Petrol and hybrid variants of the five-seater SUV are due Down Under in late 2022.
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross has been unveiled for the Japanese market, however the hatchback-derived SUV is still at least 12 months away from arriving in Australian showrooms.
Following the reveal of the south-east Asian-market model last year, Toyota has taken the wraps off a Japanese domestic market variant of the Corolla Cross, with unique front-end styling – though it’s not clear which exterior appearance will come to Australia.
A performance-themed GR Sport model has also been shown off in Taiwan, however a local launch is yet to be locked in for this variant.
For the Japanese market, the vehicle is equipped exclusively with a 1.8-litre non-turbo petrol engine, available in petrol-only and hybrid forms – with the latter the same system as Australia’s popular Corolla Hybrid small car.
Petrol versions send 103kW/170Nm to the front wheels via a belt-driven CVT, while the hybrid offers 90kW, a choice of two- or all-wheel drive layouts, and a combined fuel economy claim on Japan’s notoriously lenient WLTC cycle of 3.8L/100km.
The five-seater SUV measures 4460mm from nose to tail, 1825mm wide, and 1620mm at the highest point. Toyota claims a boot size of 487 litres.
Black plastic cladding runs along the door sills, and lower grille. Tyres wrap around 18-inch alloy wheels on flagship variants.
Inside the cabin, wireless phone charging, climate control, electric seats and artificial leather are offered on range-topping variants. A choice of 7.0- or 4.2-inch digital displays sits behind the steering wheel, while infotainment comes via a 9.0-inch centrally-mounted screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
A spokesperson for Toyota Australia told Drive: “The Corolla Cross is scheduled to arrive in Australia from late next year … We are planning to offer both petrol and hybrid-electric powertrains, just as we do with our Yaris Cross, C-HR, RAV4 and Kluger SUVs.
“The newest member of the Corolla family slots between the Yaris Cross and our best-selling RAV4 and promises to be a stylish, versatile and practical addition to our range.
“Further details for Australia [including pricing] will be announced closer to the launch.”
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