Toyota Corolla Cross (2023) - Fabulous Family SUV!

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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
Starting at $24.395

Highs Attractive base price, more practical than a Corolla hatchback, generous standard safety features.
Lows Slothful base powertrain, coarse-sounding four-cylinders, bland interior.
Verdict Sensible, efficient, and forgettable, the Cross embodies both the virtues and vices of Corollas present and past.

Overview

Toyota has made the Corolla of SUVs with the 2023 Corolla Cross, which is both a blessing and a curse. The Cross features the nameplate’s signature affordability with an extra dose of practicality. Unfortunately, it also inherits the compact car’s forgettable driving character and meh performance. Its styling, though hardly memorable, at least skews toward the cute end of the spectrum, and the sportier trims add a little visual zest to the Corolla Cross’s curb appeal. The base engine is an anemic 169-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder, but an optional hybrid system adds three electric motors to boost the combined output to 196 ponies. The Corolla Cross straddles the narrow line between the smaller C-HR and the larger RAV4 in Toyota’s lineup and finds itself up against popular rivals such as the Jeep Compass. Unlike the Jeep, however, the Toyota comes standard with a bevy of driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.

What's New for 2023?

A new hybrid powertrain joins the lineup for 2023 and includes standard all-wheel drive. The Corolla Cross hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and three electric motors for a combined 196 horsepower. Three new trim levels—S, SE, and XSE—have been added and all models get an updated infotainment system with an 8.0-inch display.

Pricing and Which One to Buy
L: $24,395
LE: $26,725
XLE $28,500
S hybrid: $29,305
SE hybrid $30,625
XSE hybrid: $32,400

We'd recommend going with the more powerful and more fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain. Of those models, the SE trim comes with a host of features to justify the upcharge, including tinted windows, roof rails, blind-spot monitoring, and paddle shifters. All-wheel drive is standard with the hybrid powertrain, too.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
All nonhybrid Corolla Cross models come with a 169-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission; front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available as an option. During our first test drive, we complained that acceleration was lazy and that the engine sounded buzzy, particularly at high revs. At our test track, our all-wheel-drive test vehicle delivered a 9.2-second 60-mph time. Sloths move quicker. The hybrid powertrain consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and three electric motors; all-wheel drive is standard on the hybrid and the powertrain makes a combined 196 horsepower. The result is a much perkier SUV–Toyota estimates an 8.0-second sprint to 60 mph. The hybrid model also features a slightly sportier suspension tune, but don't expect GR Corolla levels of driving fun. We haven't taken the hybrid model to our test track yet but when we do, we'll update this story with test results.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA estimates that the front-wheel drive Corolla Cross is good for 31 mpg city and 33 mpg highway; going with an all-wheel drive model drops those figures to 29 and 32 respectively. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test, the Corolla Cross missed its highway fuel-economy rating slightly and delivered 30 mpg. The hybrid model, unsurprisingly, is the more fuel-efficient of the two powertrains and is EPA-estimated at 45 mpg city and 38 mpg highway. For more information about the Corolla Cross's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Drivers familiar with the Corolla sedan will find themselves at home inside the Corolla Cross. The dashboard layout, interior materials, and convenience features are nearly identical to the four-door model. However, the Corolla Cross's larger dimensions create more room for passengers–particularly in the back seat–and additional space for cargo. Lower trims are far more basic, but the XLE model comes with nice-looking faux-leather upholstery, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and a flip-down center armrest for rear-seat passengers.

[micah]

This is the perfect choice! the roof liners are black and it has cloth seats with pano moonroof. I wish we had this version in the USA. Top trim Toyota vehicles never carry cloth seats, which is so much better than leather seats!

[boiebacssamper]

I really luv its black roof rail matches with the monotone white.. Hopefully, this variant will always be available by the next coming years..

[kostantinosadamopoulos]

The 2000cc hybrid is AWD also and it is a fantastic car for small families,

[suptramp]

Indians enjoy these videos the most. Because even if these cars ever launch in India 2 years later, they become a cheap Maruti version in the end with the governments charging 12 lakh taxes on a 10 lakh car. But if this arrives in time here before the new creta, Hyundai will definitely lose that segment

[jimmywhite]

I'd love to have bugatti headlights on my car

[hot-nkmt]

นางหน้าบึ้ง จะไป Honda HRV ก็แพงเป็นแสน ขี่มอเตอร์ไซค์ไปก่อนก็แล้วกัน 🙋💁🙇

[teeangelhaart]

Hello, Which style is this particular car exactly? Is it a Hybrid or what? Also, which color or shade of White is this color?

[pigkeang]

ใช้มาเกือบสามปี ในเมือง 20-23 กม./ลิตร เดินทาง 18-23 กม./ชม. นุ่มนวลแต่ไม่โยน เบรคดี แอร์เย็น ขนาดความจุน้ำมันน้อยเกินไป

[Benderswe]

love the music for this video, im getting one of these too but the seats have hlaf leather and not all fabric plus the jbl sound system

[ShawnSoth]

Links to the grill and headlights mod please. Thank you

[alxdava]

In Europe is a disaster because is way more expensive than any counterpart while being more ugly and less spacious

[phattysantos]

Vida me surpreenda com o extraordinário.

[Mabeylater]

It’s got an engine. Might as well drive it straight to a museum.

[CeylonRuwani]

Also must be with High lether seat and dash board. Like BMW X1
Then this car will be more useful for long journeys

[CeylonRuwani]

Look grate as family car. Also economy

[yourcar]

Thailand version does not have electric praking brake and auto brake hold, very disappointing.

[odysseaskoutsoliakos]

Το αμάξι είναι όμορφο το 4 επί 4 από το έδαφος έχει απόσταση 16 πόντους είναι μόνο για άσφαλτο

[luismiguelgarciacanan]

Me gusta toyota corolla cross para, wendy

[nj]

Kia seltos has options more than this now itself

[AGPZ]

This model and segment from Toyota is just failing to address the market in design, power and elegance when it comes to similar brands. I’m not a fan of this model!