2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Review: The Ultimate Canadian Corolla?

There’s no way to sugarcoat it: when it comes to everyday performance, the gas-powered Toyota Corolla Cross is among the most underwhelming vehicles on the market. It’s not as if little crossovers like this should be capable of breakneck speeds, but it leaves a lot to be desired in the sort of scenarios you might encounter on the daily commute.
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid solves that problem and then some. Is it efficiency you’re after? Then look no further. How about the kind of confidence only all-wheel drive brings to the table? It has that, too - and it’s standard. And when it comes to usable power, it’s got all the guts it needs.
Add it all up, and this little crossover is the total package. Well, mostly.
AutoTrader.ca road test editor Dan Ilika reviews the hybrid version of Toyota's subcompact crossover. Tell us: would you buy a hybrid like this one, or one of its fully electric competitors?
Read the full review on AutoTrader.ca:
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00:00 Intro
01:19 Powertrain and Specs
03:06 Fuel economy and Range
05:19 Ride quality
05:34 Cabin materials
06:23 Space and Practicality
07:17 Features and Amenities
08:05 Pricing and Value
09:21 Safety and Driver assistance technology
10:38 Pros and Cons
10:59 Conclusion

[@John-gx7hm]

Great thorough review, very informative! Wishing everyone a safe holiday season!

[@danilika9420]

Thanks for the kind words, and same to you!

[@bederhajali]

After watching this video I realized the genius of Toyota. Whatever this car lakes there is no competition at all. No subcompact that is AWD and hybrid.

[@Steve_in_NJ]

Looking at this very Crossover next year (different color). I'm driving a 2022 Kona and do like the "Star Wars" features of the new Kona, BUT, with AWD, the Kona gets around 26 mpg!!! Of course, their top trim (what I'd get) does have real leather and ventilated seats, but I think I would prefer 42 mpg U.S. over 26 mpg any day. I can live with the cheap plastic interior, as my Kona has it now.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Dan, In your written review of March 10, 2023 you described the stretched wheelbase Corolla Hybrid Wagon sold in Europe as, "One of the best cars I've ever driven." If Toyota stretched the tiny Corolla wheelbase to make that wagon family friendly for our European cousins, why did they not do the same for the Corolla Cross? As things stand, the made in Canada RAV4 Hybrid is a much better option for Canadians who need a decent back seat, a spare tire and more generous tow capacity. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you and all the crazy, mixed up kids at Auto Trader Canada a very merry 🎄🎄 and a happy, healthy new year.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@danilika9420]

I don't disagree, although the Corolla Cross Hybrid is more efficient than the RAV4 Hybrid, not to mention cheaper. If you don't have more than one passenger on a regular basis, there's lots to like about this smaller crossover! Thanks for all your support and engagement, and happy holidays!

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@danilika9420 Right back at you! Don't forget to ask for your royalty cheque for appearing in the recent Automotive Press video from the LA Auto Show. A little extra cash can go a long way this time of year. 😁😁😁😁

[@dethsyl907]

A Subaru Crosstrek definitely seems a better deal.

[@hiroshiasada4007]

Excellent video! Questions: 1) Could not having a spare tire be an issue? What's in the tire repair kit? 2) I hear Corolla Cross is in short supply. Do you expect more to be delivered soon? Thank you!

[@danilika9420]

Thanks for the kind words! Certainly, I understand the concern about the lack of a proper spare tire, but many OEMs are turning to inflator kits to cut costs and weight. The kit here comes with a bottle of sealant and a small air compressor. As for supply issues, Toyota has long struggled to get hybrids to dealers in a reasonable time. While I’ve not heard much about this issue being resolved, my suggestion is to shop around, as some dealers may have units on their lots while your local store may not. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@KenpoOjoko]

@@danilika9420Thank you again!

[@ckl3814]

Toyota Canada really only sells bz4z and tundra /tacoma … Lol

[@Omfcody1]

They nailed the design if they were going for boring. I wish it looked like the Buick Envista, paired with the powertrain offered here it would be a definite buy for me.

