Toyota Motor Philippines has increased the price of the Toyota Corolla Cross, and Toyota Hilux for 2023.

This marks the second time Toyota has increased the pricing of the Hilux since their recent spec upgrade in August 2022. 

Why the price increase?

The Toyota Hilux now gets local data communication modules (LDCM) connected to the car’s electronic control unit that lets the vehicle send data like fuel level, warnings, and kilometer readings to the brand’s local and regional servers. 

All variants of the Toyota Hilux also get this device except the J and Cab-and-chassis variants. This leads the pickup truck to have an ₱18,000 increase for all models. We suspect that the new LDCM will be used to enhance further the myTOYOTA Connect application that can help you better track your car's needs. 

Toyota Hilux price update

• Toyota Hilux 2.8 GR-S 4x4 AT – ₱2,057,000 (unchanged)
• Toyota Hilux 2.8 Conquest 4x4 AT – ₱1,919,000** (+₱18,000) - to new SRP of ₱1,937,000
• Toyota Hilux 2.8 Conquest 4x4 MT – ₱1,844,000** (+₱18,000) to new SRP of ₱1,862,000
• Toyota Hilux 2.4 Conquest 4x2 AT – ₱1,544,000** (+₱18,000)  to new SRP of ₱1,562,000
• Toyota Hilux 2.4 Conquest 4x2 MT – ₱1,468,000** (+₱18,000) to new SRP of ₱1,486,000
• Toyota Hilux 2.4 G 4x2 AT – ₱1,361,000 (+₱18,000) to new SRP of ₱1,379,000
• Toyota Hilux 2.4 G 4x2 MT – ₱1,285,000 (+₱18,000) to new SRP of ₱1,303,000
• Toyota Hilux 2.4 E 4x2 MT – ₱1,156,000 (+₱18,000) to new SRP of ₱1,174,000
• Toyota Hilux 2.4 J 4x4 MT – ₱1,169,000 
• Toyota Hilux 2.4 J 4x2 MT – ₱971,000

+ ₱20,000 for the Emotional Red finish

Why the Toyota Corolla Cross price hike?

Aside from the Fortuner and Hilux, the Toyota Corolla Cross will reportedly get a hefty price bump.

The GR-S variant takes the biggest hit with a ₱70,000 increase while the rest get a ₱15,000 adjustment.

The  Corolla Cross has the most significant price increase because the Japanese automaker has given it various upgrades. 

These include new roof rails, a sunroof, a 9-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto connectivity, a wireless charger, and a video-recording system for the front and rear of the vehicle.

This recording system will also be available for the rest of the variant lineup, while the V variant also gets the wireless charger added to its spec list. 

Toyota Corolla Cross price update

• Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 GR-S HEV CVT – ₱1,774,000 to new SRP of ₱1,844,000
• Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 V HEV CVT – ₱1,665,000 to new SRP of ₱1,680,000
• Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 G CVT – ₱1,303,000 to new SRP of ₱1,318,000

+ ₱15,000 for the White Pearl Finish

As a side note, Toyota Philippines has also removed the Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8 V HEV, which we earlier reviewed, from the model lineup, leaving the GR-S model as the only hybrid. 

Is the new LCDM worth the price increase, and do you consider the spec upgrade to the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S worth it?