The Toyota Corolla Cross has obtained a facelift in Thailand, however we’re unlikely to see the revised SUV in Australia any time quickly – if in any respect.
In a single day, Toyota’s Thailand division unveiled its new-look Corolla Cross, with the visible modifications consisting of a honeycomb-look grille, new decrease and aspect air intakes, plus revised headlights and wheels.
Nevertheless, whereas the Toyota Corolla Cross has been on sale in Thailand since mid-2020 – and is now roughly midway by way of a typical seven-year lifecycle – it’s unlikely that we’ll see this model of the SUV in Australian showrooms quickly.
The Corolla Cross first arrived in Australian showrooms in late 2022, which means it has solely been on sale domestically for one and a half years – lower than half the time of its Thai-market counterpart.
Moreover, examples of the Toyota Corolla Cross offered in Thailand are additionally constructed domestically in Chachoengsao, whereas Australian-delivered fashions are sourced from Aichi, Japan.
It seems the Thai-market SUV’s inside is essentially unchanged, with what seems to be the flagship variant retaining a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a ten.1-inch infotainment display screen and an equivalent steering wheel.
In November 2023, a facelift of the Japanese Corolla Cross was revealed, with extra security options and a brand new look in comparison with the Australian mannequin, nonetheless – like at the moment’s Thailand model – it’s not identified whether or not it’s going to come to native showrooms.
Australian Toyota Corolla Cross examples can be found in three grades – GX, GXL and Atmos – with three drivetrains: a front-wheel drive petrol-only 2.0-litre four-cylinder, and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder Atkinson cycle hybrid with both front- or all-wheel drive.
CarExpert has contacted Toyota Australia relating to updates for the Corolla Cross in Australia, and is awaiting a response.
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