The zero to 60 time for this Corolla Cross hybrid is impressive! Sofyan from Redline Reviews did it in 6.8 seconds! In comparison, TheTopher said it took him almost 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in the 2023 Honda HR-V!
@Steven Strain Even when comparing the non-hybrid options, the Toyota Corolla Cross wins over the Honda HRV. Corolla Cross has 169 hp and 151 lb ft of torque. HRV has 158 hp and 138 lb ft of torque. Furthermore the Corolla Cross has the unique & superior Corolla CVT with a physical first gear that gives you faster acceleration off the line and better reliability. HRV has an old school CVT with no physical first gear.
I reserved mine in early September, which was already in transit, and I received it in October 5th. I got the Hybrid XSE with all premium packages and JBL audio and paid around $36K. I love it! Perfect for my daily commute and glad it’s not a big SUV. 🎉
I am 20 years professional driver ,I have bought the corrola cross hybrid , it's a really fantastic car ,better than the Rav 4 ,if you don't want bigger space and more off road capabilities You are correct in everything you said
Does the rear seat have enough space for larger passengers? The Corolla Touring Sports has more leg room because they stretched the wheelbase several cm. They should have done the same for the Cross.
I don't think Toyota will be able to (potentially ever!) make enough of these things. It sounds like the essentially perfect vehicle for a lot of people (at least, a lot of Americans) given current economic conditions and uncertainties.
Been driving a CCH since December, 2,700 miles. Great car but I'm averaging 36.5 MPG, not 42. Second, the fuel tank is only 10.8 gallons. My practical tank is only 8 gallons with a range of 288 miles. That's not very good and I find myself buying gas almost as often as my old Crosstrek. I thought I could get used to this but I was wrong. A 14 gallon tank would have been a home run.
Just took delivery on a XSE two days ago. We waited 7 weeks for it to be built and arrive and I’m really excited especially after seeing your review. We traded in a 2016 Crosstrek Limited with a failing CVT. This is the first time in 22 years that we haven’t owned a Subaru as we have switched over to all Toyotas.
Good luck getting one of these anytime soon. After watching this review, I called the local Toyota dealer here in the SF Bay Area and was told it will be months and months before we see one. Looks like a winner though.
Great episode, Alex. I am in the market and have cross shopped the Corolla Hybrid, the new Prius and the RAV 4 Hybrid. This looks like another fine option.
I likewise am looking at those 3 options too. The RAV4 Hybrid, which was always my first choice but high mark-up prices turn me away from two dealership ; Corolla-Cross Hybrid, which before the earlier estimated mpg of 37 was a turn off, and for the very first time I love and want or won't mind getting into a Prius of which nothing about it turn me off.
I think this is the best balance between rear headroom and overall interior space, fuel efficiency, and decent performance. The Corolla is slower, the Prius is more fuel efficient. This is the middle ground. If I was in the market, I’d be getting this one.
Great review Alex. Seems like a home run for Toyota. Unfortunately probably another car we will wait over a year or more for after you place your order.
I brought home a Nightshade model in Celestine paint last Monday. So far I'm really pleased with it. This is my fourth Toyota hybrid, and IMO its powertrain is the best yet. It will take a long, steep hill near me at 55 MPH without high revs from the engine, something none of my three hybrids before it could do. The fastest I was comfortable driving my 2019 Prius up the same hill was 45 MPH. I'm looking forward to our first long trip with the Cross. Thanks for a great review, Alex.
This will just be another great car that Toyota doesn't have on lots and when they do, they will be asking 5K over sticker. None of these new cars really excite me until they are actually available to buy and for MSRP.
@@kenhoward3512 Toyota is partially to blame too for keeping new car production low. Toyota has come together with Ford, GM, Nissan etc. and pledged to keep new car production low. This allows them to keep prices high and save millions of dollars by not having to pay cash rebates and marketing costs. Due to low production, less cars are sent to dealerships which forces dealers to sell these cars at higher prices so that they can still make a profit.
A friend of mine is in the market for a small crossover, and when she called a few of her local Toyota dealers, the waitlist for a Corolla Cross was significant (small refundable deposit + 12-18 month wait)
So what your saying is I should get on a waitlist now for the 2024 model. My Forester will be 8 years old by then so I think its time for a replacement.
I've been waiting for this one. I liked the idea behind the original Corolla Cross being lower cost and slightly smaller than a RAV4 (I like driving slightly smaller vehicles in general and am in the market for a practical CUV...), but reading peoples' experiences with the 169 horsepower engine put me off. Hopefully the additional horsepower with the hybrid electric engine/motor makes up for that. The fuel economy is extremely nice, too!
The 169 horsepower engine is great for the Corolla sedan/hatchback since they're both about 300 pounds lighter than the Corolla Cross. However the Corolla Cross is simply too big and heavy for that engine. Honda made the same mistake with the 2023 Honda HRV, giving it the Civic's base 158 horsepower engine. TheTopher said it took him almost 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in the 2023 Honda HRV.
Having driven my friend's Corolla Cross, I think it's good enough for everyday driving. Some people just don't anticipate and can't drive without v6 torque while some own dinky 100hp 90's Civics and do just fine. It depends on the driver but anything is better than the garbage CHR they had before.
