It’s not typically that Southeast Asia will get a bonus over Europe, however that’s positively the case for the Corolla Cross, which acquired a facelift a full yr (5 months within the case of Malaysia) forward of the West. Predictably, nevertheless, the Outdated Continent does get a number of unique upgrades to make up for the prolonged delay.
The up to date entrance fascia with the body-coloured honeycomb grille is shared with the ASEAN mannequin, however the strip becoming a member of the headlights at the moment are illuminated, forming a light-weight bar of types. The principle lamps have been redesigned once more with obtainable adaptive LED expertise and L-shaped daytime operating lights framing illuminated “dashes”.
The LED taillights are additionally new with a C-shaped graphic and fins which can be claimed to enhance car stability. In the meantime, the rear quantity plate garnish now has the “Corolla Cross” graphic stamped on in, and there’s additionally a brand new six-split-spoke design for the 18-inch alloy wheels.
Additional intensive adjustments are to be discovered on the within, the place the Corolla Cross receives a brand new, wider centre console, gaining a USB-C port, a Qi wi-fi charger, a sliding storage field and redesigned cupholders. As a part of the change, Android Auto connectivity is now 1.5 instances quicker, matching that of Apple CarPlay. The shifter and gearknob have additionally been revised with a extra trendy look.
Elsewhere, a 12.3-inch digital instrument show is customary in most of Europe, joined by a bigger 10.5-inch infotainment touchscreen as a part of the usual Toyota Sensible Join package deal. Refinement has additionally been improved by the usage of high-damping supplies on the roof bonding to cut back rain and street noise, in addition to extra materials on the rear ventilator space that suppresses noise and vibration for rear passengers. Engine noise is additional dampened by a brand new three-layer interior sprint silencer on larger trim ranges.
In Europe, the Corolla Cross continues to be hybrid solely, with 140 PS 1.8 litre (now named Hybrid 140) and 197 PS 2.0 litre (Hybrid 200) choices, plus an clever all-wheel-drive (AWD-i) model of the latter with an extra 42 PS rear motor. The all-paw mannequin beneficial properties a brand new Snow Additional mode that enhances stability and management on slippery surfaces, utilizing the rear motor to forestall wheel spin and keep grip.
For the primary time, Europeans get a brand new GR Sport trim as a part of the facelift, however this isn’t to be confused with the one provided in ASEAN. This one seems to be fairly a bit extra aggressive, with an enormous octagonal decrease grille and rectangular outer trims offering some familial resemblance to the most recent facelifted GR Yaris and Corolla. That is paired with a ten mm decrease trip peak, 19-inch machined Y-spoke alloys, gloss black logos and an unique Storm Gray paint choice.
Inside, patrons obtain Brin Naub suede-like fake leather-based upholstery with crimson stitching, GR-embroidered headrests and paddle shifters, and there’s additionally a novel Sport Mode that will increase idle pace to enhance throttle response and holds on to larger revs to extend engine braking.
GALLERY: 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift for Europe
GALLERY: 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport facelift for Europe
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