<p>When it comes to engines, Toyota leaves behind a lot of players in the market with its more than reliable and responsive units on offer. This compact crossover gets the same set of motors as the Liva while the only difference remains in its Petrol avatar that now gets an additional 1.2 litre petrol unit along with a potent 1.5 litre motor. This smaller petrol engine is capable enough to churn out 80 PS of peak power at a higher 5600 rpm along with an average torque of 104 Nm which begins from 3100 rpm. This smaller engine is good enough to be your daily commuter but it fails to offer that punchy and responsive drive every time you put your foot down on the accelerator pedal. To solve this, Toyota also powers this crossover with a bigger 1.5 litre petrol unit which catapults this drive to 90 PS of peak power at 5600 rpm along with an increased torque figure of 132 Nm available at 3000 rpm. This heart in particular offers a very peppy drive with linear power delivery that completes that missing fun aspect from the Cross. Coming onto its diesel avatar, Toyota makes use of a sole 1.4 litre D-4D heart which manages to deliver a mere 68 PS of peak power at 3800 rpm along with a generous torque of 170 Nm available as low as 1800 rpm. Power delivery for the diesel variant lacks bite and is not a sprinter but with punchy low-end torque delivery, the Cross manages to surge ahead without changing gears especially when driving within the city. Both these engines are mated to a standard 5 speed manual gearbox which offers good short shifts ideal for city driving. With no additions to its suspension system, the Cross rides similar to its hatch sibling with a softer suspension setup that is good enough for city driving. With its pseudo all-terrain dressing on the outside, the Cross really falls short on giving you any off-roading fun if you plan to take it away from tarmac.

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