Got the Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE with blackout badges and love it!! 40-50 MPG depending on drive. Comfortable, easy to drive, pretty fast, lots of headroom, all the bells and whistles, adaptive cruise control is amazing, breaks are amazing, heated seats, sunroof, blind spot, lift gate, AWD, pretty decent audio, apple CarPlay, navigation, nice seats, and just an amazing small SUV. Traded my 2 year old BMW X1 and never looked back. Happy to be back with Toyota for sure! This is not a family SUV, there’s not a lot of leg room in the second row but for a couple it’s perfect. So much better than the “ever expanding RAV4 “ which keeps getting bigger in size and in price. This is like “mini RAV4 meets mini Highlander”! Finally a small hybrid SUV from Toyota! Not everyone wants, likes or needs a huge SUV!! This is the perfect small SUV!!
As of today, there are dozens of Corolla Cross Hybrids in stock within 20 miles of me - the place closet to me has stock and is getting more next week. Stealerships are not moving inventory in this economy. Definitely do not pay over *base* MSRP.
I don't know why I was so amused at your excitement about the powered lift gate. I also thought it was a burrito in the glove compartment. I have bad eyes.
Great review, thank you. The most recent official news I saw last week said they would be in U.S. showrooms in June. I hope this won't be a waiting list + high dealer markup situation!
Love it! Hard to understand wasting so much hatch space with the emergency, high voltage, disconnect. Was it a temporary design on a test prototype, and the engineers forgot to circle back to move it to the side?
Going to turn 70 shortly, really start to feel more unsafe, presently driving a used 2018 Rogue since 18, it has a really bad blind spot where the pass side mirror meet the A pillar , almost had a couple of closed encounters, the new Corolla cross, fix that problem completely, if anybody notice, Haven’t bought any new vehicle since the first RX300 out decades ago, the start of SUV revolution, because we just put all3 kids through university, needed to treat ourselves, could had bought a condo then. Well, you can’t drive a condo around. Was going to get a new sienna hybrid (for the space n fuel economy)until found out have to wait 2-3 years, time is not exactly on my side. The smaller hybrid cross still is a 12 month wait, but dealer informs me coming in December (6months) so excited, damn sure I had seen all Cross videos on utube and absolutely convinced myself it is the right decision. Eat into my retirement fund but Best vehicle for older folks, full warranty, best fuel mileage, Toyota reputation, super high resell etc No spare is not an issue at all, think back the last 20 years, never had a flat, may be for that extra .01 mpg is worth it, lol. Good job Alex
Alex, Wow, the Cross Hybrid is finally here! Toyota must be relieved they beat their initial MPG estimate while vastly improving performance over the 2.Slow engine in the regular Cross. It is reassuring to see the impressive new Prius drivetrain going into a genuinely practical vehicle. 🤩Toyota buyers will now have to decide whether they want to be on the interminable waiting list for the RAV4 Hybrid or Hybrid Cross.😉 On the subject of headroom - HALLELUJAH!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳 What a pity the Cross has so much less legroom than its chief rival the HR-V. 🤨
Nice review! These cars will be like Sasquatch trying to find in Canada. I think this cross vehicle is different enough to warrant a new name, and maybe move away from the Corolla name plate that is plagued with crazy insurance rates. Nice to see Toyota refining the hybrids and not moving to full on electric, which doesn't work for me.
Finally someone mentions AMBER LIGHTS AT THE REAR. I will not buy any vehicles without those Amber lights. Safety is why I like those lights especially when changing lanes or 4 way flashers. No spare tire?? Oh I AM REALLY NOT BUYING THIS VEHICLE
oh holy cow. i guess i no longer think i need a kia niro phev. this is only a few MPG less, but i'll spend about 12k less for the car. it would take me forever to make up that cost. AND: - this toyota should be more reliable - and this should hold it's value longer glad i waited.
i have the 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 and hyper mill when ever possible. its a different kind of fun squeezing for MPG.
In general we love it. Minor downsides- memorize the climate controls because otherwise you need a magnifying glass to see them while driving ( : Also any weight over about 100 pounds in the cargo area definitely affects the steering feel in a negative way. This is not a cargo hauler. If needed, drop the rear seat backs and shift cargo forward.
Seems like an excellent value and like most new Toyotas, rides quite well. The thing is, can you get one. And if and when you can, will the dealer jack the price way up?
Sounds like you already know: you can't get one and the price will be very high. Whereas other countries are releasing the more standard "L" line, here we're only getting the higher end "sport" line. You may be best to wait a couple of years until (1) interest rates come back down, (2) supply issues are resolved, and (3) the "L" line is released.
Great review!! After rejecting a new RAV4 because of the noise and stiff seating, this sounds like it would be a great alternative. Will just have to wait til they arrive in our area to teat drive. Thanks!!
Toyota won't unfortunately. Toyota, along with Ford, GM, and Nissan, have pledged to keep new car production low. Low supply allows them to keep demand and prices high and not have to pay millions in new car cash rebates and marketing.
@Braeton Wilson I mean that is the jist of it, but they also just don't want to have large inventories at dealerships just sitting for months and have to offer incentives to move them.
Actually I am going to the Toyota dealer in my locale tomorrow. This was pre-planned of course, but I viewed this because I wanted a 'head up' on what I should expect, BEFORE the sales rep tells me all I should know. (maybe some stuff I don't need, but hey, it's what they do )
8:30 that’s a bottle holder. Because it doesn’t have space for the typical lower compartment on the rear door, they at least throw in space for a bottle.
The problem with hybrids is that what you save in gas money will go into your insurance company's pocket due to higher insurance rates. There's always a gotcha!
