Toyota Motor Philippines brings in the new Corolla Cross compact crossover for 2024. Three variants are available for the local market, all sporting updated looks, new technology features, and for the first time ever, a standard gasoline-electric powertrain.
Electrifying the Corolla Cross is a 1.8-liter (2ZR-FXE). This proven fuel-efficient powertrain combines an efficient 1.8-liter (98 horsepower, 142 Nm) with an electric motor good for a total of 122 horsepower. This is mated to an E-CVT gearbox driving the front wheels. Dynamic (adaptive) Cruise Control is standard on both the 1.8 V HEV and 1.8 GR-S HEV variants. Generally, these are carried over from before, but the electric motor has been tweaked for improved quietness.
Regarding variants, there are a total of three—1.8 G HEV, 1.8 V HEV, and the 1.8 GR-S HEV.
The 1.8 G HEV and 1.8 V HEV get a new grille with a hexagonal pattern like the Lexus LBX and LM. LED projector headlights, daytime running lights, and front fog lights are standard, but the 1.8 V HEV and 1.8 GR-S HEV get the added flair of sequential turn signal indicators and a rear LED fog lamp. Further differentiating the base model are its 17-inch alloy wheels as both the 1.8 V HEV and 1.8 GR-S HEV get 18-inchers. Toyota has also dropped the Hybrid badge in favor of their global Beyond Zero badging with the words, “HEV.”
Inside, the Corolla Cross ditches the foot operated parking brake for an electronic one that’s supplemented with an auto hold function. A 10-inch display audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, and a 6-speaker system is standard. Other amenities include a dual zone climate control system with rear vents. The 1.8 GR-S HEV has a frameless panoramic sunroof. The 1.8 G HEV has a 4.2-inch TFT screen nestled in the instrument cluster which grows to 7 inches in the 1.8 V HEV and 12.3-inch (fully digital) in the 1.8 GR-S HEV.
Finally, when it comes to safety, all 2024 Corolla Cross variants get 7 SRS airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control, reverse camera, and front and rear parking sensors. Meanwhile, the 1.8 V HEV and 1.8 GR-S HEV are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense that’s been further improved with all-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The 1.8 GR-S HEV adds a 360-degree camera too.
As for pricing, the 2024 Corolla Cross is priced at:
Check out the full specs below.
- 2024 Corolla Cross 1.8 G HEV – P 1,498,000
- 2024 Corolla Cross 1.8 V HEV – P 1,763,000
- 2024 Corolla Cross 1.8 GR-S HEV – P 1,917,000
It comes in the following colors:
- Celestite Gray Metallic (1.8 G HEV, 1.8 V HEV)
- Metal Stream Metallic (1.8 G HEV, 1.8 V HEV)
- Platinum White Mica (1.8 G HEV, 1.8 V HEV)
- Platinum White Mica / Attitude Black Mica (1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Emotional Red / Attitude Black Mica (1.8 GR-S HEV)
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Philippine Specifications
Dimensions & Weights
Dimensions & Weights
- Overall Length: 4,460 mm (4,455 mm for 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Overall Width: 1,825 mm
- Overall Height: 1,620 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,640 mm
- Seating: 5
- Engine Code: 2ZR-FXE
- Engine Type: 1.8-liter DOHC, VVT-i, Hybrid, Chain Driven
- Maximum Output: 98 PS @ 5,200 rpm
- Combined Output: 122
- Maximum Torque: 142 Nm @ 3,600 rpm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 36L
- Transmission: E-CVT
- Chassis & Brakes
- Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut (Sport Dampers for 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam Axle (Sport Dampers for 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
- Rear Brakes: Disc
- Tires: 17-inch (1.8 G HEV), 18-inch (1.8 V HEV), 18-inch GR-S Design (1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Spare Tire: Standard (1.8 G HEV), T-Type (1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Drivetrain: FWD
- Headlights: 2-Beam LED Projector (w/ Sequential Turn Signal for 1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED Front Fog Lamps
- LED Rear Fog Lamp (1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Rear Lamps: LED + Light Guide (Smoked LED for 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Power Adjust + Fold + Turn Signal Side Mirror (w/ Reverse Link for 1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Front Grille: Glossy Black + Matte Grain Black (1.8 G HEV), Chrome + Dark Gray Paint (1.8 V HEV), Gloss Black w/ GR-S Design (1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Rain-Sensing Front Wipers
- Intermittent Rear Wipers
- Overfenders
- Roof Rails (1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Sharks Fin Antenna
- Panoramic Sunroof (1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Seats: Fabric (1.8 G HEV), Leather (1.8 V HEV), Leather w/ GR-S Design (1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Driver’s Seat Adjustment: 6-way Manual (1.8 G HEV), 8-way Power (1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Front Passenger Seat Adjustment: 4-way Manual
- Rear Seat Adjustment: 60/40 Split-Folding + Recline
- Piano Black + Black Touch Panel Instrument Cluster & Center Cluster
- Digital + Analog Instrument Cluster (1.8 G HEV, 1.8 V HEV), Digital (1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror (1.8 G HEV), Auto-Dimming (1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Electronic Parking Brake + Auto Hold
