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"Why settle for less?" UMWT's Toyota Corolla Cross tells you to skip the HR-V

CY Foong · Mar 12, 2021 05:30 PM

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UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has just released a teaser post about its next big thing on its Facebook page. Though there is no mention of what it could be, we're expecting it will be the long-awaited launch of the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross.

The Corolla Cross will be competing against the likes of the Proton X70Honda HR-V, and Subaru XV. It will also be UMWT's attempt to rectify the C-HR’s shortcomings.

Also read: The CKD 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross will do what the C-HR couldn’t

We can't help but be amused at Toyota's sly dig at Honda with the caption "Why settle for less?" This is a response to the Honda City's "Your Time is Up" campaign.

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Previously, we reported a few units that were spied at Westport, Klang. These spyshots indicate that there could be more than one variant of the Corolla Cross offered in Malaysia.

Also read: Spied: 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross spotted in Malaysia, CBU first, CKD later

The Corolla Cross is expected to be locally-assembled (CKD) in Malaysia, although early batches will be fully imported (CBU) from Thailand.

Also read: UMW confirms CKD 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross to launch in Q2 2021, more hybrids to come

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So, are you ready for Toyota's next big thing?

CY Foong

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Traded advertising for a career that fits his passion for cars. Enjoys spotting cars during his free time and has a soft spot for Japanese Kei cars but drives a thirsty manual sedan.

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