INTRODUCTION
The Toyota Corolla Cross 2023 is manufactured by the famous Japanese automobile Company Toyota. The Toyota Corolla Cross is a compact crossover SUV that was introduced by Toyota in 2020. It is a big summation of the Corolla series.
Corolla is already the company’s bestselling car; adding this new model gives its users more choices to enjoy a wide range of options. It is a hybrid car with a 1.8 L 2ZR-FXE engine that produces 98 hp and 142 Nm of torque. The electric motor of the vehicle has 72hp and 163 Nm of torque.
It is available in three variants in Pakistan: low, mid, and high. All the variants come with a 1.8L engine.
TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS 2023 CAR REVIEW
EXTERIOR
Toyota Corolla Cross has a modern and sporty pattern. It has a double grille on the front, LED projection headlamps, and daytime running lights (DRLs). There are LED fog lamps given below the front grille.
On the rear side, it has a stylish design power trunk gate with a kick sensor feature for easy access to trunk space. The rear LED combination headlamps give more beauty to the rear side of the car. Top of the line variant has a moon roof, while all variants have a shark fin antenna.
INTERIOR
Toyota Corolla Cross 2023 has a luxury interior. Seats are adjustable and wrapped with leather. The driver’s and passenger seats are manually adjustable in the base and mid variants, while in top of the line variant driver’s seat is power adjustable in different directions. The back chairs are also foldable to increase the trunk space.
The steering wheel of this car is 3-spoke and covered in leather in top-of-the-line and mid variants, while the base variant steering has covered in urethane with two spokes. It is electric power steering with an option of tilt and telescopic adjustment. Steering switches are also available in all variants, while top-of-the-line and mid variants have more steering switches with cruise control features.
The top and medium trim has an 8-inch entertainment system and auto dual AC function, while the base variant has only a CD and Bluetooth support system and a single AC function. There is a tray below the front passenger seat in all variants.
ENGINE
Toyota Corolla Cross 2023 1798cc hybrid engine generates 168hp and 305 Nm torque mated with CVT transmission in all variants.
RIVALS
This vehicle has many competitors in the Pakistan market, including; Haval Jolion, Kia Sportage, MG HS, and Hyundai Tucson, but these cars are not hybrid like Toyota Corolla Cross. The only competitor who is also a hybrid is Honda Vezel, but it is not a local manufacturing vehicle.
MAINTENANCE:
This hybrid vehicle does not need any periodic sessions. Its spare parts are not readily available because it is not a locally assembled vehicle in Pakistan.
MILEAGE
Toyota Corolla Cross has a decent fuel average; it gives 18 Km/l in the city while 20 km/l on highway drive. It has 36 liters fuel tank capacity.
SAFETY FEATURES
This car has safety features such as Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, Brake Assist, hill assist, and rear sensor. There are six seat belts with IsoFix, and Airbags are a significant safety feature in all trims.
PROS AND CONS
PROS
- This car has a Hybrid engine
- The driver of this car is safe
- Loaded with features
- Nice fuel average
- Same generation around the globe
CONS
- This car has a weak engine
- The price is much more as compared to others
- Primary function like Cruise Control is missing in the base trim
- Costly vehicle in its category
TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS 2022 PRICE IN PAKISTAN
Toyota Corolla Cross 2023 is available in three variants in Pakistan. The price of these three trims are; Toyota Corolla Cross Low Grade 2023 price is PKR 12,249,000, Price of Corolla Cross Smart Mid Grade price is PKR 13,099,000, and the top-of-the-line Corolla Premium High-Grade price is PKR 13,419,000.
USERS REVIEW
The user of this vehicle is satisfied with it. This vehicle has an eye-catching interior design, and the exterior is more attractive than other brands. It is a hybrid vehicle, so its users are satisfied with its fuel average. The built quality of this vehicle is impressive. The users say it is just like Japan’s assembled car regarding built quality and latest features. Its leather seats are comfortable, and seat positioning is also perfect. Overall, almost all users of this vehicle are satisfied with their purchase, although this car is also overpriced.
