Can you see the distinction?
Toyota has given its Corolla Cross small SUV a really minor replace for 2025. Just like the Japanese auto model’s wider hybrid mannequin vary, it now ditches the ‘Hybrid’ badging and as an alternative picks up ‘HEV’ badging.
One other minor specification change is the addition of wi-fi Android Auto connectivity throughout the entire vary. It was beforehand solely accessible in wired type.
Since its native debut in 2022, the Corolla Cross has remained largely the identical. Final yr, all of the pure-petrol variants have been axed in a transfer that noticed Toyota’s complete passenger automotive and crossover lineup, bar its efficiency automobiles, go hybrid-only.
Whilst you’d anticipate a crossover model of a car that was as soon as the world’s hottest car to be a top-seller, it hasn’t essentially taken the gross sales charts by storm in Australia.
WATCH: Paul’s video assessment of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid AWD
Final yr, a complete of 8902 examples have been bought, which is greater than Toyota’s personal C-HR however far lower than the bigger mid-sized, but equally priced RAV4 (58,718 gross sales).
Even within the context of small SUVs, the Corolla Cross was outsold by the likes of the MG ZS (22,629 gross sales), Hyundai Kona (17,374 gross sales), and GWM Haval Jolion (14,238 gross sales). All of those automobiles now provide a hybrid powertrain too.
Additionally proving extra standard amongst Australians final yr have been the Mazda CX-30 (12,672), Mitsubishi ASX (12,330), Subaru Crosstrek (11,545) and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (9221).
Instances have modified for the reason that Corolla Cross launched and there’s lots extra competitors on the market, so is that this small SUV value contemplating? Learn alongside to seek out out.
How does the Toyota Corolla Cross examine?
View an in depth breakdown of the Toyota Corolla Cross in opposition to equally sized autos.
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How a lot does the Toyota Corolla Cross value?
This small hybrid SUV isn’t low cost, particularly on the high quality.
At $50,030 earlier than on-roads, top-spec Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid AWD is significantly dearer than comparable rivals, together with the GWM Haval Jolion Extremely Hybrid ($38,990 drive-away), Honda HR-V e:HEV L ($42,900 drive-away), Hyundai Kona Hybrid Premium N Line ($46,500 earlier than on-roads), and Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid S ($45,090 earlier than on-roads).
The truth is, it firmly creeps in hybrid mid-sized SUV territory, which is a fiercely contended phase. This implies variations of the GWM Haval H6 Hybrid, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, Kia Sportage Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester Hybrid are extra inexpensive.
It’s value mentioning you may get a variety of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) SUVs now for beneath $50,000. These embrace the BYD Sealion 6 and Atto 3, Chery Omoda E5, Leapmotor C10, and MG ZS EV.
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Cross GX Hybrid 2WD | $36,480 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross GXL Hybrid 2WD | $40,230 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross GXL Hybrid AWD | $43,230 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid 2WD | $47,030 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid AWD | $50,030 |
To see how the Toyota Corolla Cross strains up in opposition to the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
What’s the Toyota Corolla Cross like on the within?
Like just about all crossover SUVs, the Corolla Cross is a straightforward car to get into. You step throughout into the cabin, reasonably than stepping up or down. It’s clear to see why so many individuals, particularly these with poor mobility, like these sorts of automobiles.
In comparison with the Corolla hatchback and sedan, the Corolla Cross’ entrance seats look nowhere close to as sporty or bucket-like. Regardless of the extra conservative, flatter design, they’re nonetheless comfy.
The driving force’s seat presents loads of electrical adjustment, together with thigh assist and lumbar assist. This implies individuals of many various sizes and statures will have the ability to get comfy behind the wheel.
The entrance seats are additionally heated, which is helpful within the cooler months, however they’re not ventilated. In the course of the scorching Melbourne warmth, this meant the leather-accented seats bought reasonably heat.
Forward of the driving force is a leather-wrapped steering wheel that’s moderately sized and has a skinny rim, so it’s good to carry because of this. All of the buttons on the wheel are logically positioned – although it did take me a second to seek out the button to set the cruise management – and have a clicky motion when pressed.
Behind it is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that’s changing into widespread now in newer Toyota fashions. It appears good, and the show itself is high-resolution.
You’re capable of configure the digital instrument cluster in many various methods. This ranges from completely different display screen layouts, themes, and widgets. My private favorite was having the everyday gauges with the hybrid system and journey pc displaying so I may see my gasoline financial system.