Honda is very confusing sometimes. The European/Asian HRV has a hybrid model and even an EV in China. China also gets a CRV/Breeze PHEV. Meanwhile in North America, we are getting... a hydrogen CRV instead. 🙃
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Not necessarily. The Civic hybrid in Europe uses a very different hybrid drive system that was used in the Insight, but paired with the 2.0 engine making 181hp. Presumably, the HR-V would use the exact same setup. Honda did confirm last year that the Civic hybrid is coming to the US.
The lack of a spare tire, when there appears to be enough room for one if the area were better-designed, is disappointing. I would appreciate a dealer having a modification package to accommodate a spare (or, better-yet, change this design Toyota!).
I think the Corolla Cross is pretty dull, but in this form it's just about the perfect modern economy car for most buyers. Aside from a lackluster interior, I can't see anything significantly wrong with this, and even the interior is acceptable for a relatively inexpensive car, and would have been premium twenty years ago. If Toyota doesn't sell massive numbers it's because they either aren't making enough or haven't figured out how to market them. For most people this will be just as functional as a RAV4 Hybrid, and save money. It's not as if the RAV4 interior is any nicer or much roomier.
Honestly the main pain point for marketing is the name. Whatever this thing is, it isn't a Corolla. It aims at a subtly different market segment and does not have any of the Corolla's limitations.
I agree with your take on the Cross. The interior is cheap and the ride is soft but feels odd on regular surface streets. My friend just paid $37k for one. I drove it and Im less than impressed.
I got mine well not hybrid last year ❤❤very economical saves me gas , been in Vegas 2x very strong engine I have no complaints .33 miles per gallon 👍👍👍not bad.. I don’t like turbos coz it makes ur engine stress
@6:00 you know that wiring seemed like a after thought but next year you bet Toyota will definitely change that design flaw. Than again this is Preproduction so... Hope one of the hybrid trims offers vented seats.
I got the SE w/sunroof, didn't want, wouldn't use, but dealers almost exclusively order with, wanted the paddle shifters. Use sunroof all the time, don't use paddles 🙃 hypermile, get @80MPG non highway, 55+ highway, 50 freeway. If you watch detailed breakdown of the eCVT, marvel. Forever transmission/motor. ZERO wear transmission. No clutches, chains belts, electric sump, virtually never used, as motor too, splash/throw types, unless being driven hard, no need for additional from pumps. My God I didn't know what a fantastic choice I was making! 🥳😄
Very interesting. This is now on my watch list. I don't like the black roof and would prefer the front end of the non-hybrid version, but the added acceleration and fuel economy win out, IMO. I need lots of headroom, this looks better than RAV4.
Ive been waiting for this segment to catch up for years now. Im tired of the ever-increasing bloating of whats supposed to be small crossovers and the mpg suffering because of it. If I want a midsize SUV i'll get a damn V6 4Runner and it will be a real functional SUV. And waiting so long to make these crossovers hybrid is baffling. Stop trying to make them what theyre not. I want a modern hybrid sedan-like with extended cargo/liftback. IE a mini station wagon that gets great MPG and good power/nimble carlike handling. IDK why thats so hard to accomplish these days. Finally Toyota showed up to the party.
Great review as usual. I would love to see results for these hybrids in more congested/city environments to see what the real world mpg/range would be. I'm older people now and my needs have changed. We currently have a 2016 Outback w/2.5 and CVT when we we working it easily averaged 17 commuting/errands runs but now my wife is lucky she goes more than 6 miles for shopping/errands and of course in hot weather the a/C is full blast giving her around 11mpg typically. On the highway it still easily gets 33mpg but that amount of driving is greatly diminished these days so I want something that would still get big mpg with our use these days and since my Spark EV is awesome it's size is too small for her comfort meanwhile I'm 6' and she's 5'2 and I love it. Anyway, it seems an efficient AWD hybrid may be in our future and since the dealers are soaking folks for a Maverick Hybrid this car seems like a great option. BTW, your review of the Spark EV helped me decide on one and coming up on 4yrs of ownership I'm still very happy with it so your reviews are a great source for my research on vehicles, thanks!
I wish I could be more excited for this but I'd rather keep my old Toyota for the next 5 years than deal with trying to acquire one of these things for msrp.
I love the cross, especially the hybrid but I dont know if I want to get a car that cant carry a spare tire. 🤷 If you add a spare is there not a chance of breaking or damaging the electrical components? If i get a flat i dont want to have to wait hours for AAA, I want to change it and be on my way. I can only hope this changes for the 2025 release.
I went to japan recently and saw a good amount of these. I noticed that japan has the amber signals where the white space is in the outer brake lights/signals...I'd do some sort of conversion to fill in that space or buy jdm spec lights altogether lol
What a Terrific Corolla Cross, I love the MPG, sadly the front end is a dislike, I absolutely love the regular Corolla Cross front, one of the best looking Suv's around, its strange how so many Hybrids have an odd looking front end. Great Review, Thanks so much.
Hi Alex, thank you for uploading such informative and helpful videos so consistently! How do you think this compares with the Niro PHEV? In Canada, it seems like the Niro PHEV would be the better buy since it gets a $5000 rebate while this does not, so I was trying to convince my friend to go with the Niro PHEV since he can charge at home and AWD is not necessary. However, after hearing you give the Corolla Cross Hybrid such high praise, I'm not so sure anymore.
I think both would be a sound investment. I think the Corrolla Cross hybrid would my pick between those two(I like the Toyota engine better.) The PHEV wouldn't be that advantageous for me personally, but it may be for someone else.
