AAB launches Electric Hybrid Corolla Cross at Milipol Qatar

Doha: Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB), the sole agents for Toyota vehicles in Qatar, has launched the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross Electric Hybrid at the Milipol Qatar 2021 which concluded in Doha recently. The inauguration was attended by AAB Chairman Abdulrahman Abduljaleel Al Abdulghani, AAB Acting CEO R K Murugan, and the AAB Senior Management. 

Since its launch in Japan in 1966, the Corolla series has achieved a cumulative total of over 48 million sales in more than 150 countries and regions around the world. The model has continued to evolve in line with the needs of the times; this latest version caters to the strong demand for SUVs in the region, enabling customers to select the vehicle that best suits their diverse lifestyles.

Daizo Kameyama, Chief Engineer in charge of development, said: “Now that the Corolla Cross has newly joined the Corolla family, we sincerely hope that our customers will warmly welcome the vehicle to become part of their families; just like their partners, siblings or even friends. We wish that the Corolla Cross could assist customers in creating a new story by loading on their vehicle the people who are important to them, their luggage, and their dreams for the future.”

Kei Fujita, Chief Representative for Middle East and Central Asia Representative ‎Office at Toyota Motor Corporation, added: “We are very happy to bring the all-new Corolla Cross to our customers in the Middle East, which offers a spacious and comfortable ride that turns both daily commutes or weekend leisure journeys into a fun driving experience. As a versatile and stylish crossover vehicle, this latest addition to our HEV range will help to further increase the appeal of eco-friendly vehicles in the region and contribute to our long-term goals for the promotion of sustainable mobility. I would like to thank all of our customers around the world for taking the Toyota Corolla to their hearts and continuously inspiring us on our journey to make ever-better cars.”

Toyota has combined its leadership in HEV development and extensive experience in the SUV arena with its legendary Quality, Durability, and Reliability (QDR) to create the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross HEV. The innovative vehicle builds on a legacy of more than 23 years at the forefront of eco-friendly technology, over 16-million satisfied HEV customers, and the most extensive HEV line-up in the region.

The vehicle’s thrilling drive personality is brought to life by a new electrified hybrid system that combines two power sources. Its 1.8-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with a combined power of 121 hp. The system is mated to an Electrically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) that contributes to an outstanding fuel consumption value of 23.7km/L. Drivers can also choose between ECO, NORMAL, and SPORT driving modes to suit their driving styles. In addition, a separately-switchable EV Mode can be combined with any of these three driving modes, for a silent and emission-free driving at low speeds and for short distances. 

The all-new Corolla Cross draws on Toyota’s strong heritage of advanced hybrid-electric technology. Electrification of vehicles has been a cornerstone of the company’s business since 1997. Since then, Toyota has successfully launched a variety of HEVs, leading the way to a steady growth in the adoption of its environmentally-friendly vehicles and pushing cumulative sales to over 16 million. Combined, this enormous sales record represents a reduction of around 139 million tonnes of CO2 compared to the sales of equivalent conventional vehicles and underscores the tremendous support of Toyota’s customers for this eco-friendly approach.

As with any other Toyota model, safety remains a top priority for the all-new Corolla Cross. The car features a comprehensive array of safety features to protect its occupants such as SRS airbags Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC), and Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS), among many others.

With the launch of the Corolla Cross, Toyota’s Hybrid Electric Model line-up has increased to 6 models in Qatar which includes Corolla, Camry, RAV4, C-HR, and Highlander. 

Customers wishing to purchase the new model can visit any of the two showrooms located at Al Abdulghani Tower (C-Ring Road) and City Center (basement) at their convenient time or can speak to their Sales Team directly at 50099188. Toyota main showroom is open from Sunday to Thursday from 8am-9pm. City Center Showroom is opened from Sunday to Thursday from 9am-9pm. Both the Showrooms are open on Fridays as well from 5pm-9pm. AAB also offers excellent after sales support with a network of 11 service centers located across the country.