Last week, Toyota unveiled an updated version of the Corolla Cross, but for now, it won’t be available in the United States. The details were shared by Toyota in Thailand, showcasing a revamped model with a stylish honeycomb grille, new LED headlights, and some interior enhancements.
While this version could offer a glimpse into what’s to come for the American Corolla Cross, Toyota hasn’t confirmed anything yet.
Let’s delve deeper into the differences between this Corolla Cross and the one we’re familiar with. The front end, while resembling the hybrid variant, features a completely different fascia.
Notably, there are large vertically oriented corner vents beneath redesigned headlights, adding a sporty touch to the appearance. The mesh-patterned grille is less prominent, seamlessly blending with the bodywork below a narrow strip connecting the lights and separating the upper fascia and the hood.
These exterior changes seem to be the primary differences, although it’s worth mentioning that this style is applied to both hybrid and standard combustion models in Thailand.
In North America, however, there are significant distinctions between ICE and hybrid trims, raising questions about whether the crossover’s future design will be unified across all variants.
Moving to the interior, the Corolla Cross in Thailand offers an optional 12.3-inch digital driver display alongside a 10.1-inch center touchscreen. In comparison, the best available setup in the US is a 7-inch driver display, exclusive to the top-tier XLE and XSE trims.
Regarding potential powertrain adjustments, it’s irrelevant for now since Thailand utilizes Toyota’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine in two hybrid trims and one pure combustion configuration.
In North America, the Corolla Cross relies on the larger 2.0-liter engine across all models, delivering 196 combined horsepower for hybrid variants and 169 hp on its own. While styling and interior enhancements might make their way to North America, it’s unlikely that Toyota will downsize the powertrain anytime soon.
This brings us to the main question: Is this the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross destined for the American market? We reached out to Toyota directly for clarification, but a company representative wasn’t able to provide an immediate answer.
Currently, the 2024 models featuring the familiar design are already available for purchase. If a mid-cycle refresh is indeed planned, it may be a few months before specific details are announced.
Alternatively, it’s plausible that this particular look is intended solely for other markets, leaving American consumers waiting even longer for a refresh.
