The Toyota Corolla Cross 60th Anniversary special edition has launched in South Africa, offering extra equipment and a unique look. Here’s what it costs…
- Corolla Cross line-up scores 60th Anniversary variant
- Celebrates six decades of Toyota’s Corolla nameplate
- Gains black alloys, subtle body kit, cross bars & more
Toyota South Africa Motors has added a new Corolla Cross 60th Anniversary special-edition derivative – conceived to celebrate six decades of the Corolla nameplate (and over 57 million sales worldwide) – to its local line-up.
Yes, after rolling out 60th Anniversary versions of both the Corolla hatch and sedan, the Japanese brand’s local division has turned its attention to its Prospecton-built crossover. And this new variant’s introduction (big thanks to duoporta.com for alerting us to its arrival) sees the local Corolla Cross portfolio swell to eight derivatives.
Seemingly based on the 1.8 XS, the Corolla Cross 60th Anniversary – which was displayed at Naamsa’s recent SA Auto Week 2026 event in KwaZulu-Natal – is priced some R32 300 higher, starting at R499 900. It is offered in two paint colours, both paired with a black roof and black side-mirror caps as standard: Chromium Silver and Glacier White.
From what we can tell, the newcomer is set apart by its subtle body kit (including front-bumper addenda and side-skirt additions), black-painted 17-inch alloy wheels (wrapped in 215/60 R17 tyres), roof rack (with cross bars) and special-edition badges on the fenders.
The “60th Anniversary” badging is repeated in the cabin, including on the door-sill scuff plates. In addition, the luggage compartment gains a likewise branded boot-sill protector as well as what Toyota describes as an “all-weather” luggage-compartment mat.
This variant also upgrades from the standard 7.0-inch instrument cluster to a 12.3-inch fully digital item, as fitted to the higher-grade XR and GR-Sport derivatives. The special-edition derivatives gains blind-spot monitoring, too, as well as a “panoramic view” function for its reversing camera.
For the record, the 60th Anniversary special edition uses a pure petrol powertrain – as opposed to the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) set-up also available in the Corolla Cross – which here comprises a naturally aspirated 1.8-litre, four-cylinder engine delivering 103 kW and 172 Nm to the front axle via a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The listed fuel consumption is 6.7 L/100 km.
Year to date at the end of October 2026, the Corolla Cross ranks fifth on the list of South Africa’s best-selling passenger vehicles, with some 13 943 units registered. The locally built crossover’s best month of the year thus far was September 2026, when 1 964 units were sold across Mzansi.
What does the Corolla Cross 60th Anniversary cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Corolla Cross 1.8 Xi | R429 100 |
| Corolla Cross 1.8 XS | R467 600 |
| Corolla Cross 1.8 60th Anniversary | R499 900 |
| Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV XS | R511 200 |
| Corolla Cross 1.8 XR | R518 400 |
| Corolla Cross 1.8 GR-Sport | R537 600 |
| Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV XR | R563 500 |
| Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV GR-Sport | R581 200 |
The prices above include Toyota’s 3-year/100 000 km warranty (along with an 8-year/195 000 km battery-pack warranty for HEV derivatives) and a 6-service/90 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What does the Toyota Corolla Cross 60th Anniversary special edition cost in South Africa?
A: The special edition is priced at R499 900, which sits between the 1.8 XS (R467 600) and the 1.8 HEV XS (R511 200).
Q: What features set the 60th Anniversary Corolla Cross apart from standard derivatives?
A: Exterior upgrades include a subtle body kit, black 17-inch alloy wheels, a black roof and mirror caps, roof cross bars, and fender badging. Interior additions feature a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, blind-spot monitoring, panoramic-view camera and 60th Anniversary scuff plates and boot mat.
Q: What engine powers the 60th Anniversary variant?
A: The special edition utilises Toyota’s naturally aspirated 1.8-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 103 kW and 172 Nm of torque, driving the front wheels via a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
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Ryan Bubear
Having written about everything from sport and politics to crime, Ryan eventually settled on motoring. For well over 15 years, he's been penning articles – both online and in print – about the broader automotive industry, though he's particularly fascinated by vehicle-sales statistics. A freelance writer and editor, Ryan has owned a 1971 Austin Mini Mk3 for 20-plus years.
