2023 Toyota Corolla Cross SUV review (inc. 0-100): More than just a big Corolla?

[@sandiebredemeyer4922]

I bought a 2L Hybrid AWD Atmos Corolla Cross 3 months ago. It is brilliant to drive. I love it. It is fun to drive, I feel safe and very comfortable on long road trips. My only concern - no spare tyre. Only a tyre repair kit. For the Australia market a major oversight!

[@cynicalobserver8176]

Crickey!

[@kdegraa]

I think the 2wd model has a space saver spare.

[@pummyy]

Fun to drive ???? lol

[@raoth99]

Hey Paul this review is much awaited by your fans like me ….. finally it’s here …. Thanks

[@brianglendenning1632]

Drove one today from Newcastle to Lismore - rental. It was great - 5.5l/100km, active cruise was solid, handled predictably, tech worked flawlessly. For the money, nice!

[@mcn0511]

Have been waiting for this.. glad you rate it Paul. We jumped in early, our frosted white Atmos is a couple of weeks away.

[@sarahmurray5848]

My new limited model corolla cross hybrid just done 2000km in NZ and I love it. My fuel efficient is 4.8L/100km which isn't bad compared with their advertisement. I enjoy the update of camera system and the infotainment is easy to use. No regret

[@kostaskazakos7653]

Do you have the 1.8 or 2.0 version ? And how many kilometres could you reach full tank on o highway on normal speed of 110 km/h

[@afarangi4839]

Cars destined for Australia should have ventilated seats instead of heated...just saying

[@Mazokn]

Totally agree! or just don't have neither and lower the cost. I've had numerous cars(VW & Lexus) with heated seat in the past and now, never have I once needed to use it here in Melbourne.

[@jdelark6428]

It seems unusual, unless you're driving in Tassie, or down the southeast part of Oz.

[@antoncarmoducchi6057]

puh. i live in QLD and none of my cars have either. get some decent seat covers.

[@beancud9767]

Get the higher trim Rav 4. Cooled seats are soo good on sweaty bum.

[@StevoHDA]

Australians are happy to sell out and settle for rubbish.

[@nanat5698]

I got a GXL hybrid and only just reach 500km. I love the new screen and the wireless apple car play. The lane trace assist and the the cruise control are doing a great job as well. Currently my average fuel consumption is between 4.2 to 4.4L/100km so really happy about it.

[@beamtweez1210]

Has to wear in once the motor has done around 6700-7800km engine the tank that will raise up and over 700km/tank fuel ⛽️ . It’s how the ecu is set for new engines as well.

[@rogerdodger8813]

How much did you pay for that?

[@davidcudlip6587]

Did it come with a spare tire or a fix-a-flat kit?

[@esmondlai6726]

Did you get fwd or awd

[@alanclarkeau]

​@@davidcudlip6587AWD seems to drop the spare wheel - not sure if you can fit one, though.

[@MrSchrodingersCat]

Got the Atmos AWD Hybrid on order. Was waiting for your input & hoping you didn’t slate it so thanks for that 😊

[@beamtweez1210]

Congratulations 🎉 you will love it. Remember the car takes around 6000km to wear in New car. You will get optimum fuel economy after around 10,000km. Enjoy

[@coldnnh6983]

After a year with ours it’s been great, still solid, 35 mpg on highway, 30 average, Toyota’s quality as always. Highly recommend it

[@martingifford5415]

Is that a normal engine or a hybrid? Seems high mpg for a hybrid.

[@ThePolypam]

​@@martingifford5415 Normal engine as there wasn't a hybrid version in 2022. I love mine.

[@markchesterfield6118]

Another great test thanks Paul. I know you're limited by the manufacturer in terms of what media vehicles are available but most of us looking at this type of vehicle can't stretch to the top model. Would love to see more tests at this end of the market somewhere more typical of the middle of the range.

[@thesuperRc_..]

