Do you guys think that with the most recent petrol price hike and the increases that are still coming, this car will become more appealing in the months to come?
Thorough pleasantly hosted review. Would be nice to update for 2024. 2 unusual features are the small fuel tank at 36l and the foot operated parking brake rather than the standard handbrake.
Hi Elron. I’m glad you enjoyed the review. You are correct, those are 2 quite unusual features. A car this size generally has a bigger tank. Do you own a Toyota Corolla Cross?welcome to the channel. What other reviews have you enjoyed on the channel?
Thanks Zaahid. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. I am glad you found the video insightful. The car is fantastic for sure! I guess the question of the day is, what is your favourite energade flavour? Lol 😂
Thanks Umar. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching man. When you buy this car you can come for a nice road trip to Cape Town. What you say?
Hi Lené. Thanks for watching and I am glad you found it informative. What do you particularly like about this car? Please subscribe to my channel if you haven't already. I will really appreciate it. Thank you.
Great vid Muhammed! I'm curious about the latest hybrid models, and your top pics for hybrid cars 2023? I'm also interested in spec differences between the xs vs xr new models.
Thanks Wesley. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. There are so many hybrid cars coming out nowadays. I haven’t tested many yet but one of my top picks, from what I’ve reviewed thus far, is the Haval H6 hybrid. Have you seen my review of that one? I also have a separate video about the difference between XR and XS is the Corolla cross hybrid. I also have the Toyota Starlet where I go through what the XR is all about. Please subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already. Click on my channel and view some of the other videos. There are really lots to choose from. Here is my latest Haval H6 hybrid video: th-cam.com/video/fQhYwYHItoE/w-d-xo.html
Hi Muhammed. What did you think of the sound insulation? I have the normal XR model and I can hear a lot of road noise especially from the boot. Engine noise is only a bit annoying when accelerating (CVT) but once at the desired speed, the engine is very quiet. At 120km / h the revs are 2000 rpm and at 140km / h about 3000 rpm which is not bad. My biggest problem with the car is the road noise.
Hi Altus, thank you for your comment. Actually I did not experience lots of road noise. It probably was because I drove most of the time on eco mode. I find eco mode generally a bit quieter than normal and sport/power mode. In the normal XR model do you have different drive modes? If yes, on which mode do you experience the most noise? Sound insulation seems to be quite a topical issue in the Toyota Corolla Cross. The sound that I needed to get use to was when the petrol engine kicked in versus the battery but other than that in terms of road noise it was actually fine for me during my test period that I had the car. And the fact that I mainly drove in ECO mode might have made a difference. Do you guys find that the road noise differs between hybrid/non hybrid? Altus, have you test driven the hybrid before deciding to go for the non hybrid?
Hi. This would depend on many factors. Why can give you comfort is that there is a 8 year warranty on the battery. Are you looking at purchasing this car?
@MotoringAndTechWorld yes I'm looking to purchase the car. Just that someone told me it can cost about R100 000 to purchase a new battery which is worrisome for me.
Just the other day, I test drove one of these XR's HEV, the parking break positioning is a bit off, also the average I could squeeze was 4.3/100km. The engine winds very loudly at harsh acceleration (EV mode), as if it was suffering.. but that is expected on a fuel saver. My big deal is how buck will i put back in the pocket considering 4 weeks of driving budget for fuel 2500-3500. Also Insurance chilling at +- R3000.
I have not driven the non hybrid yet so I can’t comment on it. But Inshallah if I do get a chance to drive it I’ll let you know and I’ll do a review on it.
I have not driven the non hybrid yet but in theory the hybrid should be more fuel efficient as it has both electric and petrol. Generally when you are under 40km/h you will be on electric mode and not using any petrol. The amount of fuel saving you can get on the hybrid will depend on how often you are in traffic and driving less than 40km/h. Are you looking to buy a Toyota Corolla Cross?
