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I purchased a Hycross ZX(O) in December 2025 and have driven only around 1,500 km so far. Now that there is news of a facelift coming, I am thinking of selling my car. Should I do so? I also want to know when the Hycross facelift is expected to launch - in 2026 or 2027?

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Do not sell your HyCross just because a facelift is coming. Facelifts are a normal part of the product cycle and do not suddenly make the current car obsolete. This Toyota car is a fundamentally strong product with Toyota’s proven hybrid system, excellent space and comfort, and a reputation for long-term reliability. You have only done 1,500 km, so you are nowhere near getting the value out of the car. Selling now would mean taking an unnecessary depreciation hit for very little real-world benefit.

The facelift is expected in 2027, not 2026, so you still have a good amount of time before the update arrives. Even when it does, it will be a mid-cycle refresh with cosmetic changes and some feature updates, not a completely new car. The core mechanical package and ownership experience will remain largely the same.

The only reason to consider selling now would be if you are genuinely unhappy with the car or your requirements have changed. Otherwise, keep the HyCross, enjoy it and revisit the facelift only when it actually arrives.

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