Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Revealed

The Toyota Corolla lineup expanded to accommodate the Corolla Cross SUV. Now, a hybrid version of this compact SUV arrives to give us the Toyota Corolla Cross that’s made to save fuel.

This new version of the small SUV we’ve come to admire brings the stamina desired and the style we admire. Toyota offers this new version with a premium interior, new sport models, and more power coming form the powertrain while delivering better efficiency. Can you really have everything you want in a small vehicle? Yes, you can when it’s this Toyota hybrid SUV.

Going Longer and Stronger in this SUV

If you want a healthy helping of both performance and efficiency, this new Corolla Cross Hybrid is the right vehicle for you. This little SUV is already a pretty impressive package, sharing a platform with the extremely popular Corolla, but adding a hybrid powertrain to the mix makes a huge difference. We’ll see more options, features, and qualities with this new version of what is quickly becoming one of the favorites in the market.

This new SUV comes out the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama making it an SUV that’s built right here in the United States. This facility can produce up to 150,000 Corolla Cross models every year, will you drive one of them?

More Performance for Your Drive

The fifth generation of the Toyota Hybrid system makes its way to the new 2023 Corolla Cross. This system includes an AWD system that helps drivers enjoy more control when out on the road. This new system allows the Corolla Cross Hybrid to use the full strength of the TNGA-C platform. When you step into this new SUV, you’ll find the performance desired, a comfortable ride, and plenty of space for your passengers and your cargo.

How Efficient Is this New Hybrid?

Using the fifth generation of the Toyota Hybrid system, this new addition to the Corolla family offers an excellent package of driving performance to tick off the right boxes. Keeping in mind the Corolla Cross is a subcompact crossover SUV, this new version will have a powertrain that delivers 194 horsepower and give you the ability to hit 60 mph in 8.0 seconds. While that’s not blinding fast, it is adequate to get you to highway speeds quickly. The estimated fuel mileage is 37 mpg combined, which is hard to find in any other SUV, even those that offer hybrid powertrains.

Which Trims Are Offered?

The New 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid will head to the market in five trims. These trims are S, SE, and XLE along with the smoother models of LE and XLE. Some of the features we’ll find for these models include:

S Trim

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• 8-inch touchscreen
• Sport-tuned suspension
• LED headlights and taillights
• Smart key access

SE Trim

• Privacy glass
• Roof rails
• Paddle shifters
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alerts

XSE Trim

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Premium LED headlights, taillights, fog lights
• SofTex seats
• Heated and power front seats

The LE and XLE models offer similar features to what we find in the regular Corolla Cross models right now.

Cool Colors for a Seriously Cool SUV

The SE and XSE models can enjoy a specialized look with two-tone paint combinations. These combos are:

• Sonic Silver/Black Roof
• Barcelona Red/Black Roof
• Blue Crush Metallic/Black Roof
• Acidic Blast/Black Roof

Other colors that don’t offer a two-tone combination for all Corolla Cross Hybrid trims include:

• Wind Chill Pearl
• Sonic Silver Metallic
• Jet Black Mica
• Barcelona Red Metallic
• Cypress
• Blue Crush Metallic

Going Inside for More Colorful Surprises

If you think of the Corolla Cross as being a basic Toyota, think again. This SUV has a spacious interior that delivers the quality and drive desired. This all new hybrid version offers the options of a power moonroof and either single or dual-zone automatic climate controls. Additionally, there are some interesting color combinations for each trim. These are:

• LE: Fabric upholstery – light gray and black
• XLE: SofTex leather – macadamia and mocha or black
• S: Fabric upholstery – black and gray
• SE: Fabric upholstery – black/gray or black/blue
• XSE: SofTex leather – black or black/blue

An Advanced Infotainment System for You

The connectivity you experience in the new 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is better than ever. The new Toyota Multimedia System offers you wireless connection using both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You’ll also benefit form the USB-C charging ports to keep your phone or other devices charged and running. This new infotainment system uses over-the-air updates, something you don’t expect to find in a Corolla model. With the connection offered you’ll enjoy the services provided to you right through your infotainment system. It won’t take long before you understand this system and know that you’ve found the right vehicle to drive.

The Next Level of Safety is Waiting for You

The latest safety system developed by Toyota is present in this new hybrid SUV. The Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 gives you a full suite of active safety systems that are upgraded to meet the demanding standards of future drivers. You’ll have an excellent pre-collision system, dynamic radar cruise control, and automatic high beams to name a few of the items. While many of the features are part of earlier safety packages, this new system takes those earlier features and improves them to ensure your safety out on the road.

Is This the Right Hybrid SUV for You?

Toyota has done a lot to improve the packaging of the Corolla Cross, giving us an excellent hybrid version to deliver what we want from this brand. If you weren’t sure about the Corolla Cross before, this new model could be the one to change your mind. On the other hand, if you’ve been looking forward to a new version of this little SUV in the market, it won’t be long and the hybrid model of the Corolla Cross will be at the dealership ready for you to take it home.