@@ghenry85 Fair points, I guess the Toyota tax exists for a reason since it's always so hard to convince my friends to consider alternatives. If this is as good as Alex says it is though, the waiting list will be long enough to convince some buyers to go elsewhere.
*"maturation"* absolutely as the Dark Side of the Hype now clearly exposed consumers at last can start breathing again and buy a product that is properly made and supported. Top shelf media product as usual and as with all other fellow travellers in this also very important market segment namely trying to inform viewers.
Great Review Thanks ( Toyota, make a GR with a bigger battery 🔋 and RWD motor with 30-50 extra boost with a bottom on the steering wheel for boost 10-60mph in 5-6 seconds so it’s fun to drive or and merging
Disappointed to see that black two-tone color scheme seems to always be included in the higher-end editions. Damn near impossible to keep clean and spots up like hell if the weatherman even mentions the word rain.
@@Chris-de2qc Quit thinking in the past . . . If you avoid the DCT (and everyone should) their vehicles are coming up more reliable than the problem-plagued Escape/Bronco Sport or the Italian made Renegades.
@@rightlanehog3151 Hmmmm I was thinking more in the range of the seat adjustability, the infotainment and the dated Corolla interior . . . although that underfloor compartment in the back is a head scratcher.
This is a more functional, with more interior room, new Prius. And that’s a compliment for its power and fuel efficiency! Well done
The zero to 60 time for this Corolla Cross hybrid is impressive! Sofyan from Redline Reviews did it in 6.8 seconds! In comparison, TheTopher said it took him almost 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in the 2023 Honda HR-V!
@Steven Strain Even when comparing the non-hybrid options, the Toyota Corolla Cross wins over the Honda HRV. Corolla Cross has 169 hp and 151 lb ft of torque. HRV has 158 hp and 138 lb ft of torque. Furthermore the Corolla Cross has the unique & superior Corolla CVT with a physical first gear that gives you faster acceleration off the line and better reliability. HRV has an old school CVT with no physical first gear.
@@braetonwilson4296 no one mentioned the HRV
@@RemixerUltimate Steven Strain did but then he deleted his comments.
Do not erase the Prius with another crossover please
I reserved mine in early September, which was already in transit, and I received it in October 5th. I got the Hybrid XSE with all premium packages and JBL audio and paid around $36K. I love it! Perfect for my daily commute and glad it’s not a big SUV. 🎉
I am 20 years professional driver ,I have bought the corrola cross hybrid , it's a really fantastic car ,better than the Rav 4 ,if you don't want bigger space and more off road capabilities
You are correct in everything you said
Does the rear seat have enough space for larger passengers? The Corolla Touring Sports has more leg room because they stretched the wheelbase several cm. They should have done the same for the Cross.
How long have you wait to get one?
How is the suspension on bad roads ?
I don't think Toyota will be able to (potentially ever!) make enough of these things. It sounds like the essentially perfect vehicle for a lot of people (at least, a lot of Americans) given current economic conditions and uncertainties.
Still an 8 month wait in my part of Canada. That's a big "NO" for an order.
That is a problem, I'm waiting 4 months now. Good luck!
Been driving a CCH since December, 2,700 miles. Great car but I'm averaging 36.5 MPG, not 42. Second, the fuel tank is only 10.8 gallons. My practical tank is only 8 gallons with a range of 288 miles. That's not very good and I find myself buying gas almost as often as my old Crosstrek. I thought I could get used to this but I was wrong. A 14 gallon tank would have been a home run.
Just took delivery on a XSE two days ago. We waited 7 weeks for it to be built and arrive and I’m really excited especially after seeing your review. We traded in a 2016 Crosstrek Limited with a failing CVT. This is the first time in 22 years that we haven’t owned a Subaru as we have switched over to all Toyotas.
Good luck getting one of these anytime soon. After watching this review, I called the local Toyota dealer here in the SF Bay Area and was told it will be months and months before we see one. Looks like a winner though.
Great episode, Alex. I am in the market and have cross shopped the Corolla Hybrid, the new Prius and the RAV 4 Hybrid. This looks like another fine option.
What about the Venza?
Im in the same boat
I likewise am looking at those 3 options too. The RAV4 Hybrid, which was always my first choice but high mark-up prices turn me away from two dealership ; Corolla-Cross Hybrid, which before the earlier estimated mpg of 37 was a turn off, and for the very first time I love and want or won't mind getting into a Prius of which nothing about it turn me off.
I think this is the best balance between rear headroom and overall interior space, fuel efficiency, and decent performance. The Corolla is slower, the Prius is more fuel efficient. This is the middle ground. If I was in the market, I’d be getting this one.
Great review Alex. Seems like a home run for Toyota. Unfortunately probably another car we will wait over a year or more for after you place your order.
I brought home a Nightshade model in Celestine paint last Monday. So far I'm really pleased with it. This is my fourth Toyota hybrid, and IMO its powertrain is the best yet. It will take a long, steep hill near me at 55 MPH without high revs from the engine, something none of my three hybrids before it could do. The fastest I was comfortable driving my 2019 Prius up the same hill was 45 MPH. I'm looking forward to our first long trip with the Cross. Thanks for a great review, Alex.
This will just be another great car that Toyota doesn't have on lots and when they do, they will be asking 5K over sticker. None of these new cars really excite me until they are actually available to buy and for MSRP.
Toyota doesn't ask for an additional markup - it's greedy independent dealers who do. You have to find a dealer who sells for MSRP. They're out there.
