family car, which will slot in between the Urban Cruiser and RAV4 models.
https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/ind...or-production-of-new-suv-at-its-durban-plant/
Toyota invests close to R3bn for production of new Corolla Cross SUV at its Durban, South Africa plant to be exported to 43 countries
The move will generate about R2.85bn in additional component purchases and create 1 500 new jobs.
By Roy Cokayne 29 Jan 2021 00:01
The Corolla Cross SUV will be built in KwaZulu-Natal and exported to 43 countries in Africa. Image: Supplied
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has invested almost R3 billion in South Africa for the production of the new Corolla Cross sport utility vehicle (SUV) at its manufacturing plant in Prospecton near Durban.
TSAM president and CEO Andrew Kirby said on Thursday that production of the Corolla Cross will commence in October 2021, with the investment generating about R2.85 billion in additional component purchases in the South African economy and creating 1 500 new jobs.
Kirby said about 500 of these new jobs will be created in Toyota’s Prospecton plant and 1 000 in the supply chain.
‘Wouldn’t have been possible without policy certainty’
“This takes us a step closer to the SA Automotive Masterplan goals that we have set ourselves and, quite frankly, would not have been possible without the policy certainty and progressive stance by the South African government with the introduction of the APDP2 [Automotive Production and Development Plan] trade-related investment measure,” he said.
“The all-new Corolla Cross is tangible proof of our commitment to our customers, the dealer network, the local automotive industry and the South African economy.”
“I’m pleased to say we are making good on that promise,” he said.
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“We knew that was a conservative figure and we are well over the R2.7 billion and so closer to a R3 billion figure at the moment.”
Kirby said production of the new Corolla Cross is a significant milestone for Toyota SA because it is not often the company has the opportunity to produce a new body shape at its factory.
Best of both
It will also be the first time TSAM manufactures a hybrid drivetrain vehicle.
It will be exported to 43 countries in Africa, with Toyota projecting a 7%-a-year growth in the SUV market in Africa, which will provide significant growth opportunities for it to expand production of the new model.
TSAM executive VP of manufacturing and support Nigel Ward said the manufacture of the new model will include the development of three new Tier 1 and a number of Tier 2 suppliers, which is a significant step towards the transformation of the automotive value chain.
He added that this will be the first time TSAM is manufacturing using the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), which will allow it to keep up with global technology and trends.
Local content
Kirby said the new Corolla Cross will have a high level of local content and that TSAM has been working on localising parts over the past few years.
He said the APDP2 will come into effect on July 1, adding that its rebate structure now supports a lot more local content but will have a marginal impact on TSAM this year.
“Our concern is two to three years’ time because, with the softer market and softer production environment, it’s becoming a little bit more challenging to increase the levels of local content. But that is the challenge we have and I think we will make progress,” he said.
Read: SA’s auto industry in a fight for its survival post-pandemic (May 2020)
Kirby believes there will be a big swing towards hybrid vehicles in the domestic market, with the Corolla Cross providing motorists with access to an affordable hybrid.
He added: “To do this on South African soil is good because it’s obviously the future direction from a technology point of view.
Electric vehicle infrastructure
“We have been wanting to not just sell hybrids but actually localise [them]. That is the big challenge for the whole automotive industry. How do we localise the whole electrification process in the future?” he said.
Kirby, who is also president of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), highlighted the difficulty South Africa’s automotive industry has in positioning itself for its different customers.
“We have got to keep up with the electrification process in Europe because they are dominant and are our biggest export market. We need to position ourselves as being the dominant manufacturing hub for Africa and that is going to be more ICE [based] for many years to come,” he said.
“And then in South Africa, we will be somewhere in between those two, so it’s not going to be easy.”
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TheChamp
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Good news, well done Toyota.
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FiestaST
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Toyota SA to go on hybrid offensive with RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross
Toyota South Africa Motors is set to roll out a range of hybrid models in 2021, including the Corolla Cross due to go into production in KwaZulu-Natal in the fourth quarter.
The Japanese firm’s local arm plans to start building the Corolla Cross (revealed in Thailand in July 2020) at its Prospecton plant in October 2021. The local range will include both a naturally aspirated 1,8-litre petrol engine and a hybrid version of the same (detuned) four-cylinder unit, the latter model with a total system output of 90 kW.
In addition, Toyota SA Motors has confirmed plans to launch both a Corolla sedan hybrid derivative and a RAV4 hybrid variant at some point during the year.
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Toyota South Africa Motors is set to roll out a range of hybrid models in 2021, including the Corolla Cross due to go into production in KwaZulu-Natal in the fourth quarter.
The Japanese firm’s local arm plans to start building the Corolla Cross (revealed in Thailand in July 2020) at its Prospecton plant in October 2021. The local range will include both a naturally aspirated 1,8-litre petrol engine and a hybrid version of the same (detuned) four-cylinder unit, the latter model with a total system output of 90 kW.
In addition, Toyota SA Motors has confirmed plans to launch both a Corolla sedan hybrid derivative and a RAV4 hybrid variant at some point during the year.
Toyota SA to go on hybrid offensive with RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Cross…
Toyota South Africa Motors is set to roll out a range of hybrid models in 2021, including the Corolla Cross due to go into production in KZN this year.
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FiestaST
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WATCH | New Toyota Corolla Cross driven on South African soil for the first time
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WATCH | New Toyota Corolla Cross driven on South African soil for the first time | Life
One of the most anticipated new vehicles of 2021 is driven in South Africa: the Toyota Corolla Cross.
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Foxhound5366
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It's way too expensive for what it is. Then again, most cars are
TheChamp
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It would be odd if the Quest is starting to be a problem.It's way too expensive for what it is. Then again, most cars are
Very true - even the latest 12th generation (E210) Corolla Sport hatchback (Auris replacement) that was launched locally in Feb 2019 (more than 18 months before its sedan counterpart) is very scarce on our roads,
New Toyota Corolla hatch spotted in SA; Auris badge dropped - CAR Magazine
An eagle-eyed CARmag.co.za reader has sent us photographs of the new Toyota Corolla hatch parked alongside a road in Centurion, Gauteng. Interestingly, the silver hatchback (here wearing Gauteng registration plates) in the images had its rear badging taped up.
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and I have yet to see a Starlet (launched Oct 2020) or an Agya (launched Nov 2020) on Cape Town's roads
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WAslayer
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I am seeing the starlet quite often in Cape town.. the Agya not at all..