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[@stank_it8114]

Regarding the Corolla Cross, it's essentially the same car. The more "luxurious" packages come with leather seats, an automatic driver's seat, a panoramic sunroof, an automatic tailgate, an autonomous driving system, better speakers, and a faster multimedia processor. While it might seem like a lot, I've personally seen that these differences aren't crucial in practice.

[@Jerram89]

The top model is probably too close in price to the Rav 4 Cruiser which although not the top spec for that model is better equipped, bigger, more powerful and a better name badge than this.

[@rubeusvombatus]

I actually hope the Corolla GR comes to Australia just so you can review it. Always enjoy watching these, mate!

[@davidbarraclough37]

Great review Paul, very detailed and answered questions we didn't think of. Can't wait to drive it again, ours on order!!

[@slugger7440]

Such an excellent and comprehensive review

[@CarExpertAus]

Glad you liked it!

[@mukhethwalidzhade1041]

Paul is the warmest car reviewer on KZbin. I love it here

[@twisted_panties]

Paul is so toasty.

[@aminebenmohmd3057]

I searched for this car on ur channel yesterday and u dropped it today 😂😂

[@CarExpertAus]

Mind reader!

[@Reddog1963]

I’ve just ordered a Atmos for my wife,wait time anything up to 12 months she can’t wait to get it.

[@shaydenm8431]

Just discovered your page recently. Subscribed after I watched the very first time. Keep up the good work

[@fredvillani2283]

Great test Paul. From my personal experience in dealing with Toyota after moving from a 20 year stint with mazda, as I want to transition to an EV through an Atmos Hybrid, the Cross meets all our requirements. The only down side of dealing with Toyota is the long wait times and extremely poor customer management. Being assured I was one of the first to order the best estimate Toyota can provide is 2023.

[@HighMaintenancePS]

that’s just the way of the world mate. Supply chains are wrecked everywhere. Let alone if your the top selling auto manufacturer on the planet. The demand is outstripping the supply (silicone chips, lithium, etc)

[@cesarquinteromangones7317]

Mate, thanks for all the effort that you put into this video. It is helpful for people that are looking for buying this car.

[@trumpet1604]

Test drove one last week and I love it. We have ordered a top spec Atmos Hybrid AWD in Moondust. Hopefully it won’t take too long

[@interceptor7905]

When is due to arrive to Australia?

[@trumpet1604]

@@interceptor7905 they told me 6 months

[@interceptor7905]

@@trumpet1604 Bit of a wait,hopefully works out for you

[@trumpet1604]

@@interceptor7905 I was hoping sooner but Toyota did not release Atmos ordering until 1 Nov compared to all other trims on 15 Oct. But I am the first Atmos for the dealership

[@beamtweez1210]

Congratulations 🥳 enjoy the car. Hybrids are the best

[@Thejamlife2415]

We ordered this exact car and expecting it before Christmas, nice car indeed!

[@mandyryan3907]

Thanks for the detailed review. Been waiting for someone to review the Atmos... we have ordered the Jungle Khaki version... weve owned a few toyo hybrids so i was pretty happy with my test drive.

[@brettducker7284]

I bought the GX non hybrid model. I'm really enjoying it. It's only done 200kms so I can't really judge the fuel economy yet. You are right about the side mirrors though; they are big and create their own blindspot when turning right.

[@Kaichongjee]

How are you finding the CVT

[@User-cb4jm]

@@Kaichongjee if you don’t like droney CVTs, this isn’t gonna be any different.

[@Kaichongjee]

Does the CVT work well with the electric motor

[@beamtweez1210]

Give the car upwards of 6500km ‘wear in period’ the car will get Much better Fuel ⛽️ Returns after the vehicle has worn in plus you adapt it to better driving styles. I Guarantee you will achieve more than 650km it not over 750km/Tank on the Hybrid and around 500-550 for the Non-Hybrid. Congratulations 🥳 🎉 they are a Great car for the Money & Size ‘Class Leading Boot, even over the VW’.

