2021 Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V

UMW Toyota Motor finished 2024 with over 102,300 units of Toyota and Lexus models sold, down 5.4% from the previous year. Toyota’s performance mirrors the challenges faced by Malaysia’s new car sales. All major high-volume brands except for Perodua and Honda are expected to post lower sales for 2024. Total new car sales for 2024 are expected to exceed 814,000 units (final figures to be announced later this month), which is around 1.7% higher than the previous year, but most of the increase is co

Malaysia’s burgeoning car market has seen its C-SUV segment become the most tightly-contested slice of the pie right now. What used to be the domain of Japanese stalwarts now include local and Chinese upstarts, all vying for victory in the crowded arena. All of this has caused a shift alright, one that sees the market-leading Toyota Corolla Cross to regroup its pieces and play defense—a position it hasn’t been in for quite some time. While Chinese brands storm into the market with attractive pri

With the conclusion of the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) yesterday, here's a quick recap of what went on at one of the biggest stands that week - the one by UMW Toyota Motor. Multi-pathway approach to mobility With no less than 10 cars and a few other two-wheeled exhibits – Toyota's stand highlighted the company's multi-pathway approach to tackling the world's questions on the evolution of mobility. Rather uniquely however is that their stand showcased not just an optimis

UMW Toyota Motor has launched the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift in Malaysia, bringing with it aesthetic and technical improvements, as well as a simpler line-up. Prices are as below: Corolla Cross 1.8V - RM 133,800 Corolla Cross HEV - RM 140,800 Corolla Cross GR-S HEV - RM 148,800 What's new in the Corolla Cross facelift? Off the bat you'll note that the 1.8V is now the entry variant to the range, replacing the relatively barebones 1.8G of yore. This also leaves the 1.8V as the sole non-ele

As the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift readies for its Malaysian launch, new information by the marque's dealers has shed more light on the model's updated line-up, as well as its all-important pricing. Variant updates Per the estimated price list we sighted (dated 15-November 2024), it seems to confirm that the Corolla Cross 1.8G will be dropped. The new starting point will then be the Corolla Cross 1.8V, which also makes it the sole non-hybrid option in the range. Above the 1.8V will be the

UMW Toyota Motor has officially opened bookings for the new 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift, featuring notable upgrades and the addition of a new GR Sport Hybrid variant. The new model is estimated to start from RM 140,000, marking a significant increase over the pre-facelift variants. Prices for the outgoing Toyota Corolla Cross models are as follows: 1.8G - RM 130,900 1.8V - RM 137,900 HEV - RM 143,000 GR Sport - RM 147,000 With the introduction of the GR Sport Hybrid, it remains unclear wh