Everything you need to know about the Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla Cross made its debut in South Africa in 2021. Here is everything you need to know about the Japanese crossover.

What is the Toyota Corolla Cross like to drive?

Is the Toyota Corolla Cross a good car? 

Based on the proven TNGA platform and utilising engine configurations familiar to the brand, the Toyota Corolla Cross will make for a good car.

Who is the Toyota Corolla Cross a good car for?

The Toyota Corolla Cross is a good car for individuals looking for the added space and ground clearance that comes with crossovers.

Is the Toyota Corolla Cross a good first car?

Although it is larger in its dimensions, it still comes in a manageable size for new drivers to get used to. Furthermore, the Toyota Safety Sense assistant systems will make operation on the highway or in a parking lot much easier for inexperienced drivers.

Is the Toyota Corolla Cross a good family car?

The Toyota Corolla Cross comes with a spacious cabin that will comfortably host five occupants. Bolstering its appeal as a family vehicle even more, is the 440 litres of luggage space as well as the host of standard safety systems, which include no less than five airbags.

Is there a Hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross?

There is, indeed. Out of the seven derivatives on offer, customers have the option of having a hybrid variant in XS, XR and GR-Sport specifications. The hybrid derivatives see the same 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder petrol motor fitted with the added electric motor and battery system. Customers can expect a total of 90 kW and 142 Nm + 163 Nm electric.

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

Available as both a petrol and hybrid, we were most interested in the hybrid model so naturally, that’s the one we grabbed the keys to. Using a modified Prius hybrid architecture, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is the no-mess, no-fuss hybrid that you can enjoy every day of the week without having to worry about the range.

– Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader

What does it look like?

Exterior

Interior

What is the Toyota Corolla Cross like inside? 

When compared with other models in Toyota’s range, such as the Corolla sedan and C-HR, many similar design themes can be found on the interior. Xs and higher specified models come with a TFT digital instrument cluster as well as leather upholstery and dual-zone climate control. Needless to say, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers a well-specified and comfortable cabin for its occupants.

Style

As alluded to above, the interior sees many design themes applied from other models within the Toyota range, however, the exterior is very different from anything Toyota offers. Upfront and at the rear, Toyota incorporated elongated lamp designs, which is complimented by the large grill and strong horizontal character lines around the vehicle.

Tech features

These tech features are specification dependant. Visit your closest Toyota dealership to find out more about the different trim levels.

• Automatic LED tail- and headlamps
• Park distance control
• Reverse camera
• Rain sensing wipers
• Touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• USB Ports
• Cruise Control
• Driver + Passenger + Side airbags
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
• ABS brakes
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• Hill Assist Control
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
• Lane Trace Assist (LTA)
• Pre-Collision System (PCS)
• Toyota Connect

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Corolla Cross?

The cheapest Toyota Corolla Cross is the entry trim Corolla Cross 1.8 Xi – prices usually start from R 404 400

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How much does it cost?

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the Toyota Corolla Cross

Renault Duster

Haval Jolion

Volkswagen T-Cross

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