To me it looks ideal, I like the smooth lines instead of the jagged lines of the Rav4. Also it’s smaller which is nice for parking, and I don’t need a lot of cargo space, just enough to get some medium sized items in the back.
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It looks good and I’m sure it’s a good platform. But I think the interior is cheaply built and doesn’t come with good options. It’s hard to find A small suv that is nice, not a budget built vehicle.
It’s hard to find A small suv that is nice, not a budget built vehicle.
The Lexus UX is their equivalent of a Corolla Cross. If you want a “nice” Corolla Cross that’s what you’d go for. https://www.lexus.com/models/UX-hybrid
Yeah this is true. What’s scary is that you could go Mazda with a similar budget and get a bit more mileage and better fit and finish.
Are Mazda vehicles as reliable as Toyota? Reliability and utility are my two main considerations.
The Corolla cross is built at a Mazda Toyota joint plant. I’d expect build quality to be similar as a result. My ND2 miata was a fantastically well built vehicle.
Short answer is no. But it shouldn’t be terrible
Love the looks, and I’ve heard great things about efficiency. Saw one in dark green the other day that was beautiful.
I heard they have 3 wheels?
Real and true
They must not be popular in my area because I have yet to see one on the roads. Other than that, the corolla interior is basic af.
I kinda like basic.
I like the style of the Rav 4, but it’s gotten too big for many customers…watching Doug Demuro on Youtube and he pointed out a 2000 4Runner is shorter than the current Rav 4.
They could probably even do a smaller one than the Cross, but maybe North Americans just don’t like compacts.
Yeah the Yaris and Honda Fit both got discontinued. Both tiny suvs.
Yaris is still available in Mexico and rest of the world. Only discontinued in the USA and Canada. I would love me some Yaris. The only option remaining is Mitsubishi Mirage.
They have a Yaris cross that actually looks really cool
That’s even better, I would love me some Yaris Cross. Why only Mexico gets all the good things.
Neither of those were SUVs. Those were compact hatchbacks.
Which are like tiny suvs.
Get the hybrid and don’t pay over MSRP.
Avoid the belt CVT, it’s just a fragile design no matter who builds it.
What issues with reliability were you seeing/reading of? Toyota CVTs apparently have been pretty reliable.
Have you seen the inside of a belt CVT? The design is inherently fragile.
Toyota probably makes the best belt CVT. But why take even the smallest chance when the eCVT is absolutely bulletproof and more efficient?
I just learned about CVTs and now it’s a concern.
Just so you know, the eCVT in the hybrid models has nothing to do with normal CVTs.
I really find it strange they gave it such a name, considering the reputation the CVT as a design has.
eCVT is probably the most reliable “transmission” you can have in a car.
I’ve been with Toyota for almost 2 decades. That only time I’ve changed a CVT was under warranty, it had a leak that Toyota hadn’t released the seal for at the time, so warranty had us replace an entire transmission instead of changing a seal.
The hybrid gets you an extra 30ish horsepower and +10mpg. But AWD is standard whether or not you want it.
The newer Toyota CVTs uses a conventional 1st gear, an advantage over any other brand.
If you can find one hybrid is always the way to go.
The design is so fragile that it’s used in industrial equipment all the time. Stop being a fudd.
Are any of those industrial machines road worthy?
Belt CVTs in automobiles from every brand are prone to failure.
Toyota CVTs were so great that Toyota decided they needed to make a drastic change and add a 1st gear.
All of this is pointless because the hybrid has a bulletproof eCVT transmission and is much more efficient. There is no reason to not get the hybrid.
All I know is it’s about the same size as the Rav4 of 20 years ago. Rav4 got too big so they had to create a car to fill the void.
I like it, the hybrid version is something I would consider for my next car.
Go camry
I personally like the size because vehicles just keep getting larger and larger, but hate the name. I HATE it when companies create an SUV with a cars name/brand and then just add “cross” to it.
Just call it something else.
I would have taken a good look at one if it was in stock. But I bought a CX-30 instead. The CX-30 driving experience is so damn impressive compared to Toyotas.
I had a CX-30 as a rental. How the hell do you get over the utter lack of power and slow transmission. I thought I was gonna die merging into the hwy.
Just use the redline. The car likes to rev. The Toyotas that we love were putting 50+ hp less when they came out. Europeans prefer the 2.0 with like 130 hp. At least it’s not a CVT.
The steering on Toyotas and Lexuses feel so numb now.
I work on them and drove one (gas model) to training multiple times. They ride good, the M20A engine has good power while getting good gas mileage. Maintenance is very simple. You lose some rear leg room but get a lot more storage room and a much higher roof line.
It’s a Corolla with a lift/body kit and more interior space with the capacity to tow a bit. I like them. If I had a choice between the Corolla and the Corolla Cross I’d go for the Cross every time.
Corolla Cross Hybrid, or don’t even bother with this model.
Best car in its class. Best combination of size, utility, fuel economy (hybrid model), and reliability and resale value that money can buy.
Cons are the overall roughness of the vehicle, but as strictly a point a to b appliance the hybrid model is unmatched.
Get the hybrid. Without it it’s slow as dogshit and the motor is loud. Otherwise my GF has the hybrid and it’s been great!