Surprisingly, no Corolla Cross variant will get a head-up show. It’s a commonplace function in various rivals and it does allow you to see your present velocity with out having to look removed from the highway forward.
Transferring throughout, there’s a ten.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system that’s mounted proudly on the dashboard like a tacked-on iPad. It’s high-resolution and seems to have lots of processing energy, which means it activates rapidly at startup and new pages load snappily.
There isn’t a complete heap to this infotainment system’s interface, which implies it’s a breeze to navigate. Even for those who do get misplaced, there are shortcut buttons on the right-hand aspect of the touchscreen.
One factor that could be a little disappointing about this bigger display screen, although, is there isn’t a dial for adjusting the quantity. As an alternative, there are up and down push-buttons on both aspect of the display screen energy button, which isn’t as user-friendly as passengers have to spam them to vary the quantity rapidly.
As normal there’s now each wired and wi-fi types of each Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. With my iPhone 15 Professional Max linked wirelessly, I had a comparatively good connection throughout my week of testing, although there have been often dropouts in identified interference factors.
There’s a wi-fi charger to maintain your telephone battery topped up whereas utilizing smartphone mirroring, however the one on this automotive refused to cost my telephone. It doesn’t assist that there is no such thing as a grippy floor or raised bumper to safe your telephone on the wi-fi charging pad.
Trying across the cabin, it’s like a sea of black trim finishes, which makes it really feel reasonably drab and boring. Even the headliner is black, which doesn’t assist break up any of the inside colourway.
Fortunately, there’s a panoramic glass sunroof that brightens issues up, however it’s a hard and fast panel, which means it doesn’t open like some do. I admire there’s a block-out blind as a result of it helped maintain the cabin cool on stinking sizzling Melbourne days.
There are some soft-touch surfaces across the cabin, totally on the armrests and different locations the place you work together steadily, however past this it’s all scratchy, arduous plastic, which screams cost-cutting. It’s excusable within the base mannequin, however it hurts in a top-spec small SUV that’s priced over $50k.
There’s additionally an annoying quantity of piano black materials across the local weather management pod and kit selector. This will get dusty and dirty actually rapidly, after which scratches simply when cleaned.
Storage up entrance is first rate however not standout. There are two cupholders which are sufficiently big, a small centre console field, in addition to an adequately sized glove field and door pockets.
Transferring to the second row, it’s a lot larger than the cramped Corolla hatchback and sedan, however it’s nonetheless not overly spacious. It’s clear the main target is on the individuals within the first row, which is the case in lots of small SUVs.
At a leggy 182cm, I had ample legroom, however there’s additionally an excellent quantity of head, shoulder, and toe room. You possibly can go two-up with ease, although pushing it to 3 would make issues too squishy.
By way of second-row facilities, there are air vents and USB-C ports on the again of the centre console, in addition to a fold-down armrest with cupholders.
In contrast to some small SUVs, the Corolla Cross doesn’t have door pockets within the rear doorways. As an alternative, there’s a singular cupholder on every door panel.
Across the again, there’s an influence tailgate, which has a hands-free kick perform. That is helpful if in case you have full palms and have to open the tailgate.
When it does open or shut, nevertheless, it beeps incessantly and loudly, which is a Toyota trait. It often makes individuals flip their heads as a result of it’s that obnoxious.
As soon as the tailgate is open, there’s a surprisingly first rate boot space. Toyota claims it presents 380 litres with the rear seats upright. It doesn’t quote a determine with the seats folded.
Sadly, the ground isn’t flat with the rear seats folded, however that is pretty widespread within the phase.
Boot-related facilities are slim, together with a cargo cowl, a lightweight, hooks and tie-down factors.
There’s no spare wheel beneath the boot flooring. As an alternative, there’s a tyre restore equipment. That is widespread for a lot of hybrid SUVs, however it nonetheless could be annoying for those who get a correct puncture in the course of nowhere.
| Dimensions | Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid AWD |
|---|---|
| Size | 4460mm |
| Width | 1825mm |
| Top | 1620mm |
| Wheelbase | 2640mm |
| Cargo capability | 380L (5 seats) |
To see how the Toyota Corolla Cross strains up in opposition to the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
What’s beneath the bonnet?
