The Toyota Corolla Cross officially launches on 3 November 2021 in South Africa and will be available in both Petrol and Hybrid formats. The 1.8-litre petrol model produces 103 kW and 172 Nm torque with a fuel consumption of 6.8 l/100km. The Hybrid model utilizes a 1.8-litre petrol engine in conjunction with an electric hybrid drivetrain for a total power output of 90 kW. This model will return fuel consumption figures of 4.3 l/100km. All models employ a CVT gearbox with a 7-step feature. Three trim levels are available, Xi, Xs, and Xr with the Hybrid only available in the two higher-spec levels.
Guided by its Vision 2035, the South African Automotive Masterplan encompasses a globally competitive and transformed industry that actively contributes to the sustainable development of South Africa’s productive economy and creates prosperity for industry stakeholders and the broader society,” the statement read.
The SAAM 2035 objectives include: production of 1% of global production projected to be 1.4 million units in 2035; expanding local content in vehicles assembled in South Africa to 60% from 40%; increasing employment; improving manufacturing competitiveness levels to that of leading competitor levels, and transforming the industry across the value chain in areas of identified opportunity and deepening value addition.
The automotive sector has remained one of South Africa’s most investment-intensive industrial sectors with seven light-vehicle producers investing a record R9.2 billion in 2020, awhile the component sector attracted R2.4 billion during the same period.
Source: mybroadband
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