Hybrid Crossover of the Year
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
As expected of the Corolla namesake, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is as easy-to-drive, practical and efficient as crossovers come. On the outside, plastic cladded wheel arches, roof rails, and the blacked-out trapezoid grille give this crossover plenty of presence on the road. Inside, you'll be reminded of the Altis' interior, though you'll get new additions such as the digital driver's display. The car also gets Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 for an easy, safe drive.
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Was looking at this car since 202; Had a chance to enter the market at the right price this year and finally got it. Been driving this for 2 weeks and here's my take on the pros and cons of this car:Pros+ the fuel economy is beyond expectation. 23-24km/l within my first 1000km on this car as compared to the 18.8km/l on paper. My routes are 70-30 highway-city.+ power delivery is smooth+ many safety features to help drive through tight areas+ spacious on the back row though from front row it appears like the space is tight+ customizable instrument cluster and driver profiles+ boot space is sufficiently bigcons- interior is almost identical to corolla- only 1 usb-c in front and 2 usb-c behind. If you need more, get a 12v usb charger (hidden within the centre compartment box)- no wireless android auto, got a AAwireless to work as a getaround and it worksi think this car was conceived as an in-between of the 2.5l rav4 hybrid and the smaller 1.6l yaria cross. Personally feel that there would be more units on the road if the price package is more competitve. :)
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Saw this before Motor Show 2023 and had a go once and recently a 2nd try.First looks is distintive against its PI siblings which has full LED and handsomer looking too.In it was a 2.0L hybrid but no turbo as Toyota is into hybrid, so ditch turbo to all its models, like the Harrier to be reviewed later too. Not even plug in hybrid as its not practical too.Interior, comes with good solid plastic dashboard, full featured screen for your audio and car setting needs. Comes with many safety features like pre-collision, emergency assist, auto braking assist, lane tracking and departure assist, blind spot assist, parking assist, 360 camera too. Auto headlights and rain sensors are norm already, same goes for electric tailgate too.The drive is easy to control where the auto hold feature is off by standard, you need to on it whenever before move off. Engagement in normal mode is fine and being use for daily basis. When in sports mode or should you revved up, not sure why Toyota ditched turbo, it tends to be struggling during it. Otherwise, its a good consideration against many other 5 seater SUV around.Overall, its a good consideration to a SUV if you are getting one for its features and reliability in a Toyota.
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Verdict
Despite its name, the Corolla Cross Hybrid looks nothing like any of its spiritual predecessors on the outside. Someone that doesn't know any better likely wouldn't associate the car to the Corolla lineup if he had just seen the exterior of the car. However, if you were to open the door and take a gander inside, everything would immediately start to make sense - the dashboard has been lifted right from the Corolla Altis.

The similarities don't simply end at the interior - in fact the Corolla Cross is actually built on the same GA-C platform that underpins the other Corollas. Size wise, the Corolla Cross sits right between the subcompact Yaris Cross and the mid-sized RAV4, which is quite the sweet spot for a balance of drivability and space.

Powered by a 2.0-litre engine paired with an electric motor, the Corolla Cross has a combined output of 196bhp, offering an above-average performance for a family-oriented car. It will even complete the century sprint in a respectable 7.7 seconds. However, the most impressive part of this powertrain has got to be its ability to move off smoothly and silently off the line, making it perfect for city-driving and start-stop traffic environments.

The well-damped and composed suspension, along with the consistently quiet cabin, make it a pleasure to ride in the Corolla Cross. Put the excellent fuel efficiency of 18.8km/L into consideration, and you'll quickly realise that that Corolla Cross could very well be the perfect family car that balances practicality, efficiency and ease of driving. Furthermore, you'll be sure to turn some heads with its tough and unique design that sets it apart from all of its peers in the Corolla family.