Practical to the end, buy the SUV version of Corolla for less than 100,000 yuan

At the start of this year, the domestic automotive market has been particularly lively, especially in the SUV segment, where competition is intensifying. FAW Toyota, known for its firm pricing, has recently taken the initiative to offer significant discounts, which is quite aggressive. In response to the newly launched new Corolla Cross, a series of official time-limited preferential policies have been introduced, with a maximum special discount of 30,000 yuan! With the "Corolla" halo, the new Corolla Cross, which has reduced its price and increased its configuration, has shown great sincerity. So, how much has the competitiveness of the new car been enhanced?

Unprecedented discounts, a great time to bottom-fish

As a global model, the Corolla Cross ranks at the top in sales in markets such as North America, Europe, Australia, Thailand, and Japan. It has only been on the domestic market for two years, and its cumulative sales have already exceeded 270,000 units, making it one of the most eye-catching SUVs in its class.

The newly launched Corolla Cross 2.0L gasoline version Elite is priced at 139,800 yuan, and the 2.0L gasoline version Luxury at 149,800 yuan; the 2.0L intelligent hybrid dual-engine version Elite at 149,800 yuan, and the 2.0L intelligent hybrid dual-engine version Luxury at 159,800 yuan. The entire series' price range is from 129,800 yuan to 184,800 yuan. To give back to user support, FAW Toyota also offers up to 19,000 yuan in official time-limited rights, as well as a full range of 0 down payment, 40% down payment with 3 years of 0 interest; super long-term installments for 2-5 years, leasing products up to 8 years; and a maximum of 10,000 yuan in replacement subsidies for various financial policies. The combination of these rights makes the model, which was already highly cost-effective, even more valuable, allowing users to more easily enjoy a powerful, intelligent, and worry-free 100,000-level 2.0L golden displacement intelligent driving SUV.

Despite the tempting price, without the support of product strength, all price reductions and promotions are just theoretical. Let's delve into this model and comprehensively assess whether it's worth buying.

Dynamic body, golden displacement

To be friends with users, first, you need to have a high appearance level. The dynamic body lines of the new Corolla Cross give a sense of RAV4's presence. With a body size of 4460mm*1825mm*1620mm and a wheelbase of 2640mm, the new Corolla Cross has a larger body advantage compared to its peers.Looking around at other SUV products in the 100,000-level category, consumers are often required to make a trade-off between power and fuel consumption. The new Corolla Cross offers a smooth and efficient driving experience, which is also a trump card. The 2.0L engine is a true golden displacement; with reasonable technical design, it can take into account both urban fuel economy and high-speed power performance. The new Corolla Cross provides two power options: a 2.0L gasoline version and a 2.0L intelligent hybrid dual-engine version. The gasoline model is equipped with a Direct Shift-CVT (simulated 10-speed CVT transmission), with a WLTC combined fuel consumption of only 6.16L per 100km, effectively balancing power and fuel efficiency.

The intelligent hybrid dual-engine version, with the support of Toyota's most advanced fifth-generation intelligent hybrid dual-engine system THS II, offers a driving quality close to that of a gasoline car, with energy consumption performance that rivals electric vehicles. Although the power output style is mainly smooth and comfortable, the power response at low speeds, based on lithium batteries, will make the new car's acceleration more aggressive. Without the constraints of a large battery, the handling ability during high-speed cornering is also very stable. Of course, because the intelligent hybrid dual-engine version is based on the "engine as the main, motor as the auxiliary" principle, it is not only easy to drive without causing motion sickness but also achieves a combined fuel consumption of 4.56L/100km (WLTC condition). Combined with the current fuel prices, this is equivalent to a cost of just over 30 cents per kilometer, and the overall driving range exceeds 1000 kilometers. Plus, with no need for charging and no dependence on charging piles, this new Corolla Cross intelligent hybrid dual-engine version can be considered a smooth, fuel-efficient, reliable, and powerful all-rounder, making it the best choice for pragmatic buyers.

Intelligent Safety Complements Each Other

The improvement in the level of intelligence is also a key highlight of the Corolla Cross's refresh and upgrade. With the support of Toyota Space smart space, the new car supports wireless interconnection of CarPlay/CarLife/HiCar, as well as a car version of WeChat and chat-style continuous dialogue interaction. These features are tailor-made for the younger generation who cannot live without their smartphones.

In terms of safety, the Corolla Cross also shows the sincerity that a hit car should have. The entire series comes standard with Toyota Pilot advanced driver assistance. With the combined efforts of the DRCC Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System, RSA Road Sign Assist, LTA Intelligent Lane Tracing System, and LDA Lane Departure Alert System, it assists drivers in safe driving in all scenarios, which can be said to save time, effort, and worry... and even money. In addition, the Corolla Cross comes standard with 7 SRS airbags across the entire series, with the flagship version reaching 9 SRS airbags, directly setting a new safety benchmark for 100,000-level SUVs.

Overall, I personally believe that this new promotion of the Corolla Cross is a mid-year gift from FAW Toyota to consumers, thanking them for their continued support for the "Corolla" brand. After all, the beneficiaries of the fierce competition among car manufacturers are the consumers. The 100,000-level 2.0L golden displacement intelligent driving SUV is on a big sale, and it seems that FAW Toyota wants to give the new Corolla Cross an even more extreme cost-performance ratio, capturing more market share. What changes will this direct price drop bring to the compact SUV market is worth looking forward to!