The Corolla Cross Hybrid remains to be powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which, in all-wheel drive variants, is augmented by two electrical motors – one on every axle.
| Specs | Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid AWD |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl petrol |
| Engine outputs | 112kW |
| Electrical motor outputs | 83kW/206Nm (entrance) 30kW (rear) |
| System outputs | 146kW |
| Battery | 4.06Ah li-ion |
| Transmission | e-CVT |
| Drive kind | AWD |
| Weight (kerb) | 1550kg |
| Gas financial system (claimed) | 4.4L/100km |
| Gas financial system (as examined) | 4.7L/100km (410km) |
| Gas tank capability | 43L |
| Gas requirement | 91-octane common unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 101g/km |
| Emissions normal | Euro 5 |
| Braked tow capability | 750kg |
My noticed gasoline financial system determine of 4.7L/100km included a mixture of completely different driving eventualities, from on a regular basis commuting in city visitors to freeway journeys. One of the best determine I noticed was simply 3.8L/100km, which I achieved on a visit into the workplace with minimal visitors.
To see how the Toyota Corolla Cross strains up in opposition to the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
How does the Toyota Corolla Cross drive?
Beginning up the Corolla Cross Hybrid, there’s a singular beep that permits you to know the automotive is able to be pushed. A ‘prepared’ icon additionally shows on the digital instrument cluster.
The explanation for the start-up beep sound is as a result of the automotive begins silently with out the petrol engine. It sometimes fires to life quietly a second or two after, nevertheless, to heat up the engine fluids.
The petrol engine stays on for a good whereas, particularly if it’s stone chilly, to make sure it’s nearer to working temperature and to cost up the battery a tad. Realistically, this solely takes a few minutes.
After this, the petrol engine sometimes switches off and the automotive cruises round on electrical energy alone. At low speeds, it may be reasonably electric-heavy, which makes for near-silent development, however this is dependent upon how a lot cost there’s within the tiny lithium-ion battery pack.
If you happen to’re mild on the throttle and there’s loads of battery cost, this automotive can speed up as much as 50km/h on EV energy, which all the time looks like a enjoyable achievement.
I’ve just lately hopped out of a variety of electrical SUVs, nevertheless, then most just lately the mild-hybrid Peugeot 3008. Off the again of those, the Corolla Cross Hybrid’s electrical motors really feel weak compared. Above 20km/h, or generally even from a standstill, the petrol engine normally switches on to assist development.
Fortunately, although, the electrical motors nonetheless present a quick preliminary acceleration really feel. It’s because the complete quantity of torque is offered from standstill.
You possibly can barely really feel when the petrol engine first fires up. If you happen to aren’t paying full consideration, you probably gained’t understand it has come to life till it begins revving.
It doesn’t take lengthy for the petrol engine’s sound to get outdated. Given the Corolla Cross, like all Toyota hybrids, is supplied with an digital constantly variable computerized transmission (e-CVT), it has an annoying drone that simply hovers on the similar revs. This isn’t unusual, as this kind of transmission sometimes prioritises effectivity reasonably than driver engagement.
With all the things on faucet, the Corolla Cross doesn’t really feel overly fast. If you happen to do punch the accelerator a bit more durable, or slot the automotive into the ‘Energy’ mode, it simply revs the petrol engine extra to the purpose the place it feels like it’s screaming so that you can cease. It’s clear this automotive prefers to be pushed with docile throttle inputs.
When you attain cruising speeds round city, the engine normally switches off, relying on the battery cost and out of doors ambient temperature, amongst different components. I discovered the engine would keep on for longer in sizzling climate, because the air-conditioning was working arduous to chill the cabin down.
EV cruising within the Corolla Cross may be very quiet and serene, as there’s solely the odd electrical motor hum. It’s virtually a recreation to eke out as a lot electrical driving as doable as a result of the petrol engine does notably uninteresting the driving expertise.
There’s a devoted ‘EV’ drive mode, however it’ll change off as quickly as you press the accelerator simply that bit too arduous or when the battery cost is just too low.
Each the entrance and rear electrical motors assist with preliminary acceleration, however as quickly as you get above 40km/h or so, solely the entrance electrical motor drives the automotive.
The rear electrical motor reactivates round some corners for added safety, however in the end it feels prefer it doesn’t add a lot traction and as an alternative weighs the automotive down. Certainly, the claimed 0-100km/h dash time for the all-wheel drive mannequin, in comparison with the front-wheel drive mannequin, is slower. It additionally has increased mixed gasoline consumption.