@@kenhoward3512 Toyota is partially to blame too for keeping new car production low. Toyota has come together with Ford, GM, Nissan etc. and pledged to keep new car production low. This allows them to keep prices high and save millions of dollars by not having to pay cash rebates and marketing costs. Due to low production, less cars are sent to dealerships which forces dealers to sell these cars at higher prices so that they can still make a profit.
@@braetonwilson4296 what size do you take in tin foil hats?
@@ATH_Berkshire Look it up yourself instead of dismissing it.
So F’ng true!
A friend of mine is in the market for a small crossover, and when she called a few of her local Toyota dealers, the waitlist for a Corolla Cross was significant (small refundable deposit + 12-18 month wait)
unfortunately this is like every new toyota now
Jesus that's a wait!!! I hope she gets it sooner rather than later.
So what your saying is I should get on a waitlist now for the 2024 model. My Forester will be 8 years old by then so I think its time for a replacement.
Yikes!
Such GIANT bezels on the infotainment screen!
This is on my shortlist! Perfect size for living and driving in LA traffic and compact parking spaces.
I've been waiting for this one. I liked the idea behind the original Corolla Cross being lower cost and slightly smaller than a RAV4 (I like driving slightly smaller vehicles in general and am in the market for a practical CUV...), but reading peoples' experiences with the 169 horsepower engine put me off. Hopefully the additional horsepower with the hybrid electric engine/motor makes up for that. The fuel economy is extremely nice, too!
The 169 horsepower engine is great for the Corolla sedan/hatchback since they're both about 300 pounds lighter than the Corolla Cross. However the Corolla Cross is simply too big and heavy for that engine. Honda made the same mistake with the 2023 Honda HRV, giving it the Civic's base 158 horsepower engine. TheTopher said it took him almost 13 seconds to do zero to 60 in the 2023 Honda HRV.
Yeah, but say goodbye to low cost! Other countries are getting the lower end "L" line, configured like current Corollas and Cross's.
@@braetonwilson4296 wow, that's a pretty long time to go 0-60 😬 Not sure I'd be confident merging on the freeway with that
I'm with you, I really liked the way the Cross felt in the seats and the steering, but the acceleration was underwhelming.
Having driven my friend's Corolla Cross, I think it's good enough for everyday driving. Some people just don't anticipate and can't drive without v6 torque while some own dinky 100hp 90's Civics and do just fine. It depends on the driver but anything is better than the garbage CHR they had before.
Got the Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE with blackout badges and love it!! 40-50 MPG depending on drive. Comfortable, easy to drive, pretty fast, lots of headroom, all the bells and whistles, adaptive cruise control is amazing, breaks are amazing, heated seats, sunroof, blind spot, lift gate, AWD, pretty decent audio, apple CarPlay, navigation, nice seats, and just an amazing small SUV. Traded my 2 year old BMW X1 and never looked back. Happy to be back with Toyota for sure! This is not a family SUV, there’s not a lot of leg room in the second row but for a couple it’s perfect. So much better than the “ever expanding RAV4 “ which keeps getting bigger in size and in price. This is like “mini RAV4 meets mini Highlander”! Finally a small hybrid SUV from Toyota! Not everyone wants, likes or needs a huge SUV!! This is the perfect small SUV!!
As of today, there are dozens of Corolla Cross Hybrids in stock within 20 miles of me - the place closet to me has stock and is getting more next week. Stealerships are not moving inventory in this economy. Definitely do not pay over *base* MSRP.
I’ve been waiting for this forever! It was released before the Prius but yet Prius is available already.
Alex, thank you for explaining everything! Great video.
Nice. However, this makes me so grateful my 2022 RAV4 Hybrid has a Spare Tire.
Exactly I don't see myself buying a car without spare tire, eventhoug I almost never need it
If you buy rather than lease this car, it looks like it'd be pretty easy to cover up or even reroute that high-voltage line and stick in a spare.
@@Ithirahad I am almost sure that moving the wire will void the warranty
I don't know why I was so amused at your excitement about the powered lift gate. I also thought it was a burrito in the glove compartment. I have bad eyes.
Great review, thank you. The most recent official news I saw last week said they would be in U.S. showrooms in June. I hope this won't be a waiting list + high dealer markup situation!
Please discuss safety features like blind spot monitoring etc.
Love it! Hard to understand wasting so much hatch space with the emergency, high voltage, disconnect. Was it a temporary design on a test prototype, and the engineers forgot to circle back to move it to the side?
Asked around for this car. Nearly 6 months after introduction, the wait time is still over 8 months for this.
i love this generation of toyota hybrids. more power and great gas mileage...best of both worlds!
the EV fanbois are always knocking on Toyota for their insistence on hybrids but to this day people like these practical vehicles!
Going to turn 70 shortly, really start to feel more unsafe, presently driving a used 2018 Rogue since 18, it has a really bad blind spot where the pass side mirror meet the A pillar , almost had a couple of closed encounters, the new Corolla cross, fix that problem completely, if anybody notice,
Haven’t bought any new vehicle since the first RX300 out decades ago, the start of SUV revolution, because we just put all3 kids through university, needed to treat ourselves, could had bought a condo then. Well, you can’t drive a condo around.
Was going to get a new sienna hybrid (for the space n fuel economy)until found out have to wait 2-3 years, time is not exactly on my side.
The smaller hybrid cross still is a 12 month wait, but dealer informs me coming in December (6months) so excited, damn sure I had seen all Cross videos on utube and absolutely convinced myself it is the right decision.
