Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 2023 Review: Like A RAV4, But Smaller!

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@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Now, find even more detail with Curt’s written review at Chasing Cars: www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/small-suvs/toyota-corolla-cross-2023-review/

@davidarter6271 Жыл бұрын

My cousin owned a 1990 Corolla 4WD wagon. Amazing car that lasted 400,000k. He always lamented the demise of the Corolla wagon and is delighted it has been revived. This seems to be an absolute ripper of a car

@53glowe Жыл бұрын

Curt is an excellent reviewer...keeps it objective and powers through content effectively and quickly 👍

@Australiano87 Жыл бұрын

I’m a huge fan of C.C; but honestly the old (but gold) reviews format is without a doubt so much better than this. Just my 2cents boys, keep it up!

@zaamuro8408 Жыл бұрын

Indeed, but CC has had to adopt to the "first drive/look" format of its rivals to compete - which I don't like. If I want that, I'd read an article.

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. This year we’ve been experimenting a lot with format, what keeps people watching, what leads to people interacting more with us. What we’re never leaving behind is independent analysis without fear/favour and content filled with useful little nuggets of intel. Hopefully that much is obvious. Still, taken on board!

@vickijenkins1438 Жыл бұрын

Been told we can pick ours up next month. Lovely early Xmas present.

@Quokka_VR Жыл бұрын

Great to see Curt on this channel. I have enjoyed watching his car reviews for many years.

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

We are glad to have his wisdom and experience!

@TheKeithvidz Жыл бұрын

20 jan 2023. On my way home saw one from my taxi. Reaching home I soon sought a review - and this little mover is awesome. I'll be straight - in addition watching alot of hybrid review past few days.

@ronsmith2241 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good review. I ordered an Atmos in Nov 2022 and looking forward receiving it. When? I am alone and it will have plenty of room . It will be a good car for travel in my retirement.

@peterhe1685 Жыл бұрын

Checking Toyota Japan webisite and find that, the 2022 facelift Corolla Cross [4WD, 1.8L + Motor, Hybrid] with old 7 inches driver display is 3,199,000 Yen, which is less than 34,000 AUD. While in Australia, the entry leve GX, FWD, 2.0 L Hybrid is almost 40,000 AUD comparing to the entry level in Japan, only 2,590,000 Yen, which is less than 27,500 AUD.

@haidaigia102 Жыл бұрын

Called the dealer the other day thinking this one would come sooner since I have been waiting 8 months for my Rav4 and they came back like: "Hybrids would have similar wait time". Im like: Nope.

@jaydenoloughlin6694 Жыл бұрын

I cancelled my RAV4 XSE Hybrid AWD for a GXL 2WD Hybrid Corolla Cross. Realistically it makes total sense. About 8 months wait time. Priced very competitvely I think. Has all the new tech the Rav4 will have in its updated model. The corolla has been around for a long time.

@MrBenHaynes Жыл бұрын

I'd still go the SX hybrid Corolla sedan. I wish they'd bring the Corolla Fielder Hybrid wagon to Aus.

@hypermetalsonic Жыл бұрын

Would seem here in the States we're not getting a panoramic roof nor a full digital display.. Guess I'll have to wait for '24 model 🤨

@julianbho7179 Жыл бұрын

Interesting how the 2WD versions have a smaller 36L fuel tank compared to the 43L tank on the AWD. Working through the numbers the range is still pretty decent but that's also assuming you're doing a lot of driving in urban enrionments. Does it mean that long distance getaways may require more fuel stops?

@bodycounter9386 Жыл бұрын

You should be able to drive 600-800 kilometers with one tank.

@coldude2559 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see it hit Australian shores in 5 years!

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Lol.

@camiloposada3344 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@fl.sal.27 Жыл бұрын

At the point, the CH-R is more a large hatchback than an SUV.

@SunnyBoys2 Ай бұрын

The flagship atmos is now 55k in 2024 😂😂😂

@rcfp2006 Жыл бұрын

That screen looks laggy as. Par the course for Toyota. I also want to know if it has active lane keep assist. I'm looking at a hybrid as my next car and lack of active lane keep assist will be a deal breaker.

@kdegraa 2 ай бұрын

Yes Toyota Corolla Cross has the third generation Road Safety Sense. It can drive down the road by itself.

@charlotteyuki Жыл бұрын

Price too close to RAV4 makes it less competitive

@JasonISF Жыл бұрын

$50k for a Corolla is just ludicrous. I don't care how nice the leather is, it's a Corolla. I'll stick to my 2022 Camry hybrid SL, which was cheaper lol.