- Smart Entry with Push Start
- Eco + Power + EV Drive Modes
- Auto Up/Down w/ Jam Protection for All Windows
- Power Back Door w/ Kick Sensor (1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Dual Zone Climate Control
- Rear AC Vents
- 10-inch Display Audio
- 6-Speaker System
- Multi-Information Display: 4.2-inch (1.8 G HEV), 7-inch (1.8 V HEV), 12.3-inch (1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay + Wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth, WiFi
- Front USB Type A x 1
- Front USB Type C x 2 (1.8 G HEV), x 1 (1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Rear USB Type C x 2 (1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Wireless Charger
- Steering Wheel Switches
- Data Communication Module
- Dual SRS Airbags + Driver Knee + Front Side-Impact + Curtain Shield
- Front Seatbelts: 3-pt ELR w/ Pre-tensioner + Force Limiter x 2
- Rear Seatbelts: 3-pt ELR + Force Limiter x 3
- Toyota Safety Sense: Pre-Collision System, Automatic High Beam, Lane Tracing Assist, Dynamic Cruise Control (1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Alarm + Immobilizer + Digital Video Recorder
- ABS + EBD
- Vehicle Stability Control
- Blind Spot Monitor + Rear Cross Traffic Alert (1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Back Camera (1.8 G HEV, 1.8 V HEV), Panoramic View Monitor (1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Front Sensors x 2 (1.8 G HEV), x 4 (1.8 V HEV, 1.8 GR-S HEV)
- Rear Sensors x 4
I know they don't want to hurt the name plate "Corolla Cross" which is why they put the HEV naming, but it's hard to read the technical details per variant name on the press release.
ReplyDeleteThey should have omitted the "HEV" off the variant name since all variants are HEV standard; just 1.8G, 1.8V, 1.8 GR-S. HEV or Corolla Cross buyers would understand what they are going into, it's not like they will accidentally discover specs of the car upon visiting the dealerships.
Someone should also compare the base Corolla Cross with the Yaris Cross. Yaris Cross is now more expensive, no? TNGA vs DNGA.
ReplyDeleteNice pricing and features
ReplyDeleteWonder why the V doesn't have the new alloys as the thai spec one
ReplyDeleteToyota should have stuck the M20 in the GR-S but here we are paying almost 2m pesos for a 122hp car.
ReplyDeleteDo you think the G HEV is already a good value at 1.5M? Tech and safety features still lacking compared to the competition but at least it's now a hybrid. Or just add around 100K and get the Yaris Cross HEV instead?
ReplyDeleteThis is the old engine. Thailand has the Atkinson cycle fuel sipping engine. Japanese dumping old thirsty engine to us.
ReplyDeleteNot really sure why the Thailand-made Corolla Cross retains the same old 2ZR-FXE rather than using the newer M20A-FXS that the (Innova) Zenix already uses. I guess there's no engine plant of Toyota in Thailand is capable of making Dynamic Force engines?
DeleteWhy no mention of the type of battery that they use?
ReplyDeleteIt is nickel hydride. Cheaper and less powerful than lithium ion but less chance of overheating and exploding?
DeleteThere’s no mention of white paint for the 1.8 G but most launch videos of it are in this color. Was that omitted by mistake?
ReplyDeleteHybrid plus CVT can be quite a headache for long term owners.
ReplyDeleteToyota is very good at recycling parts from their old recycle bin. At least it has some design cues from chinese cars.
ReplyDeleteSir Uly, why is the hp and torque output lower in the Corolla Cross hybrid version compared to the now discontinued 1.8 non-hybrid version?
ReplyDeleteIn other hybrid systems, the hp and torque are very high bec of the combined outputs of the ICE and electric motor...
I have the previous GR-S model. It is fun to drive, but the gasoline engine is noisy when it is active. Road noise is also significant. And the 2nd row seats are cramped.
ReplyDeleteFun to drive 🤣🤣🤣
DeleteNa curious tuloy ako kung ano ang sasakyan niya bago siya nagkaroon ng corolla cross at nasabi niya na fun to drive ito.
DeleteFun to drive bcoz fuel saver, no head aches on reabilities, you can keep on going going going. You can also put it in power mode if you need more power.
DeleteThe second row seats are cramped because of the placement of the battery under the seats
DeleteIf being fuel efficient and reliable is the definition of a fun to drive car, then I guess Ferraris, Porsches and Lamborghinis are boring AF.
DeleteI think if you buy this car you paying for the hybrid tech. Other brands that are hybrid doesn't even come close to the real world consumption even the ones with newer lithium batteries. Uber and taxis in us are mostly hybrid rav4 or camry so it is tried and tested. Essentially it is the kml that matters the most
ReplyDeleteBetter buy a MG4 ÈV or BYD Atto 3 EV instead
ReplyDeleteToyota hybrid vehicles easily gets broken when driven into flooded areas.
Corolla Cross GRS is overpriced too much
Provide concrete proof or you are just imagining things. Have you ever driven these chinese cars in floodwaters?
Deletelol pag nag nabaha ang EV titirikan ka, at least hybrid ng Toyota if tumirik battery and motor may gas engine pa rin
DeleteHybrid and cvt, worst combination
ReplyDeletewhy? you have experienced any problem?
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