Eat into my retirement fund but Best vehicle for older folks, full warranty, best fuel mileage, Toyota reputation, super high resell etc
No spare is not an issue at all, think back the last 20 years, never had a flat, may be for that extra .01 mpg is worth it, lol.
Good job Alex
I call this the RAV-3
Shockingly good value on this! If it's as reliable as my 2008 Highlander, it's gold.
Alex, Wow, the Cross Hybrid is finally here! Toyota must be relieved they beat their initial MPG estimate while vastly improving performance over the 2.Slow engine in the regular Cross.
It is reassuring to see the impressive new Prius drivetrain going into a genuinely practical vehicle. 🤩Toyota buyers will now have to decide whether they want to be on the interminable
waiting list for the RAV4 Hybrid or Hybrid Cross.😉 On the subject of headroom - HALLELUJAH!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳 What a pity the Cross has so much less legroom than its chief rival the HR-V. 🤨
@RightLaneHog which one would you choose to replace your matrix
@@broseph7-7-06 RAV4 Hybrid. It has a bigger back seat, a spare tire and a higher tow rating for a couple of extra monthly payments.
There only a $1420 price difference between both of them
How long is the wait list for this vehicle?
The Cross Hybrid is here only if it's here,and it isn't.
Nice review! These cars will be like Sasquatch trying to find in Canada. I think this cross vehicle is different enough to warrant a new name, and maybe move away from the Corolla name plate that is plagued with crazy insurance rates. Nice to see Toyota refining the hybrids and not moving to full on electric, which doesn't work for me.
Finally someone mentions AMBER LIGHTS AT THE REAR. I will not buy any vehicles without those Amber lights. Safety is why I like those lights especially when changing lanes or 4 way flashers. No spare tire?? Oh I AM REALLY NOT BUYING THIS VEHICLE
oh holy cow. i guess i no longer think i need a kia niro phev. this is only a few MPG less, but i'll spend about 12k less for the car. it would take me forever to make up that cost. AND:
- this toyota should be more reliable
- and this should hold it's value longer
glad i waited.
And wait you will
Very impressive for economy at 50 mpg for your drive. Make mine Cypress Green. Thanks for the thorough review 😊
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i drove one in 3/2022 in laos. i’m certainly no fan of “green” car nonsense but this hybrid is a winner.
I much prefer the Corolla Cross design to to the RAV4 design.
35K?? Ouch!!! I would rather step up and opt for a RAV4.
That 35k can only get you the base trim of rav4 hybrid
@@kromahj a base rav4 hybrid is around 30k. 35K would get you an XSE hybrid
@@naveenthemachine that not true bud, xse hybrid is like 42k. Maybe you talking about xle .
@@kromahj the limited trim of the rav4 MSRP wise is over 40k
@@naveenthemachine gas yes, not hybrid bro. Cuz I got the xle hybrid for my wife in 2020 for 37k
i have the 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 and hyper mill when ever possible. its a different kind of fun squeezing for MPG.
In general we love it. Minor downsides- memorize the climate controls because otherwise you need a magnifying glass to see them while driving ( : Also any weight over about 100 pounds in the cargo area definitely affects the steering feel in a negative way. This is not a cargo hauler. If needed, drop the rear seat backs and shift cargo forward.
Seems like an excellent value and like most new Toyotas, rides quite well. The thing is, can you get one. And if and when you can, will the dealer jack the price way up?
Sounds like you already know: you can't get one and the price will be very high. Whereas other countries are releasing the more standard "L" line, here we're only getting the higher end "sport" line. You may be best to wait a couple of years until (1) interest rates come back down, (2) supply issues are resolved, and (3) the "L" line is released.
Looks like a winner, where I live the waiting list is longer than a year.
Where do you live?
Should have included the Kia Niro in your comparisons
Great review!! After rejecting a new RAV4 because of the noise and stiff seating, this sounds like it would be a great alternative. Will just have to wait til they arrive in our area to teat drive. Thanks!!
Amazing!! Looks like will be hot sales, hope Toyota sends enough to dealerships 😪
Toyota won't unfortunately. Toyota, along with Ford, GM, and Nissan, have pledged to keep new car production low. Low supply allows them to keep demand and prices high and not have to pay millions in new car cash rebates and marketing.
@Braeton Wilson I mean that is the jist of it, but they also just don't want to have large inventories at dealerships just sitting for months and have to offer incentives to move them.
Actually I am going to the Toyota dealer in my locale tomorrow. This was pre-planned of course, but I viewed this because I wanted a 'head up' on what I should expect, BEFORE the sales rep
tells me all I should know. (maybe some stuff I don't need, but hey, it's what they do )
8:30 that’s a bottle holder. Because it doesn’t have space for the typical lower compartment on the rear door, they at least throw in space for a bottle.
The problem with hybrids is that what you save in gas money will go into your insurance company's pocket due to higher insurance rates. There's always a gotcha!
Honda needs to make their own version of a Toyota Corolla Cross. Around 200hp, 45+mpg come on Toyota and Honda
'Really surprising that Honda didn't offer a hybrid system in their new North American-market HR-V.
@@kenhoward3512 It’s coming.
If they did, the mileage would be as disappointing as the CRV hybrid’s…
Honda is very confusing sometimes. The European/Asian HRV has a hybrid model and even an EV in China. China also gets a CRV/Breeze PHEV. Meanwhile in North America, we are getting... a hydrogen CRV instead. 🙃
@@AAutoBuyersGuide Not necessarily. The Civic hybrid in Europe uses a very different hybrid drive system that was used in the Insight, but paired with the 2.0 engine making 181hp. Presumably, the HR-V would use the exact same setup. Honda did confirm last year that the Civic hybrid is coming to the US.
