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Toyota Corolla Cross. 2020 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, 1798, 1987 cm³ petrol, 1798, 1987 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid. Toyota gets another crossover from its GA-C platform, creating an additional Corolla to meet market demands. Shared a base with the Toyota Corolla (E210), with very similar interior. Less efficient than sedans, with higher fuel consumption due to its less aerodynamic shape. Aimed primarily at Asian markets.
Manufacturing location: Chachoengsao, Thailand; Zhongli, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Rep. of China; Tianjin, China
Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Corolla | Predecessor: Toyota Corolla Rumion
q.v. Toyota Frontlander
Toyota Crown (S200). 2008–12 (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon. F/R, F/A, 2499, 2994, 3456 cm³ petrol, 3456 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (V6 DOHC). Thirteenth generation of Toyota’s longest-running saloon range, with many of the company’s latest gadgets as standard equipment. Simplified electronic architecture to drive all the car’s gadgetry. High-resolution display, active steering, 10 airbags. Royal Saloon and Athlete versions released first in February 2008, hybrid following within three months. Limited-edition models in 2009 to commemorate Toyota’s 5,000,000 domestic sales. Mid-term changes 2010 with equipment upgrades; 55th anniversary edition at end of year. Bland styling, as with previous Crowns, but these models appeal to a very traditional and affluent Japanese buyer.
Manufacturing location: Japan
Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Crown | Predecessor: Toyota Crown (S180) | Successor: Toyota Crown (S210)
q.v. Toyota Crown Majesta (S200)
Ford Taunus/Ford Cortina (GBTS/TE). 1975–80 (prod. 1,583,699 for Taunus II and 80 in Germany, plus 1,131,850 sold for Cortina Mk IV and 80). 2- and 4-door saloon, 5-door estate, 2-door pick-up. F/R, 1297, 1598 (I4 OHV), 1593, 1993 (I4 OHC), 2294, 2994 cm³ (V6 OHV), 3273, 4089 cm³ (I6 OHV). Facelifted Taunus TC with new front and rear ends, though Turnier looked largely the same from the A-pillar back. Similar engines and transmission, but modern (for 1976) boxier appearance despite carryover doors. Ghia luxury trim added. Sold in UK, Ireland, South Africa and British Commonwealth countries as Cortina Mk IV. Built in Australia with some modifications as TE series with mammoth six-cylinder engines, with resulting bad effect on handling (despite spending a considerable sum trying to improve this over TC and TD). Australian models badged Cortina 4 or Cortina 6, depending on engine, with some differences including large indicators in front wings. South Africa offered GL, S and Ghia with Essex three-litre V6. European production to 1979, when Taunus 80 took over. Korean production by Hyundai to December 1980. Ford Argentina stuck with TC for these years and skipped straight to Taunus 80 shape for 1981.
Manufacturing locations: Genk, Belgium; Dagenham, England; Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia; Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Ulsan, Korea
Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Taunus | Predecessor: Ford Cortina Mk III, Ford Taunus TC | Successor: Ford Taunus 80
q.v. Ford Cortina
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