After debuting in Thailand last month, followed by its arrival in Vietnam, the all new Toyota Corolla Cross has now been launched in Indonesia and is set to go on sale in Philippines on the 20th of this month.
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For Indonesian market, the Corolla Cross comes in just 2 variants, one petrol and one hybrid with similar equipment levels for both models. Pricing for the Corolla Cross is 457.8 million rupiah (PKR 52.2 lac) for the petrol model and 497.8 million rupiah (PKR 56.76 lac) for the hybrid.
Toyota Corolla Cross launched in Indonesia
The petrol model gets a 2ZR-FE Dual VVT-i naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine that produces 140 hp and 172 Nm & comes paired to a CVT gearbox. The hybrid makes use of 2ZR-FXE unit making 98 hp and 142 Nm & is assisted by a pair of electric motors that deliver 72 hp and 163 Nm, resulting in a total system output of 122 hp.
Standard equipment includes LED headlights and fog lights, 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, keyless entry, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, a power moonroof, 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, and reversing camera. The hybrid version differentiates itself with blue headlight accents, a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and a unique instrument cluster.
Toyota Corolla Cross
In terms of safety, the Toyota Corolla Cross in Indonesia comes standard with 7 airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist and stability control. The Thai market’s Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver assists, which includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane assist, is not available in Indonesia.
Related: Toyota Corolla Cross Coming to Pakistan?
Earlier this year, Indus Motor Company revealed its plans to launch a hybrid SUV in Pakistan to go against the likes of Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson, which is likely going to be the Corolla Cross. According to information the vehicle might get introduced in Pakistan either towards the end of this year or early next year.
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