2023 Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport Hybrid EV – Interior and Exterior Details
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport Hybrid EV
starting at $31,438
The Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport immediately looks different from the regular Corolla Cross variants thanks to a two-tone package which puts black paint on the roof, A-pillars, wing mirrors and rear spoiler. Choose from Platinum White Pearl, Red Mica Metallic and Nebula Blue for the rest of the body.
In front, the frame of the grille now “points” into the headlamps (reminds us of the Land Cruiser 200 facelift) to make the eyes less pointy. This frame is in gloss black, and there are mesh inserts for both upper and lower grilles. The bumper is also of a different design, with fog lamps moved to the edges.
At the rear, GR Sport stands out with clear lenses for the lamps (no red bits), a unique rear bumper garnish/diffuser design. The three notches you see here are also repeated on the side skirts and front lip area. The wheels are 18-inch items (same size as V and Hybrid) with a two-tone machined finish and exclusive GR Sport turbine design. Of course, GR badging can be found on the front, rear and sides.
Inside, the all-black cabin gets red stitching on the leather seats, steering wheel and gear knob. GR logos can be found on the push start button, embossed on the front seat headrests and the carpet mats.
No change in output from the 1.8 litre ZR-FE engine, which puts out 139 PS and 172 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Dual VVT-i unit is paired to a CVT with seven-speed manual mode. So what are the GR Sport changes? There’s a “Sport ECU” for the electric power steering that is claimed to increase steering feel and response. There’s also reduced body roll thanks to stiffer suspension (retuned springs and struts), and the addition of a Performance Bar..
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