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Corolla Cross goes off-road: meet the Nasu Edition
Toyota will showcase a bolder, adventure-focused take on its compact crossover at SEMA 2025: the Corolla Cross Nasu Edition. Developed by Toyota Service Parts and Accessories Development, the concept channels Japan’s Mount Nasu for its theme and outdoor-ready modifications. As with many SEMA projects, the build relied heavily on 3D printing and CNC machining to create one-off parts and an eye-catching aesthetic.
Design and exterior upgrades
The Nasu Edition is finished in a custom purple wrap and fitted with a bespoke body kit that includes a prominent hood scoop (purely styling on this hybrid), widened arches, and pumped-out wheel housings. Toyota paired black-painted truck-style wheels with Toyo Open Country A/T III tires sized 255/65R16 and T-rated for a top capability of about 118 mph (190 km/h). A visible suspension lift, rock sliders, and bright yellow tow hooks reinforce the off-road look.
Key exterior highlights:
- Custom purple wrap and unique body kit
- Toyo Open Country A/T III 255/65R16 tires
- Lifted suspension, rock sliders and widened wheel arches
- Articulating roof rack, cargo basket and refrigerator on sliding tray
- Auxiliary lighting, custom puddle lamps and illuminated sills
Powertrain and on-road performance
Under the skin the Nasu Edition keeps the Corolla Cross’s standard hybrid hardware rather than a large displacement engine. The series-production 2026 Corolla Cross hybrid pairs a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder with three electric motors for a combined output of about 196 horsepower. In EPA tests the stock Corolla Cross Hybrid returns an impressive 42 mpg combined (5.6 L/100 km). Toyota has not released specific fuel economy figures for the heavily modified Nasu concept, but owners should expect some reduction in efficiency due to larger tires, increased weight, and altered aerodynamics.
Practicality, payload and towing
The Corolla Cross is a unibody compact SUV with a manufacturer-listed towing capacity up to 1,500 pounds (3,307 kg). For buyers, base pricing for the U.S. market sits at roughly $24,635 for the gas-only L with front-wheel drive and around $28,995 for the Hybrid S with standard electric all-wheel drive. The hybrid uses an electric motor to drive the rear wheels, eliminating the mechanical driveshaft and adding packaging flexibility.
Accessories and lifestyle touches
As a SEMA showpiece the Nasu Edition doubles as a lifestyle rig: a custom drawer system, cargo sills, a dedicated refrigerator on a slide, and a downhill mountain bike mounted on the rack emphasize weekend escapes. Toyota even included a tribute to junior UCI downhill world champion Asa Vermette. A large JBL speaker system and other visual cues complete the outdoorsy, festival-ready vibe.
Market context
The Corolla Cross remains one of Toyota’s most popular crossovers. In the first nine months of 2025 it sold 73,341 units in the U.S., an 8.4% increase over the same period in 2024; hybrid variants accounted for 24,594 of those deliveries. The Nasu Edition is a concept built to show accessory potential and brand DNA at SEMA rather than a production trim, but it highlights how far buyers can push the Corolla Cross platform with dealer or factory-backed accessories.
Whether you’re into light overlanding, weekend adventures, or simply want a unique show vehicle, the Nasu Edition demonstrates that compact crossovers can be both practical daily drivers and credible outdoor companions when fitted with the right gear.
Source: autoevolution
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