Check out the possible 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross C-SUV

KUALA LUMPUR: It seems like not even the pandemic has slowed down the Japanese automotive giant Toyota. In a span of a few months, the automaker has released several new models. Only a few days back, it unveiled the Yaris Cross, and now it is working on what seems like the Corolla Cross.

Why the uncertainty?. Well, a few weeks back, Toyota’s plan until 2024 got leaked, and one of the cars slated for a late 2020 or an early 2021 release was the all-new C-SUV. Supporting our assumption further is the fact that a few years ago, Toyota trademarked the Corolla Cross along with another filing over in Australia. However, what’s most significant is the fact that the model in question was spotted in Thailand, which could mean its availability in Malaysia in the future.

Of course, nothing cloud be said for sure, and Toyota might have a different name in mind for the car. Also, the crossover is very well covered, and therefore it’s challenging to form an idea as to how the C-Crossover might look like. From what we see, it has high-set taillights, which seems like a thing for Toyota’s latest-gen crossovers.

The crossover hints towards a different styling from the Corolla hatchback. From its flanks alone, the car is higher than the hatch. Also, like the Yaris Cross that has a different design from the standard Yaris, the same will likely follow for the upcoming CUV.

We see the upcoming crossover sitting in between the Yaris Cross and RAV4. If so, it might be slightly smaller than the RAV4 that has grown exponentially and moved upmarket over time.

Another exciting bit is the car’s number plate that reads ‘TC’ and not a Thai script. As per sources, the letters mean Test Car.

If the car makes its way to the Malaysian market, it will compete with the Subaru XV. The two vehicles share several similarities - both are based on C-segment sedans (Corolla and Impreza) and they have elder mates in the same class (RAV4 and Forester)

Source: Thai Car Inside

Also Read: Toyota records fall in global sales and production