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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

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Toyota has launched a refreshed version of the Corolla Cross. It is a compact crossover SUV that debuted in 2020, and now comes with a touch of sporty spirit.

The refreshed Corolla Cross has a honeycomb front grille, modified headlights, an LED light strip, new rear lights, small fins that improve stability and aerodynamic performance. It is mounted on a set of redesigned 18-inch wheels. There is also a GR Sport package on offer, which includes a redesigned front bumper and radiator grille like the one on the current GR Corolla, and 19-inch black wheels in an exclusive Storm Gray color. The suspension has been lowered by 10 mm and tuned for a sportier handling. Power steering has been tuned, and new gearshift paddles are standard equipment. Drivers also get a choice of two new modes: Snow and Snow Extra.

The interior has also undergone some changes. It is equipped with a larger center console, a new gear lever, a wireless smartphone charger, a new 10.5-inch infotainment screen and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster.

When it comes to the powertrain, there have been no changes. European buyers will still be able to choose from two hybrid powertrain options. The first option is the Hybrid 140 powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor for a total of 140 hp. For those who want more power, the Hybrid 200 option is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor for a total of 200 hp.

The refreshed Toyota Corolla Cross will be available in Europe from the summer.

Source: Toyota

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2026 Jeep Compass

Jeep has finally launched the next-generation Compass, the first photos of which we saw a few days ago. This is the third generation of this model, which will be offered for the first time as an all-electric model.

The new Compass is built on the STLA Medium platform, which it shares with several models from the group such as the Peugeot 3008 and 5008, Opel Grandland, DS 7 and the new Citroen C5 Aircross. It is 15 centimeters longer than its predecessor, and buyers will, in addition to the choice of a two-tone body, also get a better equipment package that allows the car to overcome even the most difficult obstacles. The ground clearance can be increased by an additional 20 cm, which allows the car to pass through water 50 cm deep. Some of the equipment that comes with the new Compass are LED matrix lights, a large glass roof, 20-inch wheels, etc.

The interior of the car also received more technology and better equipment. In addition to the standard equipment, which can be said to be enviable, the new Compass also received a wide 16-inch multimedia system display and a 10-inch digital instrument panel, and for fans of classic buttons, there is also a red selector for selecting the transmission.

When it comes to the powertrain, the new Compass will be offered as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric. The European version will be available with a gasoline engine and a mild 48-volt hybrid system for a total of 145 hp, while the more powerful plug-in hybrid option will offer 195 hp. The most powerful option will be the all-electric Compass with 213 hp (single electric motor and FWD) and a 74 kWh battery that will allow a range of up to 500 kilometers (WLTP), or 315 hp (two electric motors and AWD) and a battery of unknown capacity that will provide a range of up to 650 kilometers (WLTP).

Source: Stellantis

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Xiaomi cheated buyers of the SU7 Ultra

Late last year, Xiaomi launched a super-powerful racing version of the all-electric SU7, the SU7 Ultra, which was announced to have 1,548 hp, but that wasn’t the case. Customers complained that their car had less than 1,000 hp, so Xiaomi was forced to upgrade the software to correct its mistake.

The SU7 Ultra is powered by three electric motors with a total output of 1,548 hp (1,154 kW), which is enough to push the 1,900 kg car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.97 seconds, 200 km/h in 5.97 seconds and 300 km/h in 15 seconds, with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). It was its performance that attracted many customers who were disappointed after purchasing it.

After customer complaints, the company responded quickly by unleashing the car’s full power. “We value our community’s feedback and will be more transparent in the future,” the company said.

Manufacturers sometimes lock certain functions of the car, in order to differentiate equipment packages but also to increase profits, which is a fraud and a bad approach to customers.

Source: Xiaomi