[@beamtweez1210]

@@User-cb4jm my Hybrid is quiet 🤫 they aren’t very noisy. CVT is best for Hybrids and quick of the mark.

[@cc0072010]

Infotainment so much better. That new platform has been out in the US for at least a couple of years. Great to see TMCA FINALLY bringing it to Aus - they really should have brought it out with the 2021 LC300...

[@SamGiles]

Fantastic review, Paul. No doubt, I can see this being hugely popular in Australia, despite its flaws. I'm a big fan of the exterior styling too, looks terrific - especially from the front. Admittedly, it's not my type of car, but it's always fascinating to see them reviewed in a pragmatic and enjoyable way.

[@letsseeif]

Excellent review Paul.

[@QSHchx-z6u]

I test drove Corolla Cross at a dealer and it was a splendid ride. Comfortable seat, smooth start and acceleration…it was so nice. The problem is Toyota is currently not accepting our orders here in Japan, apparently due to high demands and upcoming minor changes

[@mariowhyte7848]

Your reviews are always so detailed and thorough!!! and that reverse test....It takes me back!!!

[@MaxFromSydney1]

Thanks, Paul. And thanks alot for including cabin noise data points. On a recent road trip, I found the noisy cabin in my current car contributed significantly to fatigue, and a comparatively quiet cabin will be an important feature I look for in my next car purchase.

[@CarExpertAus]

Agree! Cabin noise is a killer on some of these smaller cars.

[@TheGillederais]

i suggest to test drive mazda cx5 or wait for cx60 for hybrid.. mazda has nvh level on par with lexus or germans car... toyota n honda not even on the same table as mazda

[@MaxFromSydney1]

@@TheGillederais , every choice is a compromise, I suppose. I haven't driven the CX5 myself, but have also heard that it has a quiet cabin. But I'd like to buy a low emissions SUV if possible and the current CX5 Turbo that I'd like for performance is a bit of a gas guzzler. Same with the Subaru Outback XT. I'm wary of new models, so let's see how Mazda goes with their new hybrid SUV models.

[@TheGillederais]

@@MaxFromSydney1 even at the top trim model,gt sp n akera, you have non-turbo option. Personally, I have looked rav 4 n cx 5, and for me rav 4 interior is disgusting compare to cx5 for the price you must pay for it. with new updated infotainment n digital gauge rav 4 for cruiser hybrid model there is a bump of $4000 makes it closer to 60k on road.. that extra money you can pay for buy fuel lol..

[@ablet85]

Noise-cancelling headphones. Just got off a 6000km work trip in a V6 and honestly, a good set with proper ACN is a god send.

[@nocturnalgaming3956]

Thanks for the great review in detail mate! Keep up the good work. As for the noise while driving, I am very positive of you try it in a better road ground, it will be more quite and smooth.

[@subazealand9158]

I got here in New Zealand the station wagon, but as Japanese import which is way nicer than the one offered new in the country. It has the same nice soft touch materials as this Corolla Cross, but with nicer seats. I'd say I'm glad I picked the wagon. Is surprisingly nice to drive, really good handling (even tho is 2wd) and it has the 1.8 hybrid engine. Is quite slow as you can see with the 2.0, but still feels ok for most of the time. Is loud as well as the Corolla Cross, specially on hard acceleration and with the bad roads in NZ the factory tyres are super noisy too. Theres definitely things it could be better, but after almost a year owning this car, theres lots of positive things, and actually quite surprising (the hybrid tech, most of the materials inside, comfort on road trips, how practical is the interior space even tho is not huge, etc), is a car that I dont regret buying it all.

[@jeancassel]

Great indepth review of this man.

[@Bacender]

Hey Paul, weird request but when you're showing the smart phone mirroring and connectivity, can you please scroll over to the farthest left screen when iPhone mirroring? This is the screen that shows you a map, your directions, and your media. That screen's usability is contingent on the resolution of the display -- something that manufacturers never mention in the specs. Low resolution / cheap displays tend to squash everything in and can be annoying to use, while a high resolution display shows off more info and is easier to read. Would be good to see it when you're showing off phone mirroring. Thank you for these reviews!