[@vincerocker]

I'm fine with add gas once a week when I go Costco for shopping every week

[@abinavd]

The front end look like a Toyota CHR which was absolute disaster let’s see how this sells in the Canadian market

[@zwieseler]

I have a Yaris Cross which has a 36 litre tank. Only have to fill it up once every 6 to 8 weeks city driving. And then, I'm only adding 28-29 litres. Also, have twin grand children, it's not really an issue to load them into the back seat. So, probably even easier in this car.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The Yaris Cross is not on sale in our market.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

As an owner of a Hyundai Ioniq 5, I can tell you it's a great vehicle and has gotten me over 500 Km per charge (in the summer). This Corolla Cross Hybrid should get you at least 650 Kms per tank. Dealing with Hyundai Canada is a nightmare, dealing with Toyota Canada is not (previous owner of a 2006 Toyota Matrix). I am actively seeking a deal with Toyota to trade in my Ioniq 5 for the Cross Hybrid.

[@tothra]

We have a 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and it's wonderful. I'd recommend it to anyone, with the exception of gear heads. But I would hope they wouldn't even be looking at small hybrids, anyway. If you want a smaller SUV that's comfortable, full of tech, reliable and a nice ride, are a 1-2 person family or have a couple kids under the teen years, look no further than this SUV. BTW, our city driving makes up about 60% of our miles as our daily driver and we visit the gas station no more than twice a month.

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

I love this guy

[@Harsh-20]

Thank you for the wonderful content and in depth analysis. What would be your choice between Corolla Cross Hybrid 2025 vs Rav4 Hybrid 2025? Considering Corolla Cross Hybrid may get mid cycle refresh in 2025 and Rav4 seems outdated and may not get next generation model until 2026?

[@danilika9420]

It really depends on what you need your vehicle for! If it was me, I’d probably go with the Corolla Cross Hybrid for its better efficiency and lower price, but if you need space the RAV4 Hybrid is a better option - and it has an incredible track record. If I had to guess, it’ll be years before the Corolla Cross gets any meaningful upgrades/updates, whereas the RAV4 is sort of next in line by traditional model timelines.

[@Harsh-20]

@@danilika9420 Thank you for the quick response. If to opt for Corolla Cross Hybrid, Does it make sense to choose XSE over SE? Hybrid Waiting times are another concern!

[@danilika9420]

@@Harsh-20 Shop around and see if dealers outside your local area have cancelled orders, etc. If you’re flexible with trim and colour, all the better! The XSE is certainly more feature rich, but there’s plenty of good stuff in the SE (heated front seats and steering wheel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, etc.).

[@Harsh-20]

@@danilika9420Thank you

[@jasondrummond9196]

Toyota hybrids use Ecvt, it is not the regular CVT in fact Ecvt is just a name because it completely differ from regular cvt

[@danilika9420]

Sure, they’re different, but Toyota still refers to it as a CVT, which is also what I refer to it as for clarity and simplicity. Besides, they both behave in more or less the same ways. Thanks for watching!

[@Mako2-1]

The only problem with this car is the absence of a spare tire. Very unfortunate because toyota could have fit one easily but now I need to spend another 3-4k on a rav…

[@danielamazza1063]

B/c of a spare tire, your gonna spend 4k more, buy a tire for less than that.

[@bederhajali]

If it does 5.5L/100km on a 40L tank that means it gets around 700km a tank. That's 7+ hours of driving. I don't think you be stopping that much. My RVR has a 52L tank and does around 500km. So I stop more. No reason to add 10L Of weight

[@rameshsuni7325]

Which one is better to buy toyota hybrid car?

[@danilika9420]

The new Prius is probably the best as far as small Toyota hybrids go.

[@76nhl]

I will take the Toyota reliability.

[@7CFlo]

350k mile vehicle

[@degenwest]

Not impressed. Poor review. Really? Nitpicking on 40L gas tank. In your own word it goes 100Km using less than 6 liter of gas. Which means you can drive more than 600 Km before you will be forced to fill up. What is wrong with that?

