IMC Unveils Locally Assembled Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid in Pakistan

Indus Motor Company (IMC) has revealed the highly anticipated locally assembled Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, marking the company’s first-ever Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) in Pakistan.

The unveiling took place at a line-off ceremony held in Karachi on Wednesday, drawing attendance from various Toyota representatives and government officials.

Mohamedali R. Habib, Chairman of IMC, extended gratitude to everyone who played a role in this significant achievement. He underscored the enduring friendship between Japan and Pakistan, emphasizing the collaborative spirit that made the accomplishment possible.

The event was graced by the presence of Yoshiyuki Takai, President of Toyota’s Emerging-market Compact Car Company. Takai shed light on the growing inclination towards Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) in Asian countries. He expressed optimism that Pakistani customers would warmly welcome the Toyota Corolla Cross HEV, recognizing it as an appealing, efficient, and exhilarating vehicle—an enthusiasm that mirrors its success in other markets.

Specifications

The Toyota Corolla Cross HEV will be powered by a 1798cc Hybrid engine that is capable of producing 168 hp and 305 Nm torque with a Direct Shift Constant Variable Transmission (CVT).

Features

• LED Headlamps (Flagship)
• Halogen Headlamps (Base Variant)
• DRLs
• Body Color Door Handles
• Auto Side Mirrors
• Shark Fin Antenna
• Kick Sensor Trunk (Flagship Only)
• 17-inch Alloy Wheels
• 8-inch Infotainment Display (Flagship Only)
• Basic Audio System With CD and Bluetooth (Base Variant)
• Leather Seats (Flagship Only)
• Auto Dual AC (Flagship Only)
• Auto Single-Mode AC (Base Variant)
• Rear AC Vents (Flagship Only)
• Auto Single-Mode AC (Base Variant)
• No AC Vents (Base Variant)

Safety

While not all safety features were confirmed by the company at the unveiling, these are some of the features found in the international variant of the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid:

• 7 Airbags (Flagship Variant)
• Dual Airbags (Base Variant)
• ABS
• Hill Start Assist
• Parking Sensors
• Passenger Seat Sensor

Meanwhile, these are some of the feature found only in top-of-the-line variant:

• Cruise Control
• Rear Wiper With Auto Sensors

Price

IMC did not disclose the price of the Toyota Corolla Cross HEV in Pakistan. Hopefully, we will have more information near the vehicle’s actual launch date.

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