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- 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Price and Features
- Price from $33,000 before on-road costs
- Three trim levels with petrol and hybrid options
gave 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross The small SUV has arrived in Australia, starting at $33,000 before on-road costs.
It offers three trim levels. A naturally aspirated 2.0-litre petrol, or a 2.0-litre hybrid with front or all-wheel drive.
The Corolla Cross is the first Toyota product sold in Australia to be equipped with a 146kW 2.0-litre self-charging hybrid powertrain. It can reach the speed of 100 kmph in 7.5 seconds.
It competes in the small SUV segment in Australia, with rivals including the Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mitsubishi ASX, MG ZS and GWM Haval Jolion, in addition to Toyota’s own C-HR.
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Above: Toyota Corolla Cross GXL
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Price
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| GX Petrol FWD | $33,000 |
| GX Hybrid FWD | $35,500 |
| GXL Petrol FWD | $36,750 |
| GXL Hybrid FWD | $39,250 |
| GXL Hybrid AWD | $42,250 |
| Atmos Petrol FWD | $43,550 |
| Atmos Hybrid FWD | $46,050 |
| Atmos Hybrid AWD | $49,050 |
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Above: Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos
Features
GX
| 17 inch alloy wheels |
| 8-inch infotainment system |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Wired Android Auto |
| DAB+ radio |
| Six speaker audio system |
| Toyota Connected Services |
| 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster |
| LED head and tail lights |
| LED daytime running lights |
| Heated and power folding door mirrors |
| Single zone climate control |
| Fabric upholstery |
| Keyless entry and push-button start. |
Except GXL, GX
| 10.5-inch infotainment system |
| Satellite navigation |
| LED headlights (advanced) |
| Sequential indicators |
| Front fog lamp |
| Rear privacy glass |
| Roof rails |
| Leather accented/fabric seats. |
| Leather-accented steering wheel and gear shifter |
| Electrochromatic rearview mirror |
| Dual zone climate control |
| Second row USB-C ports |
| 360 degree camera system. |
Atmos, except for GXL
| 18 inch alloy wheels |
| 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster |
| Nine-speaker JBL audio system |
| Panoramic sunroof |
| Hands-free electric tailgate |
| Leather accented seats. |
| Heated front seats. |
| Heated steering wheel |
| Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat |
| Wireless phone charger |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
| Air cleaning system. |
| Upgraded 360-degree camera system (Hybrid only) |
| Automatic Parking System (Hybrid only) |
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
As standard, the entry-level Corolla Cross GX will feature the naturally aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine shared with the regular Corolla hatch/sedan and RAV4, producing 126kW of power, mated to a CVT automatic. Transmission and front wheel drive.
The hybrid version – $2500 above the petrol-powered base price – uses a new-to-Australia 2.0-litre petrol engine and 4.06Ah lithium-ion battery pack.
The hybrid has Combined power output of 146kW and is paired with an electronically controlled continuously variable automatic transmission (e-CVT).
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Above: Toyota Corolla Cross GX
Stepping up to the all-wheel-drive hybrid, available in mid-spec GXL and flagship Atmos trims and asking $3000 over the 2WD hybrid, adds a second electric motor to the rear axle.
Under the skin, FWD variants sport torsion-beam rear suspension, while AWD grades adopt a multi-link setup.
Both powertrains are compatible with 91 RON regular unleaded.
Fuel economy figures can be found in the following table:
| Power train | Claimed fuel economy. | CO2 emissions |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter petrol FWD | 6.0L/100km | 136 g/km |
| 2.0-liter hybrid FWD | 4.3L/100km | 97 g/km |
| 2.0 liter hybrid AWD | 4.4L/100km | 101 g/km |
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Safety
gave 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross It is yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
As standard, all grades will include the latest Toyota Safety Sense suite – including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control plus lane change assist, with pedestrian and cyclist detection. Pre-collision assist (alert), active (adaptive) cruise control with curve speed detection and lane departure alert.
A center airbag between the front seats – designed to prevent potentially fatal collisions between the driver and front passenger – is fitted as standard.
As standard, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross includes the following active safety devices:
| Autonomous emergency brake |
| Lane Keep Assist |
| Adaptive cruise control |
| Lane change assist |
| Helps detect pedestrians and cyclists before a collision. |
| Active cruise control with curve speed reduction |
| Lane Trace Assist |
| Lane departure alert |
| Eight SRS airbags |
| Automatic high beam |
| Blind Spot Monitoring with Safe Exit Assist |
| Rear cross traffic alert |
| Reversing camera |
Atmos
The flagship Corolla Cross Atmos added:
| Front and rear parking automatic braking helps detect static objects and rear-crossing vehicles. |
| Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) |
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Dimensions
It rides on the same 2640 mm wheelbase as the C-HR, and is 4460 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1620 mm high.
For reference, the RAV4’s wheelbase is 50mm longer, while the Yaris Cross’s is 80mm shorter, at 2560mm.
However, despite slotting between the Yaris Cross and RAV4 in terms of size, the Corolla Cross is lower than the Yaris Cross, with 160mm of ground clearance – compared to 170mm and 195mm for the Yaris Cross and RAV4 respectively.
Braking capacity is rated at 750kg regardless of powertrain, while the unbraked range is between 725kg and 750kg.
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Warranty
All new Toyotas are currently covered with a five-year, unlimited kilometer warranty covering Toyota-manufactured parts, panels and accessories.
Under certain conditions, Toyota can extend its engine and driveline warranty by two years if an annual service is scheduled.
New Toyota owners will also be covered for any car rental or towing during the first seven years of ownership.
Availability
gave 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Now on sale.
Find out more about the Corolla Cross, including initial first-drive impressions, at the links below.