Hola guys , I am planning to buy a new Corolla Cross , done with test drive and everything and got an offer at around 130k for V spec.

Needs your input as below :

1) Is it a good time to go in now ? Heard that Yarris Cross is coming soon and it will lower the price of Corolla Cross ....

2) Many relative and friends recommend me to buy EV car with similar price

3) Some even advise me to wait for new Perodua SUV that going to launch in April

All and all , I like the car after test drive . But I also wanna make sure to ge more opinions to avoid instant regret after purchase.

Cheers

This post has been edited by hongchai888: Apr 3 2024, 06:34 AM

Hybrid is good to go, non hybrid is a no, Perodua EV will launch some in 2025 much more cheaper. Sooner price of petrol and diesel will increase.

Yaris cross and perodua SUV I think they’re different segment compare to tcc.

Well u can wait until May/June only decide.
For myself, I won’t go for EV for now. Imagine holiday season, lining up to charge, charging station hoggers etc 🫣

Relatives/ friends recommending u to buy EV because that’s the trend now.. but only you yourself knows what u want.
Your money, your call

If you have doubt of buying new car, then just wait for the Yaris Cross to rollout and test the car before making decision. The only thing let down by the Corrolla Cross is the "foot parking brake". Nowadays most of the cars price above RM100k are using electronic parking brake (EPB), even the Toyota cheaper model like Veloz and Vios G were using electronic parking brake. Don't be fooled by some people comment that the EPB is fragile, mechanical parking brake is more reliable. Toyota themselves also using EPB in many models.

Have to agree on the EPB, they usually come with brake hold function too which is a life saver during traffic jams!

I believe the facelifted TCC in Thailand already comes with EPB, should wait for the same facelift to come to Malaysia...

I would suggest holding to buying and see what comes ahead for the next 3 or 5 years

buy motorsikal first while waiting.

Wait for facelifted Corolla Cross.

when do you think it will be launching ? because i'm thinking to get the corolla cross

Actually I don't know why many people said will lining up to charger during holiday season. When we drive long distance EV is not the first option vehicle and even we have to use the EV for long distance we should plan ahead. Make sure the car is full charged and travelling distance should control under 300km during holiday season to avoid using public charger in R&R. When we reach to distination the left over balance should enough for us to travel about 50km before checking in hotel or homestay. Nowadays more and more hotels are providing EV charging facility and even in future some landed homestay will equipped with AC charger.

Some may argue that EV is not ideal for those needed to travel from JB to Penang without layover a day in the middle. I believe 99% people (except business purpose) won't drive such a long distance without a rest. EV is not that scary but one thing is seriously disadvantage is the resell value is very bad.

If TS can plan ahead journey, stop point etc, he can go ahead with EV since his relative friends recommend

Waiting and hoping to see some drama on FB EV page next week 😛

bro, iinm, you'd been eyeing for car for quite sometime ago, not yet decided? or too many choices now these days

Can wait for the facelift version if not in a hurry

As news travel about TCC facelift, a lot of buyers will wait if the price hike is not expected to be severe.

Price aside, there are few cases where new models are worse off. Example
Axia Rahmah from 25K to 22K
HRV S from discounted 104K 1.8L to 115K 1.5L

whats your criteria for a car now?

can try test drive Subaru XV also.... it drives much much better than the Cross and after discounts its around 135k+/- also. but its considered outdated lah... new model aleady exist

in the end it boils down to what you want. there must be a reason for you to choose Cross otherwise you would've looked elsewhere

if you have doubts whether to go EV or stick with petrol, lets just say petrol is here to stay. in our country for the next 10 years at least

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Apr 3 2024, 03:58 PM

ya lorr to many choices in my mind , but anyway i will go for toyota corolla cross gr edition ( 2nd week of raya )

The facelifted model? No idea but if you’re not in a rush, do consider waiting for it to launch here.

Tahun depan.

One might argue that your long reply and explanation and consideration is the reason why its not ideal 😂

Congrats in advance
Wait for your rebiu then

Go for the Corolla Cross if you're sold after the test drive and the price seems fair. EVs are worth considering too if they align with your preferences, but if you're keen on the Corolla, why wait?

I went to view the Cross too but without Lane Tracing Assist, it's a big turn off for me

Too much hassle. In my case, I'd only consider owning an EV if:

1. I also have an ICE car for longer distance drives. Will use the EV for < 150km journeys.
2. I can install a personal charger in my condo parking lot and not have to depend on public charging infra.

wait for april perodua

wait for corolla cross facelift. will get EPB instead of footbrake.

yaris cross/perodua nexis is 1 segment lower, its a B segment like X50. (corolla cross comparable to X70) - i would say wait for this to launch too.

do not listen to your relative and friends to buy EV. EV is still not matured as of today. kenot use EV as main car . Its rich car toy.

Do not rush in your decision unless u really die2 need a car now. 130k not cheap leh.

will be getting corolla cross gr edition on 2nd week of raya

okey

TS bought the car? Or waiting face-lift ?

delay on purchasing toyota corolla cross gr edition due to use the money for my operation on 4th june 2024 , will be getting it around september 2024 or latest by early october 2024

This post has been edited by GamersFamilia: Aug 28 2024, 08:02 AM

waiting for an update from TS

Same line of thinking for me, as far as EV cars are concerned.

Hybrid is ok, but there’s always the concern that there are potentially 2 systems to repair if things go wrong.

Good luck with your choice!

one can approach a problem, say ev in this example, and say it wont work blah blah blah... or find a way to make it work...

errr mind to share what kinda operation
anyway gws bro

Gastric bypass @ bariatric surgery, thank you

All the best bro

Yes, I agree. I rather not have to spend my money and then have to find additional solutions before the full infrastructure is in place. It’s fine for a rich, densely populated and small country like Singapore, but when I’m back in Australia and I have country roads ahead of me…. That’s a different kettle of fish altogether

if anyone who can make it work it would be you

cayenne - long road trips, outings with oversea guests
macan ev - daily drive grocery runs
911 - evening and weekend fun

i gonna go out on a limb and say you have no idea about ev charging network in Australia but ok lah i understand...

myself wanna experience ev before gg... life can be short...

Haha.. all good bro. I'm not against EVs, in fact, I have a real inkling that my next 2 Porsches will definitely be EVs, as Porsche is slowly but surely moving in that direction.

I'm planning a Taycan and perhaps a Macan, if that day comes and I'm still a Porsche fan.

By then, there better not be hour-long waits for chargers over Easter long weekend holidays!!!!

Good luck, my in law just done that. Losing 90kg after operation + diet + starting to exercise. B4 operation at 200kg. Now he starts to notice he had neck.

Here i noticed, buy hybrid save time to refuel and fuel price cz average 25+ km/l, some at 28km/l for some cars. Buy EV no need fuel, cheaper in general by charge slowly at home (compensate the fuel cost to become TNB cost). But both losing RV too much. Unless everyone are on EV maybe this will change.

BYD last time give massive rebates for their EV car make RV poorer but good for potential owner. In my Taman, got one bought Kia EV6 at that price, for performance, EV and stuff, after 2 years, u can get it at almost 1/3 of the price with China car brand. This EV technology run fast

This post has been edited by ayamxxx: Aug 31 2024, 08:38 AM

Thank you, same goes with me, keep loosing weight almost 40kg from 186kg, the doctor said it takes a year or a year plus to reach ideal weight

Gws

conclusion?

thank you