The lack of a spare tire, when there appears to be enough room for one if the area were better-designed, is disappointing. I would appreciate a dealer having a modification package to accommodate a spare (or, better-yet, change this design Toyota!).
Shout out to the good ole hymn Lift High the Cross at 10:28
I went to the Toyota dealer last week. The only new cars they had was 1 Camry and 1 ugly base model Rav4. Titus Will ford in Tacoma WA.
Why are they not providing a spare tire? What's the alternative other than the repair kit
I think the Corolla Cross is pretty dull, but in this form it's just about the perfect modern economy car for most buyers. Aside from a lackluster interior, I can't see anything significantly wrong with this, and even the interior is acceptable for a relatively inexpensive car, and would have been premium twenty years ago.
If Toyota doesn't sell massive numbers it's because they either aren't making enough or haven't figured out how to market them. For most people this will be just as functional as a RAV4 Hybrid, and save money. It's not as if the RAV4 interior is any nicer or much roomier.
Honestly the main pain point for marketing is the name. Whatever this thing is, it isn't a Corolla. It aims at a subtly different market segment and does not have any of the Corolla's limitations.
I agree with your take on the Cross. The interior is cheap and the ride is soft but feels odd on regular surface streets.
My friend just paid $37k for one. I drove it and Im less than impressed.
Looking forward to seeing and using this hybrid system in the Mazda CX-50 when it comes out!!
I’d expect the 50 to use the one from the RAV4. If it uses this one it’ll be underpowered since it’s a much larger/heavier vehicle.
@@BrandonG8Man not really though because the base engine in the cx50 has less hp and much worse mpg
Great review, thanks!
I rented this car twice and loved it
im reserving mine monday,shoud be in mid september,same color as yours also xse for $36400
My everyday hybrid SUV! I might buy Alex.
He's not cheap (I hear).
Spot on Alex!
I got mine well not hybrid last year ❤❤very economical saves me gas , been in Vegas 2x very strong engine I have no complaints .33 miles per gallon 👍👍👍not bad.. I don’t like turbos coz it makes ur engine stress
Do you get the impression Alex was REALLY impressed with this vehicle!
@6:00 you know that wiring seemed like a after thought but next year you bet Toyota will definitely change that design flaw. Than again this is Preproduction so... Hope one of the hybrid trims offers vented seats.
My XSE only got 30-34 mpg, in Canada with winter tires, set to 72F and 70% highway.
I am going to buy one. The only thing is the XSE price...trying to find a dealer here in Florida that will work with me.
Paddle shifter great on mountain 2 lane roads where we live at. Agree not necessary on flat land.
Would you say this is the modern version of the Prius V?
I got the SE w/sunroof, didn't want, wouldn't use, but dealers almost exclusively order with, wanted the paddle shifters. Use sunroof all the time, don't use paddles 🙃 hypermile, get @80MPG non highway, 55+ highway, 50 freeway. If you watch detailed breakdown of the eCVT, marvel. Forever transmission/motor. ZERO wear transmission. No clutches, chains belts, electric sump, virtually never used, as motor too, splash/throw types, unless being driven hard, no need for additional from pumps. My God I didn't know what a fantastic choice I was making! 🥳😄
I've been telling people this will get worse fuel economy than the RAV4 Hybrid, I'll have to correct myself, which I'm happy to have to do.
When the preview took place last year, Toyota told us it had worse economy than the RAV4 Hybrid. It is surprising how far off they were.
Need more in-depth comparison of CC vs RAV4, one thing for sure it will be hard to get at dealership
XSE starts at $31k + $5k dealer markup...
Very interesting. This is now on my watch list. I don't like the black roof and would prefer the front end of the non-hybrid version, but the added acceleration and fuel economy win out, IMO. I need lots of headroom, this looks better than RAV4.
Ive been waiting for this segment to catch up for years now.
Im tired of the ever-increasing bloating of whats supposed to be small crossovers and the mpg suffering because of it. If I want a midsize SUV i'll get a damn V6 4Runner and it will be a real functional SUV. And waiting so long to make these crossovers hybrid is baffling. Stop trying to make them what theyre not. I want a modern hybrid sedan-like with extended cargo/liftback. IE a mini station wagon that gets great MPG and good power/nimble carlike handling. IDK why thats so hard to accomplish these days. Finally Toyota showed up to the party.
Great review as usual. I would love to see results for these hybrids in more congested/city environments to see what the real world mpg/range would be. I'm older people now and my needs have changed. We currently have a 2016 Outback w/2.5 and CVT when we we working it easily averaged 17 commuting/errands runs but now my wife is lucky she goes more than 6 miles for shopping/errands and of course in hot weather the a/C is full blast giving her around 11mpg typically. On the highway it still easily gets 33mpg but that amount of driving is greatly diminished these days so I want something that would still get big mpg with our use these days and since my Spark EV is awesome it's size is too small for her comfort meanwhile I'm 6' and she's 5'2 and I love it. Anyway, it seems an efficient AWD hybrid may be in our future and since the dealers are soaking folks for a Maverick Hybrid this car seems like a great option. BTW, your review of the Spark EV helped me decide on one and coming up on 4yrs of ownership I'm still very happy with it so your reviews are a great source for my research on vehicles, thanks!
