All-New Toyota Corolla Cross Launched In Nepal At Rs 1.12 Crores

Toyota Nepal has launched the Corolla Cross in the Nepalese market. The all-new Toyota Corolla Cross will be available in two variants - Entry and High. The entry-level variant which is conveniently named Corolla Cross "Entry" is priced at Rs. 1,12,00,000 and the top-level variant simply named the Corolla Cross "High"  is priced at Rs. 1,33,00,000.The Corolla Cross rides on the same Toyota New Global Architecture C (TGNA-C) platform that underpins the Corolla and C-HR. Size-wise, the Corolla Cross is slotted in between the C-HR and the RAV4, complementing the former as the more functional crossover. It measures 4,460mm long, 1,825mm wide, and 1,620mm  high. The C-HR and Corolla Cross share the same 2,640mm wheelbase length.The Corolla Cross will get a 1.8-liter petrol engine that makes 140 hp and 175 Nm of torque. This engine drives the front wheels through a CVT. Toyota will also offer a hybrid model in the near future.  The hybrid model produces an extra combines an extra 72 hp and 163 Nm of torque.The interior is very familiar with the Corolla hatchback. There is a large touchscreen jutting out of the dashboard, a digital gauge cluster, and the same air vents as the hatch. Toyota says the Corolla Cross offers ample interior space for up to five passengers and up to 487 litres of space with a puncture repair kit (440 litres with a temporary spare tyre). Features list will include a multi-info instrument cluster display, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, drive mode selector, a nine-inch touchscreen head unit, T-Connect telematics, reclining rear seats (up to six degrees) and a powered tailgate with hands-free access.The Corolla Cross comes with MacPherson strut front suspension, torsion-beam rear suspension, disc brakes at all four corners, and is available with 17- and 18-inch wheels wrapped in 215/60 and 225/50 rubber respectively. As for safety items, seven airbags come as standard and the Toyota Safety Sense suite is available on higher-end variants. The suite includes the Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Lane Tracing Assist, Automatic High Beam, Blind Spot Monitor, an around-view monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.The Toyota Corolla Cross rivals the likes of Subaru XV Crosstrek, Subaru Forester and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.