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About the Toyota Corolla Cross
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the MXGH15R generation, starting from $35,100 MLRP for the GX 2WD and topping out at $60,700 for the ATMOS AWD HYBRID.
There are 11 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Mar of 2023. The Corolla Cross is built in Japan and is available with 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a Continuous Variable transmission with the drive sent to AWD. The Corolla Cross is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Excellent hybrid efficiency
- All-round competence
- Comprehensive tech inclusions
Cons
- AWD premium seems excessive
- Noisy under heavy throttle
- Connected services get expensive after 12mths
Toyota Corolla Cross Rating
Subaru Crosstrek
Entry-level
Maserati Grecale
Best in class
Overall rating
8.4
7.9
8.5
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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| ATMOS TWO-TONE AWD HYBRID | $45,500 | $45,500 |
| GXL AWD HYBRID | $48,500 | $48,500 |
| ATMOS AWD HYBRID | $60,700 | $60,700 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Specs
See our comprehensive details for the Toyota Corolla Cross
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Dimensions
1620mm
1825mm
4460mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Boot capacity ranges depending on variant:
- GX and GXL 2WD petrol: 436L
- Atmos 2WD petrol, GX and GXL 2WD Hybrid: 425L
- Atmos 2WD Hybrid: 414L
- GXL AWD Hybrid: 390L
- Atmos AWD Hybrid: 380L
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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Safety Rating
The Toyota Corolla Cross hasn’t been crash tested by Euro NCAP or ANCAP yet, but given the related Corolla wears five-star ratings we’d expect a similar result when it is.
Standard safety features include:
- Toyota Safety Sense
- AEB with Pedestrian, Cyclist detection
- Adaptive cruise control incl. curve speed reduction
- Auto high-beam
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assist
- Lane Trace Assist (centring)
- Lane change assist (NEW)
- Speed sign assist
- Blind-spot monitoring incl. safe exit assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing camera
- 8 airbags incl. front-centre airbag
GXL adds:
- Parking support brake incl. vehicle, object detection
- ‘Simple’ panoramic view monitor (360 cameras)
Atmos Hybrid adds:
- Enhanced panoramic view monitor (360 cameras with see-through view)
- Advanced Park Assist
- Parking support brake incl. pedestrian detection
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Fuel Economy
Combined fuel consumption is quoted at 6.0L/100km, while CO2 emissions are rated at 136g/km. Unlike some other vehicles in the Toyota line-up, the petrol engine doesn’t feature idle stop/start technology.
Corolla Cross Hybrid models use 4.3-4.4L/100km (2WD-AWD) on the combined cycle, with CO2 emissions rated at 97-101g/km. Regardless of the drivetrain, the hybrid sends drive through an e-CVT.
All versions of the Corolla Cross run on regular 91 RON unleaded, with fuel tank capacity dependent on the drivetrain. 2WD petrol versions get a 47-litre fuel tank, while 2WD Hybrid and AWD Hybrid offer 36L and 43L tanks respectively.
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| ATMOS 2WD | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
| ATMOS 2WD HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.3 |
| ATMOS AWD HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.4 |
| ATMOS TWO-TONE 2WD | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
| ATMOS TWO-TONE 2WD HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.3 |
| ATMOS TWO-TONE AWD HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.4 |
| GX 2WD | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
| GX 2WD HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.3 |
| GXL 2WD | UNLEADED PETROL | 6.0 |
| GXL 2WD HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.3 |
| GXL AWD HYBRID | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 4.4 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Toyota Corolla Cross?
All Toyota Corolla Cross’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross drive?
Our expert take on Toyota Corolla Cross drivability.
The Corolla Cross offers two powertrains; a 2.0-litre ‘Dynamic Force’ naturally-aspirated petrol engine, as well as a 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid – the former is front-drive (2WD) only, the latter offers 2WD and AWD options.
Toyota says the base 2.0-litre petrol develops 126kW at 6600rpm, and 202Nm between 4400 and 4900rpm. Drive is sent exclusively to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which features 10 virtual ‘speeds’ in its Manual mode, as well as a launch gear – a similar unit is offered in the Corolla Hatch and Sedan.
The hybrid, meanwhile, teams an Atkinson cycle 112kW/190Nm 2.0-litre atmo four with an 83kW/206Nm electric drive motor and 4.08Ah lithium-ion battery pack – making for a 146kW system power output. Toyota doesn’t quote combined torque figures for its hybrid systems.
If you opt for AWD, there’s an additional 30kW motor on the rear axle facilitating electrified all-wheel drive. AWD Hybrid models also switch the standard torsion beam rear suspension system for a more sophisticated multi-link setup.
Toyota quotes a 0-100 time of 9.0-9.2 seconds for the petrols and 7.5-7.7 seconds for the hybrids. Top speed for the Corolla Cross 2WD petrol is 198km/h, while the hybrids manage 180km/h.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Warranty
The Corolla Cross is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty which extends to seven years on powertrain components if the car is serviced using Toyota’s capped-price service program.
Maintenance is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres – whichever comes first. Toyota offers affordable capped-price servicing for the Corolla Cross, with the first five services capped at $230 each.
Should you buy the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
It may not set the world on fire, but the Corolla Cross has all the makings of a new sales favourite.
Such is the Toyota way, the jacked-up Corolla barely puts a foot wrong without really excelling in any given area. It’s a no-nonsense, no-frills SUV that will no doubt appeal in some way to most, if not all demographics, much like its hatchback and sedan counterparts.
That’s not to say it’s boring, given the funky colour options, as well as the fluid and pleasant drive experience; plus the hybrids are so efficient that the $2500 premium over the standard petrol seems like a no-brainer. Further, it’s pretty much a ‘just right’ size, given the C-HR is a bit too out there and the RAV4 ‘too big’ for some.
Having a hybrid variant count that outnumbers petrols or diesels is another point of difference, and will cater to our market’s increasing demand for electrified products. Props to Toyota for again demonstrating leadership in this space – though I know some vocal commenters here will be lamenting the lack of a plug-in or EV option.
Our pick? GXL 2WD Hybrid for value, Atmos 2WD Hybrid for best feature set.
Toyota Corolla Cross FAQs
The cheapest Toyota Corolla Cross is the GX 2WD that starts from $35,100.
The most expensive Toyota Corolla Cross is the ATMOS AWD HYBRID that starts from $60,700.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota Corolla Cross is 750Kg offered by the following variants
- GX 2WD
- ATMOS TWO-TONE 2WD
- GXL 2WD
- GX 2WD HYBRID
- ATMOS TWO-TONE 2WD HYBRID
- ATMOS 2WD
- GXL 2WD HYBRID
- ATMOS TWO-TONE AWD HYBRID
- GXL AWD HYBRID
- ATMOS 2WD HYBRID
- ATMOS AWD HYBRID
The largest Toyota Corolla Cross is the GX 2WD which measures 1825mm wide, 4460mm in length and sits 1620mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota Corolla Cross is the GX 2WD which has 126kW of power from its 2.0L Port & Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Toyota Corolla Cross is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota Corolla Cross is the ATMOS TWO-TONE AWD HYBRID which weighs 2005 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Toyota Corolla Cross below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| ATMOS TWO-TONE AWD HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| GXL AWD HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ATMOS AWD HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| GX 2WD HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ATMOS TWO-TONE 2WD HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| GXL 2WD HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ATMOS 2WD HYBRID | unleaded petrol/electric |
| GX 2WD | unleaded petrol |
| ATMOS TWO-TONE 2WD | unleaded petrol |
| GXL 2WD | unleaded petrol |
| ATMOS 2WD | unleaded petrol |