Something I have done with other new model introductions is check cargurus.com. I check in there after prices are released. They will show cars that are assigned and being sent to them, serial numbers and all, not cars that are already on the lots. It's weird that at first you have to search...

Has anyone had any luck when buying a Toyota in the past preventing them from installing accessories at the "port" (in the Cross case, factory)? I ask because I can do without all these and want a basic car.

Found these dimensions for the Japan spec Cross. Pretty remarkable when put against my larger RAV4. Translated to inches, the floor to ceiling measurement is actually 3.7" higher on the Cross. Remarkably, the distance from the hatch to the front seat back is practically the same on both. (...

Making parts for the Cross..... YKTA celebrates start of production for Mazda Toyota parts (msn.com)

I am very happy with the US version styling as is, but if Toyota is going to shake up the styling with something different this is pretty nice. Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport Unveiled In Taiwan With Tougher Looks And Sports Suspension | Carscoops