Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid 2023 review: snapshot
What we like
Only $2500 more than the petrol Fuel efficient Great to drive
What we don’t
No AWD GX Hybrid Boot space reduced due to battery Wireless charging only on top grade
What we like
Only $2500 more than the petrol Fuel efficient Great to drive
What we don’t
No AWD GX Hybrid Boot space reduced due to battery Wireless charging only on top grade
The Corolla Cross Hybrid can be had in three grades. The entry-level is the GX which is two-wheel drive only for a list price of $35,500. Stepping up to the the GXL 2WD will cost you $39,250 while the all-wheel drive is $42,250. The top of the range Atmos is the most expensive with its list price of $46,050 for the two-wheel drive and $49,050 for the all-wheel drive.
Is the petrol-electric hybrid small SUV price worth it? Yes, definitely. The hybrid version of the Corolla Cross costs just $2500 more than the petrol variant.
You’ll save money on fuel, too, with the hybrid using between 4.3 and 4.4L/100km after a combination of open and urban roads. That compared to the fuel consumption of the petrol which is 6.0L/100km.
Coming standard on the GX are LED headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels, fabric seats, climate control, proximity keys, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, a six-speaker stereo (with digital radio) and a reversing camera.
The GXL gets all that and adds roof rails and rear privacy glass, leather upholstered seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, plus a 10.5-inch display with built-in sat nav.
Now the Atmos, which is the fanciest Corolla Cross with its panoramic moon roof and 18-inch alloys, a power tailgate and power driver’s seat. Those front seats are heated, and so is the steering wheel. There’s a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and wireless phone charging.
The Corolla Cross hasn’t been given an ANCAP crash test rating yet, but the advanced safety tech every grade comes with is impressive.
All Corolla Crosses come with AEB that can detect pedestrians and cyclists, and impressively can function between 5.0-180km/h. There’s also lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control.
If you step up to the GXL you’ll get auto braking which works while you’re parking and the Atmos gets auto parking.
The impressive airbag tally is the same across the Corolla Cross range, with a total of eight. These include a front centre airbag and driver’s knee bag, but there are no side airbags for back seat occupants.
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