2024 Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 GR-S HEV CVT Review – More than just a badge upgrade at PHP 1.9M?

Last time we checked out the 2024 Corolla Cross 1.8 G for a review, but now we have the key to the GR-S HEV CVT. Is the price jump to PHP 1.9M all about the badge? Vince finds out if the upgrade is worth it.

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Toyota Sporty Design History in the Philippines
02:28 - Exterior Design
03:20 - Rear Design and Cargo Space
05:25 - Under the hood
08:26 - Interior Impressions
09:36 - Upgraded Infotainment
13:29 - Driving Impressions
15:37 - Fuel Economy
19:50 - Pros and Cons
20:15 - Pricing and Final Verdict

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[capaserv]

After seeing one struggle so much to overtake a fully loaded L300 in Ligaya Drive the other day, you'd wish they put more power in this "GR" trim.

[Mistman]

This front is so much better. It should be standard.

[MAPPA]

The regular Corolla Cross HEV looks more futuristic dare I say

[PCProooo]

Mine’s arriving this week after months of waiting since its release!

[punongacacia]

I like the Corolla GRs except for the glass roof. Previously there were complaints from other countries about glass breakages for glass roofs due to extreme heat or a fruit falling from a random tree.

[RoelMC]

how is the riding comfort? stiffer or more comfortable with grs shocks?

[SleepySriracha]

I love the review! Mitsubishi Trition Athlete review please but I want Vince to review it no else please ❤

[jvbelarmino]

Lithium Iron / Ferrous Phosphate (LIP or LFP),
are currently the best, energy dense batteries

[megsman]

At least GR put in a little better suspension… I think. TRD used to sell stickers and mags only.

[Phil]

It's like they just put lipstick on the G. Where's the added performance that makes it worthy of the GR badge? Does the different suspension at least translate to better handling?

[Arpon]

Nice but expensive.... I think is better to get a camry sport.

[potatodoppelganger]

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid next review please

[tonybattaglio]

So how about the Nissan Kicks E Power?

[totoydabest]

Gaano po katagal ang waiting time para sa unit na to? Do dealers accept cash payments?

[KaisiirFlynn]

What’s the reason to go for this rather than innova hybrid at the same price??

[su-megalotto]

PS only 98..? At 1.9 million... I am gong for the KIA SONET PS 113 and a lot less pesos

[FLAME-pjnh]

When this car will come to europe market please?

[gregsantos]

I was like Ha?!? When you said "All of this adds so much horse power" hahaha. Kidding aside, though it kinda low in power, it really look so good! saka exempted ka pa sa coding.

[mulatto]

I’ll choose the base crosstrek than this.

[kwz]

I'm torn between this or the much cheaper BYD sealion 6 PHEV