2023 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV petrol (inc. 0-100) review

[@glenocole8731]

I'm constantly blown away by how much reviewers and influencers talk down new 'affordable' cars. We work hard for our money and have taught our son that if you do the same, one day you too could own your own new car. After all it's such a great feeling picking up your brand new wheels! It's bloody frustrating that after watching these reviews that all he got out of it was it looks like a rental and that we should of atleast bought the next model up :( FYI, I have just ordered a new GX Cross and can't wait until we pick it up! We will love it, because we earnt it.

[@robertbruce2182]

I couldn’t agree with your comment more, I mean so what it looks like a rental car, all most care about is whether it is practical and fuel efficient

[@darioverhille2679]

congrats. ordered mine too. waiting for february for it to arrive

[@ras17]

Fair enough, it does come down to value-for-money and non-negotiables (SUV, check; LED headlights, check; rear air vents; check…etc.) so GX fits the bill, mostly (also available in hybrid) + I only like white cars (or a good bright red). I’d usually add AWD capability as non-negotiable to go up the snow without chains or for peace-of-mind amid dodgy Vic country roads in wet conditions (GXL). Good on you for choosing Toyota as this is not the same story for other brands who really skimp on their base models almost compromising safety features even - for which I’d look into the used / demo car market instead to get better value for my hard-earned coin. And hey, I’ve seen Car Expert’s recent reviews of more expensive cars that fail that third lane! Not your GX Corolla Cross though 😉👍

[@karan8743]

ditto, I usually like his reviews but the tone in which they talk about a lower-model car is just not acceptable. In my opinion, this is what most people should get in hybrid, the difference b/w GX and Atmos is more than 10K, and they both have pretty much all the necessary features and safety features that are used in day-to-day driving. I have a RAV4 GX Hybrid 2022 and planning to buy Corolla Cross GX Hybrid for my wife.

[@patriciahinz8488]

You couldn’t have put people off more from that car!!! People can afford what they can afford!

[@davetate6992]

What might be a better way to compare cars would be to test the base model first, that way you test it on it's own merits and not comparing the things it does not have.

[@HughRussell06]

Rental car companies will love this

[@robertceroli3512]

Rental car companies have given up on Toyotas inability to supply cars so they have gone with MG every time I drive past a car rental I see heaps of MGs of all description

[@interceptor7905]

Better than MG or Haval skip bins

[@HughRussell06]

@@interceptor7905 yeah I’d definitely rather a Corolla cross over those 100%

[@dragospahontu]

It's so efficient

[@khazgeorge9688]

They can't afford toyota anymore

[@chefjerin]

thanks for taking base varient ...really helpful for family with low budget people looking for car

[@stephengillies5360]

Thank you for reviewing the base model. I think I speak for many people who just want simple, reliable, safe and inexpensive transportation. If an even more basic model were available, I would choose it. I don't like power windows, power seats, sound systems, moon roofs, alloy wheels, turbo engines, or the awful modern digital displays stuck like a TV screen on the dash. Less is more.

[@michelleturner8667]

We absolutely love our Corolla Cross GX. Absolutely no negatives. It was totally worth waiting for! I think your review was a bit negative comparing the GX to a vehicle that's top of the range and many thousands more. For what we could afford (we drove every car on the market under $45k) this was our choice and it didn't hurt that Toyota service and reliability is second to none. Happy!

[@chezraks]

We're going back to Australia next month and looking to buy this as well, can I ask how long did you have to wait? Thanks.

[@HumbleBearcat]

Glad you like it. Did you get the 2WD or 4WD? How is the power, does it have enough power for normal driving?

[@indeepeterhopwood8106]

@@HumbleBearcatof course it does. There’s not a single new car on the market today that is somehow dangerously underpowered and anyone suggesting otherwise is a conman

[@nswgarbo1772]

Great video, I love how you added the horn tests now! You should do it on all cars from now on! Great video and review!

[@NordicPolestar]

Horn test? Are you insane? Horns are used only in india. Keep Australia honk free. If you cant live without the sound of honking go and live in India.