Hi Muhammed, I really like the Corrola Cross Hybrid, I would definitely buy it for fuel effiiciency with the petrol price we are seeing and also seeing a lot of countries that have already switched to electric cars- PHEV's and HEV's
Hi Lakshan. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. I really appreciate it. The Corolla Cross Hybrid is really amazing. You are 100% correct. It is especially appealing due to its fuel efficiency. Yes that is true many countries are going that way. It will still be a long while before South Africa can head towards fully electric. But hybrid is definitely the way to go now. Have you seen the Honda FIT hybrid? The Cross hybrid is great for a SUV. If you are looking for a nice small run around then the Honda FIT hybrid is a great option. I do have a review of the FIT on my channel as well. If you check it out I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again for watching.
Slms nice car. But did you hear any loud noise coming from the CVT transmission? Some other reviewers said this is an issue especially when putting your foot on the acceleration and on uphills.
I live in Australia and have ordered a hybrid Atmos which is the the top of the range. I have to wait at least 6 months. Fuel efficiency is v important to me.
Wow that is hectic. We have the same problem here in SA. I know people who have ordered the hybrid a while back and the earliest they will get one is May next year. What do you like about this car?
Does the XR lane tracing assist (when combined with radar cruise control) actively steer to keep you centered in your lane? Or does it just warn/steer when it sees you are departing the lane?
Hi Carl, thank you for watching the video and for contributing to the discussion. When the lane keep assist is on, then as you are departing the lane the specific lane light flashes together with making a noise and the steering wheel automatically turns and guides you back in the lane. So it does not keep you centered if you are not departing the lane. I have not tested out the radar guided cruise control so I cannot comment on that. If any of you have tested out the radar guided cruise control can you please comment and let us know your experience with it? Thank you.
@@MotoringAndTechWorld Thanks Muhammed. I'm getting my xr hybrid next month (hopefully) and, as far as I understand, Toyota's Lane Trace Assist means when you activate both the lane keep and set the radar cruise control, there is centering steering. All TH-cam videos of "Lane trace assist" show this as well as the south african launch web article for the ch-r. I even drove the corolla (not cross) xr auto which has the LTA and it does the centering. The only documented exception is the corolla cross brochure which explains the lane keeping system as you have said; it warns (doesn't mention turning) when you depart the lane. This is despite the spec sheets for the cross saying it has LTA.
@@carlkohrs9857 When I tested out the lane keep assist I did not have the radar guided cruise control on. When I departed a lane it warns and also steers back into the lane but it does not centre you, the centering you will have to do manually. So it could possibly have the lane centering with the radar guided cruise control. When you get the car, please update us here on if that is the case with the lane centering. I have a video coming out tonight on the Honda FIT Hybrid. Watch it till the end and you can see how I manage to self drive it. To do this I had the adaptive cruise control on as well as the lane keep assist and it worked very well and kept me centered. I would love to hear your thoughts on the Honda FIT Hybrid as well. Have you driven it before?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld Hi Muhammed. I'll update once I have it. Unfortunately my car's arrival has moved out by a month. I haven't tested the Honda yet. Not really planning to.
That’s a good question. I’m not sure on the cost but luckily it comes with an 8 year warranty. What do you think of this car? Which country are you in?
@@Peace-tk3gr awesome me too. Thanks for commenting, watching and supporting the channel. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the channel. I’ll really appreciate it. Are you in the market for a new car?
Hi Muhammed. Great video. Just a correction..no Toyota model has real leather...it's plether (fake). Sadly literally all manufacturers have done away with real leather.