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for the comment! Will try and do this for the next set of cars we film.

[@Bacender]

@@CarExpertAus You guys have the best community engagement. Thank you!!!

[@kiankhan07]

Hello, i have a video idea which is to do an ADAS mega test, so you get cars from each brand and see how well the lane centering works, what happens if you dont put your hands on the wheel and what happens if you unbuckle your seatbelt and maybe some other tests to compare them even further.

[@berkayt5319]

I was waiting for this!

[@etienneerasmus]

Proper review this one. Highly considering one in the coming months.

[@paulmanser753]

Great review as always have a GXL Hybrid on order👍

[@CarExpertAus]

Enjoy it!

[@drunkenmonkey64]

What’s the turnaround time for your order?

[@fusionfreak70]

I expressed interest in July for a gxl hybrid. I’m expecting mine in < 3 weeks

[@Kili121416]

Bought my GXL Hybrid in Jun 23, will be mid 24 earliest I believe.

[@deejayrobin73]

Good review Paul, but you seemed confused on power adjustable seats, the driver side is powered while the passenger side isn’t.

[@riazhassan6570]

It is the one I want. The ‘flaws’ this reviewer points out are not flaws, they are part of the process of compromise-cost, need, performance, expected segment of buyers, design parameters, etc. No car, not even those ridiculously expensive luxury cars, is perfect in that it suits everyone’s subjective taste

[@zmirc]

Awesome test, including noise db. Respect

[@jinng8694]

Looking forward to you and the team doing a soft road small size group segment comparison to sort out the useful from the useless. Or maybe a hybrid challenge to see which will empty their half tank faster on a road trip where petrol stations are quite far apart.

[@eliseduff7681]

I have just purchased one in that colour. I have to wait for 12 months though. I really enjoyed your video, it helps me stay excited about the car.

[@cornishpasty4344]

Love this. This is exactly what I've been waiting for. Zippy. Hybrid.

[@ronsmith2241]

Good review. Thanks. With the rear boot you can set it to 5 different positions. You get an all important spare tyre with a two wheel drive. I have ordered an Atmos, Khaki Green. The seconds to reach 100 k/hr etc doesn't bother me. Easy to get into and out of it for when I get older. The moon roof is OK but I would prefer it without. I don't need it and will keep it closed. I've had melanoma years ago. I am a senior. :-). I get 4.7 L/100k. Looking forward to doing some travel in it. Ordered mine almost 12 months ago. I took delivery of mine this week. Its almost exactly the same as the one in your video. But I definitely won't be hooning. The salesman told me if I ordered it now, I would be waiting 18 months for it. Your review played a significant part of my decision to buy it. Thanks.

[@mandyryan3907]

Hi Ron, Ive ordered the same, we own a Rav 4 Hybrid and before that the Corrolla Hybrid, compared to other makes, Toyota leads in the hybrid world. So loved the test drive as expected. Shame I have to be patient for 12mths though.☹️

[@husseinedris1386]

I need to buy it in the coming 4weeks! Thank you for tutorial

[@ryosaeba6486]

Fantastic Review, Paul, You should talk about Toyota Connect service apps, I heard that you can remotely turn on the car from the apps. Nice technology for Toyota.

[@archietect4924]

Good review Paul - Thanks. I have an Atmos on order and in the same Jungle Khaki colour. Very impressed with it and the autonomous parking functionality is really good when tried out in the demo model.

[@thesuperRc_..]

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[@zestreviews1787]

Your Reviews are Top notch... We appreciate You ,all the way From South Africa.🇿🇦

[@coldude2559]

Can't wait to put a deposit down for the hybrid and hopefully I'll get it by 2025!!

[@Cloncurrify]

Off road test results should be included in the review. The whole point of an SUV is that it has light off road capability and this assessment should be included.