@jeeves6490 Жыл бұрын

Tow capacity? Does it change between variants?

@Clove_Parma Жыл бұрын

approx 750kg & yes. Specs on Toyota's site

@jeeves6490 Жыл бұрын

@@Clove_Parma Thanks.

@sherwinchia8114 Жыл бұрын

Curt is pretty close to being the Gilbert Gottfried of the motoring review world. It's almost like every video he's yelling into the mic compared to Tom or Ponch

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Shouting the truth, though.

@sherwinchia8114 Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars touché 🙂

@MaxFromSydney1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Curt. A couple of queries re the AWD Hybrid version: A) 0-100 kph? B) Does it have a space saver or full size spare wheel?

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

No problem: 1. 0-100km/h time is quoted at 7.7sec. We will independently test this soon. 2. AWD variants have no spare wheel - but 2WD petrol and 2WD hybrid get a spare.

@damo5701 Жыл бұрын

AWD would seem a waste of money in this, it's limited by only have the electric motor (no engine power) on the rear axle, not enough grunt to make traction an issue, plus I suspect many buyers would have no requirement in the majority of use cases. Perhaps the IRS rear end adds some value? 2wd versions seem a better proposition, GXL 2wd Hybrid is best value, the Atmos 2wd Hybrid is the best if you desire the extra features.

@sturogers2964 Жыл бұрын

I recommend you test drive before purchasing. I found the road noise was terrible, with a weird thrumming sound on course chip roads. 👎🏻

@baileyreynolds2489 Жыл бұрын

Where did you find a 2023 Cross Hybrid to test drive???

@JamesZ888 Жыл бұрын

Hehe Atmos, does the car come with Dolby Atmos surround sound inside

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Sadly not!

@Clove_Parma Жыл бұрын

Gotta say, I love the cross but that pricing makes me wince. So close to the RAV4 makes it feel like Toyota is price gouging us knowing the wait times for it

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

It does seem that it’s priced that way to lure people out of the RAV4 queue.

@stizzygrayson5541 Жыл бұрын

No tyre pressure monitoring is a disgrace

@chrisdellosa1139 Жыл бұрын

Is it really?

@graemecouch5010 Жыл бұрын

No front or rear sensors on GX Hybrid ?

@kdegraa 2 ай бұрын

Okay.

@00VII Жыл бұрын

No head up display?

@Clove_Parma Жыл бұрын

correct - shame since it's in the hatch too!

@00VII Жыл бұрын

@@Clove_Parma maybe next few years, they might do it. I was surprised that they didn’t do it. I drove it today. It was beautiful drive in hybrid Corolla cross

@johnmartin7158 Жыл бұрын

@@00VII How did it compare to the RAV4 hybrid

@00VII Жыл бұрын

@@johnmartin7158 a bit smaller in size. The new 2L hybrid engine is better than 1.8 hybrid engine. I never look at rav4 or driven it. The Corolla cross is better than Toyota Camry in my opinion.

@johnmartin7158 Жыл бұрын

@@00VII In the bigger scheme of things I like the Corolla Cross Hybrid. I think it has the new generation infotainment display unit in it. For people liking a smaller version of the RAV4 if ya get my drift, this vehicle makes complete sense. I own a 2022 RAV4 Adventure Hybrid. Australia call it the Edge I think.

@gopikrishnasai1025 Жыл бұрын

Toyota is dreaming that people gonna go for 49k Atmos!

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Time will tell. Instinctively we would say buy a RAV4 Cruiser - better value! - but the wait times are crushing on that vehicle.

@ProductofNZ Жыл бұрын

The highest trim sold in Japan costs $34,000 AUD and base starts under $22,000 AUD. Surely the specs aren't that much different compared with Aussie model? I guess the rest is in shipping???

@gopikrishnasai1025 Жыл бұрын

@@ProductofNZ I guess so. But 50k for a small SUV is expecting a lot.

@sunnysok9908 Жыл бұрын

Everyone complaining about a $50K corolla, wait till they see the price of the GR at $80K 😂

@stephendavidson5387 Жыл бұрын

You didn't mention transmission!

@michaelcsutton Жыл бұрын

Just cancelled my rav xse order for Atmos 2wd

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Did they tell you when you’d get delivery?

@michaelcsutton Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars 6 - 12 months

@jonnyjones1292 Жыл бұрын

Atmo engines for reliability 👀 cost cutting more like!