@@MotoringAndTechWorld I'm a great Toyota fan but over the years I have seen many manufacturers dropping quality for profit. For example..I have a 2005 Corolla GSX..one of the best Toyotas I owned..last Toyota with real leather..solid car..no rattles..it came with all the necessary bells and whistles. When I got the 2017 Corolla 1.8i exclusive I was hugely disappointed..fake leather..and heavy on fuel. Car is very low..so all little humps I had to take slowly. Best performance was when I got the Corolla RXI 6 speed..I'm so sorry I sold it..should have parked it in a garage and would have made a small fortune today 🤣. Back to current Toyotas..sigh...Toyota doesn't sell any small cars anymore..only Suzuki..so I'm left with Cross and higher. Cross is heavy on fuel (petrol motors..they should have used the current Corolla 2.0 XR motor) and I'm not sold on hybrid yet..Great for town driving..heavy on fuel for long distances. I would say that Corolla XR would be my favourite...build quality is better than current Quest (old 1.8 Corolla). Currently I'm driving a 2019 Etios Sedan..27000km on the clock..so extremely low mileage. I had real leather fitted. Cheap on fuel and boot is bigger than Corolla.
Just to add..some Uber guy bashed into my son's Tazz a few days ago..so waiting to see if insurance will scrap or repair vehicle. This is how I came across your channel by searching for a Swift review. Going to look at vehicle today..that and Baleno. Baleno has better spec..warranty and service than Starlet for a cheaper price. Toyota I think is using their dealership footprint and brand to entice motorists.
@@MotoringAndTechWorld I was, test drove it... It was exceptional but... Parking brake felt flimsy and was in the wrong position for me... CVT droning was too pronounced.
Dad jokes for the win, no matter how cringe they are. Can you confirm please if this car is made in South Africa (a win for getting spares) and exactly how many litres boot space it has?
Glad you enjoyed the video. Got any jokes for my next video? Lol. Yes the Corolla Cross is made in South Africa. Boot space is 440 litres. Are you thinking of getting one?
Test drove the non hybrid version as hybrid was not available at the time. Engine is terribly underpowered and battles when climbing steeper hills and highway speed overtaking. CVT has a loud drone and no power. Would not recommend for anyone living at altitude.
Thank you David for your comment and insight regarding the non hybrid version. The one you test drove did it have a power drive mode as well? The XR model I drove did lack power on eco and normal but the power mode was a bit better. Being a 1.8 litre non turbo you would be sacrificing on power to get better fuel efficiency. And also at 72kW its not the most powerful of cars. Would you consider giving the hybrid XR a test drive?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld Non hybrid had no other Drive Modes. No longer interested in the Corolla Cross as it appears to be purely a city/urban vehicle based on its low power performance.
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Do you guys think that with the most recent petrol price hike and the increases that are still coming, this car will become more appealing in the months to come?
hows it holdin up still?
Thorough pleasantly hosted review. Would be nice to update for 2024. 2 unusual features are the small fuel tank at 36l and the foot operated parking brake rather than the standard handbrake.
Hi Elron. I’m glad you enjoyed the review. You are correct, those are 2 quite unusual features. A car this size generally has a bigger tank. Do you own a Toyota Corolla Cross?welcome to the channel. What other reviews have you enjoyed on the channel?
"Tropical flavor" 🤣 Great, comprehensive video bro. Looks like a fantastic car. Great design. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Zaahid. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. I am glad you found the video insightful. The car is fantastic for sure! I guess the question of the day is, what is your favourite energade flavour? Lol 😂
What a perfect, summed up review on what seems to be another fantastic toyota vehicle. Definitely leaning towards this as my next purchase.
Thanks Umar. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching man. When you buy this car you can come for a nice road trip to Cape Town. What you say?
Well done bro. Great video. Humor is dry and corny. Perfect.
Keep me posted on your posts.
I have subscribed to your channel.
Jazakallah Reza. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for subscribing
Very informative!!
Hi Lené. Thanks for watching and I am glad you found it informative. What do you particularly like about this car? Please subscribe to my channel if you haven't already. I will really appreciate it. Thank you.
Great video Muhammed! I don't think I would've checked out this vehicle but I'm glad I did. Your review was very insightful.
Thank you for watching. I’m really glad you found the video insightful.
Thanks for the great review! Very informative and helpful 👍
It’s my pleasure. Thanks for watching. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Great vid Muhammed! I'm curious about the latest hybrid models, and your top pics for hybrid cars 2023? I'm also interested in spec differences between the xs vs xr new models.