[@samfisher3336]

For what other car companies are charging for their half-baked, problematic, beta vehicles, this Toyota should be priced way higher for the peace of mind that one gets with a Toyota, and a surprisingly generous specs for a base model! This Corolla Cross is pure gold because it'll outlasts every other car in this price range by a long time.

[@toulantaspanormitis1862]

I got my GXL petrol in the middle of November very happy with it

[@rubeusvombatus]

White can go either way on cars, depending on the car I guess. I'd think it's a good choice for Australian summers :D

[@isabellayates9803]

Love your content!! Could you review the cheapest and or smallest car available in Australia?

[@Yorkman7]

Pretty critical review of an entry model car. Fit for purpose and not too expensive . Also do you not think that there are a number of people who prefer cloth over leather. I certainly do.

[@jameshinchy7758]

Possible addition to future reviews - do you think you could start doing brake tests?

[@bennasara944]

good to see Paul finally reviewing an affordable base model

[@zoranvuko]

First Btw good review as always Paul.

[@alengreen589]

If you want a reliable and affordable car with cheap materials in and outside? Toyota is the brand to go 👍

[@ronsmith2241]

How long are people waiting for this vehicle? I ordered an Atmos 8 months ago.The only thing that is changing is price increases.

[@oliver_mendi]

horn test is a great idea.

[@user-or9vf4wy3v]

Only bad part about the Corolla Cross is the 12-18 month wait as no dealer has any stock.

[@I_Am_Talos]

in my opinion, you guys got better equipment trims in AU like oem toyota infotainment, sunroof and electronic parking brake compared to our malaysian spec where we just had no sunroof, third-party infotainment and foot-operated parking brake

[@Roadrunnerz45]

thanks Paul. Look forward to your review of the new sporty Corolla hatch next year when it comes to Australia.

[@mrz1281]

does the cvt have that fake gear change tune in it?

[@AdamAus85]

I had a rav 4 gx awd hybrid as a work car and much prefer how this thing looks. More cohesive, less busy styling. The work fleet is a mix of corolla, rav 4 and hilux. With this thing they could do away with the 1st two and replace them with this. Gotta keep the Hiluxes around for the rural stuff though.

[@letsseeif]

I like the fat tyres. They improve the ride amazingly!

[@bangazboom9925]

This is the problem with the Corolla: no leg room for the back seat passengers. Australians are some of the tallest people on Earth - we need leg room and head room in the back seat. No one over six foot is going to want to sit in that backseat for long. I feel that some car makers understand the poor quality of Australian roads and engineer them to suit, which is awesome, but they don’t understand how tall we are as a people. I’m looking to buy a car next year and sure, infotainment and torque blah blah blah, but what’s the leg room because that really it is that point that is going to be buy or pass.

[@conrafael9465]

The Corolla sedan has more leg room than this

[@creative_canvas1]

Best review, could you also do a Hybrid review?

[@martingifford5415]

The specs say that all models have the same lane steering assistance. Is that wrong? White is good for safety and less cleaning is needed. Another benefit of hybrid is that the brakes last longer, and the engine gets less wear. The tailgate seemed to rise higher in this one - is that correct? Personally, I like the base model hybrid because it gets most of the latest safety features and better fuel economy. The difference in price between GX and GXL is $3.5k, which is quite a bit. The only things that I care about that are missing from the base model are panoramic view, rain sensor wipers, and the rear privacy glass.

[@JamesZ888]

amazing review, i though australia was gonna get the refreshed facelift corolla cross that was released in japan

[@robertbruce2182]

We did, just this is the base model, the middle and top is the “facelift” facelift

[@FT65875]

I have purchased GXL hybrid and sold it within first few days, it’s so called leather seats were stiff unlike the Atmos.. I would go for the GX instead of GXL

[@rileyanderson9622]

Hey Paul, do you think you could do a video on a base model of a Toyota hilux? It would be very interesting for you to review it and what comments you’ll make!

