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SEMA 2025: Toyota reveals Corolla Cross Hybrid Nasu Edition concept

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At SEMA 2025, Toyota unveils the Corolla Cross Hybrid Nasu Edition concept with lift, A/T tires, roof rack and adventure cabin, hinting at OEM off-road parts.
Michael Powers, Editor

Toyota unveiled a striking concept at SEMA 2025: the Corolla Cross Hybrid Nasu Edition, a hybrid crossover shaped by a love of travel and the outdoors. According to journalists at 32CARS.RU, the name references Japan’s Nasu mountain range, while the body’s purple-to-orange gradient nods to the eggplant—the meaning of “nasu.” The palette looks bold yet purposeful, aligning neatly with the theme.

The concept builds on the production Corolla Cross Hybrid with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and three electric motors for a combined 196 hp, but the focus is squarely on design. It wears a suspension lift, Toyo Open Country A/T III all-terrain tires, widened fender flares, heavy-duty side sills, and yellow tow hooks. There’s an expedition roof rack with a basket, and auxiliary spotlights are integrated into the front bumper. The hardware gives the crossover a confident, adventure-ready stance without tipping into excess.

Inside, the cabin is tailored for road trips: enhanced lighting, a JBL audio system, and slide-out modules with a mini-fridge. The lift will likely make acceleration a touch more modest, yet the project clearly shows how much potential the Corolla Cross has as an active-lifestyle companion. Toyota has already hinted that some of these off-road accessories could join the factory catalog for the production model—an approach that would neatly bridge weekday routine and weekend trails.