Toyota Corolla Cross
The Toyota Corolla Cross is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota since 2020. Adopting the Corolla nameplate, it is positioned as a more practical and larger alternative to the C-HR and is built on the same TNGA-C platform as the C-HR and E210 series Corolla. By size, the Corolla Cross is positioned between the smaller C-HR and the larger RAV4 in Toyota's global crossover SUV lineup.
It was first unveiled in Thailand in July 2020, along with other Southeast Asian markets and Taiwan in the same year, while its introduction in other markets started in 2021.
The twin model of the Corolla Cross, called the Toyota Frontlander, is available exclusively in China and was introduced in late 2021.
Design
The Corolla Cross is the second Toyota crossover built on the GA-C platform, after the smaller C-HR which was launched in 2016. The vehicle shares the same wheelbase as the C-HR, but occupies a larger footprint prioritising on interior space and practicality. For the front-wheel drive models, it is equipped with a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension instead of an independent rear suspension used on the regular Corolla and the C-HR to save interior space and cut costs, while all-wheel drive models still come with rear independent units. Development was led by chief engineer Daizo Kameyama.The interior is shared with the regular Corolla, with minor redesigns. It offers a claimed boot space of if equipped with a puncture repair kit, and with a temporary spare tyre.
Production
, the Corolla Cross is produced or assembled in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Brazil, the United States, Malaysia, China, South Africa and Pakistan.Powertrain
The conventional petrol model uses either a 1.8-litre 2ZR-FE/''2ZR-FAE regular/2ZR-FBE flex fuel or a 2.0-litre M20A-FKS regular/M20A-FKB flex fuel four-cylinder petrol engines that produces at 6,000 rpm and of torque at 4,000 rpm and at 6,600 rpm and of torque at 4,400–4,800 rpm respectively.Hybrid variants uses either a 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE or a 2.0-litre M20A-FXS four-cylinder petrol engines. The 1.8-litre unit produces at 5,200 rpm and of torque at 3,600 rpm paired with an eCVT and works together with a 6.5-Ah nickel-metal hydride battery as well as an 1NM'' AC synchronous electric motor rated at and to provide a total system output of. The 2.0-litre unit has a total system output of.
Markets
Asia
Bangladesh
The Toyota Corolla Cross was launched in Bangladesh on 8 January 2021.Brunei
The Corolla Cross marketed as the Toyota Cross for the Bruneian market was launched on 21 August 2020. It is only offered with a 1.8-litre 2ZR-FE petrol engine in Standard or High trim levels. The 1.8-litre hybrid variant was introduced in October 2022.The facelifted Corolla Cross dropped the Standard trim, leaving only the High and Hybrid trim levels.
China
The Corolla Cross for the Chinese market is produced and marketed by FAW Toyota. Its twin model is produced by GAC Toyota and marketed as the Frontlander. Both the Corolla Cross and Frontlander was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2021. The Frontlander adopts the Japanese model's front and rear styling. The Frontlander is powered with a 2.0-litre M20C-FKS engine, while the Corolla Cross is powered with a M20E-FKS unit. It is positioned as the entry-level SUV of Toyota in the market with a lower pricing compared to the C-HR/IZOA.The facelifted Frontlander was launched in China on 23 September 2025.
Indonesia
The Indonesian market Corolla Cross was launched on 6 August 2020 and is offered with petrol and hybrid models. Due to low sales, the conventional petrol model was no longer distributed to the dealers since August 2021. The hybrid GR Sport trim was introduced on 16 February 2023.The facelifted model was launched on 13 February 2025, with two variants: Hybrid and Hybrid GR Sport.
Japan
The Japanese market Corolla Cross was unveiled on 14 September 2021, with a differentiated front fascia from the global model, headlight and taillight clusters, and the dedicated Corolla "C" front logo. Trim levels available are G"X", G, S and Z, and is offered with a either 1.8-litre 2ZR-FAE petrol or a 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE hybrid petrol engines. "E-Four" all-wheel drive is optional for the latter. Independent multi-link rear suspension setup is standard for E-Four models, while a panoramic roof is available for higher trim levels.The facelifted Corolla Cross was launched in Japan on 23 May 2025, with an all-hybrid lineup. It is offered in three trim levels; the base G, mid-level S, luxury Z and GR Sport. All models are powered by hybrid engines. The 1.8-litre G, S, Z are paired with either front wheel drive or E-Four, the 2.0-litre GR Sport is only offered with E-Four all-wheel drive.
Malaysia
The Corolla Cross for the Malaysian market was launched on 25 March 2021. Initial trim levels were 1.8 G and 1.8 V. Both trim levels were offered with the 1.8-litre 2ZR-FE engine paired with continuously variable transmission. The V trim is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense. The early batch of the car were imported from Thailand, while locally assembled model went on sale in October 2021 along with the introduction of the hybrid model. The hybrid version was launched on 14 January 2022. Deliveries for all CKD models started in early 2022. The GR Sport trim was introduced on 17 February 2023.The facelifted Corolla Cross was launched on 4 December 2024 with three variants: 1.8 V, 1.8 HEV, and 1.8 HEV GR Sport.