[@mvnorsel6354]

You mean the manuel model? Very rare.

[@rileyanderson9622]

@@mvnorsel6354 You can get workmate and SR models in auto

[@davids5313]

Toyota becoming 😎 by the day

[@garthera7819]

The model line configurations are very different in the States, and it priced quite a bit higher than what you showed. The entry level model (actually with less features than yours) starts at US $24,400 including delivery, and with no extras, not even their $420 floor mats. So, before tax, and with a variety of other fees we have, you are up to nearly $26,000! And the hybrid begins at about $30,000.

[@eug33e]

Please do a review for the 2023 Corolla zr hybrid. Thank you Paul. Also for interior review please show us the vanity mirrors too in the sun visors.

[@yslee1401]

My Lexus NX250 does around 8.1lt/100km for city driving. It comes with the 8 speed torque converter tranny

[@adnanmural2583]

The corolla cross or the rav4 which one would you pick?

[@mvnorsel6354]

Since Paul started the reverse speed tests this is what I look for in a car now. I'm a convert.

[@conansternberg41]

I loved my 2003 corolla wagon. Interior space was awesome. Especially the boot. Why is everything getting jacked up?

[@Kat43146]

I would really like to see your review of the petrol Rav4. 2.0 CVT. I'm curious to see if you will find it as responsive on a bigger car.

[@bjsimon802]

it is every compliant rise and get as 35 mpg in Canada

[@yslee1401]

so sad that they opted to use rear torsion beam suspension setup for the 2WD model

[@user-sw7cv2xx5w]

When the corolla cross 2024 coming

[@TheoLimpo]

Just a idea to add the braking distance of vehicles At 60k At 80k At 100 k I consider this very important

[@ashandezoysa2133]

Ordered the next level up (GXL) . Still waiting. Hopefully ill get it start of next year

[@XiaoChang11]

Just wondering, how do I turn of the "eco" driving mode?

[@deanstyles2567]

Do all trim levels have the black headliner? I was in a Corolla Cross the other week and the black headliner made the interior look gloomy. It was an Uber so most likely base spec. 🙂

[@96Duelfuel]

I prefer reviews of these type of trim levels....

[@SVMTHVM]

@CarExpert I was wondering if you could test cars with CVTs if it's quicker in standard mode than sport mode? I compared a few times on a previous gen corolla about 0.2 sec faster to 100, without the GPS timing gear though.

[@PhilShenton]

Hey Paul are you going to review the 2023 Corolla ZR Hybrid soon?

[@zen0900]

Hey Paul, love your vids, one of best reviewers out there on KZbin. Is there any chance you could review the Honda Civic Type R.

[@SuperSymbol]

When Paul Putted in Reverse Cam, I think that was Blue Honda Civic e:HEV. But Type R can be tricky to be found or be reviewed!

[@farhanurrahman7562]

Is the car non Hybrid?

[@lucasinglese10]

Hyundai i30 Hatch N-Line or N-Line Premium please Paul?

[@quinty26]

The comments be like- "It's so boring and bland." Question- Is the function of a automobile to give you excitement or is it reliable transportation?🤷🏽‍♂️

[@rovert1284]

Petrol only has a spare. Not prepared to live without a spare so would have to accept this rather than the hybrid.

[@Ranjithrocksreddy]

Love your reviews Paul, Can you please do new video on Skoda Kamiq MY23

[@archechme]

This is perfectly reasonable in terms of equipment. The only offensive part is the plastic steering wheel and the CVT. Great review as always.

[@spotifyplayer6906]

this is my favorite car

[@kaustubhs_]

can you please review the mercedes benz glc 300e phev?

[@emmett3067]

Coming to a Hertz, Avis and No Birds near you. This thing is as bland and uninspiring as you could possibly imagine a modern Toyota vehicle to be. This thing should come with a warning "May cause drowsy driving due to its blandness".

