Launched again in February this 12 months, 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 automobiles, the SUV receives a number of modifications to tackle a sportier persona, which can price you RM142,000 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
This asking value is similar because the obtainable hybrid variant, however the Corolla Cross GR-S matches the lesser V and G variants by utilizing 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 particular GR tuning, the latter augmented by a Efficiency Bar. Visible identifiers that this can be a GR-S embody 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 be of a special design the place the fog lamps are moved to the sides.
Elsewhere, the GR-S’ taillights have a clear lens with out purple accents), accompanied by a novel rear bumper and compulsory GR badging. Inside, the all-black cabin will get purple distinction stitching on the leather-based seats, steering wheel and equipment 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 be distinctive to the GR-S and features a black roof with a selection of Platinum White Pearl, Crimson Mica Metallic and Nebula Blue Metallic for the principle physique color. The remainder of the GR-S’ package listing is an identical 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 completed for the Corolla Cross GR Sport value it? Nicely, the design is actually one thing that our man Hafriz Shah approves of, and you will discover out what else he thinks concerning the GR-S variant in our video evaluation, the place he additionally compares it to a different standard mannequin, the Honda HR-V.
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