Thanks Wesley. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. There are so many hybrid cars coming out nowadays. I haven’t tested many yet but one of my top picks, from what I’ve reviewed thus far, is the Haval H6 hybrid. Have you seen my review of that one? I also have a separate video about the difference between XR and XS is the Corolla cross hybrid. I also have the Toyota Starlet where I go through what the XR is all about. Please subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already. Click on my channel and view some of the other videos. There are really lots to choose from. Here is my latest Haval H6 hybrid video: th-cam.com/video/fQhYwYHItoE/w-d-xo.html
Inspiring review and good camera work.
A great Toyota product
Thank you Khalid. Thanks for watching.
Excellent review!
Thank you Mark. I am glad you enjoyed it. Are you looking to buy a Corolla Cross?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld yes I'm contemplating.
Hi Muhammed. What did you think of the sound insulation? I have the normal XR model and I can hear a lot of road noise especially from the boot. Engine noise is only a bit annoying when accelerating (CVT) but once at the desired speed, the engine is very quiet. At 120km / h the revs are 2000 rpm and at 140km / h about 3000 rpm which is not bad. My biggest problem with the car is the road noise.
Hi Altus, thank you for your comment. Actually I did not experience lots of road noise. It probably was because I drove most of the time on eco mode. I find eco mode generally a bit quieter than normal and sport/power mode. In the normal XR model do you have different drive modes? If yes, on which mode do you experience the most noise? Sound insulation seems to be quite a topical issue in the Toyota Corolla Cross. The sound that I needed to get use to was when the petrol engine kicked in versus the battery but other than that in terms of road noise it was actually fine for me during my test period that I had the car. And the fact that I mainly drove in ECO mode might have made a difference. Do you guys find that the road noise differs between hybrid/non hybrid? Altus, have you test driven the hybrid before deciding to go for the non hybrid?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld I did not test driven the hybrid. I wanted a bit more power.
@@altusjordaan9473 ok that makes sense. How is the fuel efficiency on your non hybrid XR?
My question is does the hybrid battery need to be replaced, how often n how much
Hi. This would depend on many factors. Why can give you comfort is that there is a 8 year warranty on the battery. Are you looking at purchasing this car?
@MotoringAndTechWorld yes I'm looking to purchase the car. Just that someone told me it can cost about R100 000 to purchase a new battery which is worrisome for me.
Just the other day, I test drove one of these XR's HEV, the parking break positioning is a bit off, also the average I could squeeze was 4.3/100km. The engine winds very loudly at harsh acceleration (EV mode), as if it was suffering.. but that is expected on a fuel saver. My big deal is how buck will i put back in the pocket considering 4 weeks of driving budget for fuel 2500-3500. Also Insurance chilling at +- R3000.
Thanks for the insight Ethan. Would you consider buying the Toyota Corolla Cross?
What do you think of the non-hybrid of we can't afford the hybrid?
I have not driven the non hybrid yet so I can’t comment on it. But Inshallah if I do get a chance to drive it I’ll let you know and I’ll do a review on it.
Compare Hybrid & Non, any fuel saving?
I have not driven the non hybrid yet but in theory the hybrid should be more fuel efficient as it has both electric and petrol. Generally when you are under 40km/h you will be on electric mode and not using any petrol. The amount of fuel saving you can get on the hybrid will depend on how often you are in traffic and driving less than 40km/h. Are you looking to buy a Toyota Corolla Cross?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld
Yes, still reviewing the pro & con
@@2020aliworld based on your current research what are your pros and cons at the moment?