[@daweigo6851]

😁😁😁😁

[@robertceroli3512]

Hertz avis budget etc have given up on Toyotas MG is there new supplier they got sick of Toyota inability to supply cars

[@MrJBL0]

Hi paul great review as always it is now day 4 of asking you if you can review the 2023 Subaru Outback turbo charged also have a good Christmas mate

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Outback Turbo not yet in Australia I think it gets here early next year ?

[@MrJBL0]

@@StephenFogarty2023 you can get them now

[@MrJBL0]

@@StephenFogarty2023 check the Subaru website

[@chriswu3176]

@@MrJBL0I ordered one. First shipment and test drive car due q1 2023. So nah they are not in australia yet.

[@MrJBL0]

@@chriswu3176 ok by the time car expert responds they’ll be in Australia

[@MillonareMindset]

review the ldv d90 please

[@howieb71]

Great review as always Paul. I like the added horn test mate. 50 grand though that's a bit of a rip for what is a Corolla wagon and typical Toyota base model full of blanking plugs and a plastic steering wheel but all the "Loyal Toyota Lovers" will be sucked in by it no doubt.

[@StephenFogarty2023]

This is the base model $ 33 k plus options & on road costs. Corolla wagon has not been sold in Australia for many years now Btw I’m not a fan of Toyota product either

[@ZachV007]

It said 33K where did you get the 50K from? The 50K is the top spec model

[@nanettgonzalez2210]

does anyone know if the corolla cross has internal crash bars?

[@jaykingsun7093]

Nothing wrong with fabric seats. Leather is a terrible choice where I live in the tropics of North Queensland.

[@burakdenizbinay7450]

I can understand removing design elements, offering less technology or smaller wheel size.. But offering hard plastic on the driver door and over dash board, it's mean according to me.. Toyota started following its European rivals (such as VW)..

[@Pato-ml7nt]

@11:29 car is weirdly bouncing due to the road surface

[@aminshafi9169]

Unfortunately in Iran we can’t drive this cars because government forbid it😢

[@noyb-yb]

question: what is the point or the aim of the reverse acceleration test?

[@CarExpertAus]

To test the maximum speed in reverse.

[@noyb-yb]

@@CarExpertAus I wanted to know why knowing the maximum speed in reverse or even acceleration in reverse is of any practical interest.

[@martingifford5415]

If you are running away from the cops or the mob or a zombie horde during an apocalypse, you need fast reverse.

[@noyb-yb]

@@martingifford5415 aha, I got it now, I thought there was a real reason for it as opposed to the Hollywood one. Thanks.

[@djizzah]

yer, but these arent available yet, by the time there is stock in a year or two, there will be a new model so stupid to pay for one now and wait two years really

[@dalesmith4985]

The plastic trim cladding on these modern SUVs make it look cheap and our hot climate and sun will fade it and make it brittle and worn looking after a couple of years.

[@jovanilijevski6873]

Paul for the money they are asking a vill bay haval h6 biga and better cuv 🤣👌

[@bibab2216]

Is this the same body of the new Suzuki Vitara?

[@bibab2216]

@let's talk @CarExpert1 I heard Toyata is selling the existing Suzuki Vitara as a Corolla in South Africa hence my previous question.

[@SuperSymbol]

:OO is that New Civic E:HEV coming soon in the video by the reversing camera. Hard to see but it is civic.

[@aimanfitri0iv]

it looks like our version which is the base variant at least the headunit is much better than our unit because the our unit is cheap interface compared to this one

[@SuperSymbol]

Can u do the new Civic E:HEV?

[@mharro88]

Overpriced / boring Review done.

[@dragospahontu]

@@mharro88 it's so efficient and fast

[@muhammadharits2593]

Corolla cross ev ....i hope that 🙂🙂😀

[@TheTHORDummy]

Who else only came here for the 0-100?

[@muratzhakupov1286]

Really 9 sec 0-100?

