at a u.s. car show in january i sat in a base model corolla cross. i have also seen many utube reviews. it felt unpolished and crude, with reviews criticizing its tepid performance, but toyota will sell tons of them.
fast forward to the hybrid model now being sold in southeast asia. wow, simply wow. i did a short test drive at a car show in both hybrid and all electric mode. for a guy who avoids hybrids and cvts i was truly impressed. not only was the driving experience seamless and even peppy but its interior is a pleasant place to inhabit. there is even a fullsize spare tire fitted inside. confirmed my long held belief that toyota doesn’t sell its best products in north america.
its local price is us$37k, but given taxes, etc on all new cars in laos that is likely $10k over what it would sell for in usa. some brochures are in english from malaysia but same specs.
some other, nice, non-american models from toyota and suzuki displayed at the show, as well as a bunch of chinese brands.
fast forward to the hybrid model now being sold in southeast asia. wow, simply wow. i did a short test drive at a car show in both hybrid and all electric mode. for a guy who avoids hybrids and cvts i was truly impressed. not only was the driving experience seamless and even peppy but its interior is a pleasant place to inhabit. there is even a fullsize spare tire fitted inside. confirmed my long held belief that toyota doesn’t sell its best products in north america.
its local price is us$37k, but given taxes, etc on all new cars in laos that is likely $10k over what it would sell for in usa. some brochures are in english from malaysia but same specs.
Toyota Corolla Cross | Crossover | Toyota Malaysia
The Corolla Cross represents the urban toughness of a modern SUV, while offering refined comfort and clever features.
toyota.com.my
some other, nice, non-american models from toyota and suzuki displayed at the show, as well as a bunch of chinese brands.
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