[@discotheque84]

The suitcase and backpack in the boot is a pretty good indication of the boot space. How about throwing in a pram to see how it fits?

[@BornAgainCynic0086]

Take your pram to a dealership?

[@santouchesantouche2873]

​@BornAgainCynic0086 He's right. A pram is a fair real world test. It's a fair point.

[@esmondlai6726]

With 390l the pram might take up as much space as the red luggage bag for the AWD if not slightly more. You definitely need to bring your pram to check as all prams are different. On a different channel they did the pram test and it was a good fit, but that was for FWD not AWD.

[@lordcaptain73]

I liked the pov for visibility. I don’t mind this car, looks quite good with all the outside shots.

[@victorherrero4790]

Toyota is doing an amazing job!!! Great designs, improving performance plus their reliable trademark...flawless

[@seunjinbing]

Great review! Hoping you'll do one as well for the newly released 2023 standard Corolla as well considering your high praise last time you reviewed one!

[@tkburn1439]

Here In South Africa these sell like crazy circa 2000 units a month! However the Chinese have started eating into the Toyota pie the Haval Jolion and H6 combined also did about 2000 units over the same period.

[@V3VoVo]

Never buy a Chinese car.

[@dogie8c]

Wait until those Chinese cars break down. The Toyotas will still be running around for years to come.

[@beancud9767]

Toyota did a really good job filling the gap between Corolla and Rav 4. The size and price point is very attractive to buyers who want a fuel efficient compact SUV. If you can’t wait 12+ month for Rav 4 and prefer something smaller this is perfect.

[@michaelgoh5830]

Had a good look at this top spec Atmos AWD Toyota Cross at a dealership in Melbourne some weeks ago and have to say I was unimpressed. At $55K d/away, it just feel way too expensive!!!

[@emmett3067]

$15k too expensive. If not more.

[@kane4013]

With incandescent globes on the back 🤦‍♂

[@garthera7819]

Great review... I thought it was going to be for the non-hybrid, as it doesn't mention "hybrid" in the title. Maybe in Australia they only sell the hybrid? And here in the US that don't have that color, which is probably my favorite car color ever! Thanks for all the detail, I'm subscribing even though many of your cars probably won't match ours.

[@beniciodeltoro4956]

Got quoted 1.5-2.5 years waiting time for the hybrid version from my local dealer

[@fale892]

People whinge about the price of this, yet wouldnt say a word about the buying a base BMW or Audi for the same price but with less features and tech.

[@stephen_mwaniki]

I've never understood why Paul would not do a horn test. Why Paul? Why?

[@mrkevinchong4086]

I love this car but the horn sounds hilariously adorable.

[@vipinjomy3738]

Excellent reviews from India

[@johnstath9666]

Great video. Drove the Yaris cross was also impressed.

[@Hutsul_]

"Not too bad" that was hilarious. 😀 It sounded like you wanted to tell us more, but really couldn't.

[@Benderswe1]

i got mine today, and its sooo nice 8-)

[@helenrussell2132]

I looked at the GXL version today. I don't like the step in the boot when the seats are folded down. Also this model shown has a 'tyre repair kit" instead of a spare. This is the most ridiculous concept in a country as big as Australia. A spare is needed, even the thin ones. So my choice is now between the Yaris Cross - mostly flat when seats are folded down and a spare with the GLX or the Rav 4, whose AWD includes a spare tyre. Thanks for the review of the top of the range model!

[@BornAgainCynic0086]

Love the car, very disappointed with the colour range in Australia, other countries had a much bigger choice. Had to go with frosted white. Wanted a blue or graphite.

[@aimanfitri0iv]

it's looks very nice in our market malaysia one of the best-selling car very popular and very attractive pricing for all variants

[@snip3d]

"Rav4 not available, buy this instead" is the feel i got from Toyota

[@kalengkong]

36 months wait on Rav4. This one is only 24 months wait :s

[@buncha5651]

The speed in reverse is really important?