The only thing to be added is the smash and grab tint for the rear windows❤
It definitely is a great car. Are you looking at buying one?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld no I'm not still on a tight budget
Hi Muhammed, I really like the Corrola Cross Hybrid, I would definitely buy it for fuel effiiciency with the petrol price we are seeing and also seeing a lot of countries that have already switched to electric cars- PHEV's and HEV's
Hi Lakshan. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. I really appreciate it. The Corolla Cross Hybrid is really amazing. You are 100% correct. It is especially appealing due to its fuel efficiency. Yes that is true many countries are going that way. It will still be a long while before South Africa can head towards fully electric. But hybrid is definitely the way to go now. Have you seen the Honda FIT hybrid? The Cross hybrid is great for a SUV. If you are looking for a nice small run around then the Honda FIT hybrid is a great option. I do have a review of the FIT on my channel as well. If you check it out I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again for watching.
Slms nice car. But did you hear any loud noise coming from the CVT transmission? Some other reviewers said this is an issue especially when putting your foot on the acceleration and on uphills.
Thank you for your comment. During my test period I did not experience this loud noise.
I live in Australia and have ordered a hybrid Atmos which is the the top of the range. I have to wait at least 6 months. Fuel efficiency is v important to me.
Wow that is hectic. We have the same problem here in SA. I know people who have ordered the hybrid a while back and the earliest they will get one is May next year. What do you like about this car?
We don't get the Prius 2023 in SA because there's this?
This Toyota Corolla Cross is doing well here in SA. I still get questions about this car almost every day.
Does the XR lane tracing assist (when combined with radar cruise control) actively steer to keep you centered in your lane? Or does it just warn/steer when it sees you are departing the lane?
Hi Carl, thank you for watching the video and for contributing to the discussion. When the lane keep assist is on, then as you are departing the lane the specific lane light flashes together with making a noise and the steering wheel automatically turns and guides you back in the lane. So it does not keep you centered if you are not departing the lane. I have not tested out the radar guided cruise control so I cannot comment on that. If any of you have tested out the radar guided cruise control can you please comment and let us know your experience with it? Thank you.
@@MotoringAndTechWorld Thanks Muhammed. I'm getting my xr hybrid next month (hopefully) and, as far as I understand, Toyota's Lane Trace Assist means when you activate both the lane keep and set the radar cruise control, there is centering steering. All TH-cam videos of "Lane trace assist" show this as well as the south african launch web article for the ch-r. I even drove the corolla (not cross) xr auto which has the LTA and it does the centering. The only documented exception is the corolla cross brochure which explains the lane keeping system as you have said; it warns (doesn't mention turning) when you depart the lane. This is despite the spec sheets for the cross saying it has LTA.
@@carlkohrs9857 When I tested out the lane keep assist I did not have the radar guided cruise control on. When I departed a lane it warns and also steers back into the lane but it does not centre you, the centering you will have to do manually. So it could possibly have the lane centering with the radar guided cruise control. When you get the car, please update us here on if that is the case with the lane centering. I have a video coming out tonight on the Honda FIT Hybrid. Watch it till the end and you can see how I manage to self drive it. To do this I had the adaptive cruise control on as well as the lane keep assist and it worked very well and kept me centered. I would love to hear your thoughts on the Honda FIT Hybrid as well. Have you driven it before?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld Hi Muhammed. I'll update once I have it. Unfortunately my car's arrival has moved out by a month. I haven't tested the Honda yet. Not really planning to.
@@MotoringAndTechWorld will watch your video though. Here. Have a subscribe.
Replacement cost of that battery?
That’s a good question. I’m not sure on the cost but luckily it comes with an 8 year warranty. What do you think of this car? Which country are you in?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld Hi, I'm in South Africa. 😊
@@Peace-tk3gr awesome me too. Thanks for commenting, watching and supporting the channel. If you haven’t already, please subscribe to the channel. I’ll really appreciate it. Are you in the market for a new car?
Apparently about R40k which is comparable to a turbocharger replacement on the diesel turbo engine. Horses for courses IMO.
Hybrid hasPower boot?
The one here in South Africa does not have the powered tailgate. Which country are you from? And have you driven the Corolla Cross before?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld
I am from Malaysia, I still reviewing TCC
@@2020aliworld ok great. Thanks for supporting this channel. Can you please subscribe to my channel if you haven't already?
