New 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross ( Overview ). HIGHS
– Attractive base price, more practical than a Corolla hatchback, generous standard safety features.
LOWS
– Slothful acceleration, coarse-sounding base engine, bland interior.
VERDICT
– Sensible, efficient, and forgettable, the Cross embodies both the virtues and vices of Corollas present and past.
Toyota’s Corolla Cross will serve you well as a daily driver. It is comfortable and practical, and Toyota throws in a generous number of standard features for the money. But there are better options available if you’re looking for something fun and interesting to drive.
– Pros
Generous list of standard advanced driver assist features
Comfortable seats and ride quality
Has a bit more off-road capability than most rivals
– Cons
Not enjoyable to drive
Less rear legroom than most rivals
Harder to install a child safety seat than in some competitors
– What’s new
Upgraded touchscreen
Wireless capability for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Next-generation Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 driver assistance system
Part of the first Corolla Cross generation introduced for 2022
Toyota bases the 2023 Corolla Cross on its dependable compact car of the same name. The Corolla sedan and hatchback share their basic design, powertrains and more with the Corolla Cross. On top of that, the Corolla Cross provides more cargo space, more ground clearance and available all-wheel drive. It’s a small Toyota with plenty of SUV-related appeal and an alternative if you find the bigger RAV4 to be too expensive.
