Motorcarspecs.com delivers automobile industry news, and its unique content can entice viewers from all over the world. Every day, the Motorcarspecs.com team assists thousands of consumers in conducting vehicle research and comparing pricing on a wide range of automotive products and services. We’ve been pioneering innovative ways for prospective buyers to engage with automobiles and obtain timely and accurate information since January 2020. We created this platform for you, the viewers, to provide an honest evaluation on a relevant automobile, which we will completely review and post on our site.
Performance
All non-hybrid Corolla Cross vehicles will be equipped with a 169-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic gearbox; front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is optional. We remarked during the initial test that the acceleration was slow and the engine sounded buzzy, especially at high rpm. Our all-wheel-drive test car achieved a 60-mph time of 9.2 seconds on our test track. Sloths move faster. The hybrid powertrain comprises a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and three electric motors; all-wheel drive is standard, and the powertrain produces a total of 194 horsepower. We haven’t driven the hybrid model yet, but we’re looking for better refinement and faster acceleration.
Fuel Economy
The EPA rates the front-wheel drive Corolla Cross at 31 mpg city and 33 mpg highway; opting for all-wheel drive reduces those statistics to 29 and 32, respectively. The Corolla Cross slightly underperformed its highway fuel economy rating of 30 mpg in our 75-mph highway fuel economy test. The EPA numbers for the hybrid model are not yet available, but Toyota predicts a combined rating of 37 mpg.
Cargo, Interior, and Comfort
Drivers who are familiar with the Corolla sedan will feel right at home inside the Corolla Cross. The dashboard, interior materials, and convenience features are essentially identical to those found in the four-door model. However, the bigger dimensions of the Corolla Cross provide extra space for passengers, particularly in the back seat, as well as additional baggage capacity. Lower trims are significantly more basic, although the XLE model has attractive faux-leather upholstery, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and a flip-down center armrest for rear-seat passengers.
Infotainment
A square infotainment display running Toyota’s newest software interface emerges from the dashboard of the Corolla Cross. Wireless smartphone charging, rear-seat USB charging outlets, and a JBL sound system are optional, while Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM satellite radio are standard.
What to expect
- The new hybrid version of the Corolla Cross
- Standard all-wheel drive
- Part of the first Corolla Cross generation introduced for 2022
- Toyota-estimated fuel economy of 37 mpg combined
Key Competitors
- Subaru Crosstreak
- Honda HR-V
- Kia Seltos
- Nissan Kicks