Hi Muhammed. Great video. Just a correction..no Toyota model has real leather...it's plether (fake). Sadly literally all manufacturers have done away with real leather.
Hi Martin. Thanks for watching and thank you for the correction. That is really sad indeed. What is your favourite Toyota car on the market currently?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld I'm a great Toyota fan but over the years I have seen many manufacturers dropping quality for profit. For example..I have a 2005 Corolla GSX..one of the best Toyotas I owned..last Toyota with real leather..solid car..no rattles..it came with all the necessary bells and whistles. When I got the 2017 Corolla 1.8i exclusive I was hugely disappointed..fake leather..and heavy on fuel. Car is very low..so all little humps I had to take slowly. Best performance was when I got the Corolla RXI 6 speed..I'm so sorry I sold it..should have parked it in a garage and would have made a small fortune today 🤣. Back to current Toyotas..sigh...Toyota doesn't sell any small cars anymore..only Suzuki..so I'm left with Cross and higher. Cross is heavy on fuel (petrol motors..they should have used the current Corolla 2.0 XR motor) and I'm not sold on hybrid yet..Great for town driving..heavy on fuel for long distances. I would say that Corolla XR would be my favourite...build quality is better than current Quest (old 1.8 Corolla). Currently I'm driving a 2019 Etios Sedan..27000km on the clock..so extremely low mileage. I had real leather fitted. Cheap on fuel and boot is bigger than Corolla.
Just to add..some Uber guy bashed into my son's Tazz a few days ago..so waiting to see if insurance will scrap or repair vehicle. This is how I came across your channel by searching for a Swift review. Going to look at vehicle today..that and Baleno. Baleno has better spec..warranty and service than Starlet for a cheaper price. Toyota I think is using their dealership footprint and brand to entice motorists.
Can't believe I just watched a 20-minute advertisement 😂
lolol. The key question is did you enjoy it and find it valuable? And did you guess the energade flavour correctly? lol
Great car... Too bad for the CVT droning
Yes for sure. Thanks for watching. Are you looking at getting a Toyota Corolla Cross?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld
I was, test drove it... It was exceptional but... Parking brake felt flimsy and was in the wrong position for me... CVT droning was too pronounced.
@@just_juice such a pity. Are you still considering it or are you now looking at a different car? Are you specifically looking for a hybrid?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld
Would have taken it if it used the 2lt engine and auto gear box they have in other markets.
@@just_juice that would have given it better power. What cars are you looking at now?
Dad jokes for the win, no matter how cringe they are. Can you confirm please if this car is made in South Africa (a win for getting spares) and exactly how many litres boot space it has?
Glad you enjoyed the video. Got any jokes for my next video? Lol. Yes the Corolla Cross is made in South Africa. Boot space is 440 litres. Are you thinking of getting one?
being a car enthusiast is weird, it’s 0400 HRS and this the research m i’m doing 10:43
Awesome man. Thanks for watching. Based on your research what are your thoughts on the Toyota Corolla Cross? Did you find this video useful?
It's a mini SUV prius entlek🤔
lol
Test drove the non hybrid version as hybrid was not available at the time. Engine is terribly underpowered and battles when climbing steeper hills and highway speed overtaking. CVT has a loud drone and no power. Would not recommend for anyone living at altitude.
Thank you David for your comment and insight regarding the non hybrid version. The one you test drove did it have a power drive mode as well? The XR model I drove did lack power on eco and normal but the power mode was a bit better. Being a 1.8 litre non turbo you would be sacrificing on power to get better fuel efficiency. And also at 72kW its not the most powerful of cars. Would you consider giving the hybrid XR a test drive?
@@MotoringAndTechWorld Non hybrid had no other Drive Modes. No longer interested in the Corolla Cross as it appears to be purely a city/urban vehicle based on its low power performance.
@@davidmance553 what car are you now interested in that is more suited to your needs and requirements?
Very disappointed road test and description Very unsure about testing ,feedback
thank you for the feedback. What would you prefer to see during the review?