Launched again in February this yr, the Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport joins different GR-branded merchandise within the line-up just like the Hilux GR Sport, GR86, GR Supra and GR Corolla. Within the firm of such autos, the SUV receives a number of adjustments to tackle a sportier persona, which is able to price you RM142,000 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
This asking value is identical because the accessible hybrid variant, however the Corolla Cross GR-S matches the lesser V and G variants through the use of the identical 2ZR-FE 1.8 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine that delivers 139 PS (138 hp) at 6,400 rpm and 172 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The mill is mated to CVT with seven digital speeds that drives the entrance wheels.
Whereas the drivetrain isn’t touched upon, the electrical energy steering and suspension get a selected GR tuning, the latter augmented by a Efficiency Bar. Visible identifiers that this can be a GR-S embrace 18-inch wheels in a GR Sport design, a brand new gloss black grille that meets the headlamps, and there are mesh inserts for each the higher and decrease intakes. The bumper can also be of a distinct design the place the fog lamps are moved to the sides.
Elsewhere, the GR-S’ taillights have a clear lens with out pink accents), accompanied by a singular rear bumper and compulsory GR badging. Inside, the all-black cabin will get pink distinction stitching on the leather-based seats, steering wheel and kit knob, with extra GR logos to be discovered on the push begin button, embossed on the entrance seat headrests and the ground mats.
A two-tone paint scheme can also be distinctive to the GR-S and features a black roof with a alternative of Platinum White Pearl, Purple Mica Metallic and Nebula Blue Metallic for the primary physique color. The remainder of the GR-S’ package listing is equivalent to the V.
As such, the sporty Corolla Cross comes with roof rails, an eight-way powered driver’s seat and reclining rear seats, a 9.0-inch touchscreen head unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a powered liftgate with hands-free entry. Additionally included are seven airbags, Toyota Security Sense 2.0, a panoramic view monitor and a telematics system.
Are the enhancements executed for the Corolla Cross GR Sport price it? Effectively, the design is definitely one thing that our man Hafriz Shah approves of, and you’ll find out what else he thinks in regards to the GR-S variant in our video evaluate, the place he additionally compares it to a different common mannequin, the Honda HR-V.
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