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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

Pros: Strong fuel economy for the segment, especially the hybrid Cons: Bland to drive and look at; slow acceleration; unremarkable space and storage The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross is the definition of what perfectly fine and acceptable looks like in a midcompact SUV. It’s both smaller and cheaper than a RAV4, but doesn’t come off as quirky or weird like the canceled C-HR was. It’s a Corolla, but in SUV form, and that makes a certain amount of sense for someone looking for a basic and utilitarian form of transportation. It has competent tech, OK backseat and cargo space, and some of the best fuel economy in the segment. There's also the Hybrid being added to the lineup later this year that'll improve that fuel economy even more and give it an X factor for a segment that counts only one other hybrid, the Kia Niro. Unfortunately, the standard car just doesn’t do enough to push the needle. There are plenty others that are more fun to drive, have better tech, look more stylish and are simply all-around more enjoyable vehicles to own on the daily than the Corolla Cross. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, on the other hand, changes the dynamic considerably as its superior fuel economy and slight increase in performance make for a more distinctive and quite simply better car. That said, it's still hard to get as excited about it as its many rival SUVs.  Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Features   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2023? The big news, is the addition of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, which we review here. It is pictured above. It adds the all-wheel-drive powertrain of the new Toyota Prius, plus unique sport-oriented trim levels that spruce up its appearance. Every Corolla Cross then gets Toyota's latest infotainment system running on a standard 8-inch touchscreen. Additionally, it gets the latest suite of Toyota's driver assistance systems standard, going from TSS 2.0 to TSS 3.0. What are the Corolla Cross interior and in-car technology like? While the Corolla Cross exterior looks nothing like a Corolla, the interior is a spitting image with a fairly minimalist dashboard and an infotainment screen popping up out of the middle. As is usually the case in the midcompact SUV segment, interior plastics are a mix. Some stitched soft plastic is front and center on the dash, but harder varieties are found in most other places (such as to the left of the steering wheel where it may look like the soft stuff but is really just hard plastic with fake stitching stamped into it). Everything is put together nicely with tight gaps, and the XLE and XSE trims looks a bit more premium than the lower models thanks to two-tone color schemes. However, a test car had some rattles, and cranking the audio system would cause some annoying vibrations. We appreciate the …
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