Regenerative braking on this car solely has one setting, however it strikes a pleasant stability between being too weak or too robust. Below mild deceleration, solely the entrance electrical motor regenerates vitality, however backing off the accelerator utterly lets the rear electrical motor assist out.
The regenerative braking additionally negates that annoying CVT velocity creep you generally get when travelling down a hill.
There’s a diploma of added regenerative braking constructed into the brake pedal, and the transition to the bodily brakes when coming to an entire cease generally is a little jarring. It doesn’t take lengthy for the battery pack to cost up. That is good as a result of it equals extra EV driving.
Round city, it is a enjoyable and dynamic automotive to drive. It doesn’t really feel fairly as dialled-in because the Corolla hatch or sedan because of the inherent increased centre of gravity. In consequence, it additionally has a little bit of physique roll when pushed in corners.
In comparison with front-wheel drive Corolla Cross variants, the all-wheel drives have a extra refined trailing-arm rear suspension setup. From the seat of the pants, the journey isn’t noticeably completely different, nevertheless, as all Corolla Cross autos iron out city highway imperfections, and even bigger velocity bumps, with ease.
A giant spotlight of this automotive is its mild however direct steering really feel. I’m grateful this trait has carried over from the Corolla hatch and sedan as a result of it makes navigating tight city parking eventualities enjoyable and straightforward.
Talking of parking, there are entrance and rear parking sensors, in addition to a surround-view digicam that has good high quality.
On this top-spec Atmos trim, there’s additionally a semi-autonomous parking system that works fantastically. In contrast to methods from different carmakers, this one can see parking strains and is ready to slot the automotive in inside these.
Past 60km/h the Corolla Cross’ hybrid powertrain begins to really feel out of its depth. It depends way more on the petrol engine, which in flip makes the droning noise much more prevalent within the cabin.
At sure factors when travelling at freeway and even freeway speeds, the automotive can flick into EV mode, however that is sometimes solely on utterly flat floor or when coasting downhill. Any push of the throttle, or perhaps a whiff of an incline, causes the engine to fireside again up.
The Corolla Cross, like many Toyotas, is a cushty freeway tourer that feels rock strong from behind the wheel. At increased speeds there’s a number of highway noise, particularly on coarse-chip highway surfaces, that emanates into the cabin, which additional reveals the finances roots of this automotive.
The journey nonetheless feels good at increased speeds, although arduous singular bumps can really feel somewhat agency and transmit into the cabin. That is probably because of the bigger 18-inch alloy wheels, which have lower-profile tyres.
On the security entrance, the Corolla Cross is totally loaded. The adaptive cruise management is sweet at managing a constant distance between the automotive forward, although even within the closest distance setting it leaves a beneficiant hole. This implies different automobiles generally minimize in entrance of you, which then makes the automotive brake.
The lane-keep help doesn’t intrude in anyway, which is strictly the way it ought to be. The one time it goes off is if you truly cross over the lane markings.
Along side the adaptive cruise management, there’s a lane-centring perform that takes a extra direct management of steering efforts. It’s not overly intrusive like some, making it a improbable help for longer freeway and freeway journeys the place it may possibly cut back driver fatigue.
Lastly, the Corolla Cross Atmos comes with vibrant LED headlights. These are nice for if you’re travelling in rural areas the place wildlife can bounce out round any bend.
To see how the Toyota Corolla Cross strains up in opposition to the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
What do you get?
On check right here is the top-spec Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid AWD.
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross GX normal gear highlights:
- LED headlights
- Halogen daytime working lights
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Area-saver spare wheel
- Energy folding, heated aspect mirrors
- Embossed material seats
- Guide entrance seat adjustment
- Rear seats with tilt perform
- Urethane steering wheel
- Electrical park brake
- 2 x entrance, 2 x rear cupholders
- Retractable baggage cowl
- 60:40-split rear seats
- Automated local weather management
- 7.0-inch driver’s instrument show
- Proximity entry with push-button begin
- 12V energy socket, entrance
- USB-C port in centre console
- Energy home windows
- Door pockets with bottle holders
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 6-speaker sound system
- AM/FM/DAB+ radio
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Toyota Related Providers (12-month subscription)
Corolla Cross GXL provides:
- Tyre restore equipment (Hybrid AWD)
- Entrance fog lights
- Excessive-grade LED headlights
- Sequential flip indicators
- Rear privateness glass
- Roof rails
- 10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- Twin-zone local weather management
- USB-C rear cost ports
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Leather-based-accented shift knob
- Leather-based-accented steering wheel
- Leather-based-accented/material upholstery
Corolla Cross Atmos provides:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Arms-free energy tailgate
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wi-fi telephone charger
- Illuminated entry system
- Rear cupholders
- Rear armrest
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-based-accented upholstery
- 8-way energy driver’s seat
- Superior Park Help
To see how the Toyota Corolla Cross strains up in opposition to the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
Is the Toyota Corolla Cross protected?
