Manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota, Toyota Corolla Cross is an addition to the Corolla series. The car is a compact crossover SUV launched by the company in 2020.
The Corolla family is Toyota's best-selling car. Adding another new model to this series has brought more diversity to this already hit series, giving customers a wider range of options to choose from. Toyota Corolla Cross is a hybrid car with a 1.8-liter 2ZR-FXE engine which makes 98 hp and 142 Nm of torque. There is an electric motor with 72 hp with 163 Nm of torque which works in conjunction with the gasoline engine.
Toyota Pakistan is offering Corolla Cross 2024 in three variants: low, mid, and high. All three versions are 1.8L Hybrid cars.
Toyota Corolla Cross 2024 Exterior
Corolla Cross 2024 has a stylish and sporty design. Its front houses a double trapezoid front grille accompanied by LED projection headlamps and curtain daytime running lights (DRLs). On top of that, LED fog lamps are also present below the front grille.
The rear end also has a sleek design with a kick sensor located beneath the power tailgate for easy access to the boot space. LED illuminated rear combination headlamps add to the beauty of the rear of the car. The top is adorned by a moon roof in the premium trim and all the trims have a shark fin antenna.
Corolla Cross 2024 Interior
Corolla Cross 2024 has a lavish and comfortable interior space. The leather-wrapped seats are adjustable. In Low grade and mid-grade trims, the driver and upfront passenger seats are manually adjustable while in the premium trim, the driver’s seat is power-adjustable in 6 directions. The driver’s seat is vertically adjustable as well. The rear seats can be reclined at a 60/40 ratio to increase boot space.
The steering wheel is 3-spoke and is wrapped in leather in the premium and mid-grade trims while it is covered in urethane in the low-grade trim with only two spokes. All the trims have electrically powered steering that has the feature of tilt and telescopic adjustment. Steering switches are also a standard feature in all the trims of Corolla Cross but the premium and mid-grade trims have an additional switch for cruise control.
The Premium and mid-grade trims of Corolla Cross have an 8-inch entertainment system while the low-grade trim only has an entertainment system with CD and Bluetooth support. Both the premium trim and mid-trim have automatic dual air conditioning while the low-grade trim has single-mode automatic air conditioning.
A luggage tray under the front passenger seat is a standard in all the variants of Corolla Cross. The extensive boor space comes with 4 cargo hooks and 2 grocery bag hooks for convenience. Toyota Corolla Cross is packed with safety features such as Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), vehicle stability control, clearance and back sonar, and hill start assist. Airbags and 6 seatbelts with IsoFix are a standard feature in all the variants.
Corolla Cross Engine
The Toyota Corolla Cross 2024 has a 1798cc hybrid engine capable of producing 168 hp and 305 Nm torque mated with Direct Shift CVT transmission in all three trims.
Corolla Cross Mileage
Corolla Cross 2024 has a mileage of 18 KM/L in the city and 20 KM/L on the highway with a 36 liters fuel tank.
Corolla Cross Ride & Handling
The Corolla Cross provides a smooth riding experience. Its suspensions perform well, absorbing all kinds of shocks and making the ride a pleasant experience. The car is easy to handle and does not have body roll. On the downside, the engine seems underpowered which can be felt at high speeds.
Corolla Cross Maintenance
Like other Toyota cars, Corolla Cross does not need frequent maintenance sessions. Its auto parts are not easily available as it is not exclusively locally assembled in Pakistan.
Corolla Cross 2024 Specs
Engine: 1798cc 2ZR-FXE hybrid engine
Power: 163 hp_@_5200 rpm Torque: 305 Nm_@_3600 rpm
Transmission: ECVT
Corolla Cross Competitors
In terms of the price range and body type, Toyota Corolla Cross is a competitor of Haval Jolion, Kia Sportage, MG HS, and Hyundai Tucson but none of these is hybrid like the Cross. The only competitor with a hybrid engine in the same body category for Cross is Honda Vezel but it is an imported vehicle.