The Corolla Cross is Toyota's compact SUV slotted between the Yaris Cross and the RAV4. Built on the same TNGA-C platform as the Corolla hatch and sedan, but raised up with more boot space, optional hybrid AWD, and the family-friendly packaging the Corolla nameplate has always sat slightly awkwardly within.
What you are buying
A choice of 2.0 L petrol or 1.8 L hybrid powertrain. The hybrid drives the front wheels through a CVT-style direct drive system and delivers around 4.4 L/100 km combined. The AWD hybrid trims add a rear motor for through-the-road all-wheel drive. Boot space is meaningfully bigger than the Corolla hatch.
Cartell Assessment
The Corolla Cross is the small SUV for the buyer who wants Toyota reliability and the marginal practicality benefit over the Corolla hatch. The hybrid powertrain is genuinely efficient, and the AWD trim adds usable confidence for wet roads or light dirt.
AU Outlook
Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid pricing in Australia sits in the high-$40k drive-away range. Cross-shop is the Mazda CX-30, the Honda HR-V e:HEV, and the Hyundai Kona Hybrid.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 144 kW (hybrid AWD combined)
- Torque
- 192 Nm
- Drive
- FWD or AWD (hybrid only)
- Fuel
- 4.4 L/100 km (hybrid combined)
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Corolla Cross GX Petrol | from $35,000 drive-away (verify) | Entry petrol, FWD |
| Corolla Cross GXL Hybrid | from $43,000 drive-away (verify) | Hybrid FWD |
| Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid AWD | from $49,000 drive-away (verify) | Top spec, hybrid AWD |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
