Two SUVs sit a 21.7% sticker gap apart in Pakistan, with very different powertrains. The Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 lists at PKR 7,235,000 ex-factory. The Forthing Friday BEV Luxury sits at PKR 8,999,000. Gap: PKR 1,764,000.
Same body type, different energy story: Friday is an EV, Corolla Cross is petrol ICE. Weigh charge access against petrol pumps and Toyota residual comfort before treating sticker alone as the decision. Open the interactive comparison to inspect every cell.
Forthing Friday vs Toyota Corolla Cross: quick verdict
| Buyer priority | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lower sticker, lighter kerb and petrol simplicity | Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 | PKR 7,235,000, 1,325 KG, 12/15 Km/L city/highway claims |
| Electric drive, stronger power and denser cabin kit | Forthing Friday BEV Luxury | 201 HP, 64.4 kWh LFP, 14.6 in screen, dual-zone, leather powered seats |
| Larger shell and higher ground clearance | Forthing Friday BEV Luxury | 4,600 mm long, 180 mm clearance vs 4,460 mm / 161 mm |
Price and positioning
The Corolla Cross 1.8 undercuts the Friday BEV Luxury by about PKR 1.76m. Same SUV body type, EV vs ICE powertrain. Confirm registration and insurance with the on-road cost calculator, then sanity-check petrol running costs with the fuel cost tool if you stay ICE, or wallbox plans with the EV charging time tool if you go Friday.
Powertrain
The Friday BEV Luxury lists an Electric motor at 201 HP, Lithium Iron Phosphate pack at 64.4 kWh, catalogue range 500 km (cycle not labelled), home charge about 7 hours (0-100%), Engine-section fast charge about 38 min (10-80% DC), and battery warranty 8 years / 160,000 km. Max speed is listed at 170 KM/H. AC onboard charger is listed at 3.3 kW; charge port type shows Type 2 (not CCS2). Drive modes: ECO / Standard / Sport. Regenerative braking is Yes. Torque and DC kW cells are not published on this matrix.
The Corolla Cross 1.8 lists 1,798 cc naturally aspirated petrol, FWD, Automatic (CVT). The gearbox row also shows 7-speed on this sheet; treat CVT as the transmission type and confirm ratio count with Toyota Pakistan. Power is listed at 138 HP @ 6400 RPM and 172 Nm @ 4000 RPM. Max speed is listed at 180 KM/H. Drive modes are listed as No on the compare sheet. Catalogue city / highway fuel economy is 12 / 15 Km/L with a 47 L tank. Treat those as brochure cycle claims, not Pakistan traffic guarantees.
Dimensions
The Friday is the larger shell: 4,600 mm long vs 4,460 mm, wider (1,860 mm vs 1,825 mm), taller (1,680 mm vs 1,620 mm), with a longer wheelbase (2,715 mm vs 2,640 mm), higher ground clearance (180 mm vs 161 mm), and a larger listed boot (480 L vs 436 L). Both seat five. Door count differs on the sheet (Friday 4 doors, Cross 5 doors) despite the shared SUV label. Kerb weight is 1,820 KG for the Friday and 1,325 KG for the Corolla Cross. Tyres are 235/55 R19 on the Friday and 215/60 R17 on the Cross. The Cross lists a tighter minimum turning radius (5.2 m vs 6 m) and a full-size spare where Friday shows no spare.
Features and equipment
Shared Yes columns include ABS, traction control, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, wireless CarPlay, keyless entry and rear view camera. The Friday BEV Luxury lists denser comfort and convenience on the current sheet: blind-spot detection, downhill assist, dual-zone climate, leather with powered seats, wireless charger, rain sensing wipers, heated mirrors, air purifier, cruise control, navigation, voice control, rear AC vents and a 14.6 in display vs the Cross 7.0 in display (both list 6 speakers).
The Corolla Cross 1.8 answers with vehicle stability control, parking distance warning, active steering, speed sensing auto door lock, roof rack, rear spoiler, rear folding seat, cargo light, smart key with push-button start, lighter kerb weight and petrol filling simplicity. Seat material is fabric with manual adjustment on the Cross. Handbrake is electric on the Friday and manual foot brake on the Cross.
Spec comparison
| Specification | Forthing Friday BEV Luxury | Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-factory price | PKR 8,999,000 | PKR 7,235,000 ✓ |
| Powertrain | EV, 64.4 kWh LFP | 1,798 cc petrol, CVT |
| Motor / engine power | 201 HP ✓ | 138 HP @ 6400 RPM |
| Catalogue range / economy | 500 km (cycle not labelled) | 12 / 15 Km/L city/highway |
| Boot space | 480 L ✓ | 436 L |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm ✓ | 161 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,820 KG | 1,325 KG ✓ |
| Display size | 14.6 in ✓ | 7.0 in |
| Turning radius | 6 m | 5.2 m ✓ |
| Charge port / fuel | Type 2, AC 3.3 kW | 47 L petrol tank |
Which one should you buy?
Choose the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 if you want the lower sticker, lighter kerb weight, higher listed petrol economy claims, a full-size spare and a simpler Toyota package without needing home or public charging.
Choose the Forthing Friday BEV Luxury if you want electric drive, stronger listed power, larger shell and screen, dual-zone climate and denser comfort kit, and you accept the PKR 1.76m premium plus charge planning (including the modest 3.3 kW AC claim on this sheet).
Bottom line
Same SUV brief, different energy story, 21.7% apart on price. Confirm the Cross CVT vs 7-speed gearbox wording and Friday range-cycle / DC power figures in writing, then compare them live on the Forthing Friday vs Toyota Corolla Cross comparison page.
