Indus Motor Company (IMC), the local manufacturer of Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrids, is preparing to start local assembly of the vehicle in the near future.
It was confirmed by a reliable source familiar with the process that the major structural and mechanical developments of the car have been completed, and that the company is now working on the fit and finish of the car.
Earlier than expected, Toyota Corolla Cross to be assembled locally
In addition, he explained that the automaker has started working on the car’s nameplates, badges and fitments, as well as the interior. According to the source, the company is moving ahead at full speed and aims to launch the Corolla Cross by the beginning of next year, if everything goes according to plan.
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According to the source, citing a confidential document, the vendors are almost finished developing the local parts for the Corolla Cross, which may mean the assembly of the new model can begin as early as December.
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Earlier than expected, Toyota Corolla Cross to be assembled locally
With an e-CVT gearbox and a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder hybrid petrol engine that combines with an electric motor, this vehicle delivers 168 horsepower and 305 Newton-meters of torque to the front wheels via a powertrain that includes a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine with four cylinders. In terms of fuel economy, the hybrid Corolla Cross offers about 18 to 20 kilometers per liter, which is quite impressive.