[@green_building]

Of course for emergency situation

[@petescull371]

Great review, Paul - do you have the Suzuki S-cross in Australia. I would be interested in that one. Thanks

[@matthewnew13]

The worlds gone mad. 50k Corolla, 40k Jimnys… madness!! Did this not have a spare tyre?

[@pummyy]

you dont need a spare until you need one. It is so weird they got rid of spare tyres and everyone is ok

[@Mazokn]

mum just bought a 2024 corolla cross hybrid in China for about $22k AUD, what a bargain.

[@kdegraa]

The front wheel drive Corolla Cross has a spare tyre. In regards to price all cars are expensive now besides cheap Chinese cars. This car is really no more expensive than comparable cars from other brands.

[@maartenk7513]

​@@pummyyI need one recently. 10pm. My current car also hasn't a spare. It has a compressor and a small bottle of goo and I have no idea what to do with that.

[@peoplelikeus3684]

Inflation.

[@kalengkong]

Thanks for the cabin noise in DB.

[@CarExpertAus]

No worries!

[@hotwings9382]

It's the most in demand car in South Africa for 2022

[@walltiger6603]

i have a corolla cross with 2.0 engine. i use extreme driving style to get 5.0L/100km, which is 47 MPG. i never go over 100km/h, seldom let the engine go over 2500rpm when accelerating except merging and hyper mill when ever possible. so l smile when i see the gas pump, and its a different kind of fun to squeeze for MPG.

[@esmondlai6726]

do you have awd or FWD, thats really good mileage

[@walltiger6603]

@@esmondlai6726 FWD.

[@sunnychan8463]

Just want to ask does the panoramic sunroof on the Corolla Cross tinted?

[@phuketexplorer]

The rear filament lights will probably turn out more reliable than LED's on the front!

[@abayamangali]

LED light technology has been refined to the point that they are more reliable since LEDs usually have longer lifespan that Filaments.

[@xscoobykingy]

@@abayamangali might be more reliable but when one or more of those led’s go you can’t simply replace them you would have to buy the hole light assembly.

[@graceylaggui2919]

I would also love to see a review for 2024 Corolla cross 🙂

[@nchimakamwendo130]

Love this car. Can you please please please review the Nissan Magnite?

[@djjames6576]

SUV = Jacking up the price. Sports Utility Vehicle- It's not sporty, it's not utilitarian (it's a hatchback on big wheels). It is a vehicle. Maybe call it the Corolla Cross V.

[@TheGillederais]

Exactly this.. all this so called suv doeant hv any sporty feeling or handling. Only cx5 that has this characteristic, but many ppl dislike it. Weird...

[@hi9580]

Sporty: Handles and rides better than hilux. Utility: more cargo and passenger space than yaris or corolla.

[@legend_6483]

Exactly and to be honest I'm not looking for sporty car , all I want is affordable reappear parts and a car that can handle bad streets without hurting the wheels or mechanical parts , also a car that can serve me for at least 10 years

[@alexanderdeclercq982]

very nice vehicle. Was going to buy a RAV4 next year but before i do that i will consider this. I like it for the price.

[@kareembaba7498]

3:35 I saw the online brochure for the latest RAV4, and the key has almost 10 buttons

[@noyb-yb]

Don't bother rushing out to buy this car. I spoke to major Toyota dealer in Melbourne last week (early Nov 2022). This model, Corolla-Cross Atmos, AWD/4WD, hybrid, has an 18-months-long waiting list. And this is just a gross approximation, could be longer or shorter, nobody has a clue. The price (about $55-grand, drive-away), therefore, is also unknown and is sure to go up during this long wait time. So the purchase contract is just giving you the right to jump on the indefinite waiting list, nothing more, for about $1000 refundable deposit. I might add this is just like RAV4 hybrid and most other Toyota hybrid passenger cars and SUV/CUV cars.

[@dennisjohnstone4739]

Disappointed the AWD version doesn't have a spare tyre, not even a space saver. In our market with large distances between population centres a can of gloop doesn't work if any side wall damage has occurred.

