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Toyota's new small SUV, the Corolla Cross, has landed in Australia, slotting between the Yaris Cross and RAV412 Oct 2022  Snapshot
The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV has arrived in Australia, starting from $33,000 before on-road costs. It offers three trim levels, with a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre petrol, or a 2.0-litre hybrid with front- or all-wheel drive. The Corolla Cross is the first Toyota product sold in Australia to be fitted with the 146kW 2.0-litre self-charging hybrid powertrain. It can reach 100km/h in as little as 7.5 seconds. It competes in the small SUV segment in Australia, with rivals including the Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mitsubishi ASX, MG ZS and GWM Haval Jolion – in addition to Toyota’s own C-HR. Above: Toyota Corolla Cross GXL 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross pricingPrices exclude on-road costs.
Above: Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos FeaturesGX
GXL, in addition to GX
Atmos, in addition to GXL
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economyAs standard, the entry-level Corolla Cross GX will feature a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine shared with the regular Corolla hatch/sedan and RAV4, producing 126kW of power, with a CVT automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Hybrid versions – $2500 on top of the base petrol-powered price – use a new-to-Australia 2.0-litre petrol engine and 4.06Ah lithium-ion battery pack. The hybrid has a combined power output of 146kW and is paired with an electronically-controlled continuously variable automatic transmission (e-CVT). Above: Toyota Corolla Cross GX Stepping up to the all-wheel-drive hybrid, available in mid-spec GXL and flagship Atmos trims and asking $3000 over the 2WD hybrid, adds a second electric motor to the rear axle. Under the skin, FWD variants sport torsion-beam rear suspension, while AWD grades adopt a multi-link set-up. Both powertrains are compatible with 91 RON regular unleaded. Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:
SafetyThe 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP. As standard, all grades will include the latest Toyota Safety Sense suite – including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control plus lane change assist, pre-collision assist (alert) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, active (adaptive) cruise control with curve speed detection and lane departure alert. A centre airbag between the front seats – designed to prevent a potentially deadly head clash between the driver and front passenger in a side impact collision – is fitted as standard. As standard, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross includes the following active safety equipment:
AtmosThe flagship Corolla Cross Atmos adds:
DimensionsIt rides on an identical 2640 millimetre wheelbase to the C-HR, and is 4460mm long, 1825mm wide and 1620mm high. For reference, the RAV4’s wheelbase is 50mm longer, while the Yaris Cross's is 80mm shorter, at 2560mm. However, despite slotting between the Yaris Cross and RAV4 size-wise, the Corolla Cross is lower than the Yaris Cross, with 160mm of ground clearance – compared to 170mm and 195mm for the Yaris Cross and RAV4, respectively. Braked towing capacity is rated at 750 kilograms, regardless of the powertrain, while the unbraked limit is between 725kg and 750kg. WarrantyAll new Toyotas are currently covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty including parts, panels and accessories made by Toyota. Under certain conditions, Toyota may extend its engine and driveline warranty by two years if the annual service schedule is New Toyota owners will also be covered for any car hire or towing required during the first seven years of ownership. AvailabilityThe 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross is on sale now. Get more on the Corolla Cross, including an early first-drive impression, at the links below.COMMENTSWill there be a 2023 Corolla hybrid?2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Adds New Trims And Gets Cheaper
The 2022 Corolla Hybrid is offered in only one trim level - LE, and it starts with an MSRP of $24,050. Owing to the increase in popularity and demand, Toyota has added two new trims for the 2023 Corolla Hybrid. The new hybrid sedan now comes in LE, SE, and XLE.
Can you get a Toyota Corolla cross in hybrid?Toyota Corolla Cross Getting Hybrid Variant Next Year. The Toyota Corolla Cross has just been presented and already we've learned that a hybrid variant will be added to the family next year. Toyota has confirmed that a Corolla Cross hybrid will be launched in the United States in 2022.
How many miles will a Toyota Corolla hybrid last?If you're considering a Toyota Corolla, you may be wondering, “How long do Toyota Corollas last?” With regular service and maintenance, the Toyota Corolla has a life expectancy of up to 10 years or 300,000 miles. Assuming you take good care of your new Corolla, you could have it for well over a decade.
How much is a 2023 Corolla?The 2023 Toyota Corolla sedan starts at $21,550 for the base LE trim, $23,950 for the SE model, and $26,700 for the top XSE trim. A $1,095 destination fee applies to all Corolla models. The price tag of the 2023 Toyota Corolla is similar to competing compact cars like the Honda Civic, Mazda3, and Hyundai Elantra.
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