UMW Toyota Motor (UMTW) has begun teasing “the following massive factor” on its official web site and social media channels, with a selected date talked about: March 25, 2021. The corporate is being coy in regards to the particulars for now, however you possibly can register your curiosity if you wish to be the primary within the know.
Nevertheless, based mostly on a UMW Holdings company presentation that we reported on, we all know that there are a number of fashions set to be launched in Malaysia this 12 months, together with the Corolla Cross by the second quarter, adopted by an unknown sedan (presumably the facelifted Camry) and a GR mannequin within the fourth quarter.
Given the timeline, we’re inclined to imagine that the Corolla Cross is what’s being teased right here. Additional proof that implies that is the banner picture on the ROI web page, which has “Corolla” within the filename (COROLLA-COPY-06).
Because the Corolla sedan has already been launched, it’s a bit curious why the nameplate is being teased once more, except it’s for one thing totally new. In fact, we’re simply guessing for now and should look forward to UMWT to disclose extra data in due time.
Ought to it certainly be the Corolla Cross, clients right here might quickly look ahead to one other TNGA-based mannequin (GA-C on this case) within the line-up. The C-segment SUV first made its world debut in Thailand again in July 2020, and is at present obtainable there with a regular and hybrid powertrain.
The latter is a flex gasoline 2ZR-FBE 1.8 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder that produces 140 PS and 177 Nm of torque, paired with a Tremendous CVT-i. In the meantime, the hybrid is 2ZR-FXE 1.8 litre NA four-pot that serves up 98 PS and 142 Nm, aided by an electrical motor rated at 72 PS and 163 Nm to supply a complete system output of 122 PS. This setup additionally consists of an e-CVT and a 6.5-Ah nickel-metal hydride battery.
Referring to the presentation slides, it’s stated that the Corolla Cross shall be locally-assembled (CKD) mannequin, and will probably be supplied with stated hybrid powertrain. The flex gasoline engine received’t be for us, though a daily petrol unit (2ZR-FE) is a risk, as is the case in Indonesia. Once more, solely UMWT holds all of the playing cards, so we’ll must see within the coming weeks what the corporate has in retailer for us – keep tuned.
2020 Toyota Corolla Cross (Thailand market)