I wish I could be more excited for this but I'd rather keep my old Toyota for the next 5 years than deal with trying to acquire one of these things for msrp.
I'm interested in knowing what the noise levels in db are at 70 mph on the freeway?
I don't know if any reviewers brought their db meter to San Diego for the test drive but others have noted this is as loud as other cars in its class.
@@rightlanehog3151 The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek might be quieter. I have an app on my phone I will try when I test drive both.
I know it’s probably a minor thing for most, but a red turn signal is a deal breaker for me. I just don’t feel that red turn signals are safe.
I love the cross, especially the hybrid but I dont know if I want to get a car that cant carry a spare tire. 🤷 If you add a spare is there not a chance of breaking or damaging the electrical components? If i get a flat i dont want to have to wait hours for AAA, I want to change it and be on my way. I can only hope this changes for the 2025 release.
I went to japan recently and saw a good amount of these. I noticed that japan has the amber signals where the white space is in the outer brake lights/signals...I'd do some sort of conversion to fill in that space or buy jdm spec lights altogether lol
What a Terrific Corolla Cross, I love the MPG, sadly the front end is a dislike, I absolutely love the regular Corolla Cross front, one of the best looking Suv's around, its strange how so many Hybrids have an odd looking front end. Great Review, Thanks so much.
It's not an suv...
@@djcan9503 except that it is
my wife drives 2021 rav4 hybrid mostly city driving she got 45mpg avg amizing car on fuel
The Rav4 reminds you of your parent's family car. This is a great car for city-dwelling younger people.
No blue toyota logo on the hybrid? Interesting....
Did it come with that roof rack or did you add it?
The Chevy is a bad product* Consumer Reports -Toyota is NICE 👍🏽
Hi Alex, thank you for uploading such informative and helpful videos so consistently!
How do you think this compares with the Niro PHEV? In Canada, it seems like the Niro PHEV would be the better buy since it gets a $5000 rebate while this does not, so I was trying to convince my friend to go with the Niro PHEV since he can charge at home and AWD is not necessary. However, after hearing you give the Corolla Cross Hybrid such high praise, I'm not so sure anymore.
I think both would be a sound investment. I think the Corrolla Cross hybrid would my pick between those two(I like the Toyota engine better.) The PHEV wouldn't be that advantageous for me personally, but it may be for someone else.
@@ghenry85 Fair points, I guess the Toyota tax exists for a reason since it's always so hard to convince my friends to consider alternatives. If this is as good as Alex says it is though, the waiting list will be long enough to convince some buyers to go elsewhere.
Niro competes more with Prius
@@chezzyperson3339 Agreed, but my friend wants something "SUV-like", so the Corolla Cross Hybrid would be a better fit than the Prius.
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*"maturation"* absolutely as the Dark Side of the Hype now clearly exposed consumers at last can start breathing again and buy a product that is properly made and supported. Top shelf media product as usual and as with all other fellow travellers in this also very important market segment namely trying to inform viewers.
Seems like a better version of what a new Prius V would be like, since this has AWD and good ground clearance.
Nice job, Toyota!
Well said.
Pruis is a totally different segment with far better mpg, so i dunno what u attempted to compare there....
They should have continued Prius V. It was excellent family vehicle.
@@realnapster1522
Rav4 Hybrid is pretty much the replacement vehicle for the Prius V.
@@forti4805 it’s SUV while Prius V was a wagon.
No cable# for this one too compared to the RAV4H, correct? Lots of disappointment on RAV4World with the HV cable corrosion.
are roof racks available
Great Review Thanks ( Toyota, make a GR with a bigger battery 🔋 and RWD motor with 30-50 extra boost with a bottom on the steering wheel for boost 10-60mph in 5-6 seconds so it’s fun to drive or and merging
I sense at least a $4,000 markup from the dealerships
Make that $6000 at least.
is it quieter than the RAV4 hybrid?
You spoke of reliability. Is it yet known how reliable the extra motor and AWD system is for these types of hybrids?
ues chef has bmw 328 i hybred 10 yrwars 80400 mióes
Toyota has made millions of vehicles with similar hybrid drive trains, and they have proved extremely reliable & durable.
@@hereigoagain5050 good. I will buy one.
Are you going to do full review?
Disappointed to see that black two-tone color scheme seems to always be included in the higher-end editions. Damn near impossible to keep clean and spots up like hell if the weatherman even mentions the word rain.
What's the wait list time?
Probably moving the wire will void the warranty, spare tire is a must for me, eventhoug I only need it once every 10 years
I’ve already looked into it. You can get a doughnut tire and there’s more than enough room for it.
Semi Prime? 😊 Is that epa rating for the S trim or all trims?
Any towing capability? Looking for something to tow a futility (brush and such) trailer or a light (
1,500 pounds.
Alex, can you tell me what the fuel tank capacity is for the CCH? The regular one is either 12.4 or 13.2 gallons depending on the trim.
Many features of the Niro are better, much of the interior especially . . . however, the AWD system makes this the more likely target for me.
Yes, Toyota is having trouble matching the competition in space efficiency.
But it's a kia
@@Chris-de2qc Quit thinking in the past . . . If you avoid the DCT (and everyone should) their vehicles are coming up more reliable than the problem-plagued Escape/Bronco Sport or the Italian made Renegades.
@@rightlanehog3151 Hmmmm I was thinking more in the range of the seat adjustability, the infotainment and the dated Corolla interior . . . although that underfloor compartment in the back is a head scratcher.