Seldom will you find a car that does everything perfectly. What works for one buyer will usually be lacking for the next but there is a solution. If you've considered the Toyota Corolla Cross but feel it needs a little something more, there's Toyota's Genuine Accessories that may help solve that. Alternatively, if you're a current Corolla Cross owner you may also find these add-ons rather handy.
The immensely popular, locally-built Toyota Corolla Cross has been with us since 2021 and while that may seem like it was just yesterday, a good number of them are doing the rounds in the used car segment of the market. Some will have a little more than demo mileage while others have been extensively used and present a very appealing proposition for those looking to upgrade to something new or something that works for the family.
You’ll be able to find the Toyota Corolla Cross in 3 distinct flavours, each one offering a different specification level. Toyota doesn’t offer many options at the time of ordering a new Corolla Cross but the standard equipment is rather good on most trim levels however you may be looking for a little more. To fine-tune the package, you will have to turn to the Toyota Genuine Accessories catalogue and see what they have to help customise your Corolla Cross the way that you want.
Accessories and extras don’t always have to be purely cosmetic, many of these are functional too. Here’s a list of our 5 favourite Toyota Accessories for a used Toyota Corolla Cross.
1. Safety Film
No, not that VHS that they made you watch at school, but rather a protective film that coats your side windows providing you with additional safety and helping block out some of the harsh sun’s rays. With this film installed your Corolla Cross will be more impervious to smash-and-grab attempts and in the event of an accident, the film will help hold the shattered glass in place. Available in either clear, 50%, or 35% tint, you will be able to choose the level of protection from the light that you desire.
2. Front Park Assist
If you’re upgrading from a smaller hatch to something with a little more size, like the Corolla Cross, you may find it a little intimidating to park. A set of front park sensors will help you gauge how close you are to that car or wall when slotting it into a bay.
3. Cargo Organizer
The Corolla Cross has a sizeable 440-litre boot that can further expand when you fold the rear seats forward. 440-litres means that there’s a lot of real estate to work with and keeping your items in one place (or at least the same place while driving) becomes a little more challenging. You can help ensure that they stay where you put them with this cargo organizer. Sort out your groceries from the car care products so that you don’t end up with car wax in the fridge.
4. Tyre Pressure Monitors
The Toyota Corolla Cross doesn’t come with a tyre pressure monitoring system, even if you do go for the range-topping XR trim level. Anyone who has had tyre pressure monitoring systems in their car before will know that it’s a handy tool that helps improve your peace of mind. Car feeling strange and thinking that that pothole you hit damaged the tyre? No need to worry about stopping alongside a dangerous road in the dark to check, just reference the TPM and make sure from within the car.
5. Wireless Charger
Forgo the bundle of cable that you inevitably end up forgetting at home or the office anyway and make sure that your phone remains charged with the addition of a wireless charging pad. Simply place your phone on the mat and let the system do all the work. Great for ensuring your phone’s battery remains topped up.
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