The Toyota Corolla Cross is still making its way across the world, with Europe being the newest stop. It's worth noting that the Euro-spec model is substantially more sophisticated than the one available in the United States, and we'll take a look at it immediately.
Aside from the headlights, the two versions are nearly identical in appearance, but there are some differences in the cockpit, such as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which is more elegant than the traditional gauges or 7-inch display seen in the US-spec vehicle.
A 10.5-inch Audio Multimedia entertainment system is standard on the Euro-spec Corolla Cross. It's a lot bigger than the 7- and 8-inch screens available in the United States.
A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a lithium-ion battery, and an electric motor combine to create a combined output of 197 horsepower beneath the hood of the Corolla Cross. This is a 28-horsepower increase over the US-spec vehicle, which lacks hybrid technology. The Corolla Cross can reach 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, which isn't terrible.
Customers can also choose an all-wheel-drive model with an electric motor installed at the back. The rear electric motor has a power output of 41 horsepower and engages automatically as needed.
A Pre-Collision System with Acceleration Suppression and Intersection Cut-In Traffic Assist, as well as enhanced Oncoming Traffic recognition and Intersection Turn Assist, are available on the Toyota Corolla Cross.
Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Trace Assist, Road Sign Assist, automatic high beams, a Panoramic View Monitor, an Emergency Driving Stop System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Automatic Braking, and a Blind Spot Monitor with Safety Exit Assist are some of the additional features.
Deliveries of the European Corolla Cross are expected to begin in the fall of 2022, while Toyota executives in the United States have already confirmed plans for a hybrid version.