What is it?
The Corolla Cross sits above Yaris Cross and below RAV4 in Toyota's Australian SUV line. Two powertrains, three grades, FWD or hybrid AWD on the upper two. Hybrid claim of 4.4 L/100 km is the lowest in segment.
The lineup runs from GX 2.0 Petrol FWD at $33,980 plus on-roads, through to Atmos Hybrid AWD at $47,790 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Hybrid claim of 4.4 L/100 km is the lowest in mainstream small SUV class, hybrid AWD is unique in segment, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard across the range.
Hybrid FWD boot drops to 380 L, behind petrol grade and Qashqai. Atmos hybrid AWD pushes past $47,000 plus on-roads, into RAV4 money.
Should you buy the Corolla Cross?
Reasons to buy
- Hybrid claim of 4.4 L/100 km is the lowest in mainstream small SUV class, hybrid AWD is unique in segment, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard across the range.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. Hybrid battery: up to 10 years with on-schedule servicing.
- 5-star ANCAP (2022), full driver-assist suite.
- 425 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- Hybrid FWD boot drops to 380 L, behind petrol grade and Qashqai. Atmos hybrid AWD pushes past $47,000 plus on-roads, into RAV4 money.
- You want a 7-year warranty (Kia Niro, Hyundai Kona), a bigger boot (Honda HR-V e:HEV), or sharper styling (Toyota C-HR).
- Wait times still long on hybrid AWD in some states. Cabin design is functional rather than premium next to a Mazda CX-30.
- Top trim climbs to $47,790 plus on-roads.
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