While we are waiting for pricing to come out, I have a few guesses on pricing.
Studying the spec sheet, it appears the "L" level Cross is highly de-contented from LE. That, and the fact that the C-HR doesn't even have an "L" leads me to speculate that Toyota will be aggressive on keeping that level with a very low price. (Maybe even lower than the C-HR LE.)
I think it will be strong outreach to small sedan and FWD CUV buyers from other makes.
So, I am thinking the "L" may be very close to the LE C-HR, if not slightly less. I also think the FWD Cross LE and XLE will be higher than comparable FWD only C-HR.
I think price is going to be the biggest factor the Corolla Cross does well in the US in a sea of crossovers. Since the C-HR LE is $21,595 I'm going to guess it starts at $22,595 or something close to that.
I don't see it being lower than the CH-R since it's slightly larger and more conventional looking but it'll be close.
Like you, I’m interested in seeing pricing of Toyota’s new Corolla Cross (CC) sooner rather than later. Based upon their introductory Press Conference June 6, Toyota seems to be on the right track: (1) Although the SUV is new to the USA, it’s been in the Southeast Asia market since July 2020 (hopefully working out any problems during that time), (2) the CC will have their more powerful 2.0 liter Dynamic Force engine (there’s a great 5 minute Toyota video on YouTube that describes the changes they made to the engine to achieve 40% Thermal Efficiency including dual fuel injectors), (3) While it will have a CVT (not a fan), the CVT they’re putting in the CC is their Direct Shift CVT (a geared 1st gear combined with a CVT--there are great YouTube videos on that as well), (4) They’re putting loads of Safety features in the car. The only thing it’s missing (IMO) is 360º cameras (they're available on SE Asia models).
Still unknown: prices, exterior colors, interior colors (other than black and black/white), and a “for sale” date. I’ll be watching this forum for the latest! Thanks for your time keeping us informed.
Bicespeak: You're right about the exterior colors...I meant to say interior colors only. I like Celestite Gray Metallic...
HighRoola: The 360º camera on the Hyundai Tucson would be a nice one to have on the CC. As to the links, maybe this will help:
Transmission: (Engineering Explained)
Engine: (Toyota of Canada).
They're really interesting...enjoy...
I thought this might be of interest too. The Corolla Cross (CC) rides on Toyota's TNGA-C "platform"; all the video reviewers of the CC stressed that point. I wondered what made TNGA so special. Here's a video that helps explain it: .
Here in Colombia we have a 5% import tax on hybrid cars and a 30 -35% import tax for gas cars! Yeah its really bad so car brands usually trim off accessories in order to keep prices competitive.