[@maryarwood8942]

Hi, thanks for the review. I have a few questions for you. Did you have the driver seat all the way back? My hubby is 6’8”.do you think he would have enough leg and head room? You look to be fairly tall and had room. Thanks.

[@cairozulu6700]

Thank you for the video. Between C-HR and Toyota Cross which one is the best and why?

[@pummyy]

CHR if you like to keep your passengers claustrophobic and Toyota if not.

[@BarakTheWonderer]

I have watched quite a few video reviews on this vehicle, that I was hoping to purchase. But when I went to the dealer/showroom and sat in it, and viewed it, it is really VERY small! In full disclosure, I am 6'2" (around 188cm). I went to sit in the drivers seat, And when I did, I went to adjust the leg room only to discover it was already in its rearmost position! :( And that would be uncomfortable. Then I went to see how much space would the back passenger have in that position, and guess what? Both seats were nearly touching! Meaning that no one would ever be able to sit behind me! The rear, even with seats down is VERY limited, and not flat or even nearly flat (a modern standard). In the end, this vehicle has a very limited potential audience. This vehicle is only for folks of short/small physical stature, for 1 or 2 person household, for commuting to work, and for those who will never have to carry adults in the back seat. Want to go with your girlfriend/wife to pick up her (small) parents at the airport? You"ll have to rent a car, unless they don't mind uncomfortably contorting themselves WHILE having luggage on their laps! None of the many reviews I watched on this vehicle noted this issue which was so obvious. :(

[@BornAgainCynic0086]

Well, the queue is now minimum 18 months, I'm close on 6' and have no issues with leg room. The floor is not flat on the Hybrid, yes. But way big enough to fit suitcases. How tall are you? I'm cramped in my Lexus IS350 to give you a comparison.

[@kelvincsw]

It sounded like you test drove a Yaris Cross...

[@valeriacullier9111ct]

😆🤣😃La Corolla Cross au pays des géants !🤠

[@mattdoeland]

Would it have helped if the air con was off with the 0-100 test??

[@alexmukoya1899]

At that price range Paul why not go for the Sportage?

[@jackcalow2430]

you could say that about any top of the range car in a size class below

[@alexmukoya1899]

@@jackcalow2430 but Sportage is on a class above the Cross. That's my beef with Toyota and Ford these days; Price Range

[@vrs76r]

For that price range one would be crazy not to spend just a little bit extra and go for the more spacious, powerful and extra feature laden RAV4 hybrid with very little difference in fuel economy between the two. Only reason I could see someone spending $50K plus on a Corolla cross Atmos is the extremely long current wait time on a RAV4 hybrid, otherwise if the RAV was more readily available, I could see the Atmos sitting in car yards with little interst from buyers.

[@nightowlnzab]

I don't know about Aus, but in NZ there is no hybrid Sportage yet, you'd have to go for the smaller Niro, which at equivalent spec is more expensive than the Corolla Cross.

[@V3VoVo]

Because it is NOT a Toyota.

[@michaelcsutton]

I cancelled my RAV XSE order once Corolla Cross was released. Corolla Cross sizing is better for tight city parking spaces I need to deal with. I cannot afford a high quality EV so a quality hybrid engine 2.0 is a good option for now. Considering it’s going to cost $50K I do worry about it’s future value post 2030 when there are a lot more EVs on Australian roads. I agonise over whether to stick with my 2016 Mazda 3 and drive for another 10 years. It’s so hard to know what ICE used car market is going to look like in 10 years.

