2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Review: Law of Averages

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Ben Chia

27/02/2023

Pricing, Competitors and Conclusion

Given its status as a Cat B car, the Corolla Cross’ price tag of S$188,488 with COE doesn’t seem too unreasonable, especially when you consider what it offers. Part of this can perhaps be attributed to its S$15,000 VES rebate, but if COE premiums were more reasonable, we could envision this going for around S$120,000 or so.

In any case, there really is no shortage of competitors for the Corolla Cross in this segment. The most obvious ones in terms of size and price are the Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Qashqai, both of which offer similar levels of quality and equipment to make them serious rivals that are worth consideration for those shopping in this segment.

Here’s another one of Toyota’s new hybrid SUVs, if you fancy something smaller but with seven seats

Neither of them offer the sheer efficiency of the Corolla Cross’ full hybrid drivetrain though, which alone is probably enough to tip the scales towards the Toyota if one is looking a fuel-saving family SUV. But probably the biggest strength of the Corolla Cross is really its name, and all the associated qualities that come with it. It’s an average car for average people, in other words.

In essence, the Corolla Cross does what it says on the tin, and if a Corolla in SUV form is the car you need in your life, then it very much ticks all the boxes. Given the sheer demand for SUVs today, and the cachet of the Corolla name, it won’t be surprising if the Corolla Cross ends up being Singapore’s next best seller, once COE prices returns to more sane levels anyway.

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Premium

Drivetrain	Petrol-electric full hybrid
Engine	1,987cc, inline 4
Power	150hp at 6000rpm
Torque	190Nm at 5200rpm
Gearbox	Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Electric Motor	111hp
Battery	Lithium ion, 0.9kWh
System Power	196hp
0-100km/h	7.7 seconds
Top Speed	180km/h
VES Banding	A2 / -S$15,000
Fuel Efficiency	5.3L/100km
Agent	Borneo Motors
Price	S$188,488 with COE
Availability	Now
Verdict:	Well-equipped with a hugely efficient hybrid powertrain, the Corolla Cross fulfils all the needs of the average family SUV buyer in Singapore

About the Author

Ben Chia

CarBuyer's print editor went out to explore the Great Big World, including a stint working in China (despite his limited Mandarin). Now he's back, ready to foist upon you his takes on everything good and wonderful about the automotive world. Follow Ben on Instagram @carbuyer.ben

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