"Toyota Corolla Cross: pros, cons, costs and common fixes"

Toyota Corolla Cross 2025 – Short Description

The Toyota Corolla Cross 2025 is a compact hybrid SUV that combines practicality, efficiency, and modern technology. Positioned between the C-HR and the RAV4, it offers urban agility with SUV versatility.

Powertrain Options

• 1.8 Hybrid: 140 hp, e-CVT transmission, front-wheel drive (FWD), combined fuel consumption: 5.0 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions: 115 g/km

• 2.0 Hybrid: 197 hp, e-CVT transmission, available with FWD or AWD-i (intelligent all-wheel drive), combined consumption: 5.1–5.4 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions: 115–122 g/km

Dimensions and Capacity

• Length: 4,460 mm

• Width: 1,825 mm

• Height: 1,620 mm

• Wheelbase: 2,640 mm

• Trunk: 473 liters (up to 1,404 liters with seats folded)

Technology and Safety

• Standard Toyota Safety Sense suite

• Central display up to 10.5 inches with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• New lithium-ion battery, lighter and more compact

• AWD-i versions include Snow mode for improved traction on slippery roads

Production
The Corolla Cross for the European market is manufactured in Japan.

Toyota Corolla Cross (MY 2025)

The Corolla Cross slots between the C-HR and the RAV4, blending Corolla mechanicals with a compact-SUV body. Built on the TNGA-C platform, it measures 4.46 m long and 1.82 m wide, rides on a 2.64 m wheelbase and offers a 433 l boot with the rear seats in place. Two full-hybrid powertrains are sold in most European markets:

• 1.8 Hybrid — 140 hp, front-wheel drive

• 2.0 Hybrid — 197 hp, front-wheel drive or AWD-i with an electric rear motor

Both quote 5.0–5.1 l/100 km on the WLTP cycle.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Typical maintenance & repair costs

Price guide (on-the-road)

Verdict

The Corolla Cross delivers SUV practicality with Toyota hybrid thrift, returning more than 20 km/l in urban driving, bundling a full ADAS suite and keeping maintenance predictable. The 2.0 AWD-i variant adds peace of mind on slippery roads without a big fuel penalty, though the e-CVT’s high-rev hum may annoy keen drivers on mountain routes. Confirm that any prospective car has had the brake-ECU update and check the 12 V battery’s health—both fixes are simple and, if needed, cost-free. For buyers who find the C-HR too small and the RAV4 too pricey, the Corolla Cross stands out as the most balanced Toyota SUV in the range.