[@lukiejames]

Buy a car to drive for transport and enjoyment and move on with life.. a car isnt an investment its a depreciating asset so unless you are changing cars because you've got the means to do so or your Mazda isnt meeting your needs than don't do it. Mazda make fantastic cars and the only reason I would change now is if you need something higher up or not so low to the ground. My good friend has a Mazda3 and its a wonderful car to sit in and so comfortable.. I just personally find it too low which is the case for the BMW sedan I have.. I like SUVs. You don't buy a car to then worry what will it be worth in ten years, it will be worth little either way. Especially if you paid 27-40k for a mazda3....I have a few cars... & my 2021 BMW 330i at $97,000 I guarantee with less than 30,000km on it is probably worth around $65,000 now a year and a quarter old. So its lost the entire cost of a 3. I knew that when I bought it... the same goes for my GLC300 4matic a $115,000 car, is probably worth $85,000 now and just hit 31,000km travelled and is almost 3 years old I believe.. You've just got to get a car that meets your lifestyle needs, that is comfortable and ticks the boxes for your budget and hope you make the right decision and not worry about the market in the future. Especially since some car manufacturers have said by 2024/2026 they wont produce ICE cars.. thats great but we are not ready for that in Australia... our stubborn government has done nothing to aid in putting in chargers or infrastructure... stuff that existed when I visited Europe almost 10 years ago. So if you want to move towards that revolution I agree... a hybrid definitely makes sense. Only you can figure out the rest. but don't let thinking about future deter you because even if our government starts now.. we are nowhere close to let go of petrol powered vehicles because we simply wouldn't be able to get around at this point.

[@alanchalkley8743]

How well does the AWD go off road and where is the spare wheel?

[@MrNikrulesu]

It won't go very far off the road. It has just a 40 hp electric motor powering the rear wheels through a ~1KW battery.

[@dumisanindlovu1265]

Hi Paul . Great review bt for me th only thing missing from this SUV is th Sunroof

[@yurkshirelad]

Can you add insulation afte rthe fact, to quell the road/tyre noise?

[@TheCodeTinkerer]

This car actually seems like its adressing the omissions I wanted, when getting a Citroen C4 Cactus 2016. The boot is bigger, better infofatinment with phone integration, AWD.

[@許竤惞]

Paul.. you did not test the B on the gearbox? what use for? Brake? also downsize no LED reverse light and back indicator no LED... plus no paddle shift.... a bit bummer... for the price of above $50k? the khaki color is amazing... glovebox also no light or LED.... thanks for review :)

[@MikeJones-me2vq]

Any news on the 2024 Cross, its been about 11 months since this was released here.

[@xukegenius2]

I want to clarify the term eCVT. It appears that most of the car reviewers in Australia get it wrong. The basic mechanisms of eCVT and CVT are completely dissimilar. eCVTs, such as those found on the Toyota RAV4, are significantly different from belt- and chain-driven continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) eCVT is a different, more generic name for the hybrid powertrain installed in all pure Toyota hybrid vehicles. Toyota calls it "Hybrid Synergy Drive". It is made up from an internal combustion engine, two electric motors/generators and a pretty simple planetary gearset, called the "Power Split Device". This transmission is referred to as "electric CVT" or "eCVT", because it behaves very much like a standard CVT, although it works based on an entirely different principle - and avoids about all of the disadvantages of a conventional CVT.

[@CarExpertAus]

With the exception of the incredibly thrashy sound you get from a conventional CVT.

[@xukegenius2]

@@CarExpertAus the droning noise is more due to the Atkinson cycle engine which has high thermo efficiency than conventional engines and it is most efficient when it is in the higher rev range. When the petrol engine is engaged, the planetary gear system will choose the most efficient gear band, i.e. the higher rev range (therefore noisy). This is not so much about the word CVT as the eCVT has nothing to do with the CVT except for the misleading name

[@sophiezhao1992]

@@xukegenius2agree the noise is more than likely to be caused by the engine which is Atkinson cycle and it needs to be in high rev band to be most fuel efficient level😂

[@justusmuluh]

Im definitely getting one of these

[@kevinkain2461]

Great review, can we have one for the Honda ZRV to compare please.

[@bressan1998]

I hope it will come to Canada!

[@jasontan351]

Hopefully we can get a comparison of the Cross vs the new Honda ZRV soon!