[@rio20d]

not sure why all trims have front led headlights but only atmos have fully functional LED tailights while the GX and GXL got like tiny halogen tailights? at night the light up sections are just too tiny ( only the corner bit lights up), while the Atmos have LED from corner bits all the way to the lift /boot gates. Those tailights on middle sections/lift gate of GX and GXL are just fake one as they dont light up when you turn ON the tailights. This has become safety issue, and folks in USA already petitioned for it because some people got rear ended when they drive at night. It's really poor design from Toyota, they could have just made the tailights more visible like the top spec. So yes I agree with the reviewer when he said not much going on with the setup at 02:02

[@robertceroli3512]

Rental spec Paul all the major car rental mobs have given up on Toyota for a some time now they got tired on Toyota inability to supply car in a reasonable time frame .MG has risen up to supply all major car rentals and from what I've heard from reliable source they have been very happy with them and shock horror they are not going back to the dealer with warranty claims

[@str7126]

Good nice 👍

[@avish_mitra]

Wonder if that was a civic type R Easter egg there🧐 5:48

[@YZJB]

No, because we don’t get the TypeR in blue in Australia. It’ll be a hybrid

[@sameeralsamoqie4670]

good 👍 can you do review MG 2022 please

[@willem-henridenhartog1722]

We have a top spec hybrid

[@jspanga]

If they made an electric version of this around 50-60k (AUD).. they would've stayed in the game vs BYD/Tesla/MG

[@gdawwg1125]

This looks like what the RAV4 was

[@kane4013]

You don’t yet much for your money these days ☹

[@MBC1988.]

I really don't like black plastic cladding on vehicles, it doesn't look good at all

[@islandclub69420]

even the base model TOYOTA is still better than all other brands combined..

[@user-ei7zv8uu1y]

Door test confirming that it opens, and closes.

[@rotoehu9266]

Well to be fair, Paul has tested vehicles like Tesla, Fiat and Citroen where that functionality isn’t a given….

[@airsolaja]

the sound of the engine and over 5000 RPMs when trying to reach 60km/h is scary! Not nice.

[@rupertfdr350]

wow you’re base model is equipped just like our Top of the line model we get here in The Philippines lol Edit our top of the line model has a FOOT BRAKE (hand brake)

[@DutchPlanDerLinde]

That never even stood next to a corolla

[@tkburn1439]

All that thin wobbly plastic is quite terrible even for an econobox , seems like Toyota is expanding into the Tupperware businesses.

[@Maige2900]

Those bezels…

[@cptobvious8428]

Are you serious? 50K for a claustrophobic tiny little car? I think I’ll buy a little turbo for half the price. I think you and other reviewers are completely numb to the cost and value of vehicles you review.

[@pedramfirooztash8452]

Terrible review! All you point out is problems. If a budget SUV is not you cup then go an review a Rolls Royce mate

[@ednis32]

That is your base spec? We have worse and it's a bit pricer than that one lol. Halogens on every corner lmao. Legendary Toyota Philippines gutting their customers for a laugh. If Australians hate this base spec, you'd die laughing with our turd spec 😆 PS. Finished watching and what do you know it's even worse. 1.8 engine on our spec and can only choose two 1.8 NA or top spec 1.8 hybrid 2WD. The price gap between the two 9,700AUD🥶

[@THEAC83]

I put a deposit down for the Hybrid AWD Atmos here in Australia and I was annoyed that the sunroof doesn’t open, there is no memory seating and the passenger’s seat is manual adjustment. I shouldn’t complain! Haha

[@djdB]

@@THEAC83 Because it's a moonroof, not a sunroof. I agree that it sucks not having memory seating and a volume dial but it has so many other great features that make up for those.

[@djjames6576]

Looks like my fridge.

[@daweigo6851]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EXCELLENTCAFE-cf7bf]

is it okay to watch these videos for entertainment

[@ДмитрийКольцов-н7й]

This car looks like a cow grazing in a meadow. After traveling comes disappointment

[@TenzWang88]

Mazda Cx5 has 6 speed automatic transmission and premium interior. People who choosing this ugly and cheaply built suv over cx5 is really funny.