The Corolla Cross Line-off Ceremony was held at manufacturing plant of TOYOTA South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd (TSAM) in Durban.

TSAM hosted the president of South Africa, Mr. Ramaphosa, and the Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition of South Africa, Mr. Patel.

This will be Toyota’s first local production of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) in African region and we achieved a major step forward in Carbon neutrality with South Africa together. 

Also, the introduction of the Corolla Cross and corolla Cross (HEV) has generated a total of 575 new jobs at the TSAM plant while over 1200 direct jobs were created in the component supply base.

The president Mr. Rmaphosa expressed maximum appreciation and expectation for start of production of new model including HEV even in tough situation of Covid19 and shown that government will do utmost to support this new challenge.

• To watch the highlights of the Corolla Cross Line-Off Ceremony, please click here: Corolla Cross Line-off Ceremony - YouTube
• To read more about this News, please click here; PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA JOINS TOYOTA SOUTH AFRICA TO CELEBRATE TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS AHEAD OF ITS LOCAL MEDIA LAUNCH　ー　TSAM web site

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Toyota will start the sales of the new Corolla Cross compact SUV adding to its Corolla series. The new Corolla Cross will be launching from November throughout Africa. 

The Positioning

Toyota’s best-selling car, the Corolla added a new model to its series in order to suit the growing demand for SUVs. The enhanced Corolla line-up enables customers to select the model that better suits their diverse lifestyles and improves every life stage.

A new type of SUV that combines dignified sturdiness in the exterior and utility in a manner that exceeds customer expectations.

Exterior

-The Corolla Cross features a powerful, sleek, and sophisticated appearance

• A relaxed side view hints at a spacious interior that underlines the car’s status
• An imposing and powerful front and rear
• Sturdy front fender molds underscore the car’s sense of energy
• The contrast between the aerodynamically tapered cabin and flared fenders results in an impressive and imposing stance 

Interior Design

-A comfortable interior space

• Outstanding views and ample head clearance
• An elevated driving position contributes to a wide field of view, and helps minimize blind spots
• Class-leading luggage capacity of 407 liters^*1

-Outstanding utility

• Ample vehicle height providing easy access to the luggage space
• The spacious door openings make for comfortable access and provide for easy entering or exiting of the vehicle, even when carrying a child

*1 The Corolla Cross features 407 liters of luggage space when carrying a ground tire

Engine & Performance

-Superb maneuverability

• A lightweight engine with advanced Toyota technology, the Corolla Cross Engine delivers exhilarating performance and outstanding fuel efficiency
• 1.8L engine with dual VVT-i, delivering a maximum output of 103/6,400 (kW/rpm) and 172/4,000 (Nm/rpm) offer the right amount of power for all your faraway destinations

Comfort

-Relaxed driving experience

• High-rigidity TNGA^*2 body with newly developed suspension offer smooth ride comfort for all road conditions

*2 Toyota New Global Architecture. Toyota's company-wide global program to structurally transform automobile design. The goal of TNGA is to dramatically improve the basic performance and marketability of Toyota vehicles by redeveloping powertrain units and vehicle platforms and reconceiving overall vehicle optimization

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