[@danilika9420]

The reality is that a non-hybrid subcompact crossover like the Subaru Crosstrek can travel farther between fill-ups, which negates one of the Corolla Cross Hybrid’s main would-be advantages for the average shopper. (The Crosstrek’s tank is 63 L.) I’m sorry that you think it’s a “poor review” because I mentioned the small fuel tank, but it’s my job to point out both the positives and the negatives so shoppers can make informed decisions.

[@arevee9429]

Isn't the range about 400 miles? That's 50 to 75 more that the average ICE car.

[@andreafaldon5026]

So, the vehicle is perfect for short people.

[@Martinko_Pcik]

B.s. i have 120hp prius and never had "scary moments" merging around Toronto. Might be a driver issue instead

[@danilika9420]

Hahaha! Thanks for the laugh - and thanks for watching!

[@lifedispencervlogs]

Design looks like it came out 5 years ago

[@jerryattrick5799]

"With that little fuel tank you're going to be stopping for gas a lot." Ya, every 700 - 800km.😄

[@danilika9420]

Sure, in a perfect world where the numbers matched up perfectly, it could go a little more than 700 km on a full tank. But then that’s not the reality of the situation, and my experience has been significantly different.

[@drzlb]

Sure as hell don’t wanna be stopping for gas in middle of nowhere in the south on a roadtrip. Ain’t buying it for the gas tank issue!

[@Jside68]

40 Liters divided by 5.6 L/100 Km is 714 Km per fill. This is way more than it need. Adding more fuel capacity would increase the weight and reduce the fuel efficiency. Where do you need to drive with this much range?

[@alainpaquin627]

Well I guess for less money, I would get the Toyota Camry Hybrid LE FWD better equipped with a lower fuel consumption. 😁

[@andersriksson100]

Camry isn't an option if you are looking for a smaller SUV with AWD (like the car in this video) so what's your point?

[@andersriksson100]

Camry isn't an option if you are looking for a smaller SUV with AWD (like the car in this video) so what's your point?

[@bjsimon802]

the point is, the Rav4 is above this

[@ryanlauthers9786]

Also costs 4-5 thousand dollars more so yeah

[@mehmetbey79]

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[@WriterK]

my Kia forte 2018 EX used to fill 47 litters of gas, and it was Sedan. so, bigger tank than this crolla.

[@markanthony3275]

My nit pick is the same. They should have left it at fifty litres. My current 11 year old Civic gets better range than this Corolla Cross.

[@normanwells2755]

What a clown. One moment he says it gets good gas milage. Then complains the tank is small so the range is short. Says the gas model has a bigger tank. But the hybrid does get so much better combined milage that the range is still about 10% more.

[@danilika9420]

“Clown” here! I commended its fuel efficiency, yes - but that’s independent of how far it can travel on a single tank. (Think of it like a restaurant review; “great meal, tiny portions!”) The simple reality is that the Corolla Cross Hybrid would be better served by the standard version’s 50-litre tank or something close to it. The suggestion isn’t without precedent, either, as the RAV4 Hybrid has a 55-litre tank compared to the conventional model and its 57-litre tank. As it stands, the Subaru Crosstrek can travel significantly farther than the Corolla Cross Hybrid thanks to its much bigger fuel tank (63 litres) - and that’s worth mentioning. Thanks for watching!

[@littledovecitydust]

I rented one of these and it was one of the worst driving experiences of my life. Everything rattles in this car and the powertrain is an absolute joke.

[@7CFlo]

You rented the hybrid?

[@saadtheman1]

get checked

[@walltiger6603]

i have a CC with 2.0 gas engine non hybrid. I use extreme driving style (hyper milling and cruise around 80 km/h) to extract the best mileage. So far my best try was 4.167L/100km, which is about 56 MPG. My overall MPG after 8000km of driving is 46.94.( 5.0L/100km) So the M20A FKS coupled with CVT is extremely efficient.

[@andersriksson100]

Yeh... I'd die of boredom.

[@TheJstaples]

​@@andersriksson100no way, driving 80 kms on the highway while cars honk and race by at high speed is an adrenaline rush haha

[@DS-rw5zz]

Why the north America version looks so ugly. The Asian version looks so much nicer especially the front.

[@LeonEaves-qr5hz]

All I hear is negative. Very poor review.