A Toyota pick-up with Corolla Cross underpinnings could arrive in South America in 2027. If the idea of a passenger-car-based pick-up sounds familiar, Proton explored that formula more than two decades ago with the Arena.

In Malaysia's non-national SUV segment, the Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross are two unavoidable contenders. For years, the HR-V has consistently been one of the top-selling Japanese SUVs in the country, while the Corolla Cross serves as Toyota's heavyweight contender in this price bracket.

The Proton eMas 7 PHEV was Malaysia's best-selling hybrid-petrol model in July 2026, recording 872 registrations and finishing ahead of the Toyota Yaris Cross and Corolla Cross.

With June now behind us, UMW Toyota has delivered a first-half report card filled with contrasts.

Toyota has introduced another round of updates for the Corolla Cross in Japan, a little over a year after the crossover received a broader facelift and switched to an all-hybrid model range in its home market.

At KLIMS 2026, Toyota’s stand reinforces its multi-pathway strategy for Malaysia, balancing conventional internal-combustion options with hybrids and selected battery-electric previews. Within this lineup, the Corolla Cross HEV occupies a particularly important position. It is neither a future concept nor a response to the latest trend; it is a fully established, locally assembled hybrid SUV that