Three years after its launch in Israel, the Toyota Corolla Cross is getting its first facelift. There are no mechanical changes, but the update addresses some of the model’s shortcomings.
The hybrid Cross has become the best-selling Toyota in Israel since the regular imports from Turkey stopped due to Erdogan’s trade embargo. 5,500 units have been delivered since the start of the year, but it has been overtaken by the Hyundai Kona Hybrid (8,000 deliveries) and the Jaecoo 7 (9,560 deliveries).
The Corolla Cross’s commercial success is also linked to the rise in fleet and leasing sales: Only 48% of Cross units this year were purchased directly by private customers, compared to 58% for the Jaecoo 7, 64% for the Hyundai Kona, and 35% for the Kia Niro.
The update includes a new front design inspired by electric models, similar to the new RAV4. Inside, there’s a refreshed driver’s environment with higher-quality plastics, heated front seats now as standard, and a 10.5-inch multimedia screen. The powertrain remains unchanged, based on a 1.8-liter gasoline engine producing 140 hp, with 0–100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and a claimed combined fuel consumption of 20 km per liter. Prices also remain the same:
The ACTIVE trim (from NIS 180,000) comes with a 7-inch instrument cluster, wireless charging pad, LED projector headlights, smart start, roof rails, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a spare wheel.
The DYNAMIC trim (from NIS 183,000) upgrades to a full 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, tinted windows, smart entry, ambient lighting, electric tailgate, LED fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a tire repair kit.
The DYNAMIC BITONE trim (from NIS 186,000) adds a black roof.
The ADVENTURE trim (from NIS 192,000) adds a fixed panoramic roof, front and rear parking sensors with braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit assist, leather-and-fabric upholstery, and heated seats.