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Hard to cut costs you weren’t spending in the first place, though! The only turbo Corolla is the GR

@jonnyjones1292 Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars possibly… base model, yes, but for $50 grand you’d expect something a bit more potent

@johnmartin7158 Жыл бұрын

@@jonnyjones1292 I was surprised at the cost myself.

@jessexi Жыл бұрын

At this price, why not buy RAV4 instead?

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Because of the 18-24 month waiting list on that car, basically.

@hadleywillan2108 Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars wouldn’t this suffer similar delays but?

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

You’d have to imagine that after a while it will - but there will be some initial stock that can be snapped up immediately

@roycewilliams2625 Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars to late all gone

@johnmartin7158 Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars Also an 15-18 month wait in NZ as well.

@JP-hh2qj Жыл бұрын

Way too expensive.. toyota aint reasonably priced car brand anymore.. very old tech inside cabin.. only plus thing is its economical.. but to catch up the high price gap.. u need to run it for 10years at least.. not my smart choice.. For 49k?.. sportage or santafe or h6 hyb are much better for money

@keithwilliams515 Жыл бұрын

No spare? At best, city car only.

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Odd that it’s the AWD - the one you’d want to take on tougher terrain - that runs with no spare

@keithwilliams515 Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars So common with many similar cars. Could be worth continuing to highlight in your reviews.

@buncha5651 Жыл бұрын

When Toyota scraps the CVT i might be interested.

@leedaq7767 Жыл бұрын

The front and rear books outdated already… nice review tho!

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@johnmartin7158 Жыл бұрын

The front could have been a little better I agree. Perhaps they want to disguise it from the RAV4.

@Ash_Simo Жыл бұрын

Order today for a 2025 delivery

@jasonlewis2990 Жыл бұрын

Just when you think toyota couldn't bring out another boring car, I introduce you to the Corolla Cross.

@andrewlucan9017 Жыл бұрын

I'd consider the upcoming Kia Seltos over this. Will be very interested in a head to head

@EnShinNoi Жыл бұрын

All that cost and still no HUD.

@DavidAnderson-vt8iq Жыл бұрын

50K+ for a Corolla. Wow. No.

@fredwalsh4108 Жыл бұрын

@pendend9859 Жыл бұрын

Where is John law?

@EnShinNoi Жыл бұрын

He has joined the dark side.

@peterhe1685 Жыл бұрын

@@EnShinNoi why is that channel called dark side?

@MrBenHaynes Жыл бұрын

@@EnShinNoi Seriously, is he no longer with Chasing Cars? My most favoured reviewer.

@richierich087 Жыл бұрын

@@MrBenHaynes I just watched a review he posted on the Wheels KZfaq channel. Yeah, he switched and no longer with Chasing Cars…

@MrBenHaynes Жыл бұрын

@@richierich087 🙏

@australianmade2659 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a plain Jane

@alfstewart22 Жыл бұрын

Cat, meet pigeons

@HDHL315 Жыл бұрын

This is so unexciting design.... shame cos I love Toyota brand 🥲

@aerienix Жыл бұрын

Blatant cash grab.

@lukelawrence6007 Жыл бұрын

Is it me is this thing ugly the hatch is more sexy

@chasingcars Жыл бұрын

It’s no beauty, but it’s practical.

@lukelawrence6007 Жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars true

@AC-le9wv Жыл бұрын

It's a very subjective topic: I'd say the hatch is very ugly and too small. The cross is a much better looking car. The only thing I don't like the cross is the price.

@EnShinNoi Жыл бұрын

Toyota don't make sexy cars.

@nick5085 Жыл бұрын

@@EnShinNoi So what car under 50k is sexy, Toyota make the GR Corolla & Yaris that are a lot more masculine and also the Supra which is a very attractive car but over 100k.If I’m thinking really sexy it’s something exotic from Europe and lots of $$$ .

@rmanningau Жыл бұрын

Oh look, another Toyota hybrid you won’t be able to buy.

@kodessa Жыл бұрын

They had to put that awesome jungle green colour on such a boring small SUV...

@paranormalchef5211 Жыл бұрын

Looks bland and predictable . Boring interior for nearly $50 K on road. Couldn't live with it ,apart from the modern electronics the inside looks like an early 2000 knock off.

@johnmartin7158 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got the adventure hybrid RAV4. But I think this Corolla Cross Hybrid will have an updated infotainment display which will be superior to what I’ve got. But all day long, I prefer the RAV4.