Toyota unveiled the GR Sport variant of the Corolla Cross in Taiwan with a series of visual and mechanical updates over the standard model. Besides looking tougher, the Corolla Cros GR Sport is also sportier to drive thanks to the new suspension setup by Gazoo Racing.

Design-wise, the SUV gets a redesigned front bumper with a different grille similar to the Hilux that is surrounded by black chrome. The front end also features larger intakes with integrated fog lights and aluminum-style skid plates.

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On the side, we find silver sill add-ons, while at the back there is a matching skid plate and a GR badge. Inside the model gets new graphics for the 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, a GR-branded engine start button, and the GR logo embossed on the seats. Safety equipment includes seven airbags and the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite.

Toyota Gazoo Racing gave the Corolla Cross a sports suspension with new springs and dampers for improved handling, while a new chassis reinforcement bracket increases rigidity.

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The Corolla Cross GR Sport is available with petrol and hybrid powertrains. The naturally aspirated 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine produces 138 hp (103 kW / 140 PS) and 172 Nm (127 lb-ft) of torque sending power to the front wheels through the Super CVT-i gearbox. The hybrid combines a 1.8-liter engine with an electric motor for a combined output of 121 hp (90 kW / 122 PS) transmitted to the front wheels through an E-CVT gearbox.

The new Corolla Cross GR Sport is already available in Taiwan starting from 875,000 Taiwan dollars ($31,601) for the 1.8-liter gasoline engine and 945,000 ($34,129) Taiwan dollars for the more efficient hybrid.

H/T to Paultan