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The locally produced Toyota Corolla Cross is a firm contender in the crossover SUV space. Here's the top 3 things you need to know about the Toyota Corolla Cross.
The Toyota Corolla Cross brings a strong hand to the crossover SUV poker table. One of the things that give this vehicle a strong hand is that it’s locally made at the Durban Prospecton Plant. A proudly South African made vehicle.
The Corolla Cross aims to impress with a solid feature set, safety, security, performance and efficiency too. If you have a family that needs a vehicle to do it all, the Corolla Cross is for you. Here are the top 3 things you need to know.
1. The TNGA Platform
The Corolla Cross’s underpinnings are from Toyota’s acclaimed TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) modular platform. The TNGA platform comprises great ride quality without compromising on agile handling, low NVH levels, dynamic suspension, class-leading cabin and luggage space, low centre of gravity, great visibility and ergonomics. Everything you need to make a good foundation for a crossover SUV.
2. Performance and Efficiency
Powering the Corolla Cross is a 1.8-litre petrol engine paired with a CVT automatic transmission. You have this combo in Hybrid configuration too with some models.
1.8l Petrol Only | 1.8l Petrol Hybrid Electric | |
Power | 103 kW | 90 kW (Combined) (72 kW + 53 electric kW) |
Torque | 172 Nm | 142 Nm (+ 163 Nm electric) |
Claimed Fuel Consumption | 6.8 l/100km | 4.3 l/100km |
3. Price
The Corolla Cross comes with a 6-service/90 000km service plan, a 3-year/100 000km Warranty, and for the Hybrid variants, an 8-year/195 000km battery warranty.
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Xi | from R371 200 |
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS | from R413 900 |
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XS | from R442 400 |
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XR | from R451 300 |
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 GR Sport | from R466 800 |
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XR | from R480 200 |
*Pricing stated was correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change at any moment without notice
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Tayedza MbiriStarting his petrol-infused passion at a ripe young age playing a plethora of racing video games, Taye has been into the motoring industry for years. During his university years studying Law, he dipped his toes into motoring photography, videography, and exploring what Southern Africa has to offer for the motoring scene at large. Most recently, he presented a YouTube series for a famous Japanese manufacturer and now finds himself fresh on the AutoTrader content creation team. He hopes to own a 90s Subaru one day soon. View News & Reviews
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