The release of the Toyota Corolla Cross was highly anticipated this year. While we previously reviewed the Toyota Cross back in 2021, that was a Complete Built-in (CBU) imported unit from Japan. Today, we have a Complete Knockdown (CKD) unit built in Pakistan. This blog will focus on the major differences between these two units.
Toyota Cross Exterior
The Cross is a modern car with eye-catching features. The most noticeable feature of the Cross is its prominent headlights with a blue accent. Additionally, it comes with bi-beam LEDs, a blue Toyota emblem signifying HEV technology, front and rear bumper diffusers, side mirrors with indicator lights, sleek rear lights, and an auto boot with a kick sensor.
Interior
The Cross provides a premium feel with luxurious Terra Rosa Red seating fabric. It offers ample space for four adult passengers at the rear, along with a spacious 487L capacity boot. The dashboard is made of soft plastic, and the car is equipped with a 9-inch floating LED with Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.
The CBU unit had dynamic parking guidelines and a USB charging port, while the CKD model has static guidelines, a Dual Climate Control Zone, the same cluster panel, and three driving modes: Normal, ECO, and Sport.
Additionally, it comes with 360-degree parking sensors, EV mode, a battery display, adjustable headlights, a vanity mirror with lights, an auto-dimming mirror, and a power driving seat with 6-way adjustment.
Safety and Comfort
Toyota ensures the safety of its passengers with multiple safety features, including 6+1 (knee) airbags, Electronic Brake Distribution, Traction Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, Traction Control, and Hill Start Assist.
Battery and Performance
The Cross offers an excellent combined output of 169 HPW through HEV and a torque of 205 N-m with a continuously varying transmission (CVT). It can accelerate from 0-100 in 11.56 seconds and offers exceptional fuel mileage of 19 km within the city and 15 km on highways at a top speed of 120 km/hr.
The Cross is competitively priced and built with 50% Pakistan-built parts without compromising on quality. It competes strongly against KIA Sportage, Hyundai Santa Fe, Haval H6, and Civic Turbo.
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