The Toyota Corolla Cross vary was awarded the utmost five-star ANCAP security score in opposition to 2022 standards.
| Class | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|
| Grownup occupant safety | 85 per cent |
| Baby occupant safety | 88 per cent |
| Susceptible highway person safety | 87 per cent |
| Security help | 83 per cent |
Commonplace security options embrace:
- Toyota Security Sense
- AEB with Pedestrian, Bike owner detection
- Adaptive cruise management incl. curve velocity discount
- Auto high-beam
- Lane departure warning
- Lane maintain help
- Lane Hint Help (centring)
- Lane change help
- Velocity signal help
- Blind-spot monitoring incl. protected exit help
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing digicam
- 8 airbags incl. front-centre airbag
GXL provides:
- Parking assist brake incl. car, object detection
- ‘Easy’ panoramic view monitor (360 cameras)
Atmos Hybrid provides:
- Enhanced panoramic view monitor (360 cameras with see-through view)
- Superior Park Help
- Parking assist brake incl. pedestrian detection
To see how the Toyota Corolla Cross strains up in opposition to the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
How a lot does the Toyota Corolla Cross value to run?
There’s a five-year, limitless kilometre guarantee, and for those who service your automotive on time as per the logbook, that extends to seven years for the powertrain.
Additional to that, for those who preserve your automotive with Toyota yearly, and have a hybrid system checkup carried out on schedule, the high-voltage battery guarantee is 10 years or limitless kilometres.
| Servicing and Guarantee | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 5 years, limitless kilometres 7 years, limitless kilometres (prolonged drivetrain) |
| Roadside help | $99 per yr |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 5 years |
| Whole capped-price service value | $1250 |
| Common capped-price service value | $250 |
To see how the Toyota Corolla Cross strains up in opposition to the competitors, take a look at our comparability device
CarExpert’s Tackle the Toyota Corolla Cross
Whereas there’s lots extra competitors popping up, the Corolla Cross remains to be more likely to be all of the automotive that many individuals will want, particularly singles, {couples} and empty-nesters.
In comparison with another small SUVs, although, it doesn’t scream ‘decide me’. It’s conservative, if somewhat uninteresting, each inside and outside, and for a lot of non-car individuals this can be a professional and never a con.
The hybrid drivetrain on this automotive is clearly the centrepiece. It’s enjoyable cruising round on EV energy, eking out as a lot as you may earlier than the petrol engine fires up. This additionally ends in a improbable real-world gasoline consumption determine.
Whereas this drivetrain is environment friendly, it doesn’t produce an excellent be aware when pushed. Plus, there’s a stunning quantity of highway noise that enters the cabin at increased speeds on coarse-chip roads.
But the Corolla Cross is nimble and enjoyable to drive, and these are traits of all of the fashions based mostly on the Toyota TNGA-C platform so far.
I’d personally keep away from the all-wheel drive Corolla Cross variants until you need the additional safety that all-wheel drive can present in all climate situations.
The front-wheel drive model isn’t weighed down by the weak rear electrical motor, so it presents higher efficiency and gasoline financial system whereas additionally being $3000 cheaper. Moreover it will get a space-saver spare wheel, which is significantly extra useful than a tyre restore equipment if in case you have a nasty puncture.
Positive, Toyota is understood for its huge supplier community and competitively priced servicing, however this top-spec Atmos Hybrid AWD variant, as examined, prices effectively over $50,000 drive-away, which is jaw-dropping.
You possibly can spend an identical quantity to purchase a considerably bigger RAV4 and nonetheless retain related hybrid effectivity. The gross sales charts show a number of Australians are doing simply this.
Nonetheless, for those who’re budget-minded and need a small SUV, take a look at among the competitors as a result of Toyota is now removed from the one carmaker to supply hybrid expertise within the small SUV phase.
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