The enhancements go beyond just cosmetic upgrades

In addition to the GR Corolla, GR 86, GR Supra Manual and the GR Hilux, Toyota also announced the introduction of the all-new 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport today at the Sepang International Circuit.

The Corolla Cross GR Sport will cater to SUV customers pursuing a more active lifestyle and seeking enhanced sporty driving feel and better handling as well as enhanced exterior and interior presence with GR Sport styling.

The exterior sports a two-tone colour package which includes a black exterior on the outer mirror, roof and rear spoiler for more sporty appeal, while a more aggressively-styled front radiator grille has a black design for a sportier and wider impression. 

Exterior presence also comes from a set of 18-inch GR Sport designed alloy wheels, clear lens LED rear lamps, an exclusive rear bumper lower garnish design for a sportier personality, and three colour options, namely 2-tone Platinum White Pearl (Hero), 2-tone Red Mica Metallic and 2-tone Nebula Blue.

It also sports an all-black interior with red stitching among other features that clearly distinguishes it as a GR Sport. 

Features exclusive to the Corolla Cross GR Sport include a push start button with GR logo,a leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching with tilt and telescopic adjustments, leather gear lever with red stitching, and of course, leather seats with red stitching and embossed GR logos on the front headrests. There is also a GR carpet mat design.

Rated at 139 PS and 172 Nm of torque, the GR Sport Corolla Cross is mated to a 7-Speed CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic transmission, electric power steering with a Sport ECU, specially-tuned stiffer front and rear suspension and a special performance bar added under the chassis.

The GR Sport Corolla Cross is also equipped with a full range of advanced safety and technology features that include a Pre Crash System, Automatic High Beam, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, Lane Tracing Assist, 3D Panoramic View Monitor, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Tyre Pressure Warning System, Driver Start Control, Vehicle Telematics System,  Front & Rear Driving Video Recorder, and 7 SRS Airbags (Best In Class).

That being said, the Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport is available at GR Outlets nationwide, with a price tag of RM142,000 on the road without insurance.