Middle East
The Corolla Cross for the GCC markets was launched on 15 March 2021. It is powered by a 1.8-litre hybrid engine paired with CVT transmission. In the UAE market it is offered in two trim levels XL and GLI, the Saudi Arabian market it is offered in three trim levels LE, XLE and LTD, and the Bahrain market it is offered in a single trim.The facelifted Corolla Cross was launched on 8 January 2025.
Myanmar
The Corolla Cross for the Burmese market was launched on 4 September 2020 and is only offered in 1.8 V petrol model.Pakistan
The Corolla Cross was initially launched in Pakistan in April 2021 as an imported model and was offered in three trim levels. However, the local production of the vehicle started in December 2023, making it Toyota's first hybrid electric vehicle to be assembled in Pakistan. The locally assembled vehicle was initially offered in two hybrid variants: the 1.8 HEV and the 1.8 HEV X. Both variants come with the 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE hybrid petrol engine.Later on, in March 2024, two petrol variants of the Corolla Cross were also launched: the 1.8 and the 1.8 X. Both variants come with the 1.8-litre 2ZR-FE petrol engine.
Philippines
The Corolla Cross for the Philippine market was launched on 20 August 2020 and initially offered in 1.8 G and 1.8 V Hybrid trim levels. The hybrid GR Sport variant was later introduced in March 2022.The facelifted Corolla Cross was launched in the Philippines on 12 April 2024 with an all-hybrid lineup. It is offered with three trim levels: 1.8 G, 1.8 V and 1.8 GR-S, all powered by the carryover 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE hybrid powertrain. Toyota Safety sense is standard on the V hybrid and GR-Sport hybrid.
Taiwan
The Corolla Cross for the Taiwanese market was launched on 12 October 2020. It is offered in 1.8 G, 1.8 V and 1.8 Hybrid trim levels. All trim levels are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense. The hybrid GR Sport trim was launched on 14 September 2021.The facelifted Corolla Cross was launched in Taiwan on 1 October 2024, with seven variants: Petrol Luxury, Petrol Premium, Petrol GR Sport, Hybrid Luxury, Hybrid Premium, Hybrid Flagship and Hybrid GR Sport. The facelifted GR Sport trim was launched on 7 October 2025.
Thailand
The Corolla Cross for the Thai market was launched on 9 July 2020. It was initially offered in 1.8 Sport, Hybrid Smart, Hybrid Premium and Hybrid Premium Safety trim levels. The Hybrid Premium Safety trim is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense. In September 2021, the Corolla Cross is given the Modellista accessories package on top of existing variants in Thailand. The GR Sport trim was released in November 2021 with a redesigned front fascia. The base Sport trim was replaced by Sport Plus trim in late November 2022.The facelifted Corolla Cross was launched in Thailand on 8 February 2024, with four variants: Sport Plus, HEV Premium, HEV Premium Luxury and HEV GR Sport. In January 2026, the Sport Plus petrol variant was replaced by the HEV Smart as the entry-level variant, therefore the Corolla Cross became available only with hybrid powertrains.
Vietnam
The Corolla Cross for the Vietnamese market was launched on 5 August 2020. It is offered in 1.8 G, 1.8 V and 1.8 Hybrid trim levels. The 1.8 V and 1.8 Hybrid trim levels are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense. The facelifted Corolla Cross was launched on 6 May 2024 with two variants available: V and HEV.Europe
The Corolla Cross went on sale in 2022 to compete in the C-segment SUV space. Built in Japan, the European market Corolla Cross is powered by a 2.0-litre M20A-FXS hybrid petrol engine with a combined output of. An all-wheel drive model is available with an additional rear electric motor producing. It is equipped with the Japanese-model headlight and taillight clusters, while equipment list included panoramic roof, 12.3-inch instrument panel and a 10.5-inch central display.The facelifted Corolla Cross was debuted in Europe in May 2025 with the High and GR Sport trims.
Americas
Brazil
The Corolla Cross was revealed in Brazil on 12 March 2021. Locally manufactured at the Sorocaba plant, it is powered by either a direct-injected 2.0-litre M20A-FKB flex fuel petrol engine for XR and XRE trim levels, or a 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE hybrid flex fuel unit for XRV and XRX trim levels. Toyota targeted the hybrid version to contribute 30 percent of Corolla Cross total sales in the country. It is also exported to 22 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.The facelifted model debuted in Brazil in April 2024, with four trim levels: XR, XRE, XRX and GR Sport, with the same engine options from the pre-facelift model.