Since its global debut in 2020, the Toyota Corolla Cross has been a runaway success, further prolonging the nameplate of the world’s best-selling car. In Japan, the crossover was introduced in September 2021 with a different design from most global markets but according to rumours, a mild update is planned to be announced in October 2023. In a scoop by Creative 311, Toyota dealers in Japan are expected to be given price adjustments for the updated Corolla Cross sometime in late August with full

In case you missed it, the all-new 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix has been launched in Malaysia. Prices for the fully imported (CBU) Innova Zenix start from RM 165,000 to RM 202,000 for the 2.0 V variant and Hybrid (2.0 HEV) variant respectively. Being fully imported from Indonesia, the Toyota Innova Zenix is subjected to the maximum applicable excise tax. And due to our duty structure, which relies on formulas tied to engine capacity, the naturally aspirated Innova Zenix (with a 2.0-litre engine) is

Maruti Suzuki is India’s number one carmaker and in some ways, it is similar to our very own Perodua. However, aside from producing Suzuki models, it has a partnership with Toyota in the subcontinent. This resulted in some Suzuki models sold in India (and South Africa) being offered with a Toyota badge but this Innova Zenix marks the first time a Toyota model is given the Suzuki rebadge in India. Toyota models have been rebadged as Suzuki before outside of India. Europe has the likes of the RAV4

The waiting period for a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid in Japan has now stretched past one year. Unable to cope with the demand, a situation that is made worse by the on-going semiconductor parts shortage, Toyota dealers in Japan have temporarily stopped accepting any more bookings for the Corolla Hybrid. It is unclear when the suspension will be lifted but Japanese buyers looking for a Corolla Cross are now being directed to the regular combustion engine variant, which has a shorter, 6 months wai

Two weeks after the Toyota Corolla Cross was launched in Japan, the company has received more than 13,500 bookings for the new SUV. Out of that figure, 90% of the bookings were for hybrid variants. That’s even more impressive than Thailand, as 85% of Thai buyers went for the hybrid variants. Also Read: Malaysians say hybrids are unreliable, 85% of Thai Toyota Corolla Cross are hybrids In Japan, Toyota offers seven variants of the Corolla Cross, with the hybrid variants limited to just three. At

The Toyota Corolla Cross has been undeniably making waves all around the world. With the crossover dominating its segment in Thailand and outselling its sedan counterpart in Brazil, will Japanese buyers accept it like the rest of the world? Due for launch in September 2021, it appears that the Japanese-spec Corolla Cross might be receiving a different front design from the rest of the world. @ry_t0925 posted on Twitter a few photos of the crossover being transported on a trailer in Japan. Also r