Crossovers are hugely popular right now, and the Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular cars of all time. Over the past few years, crossovers have dominated the regular type of cars. People opt to choosing crossovers because it gives you the ease of driving a sedan with the height and utility of an SUV. To take advantage of the hype, Toyota Motor Corporation then introduced the Toyota Corolla Cross.

Is it as great as the iconic sedan Toyota Corolla?

Well, it depends. There are several aspects that contribute to a great car. The Corolla Cross has its advantages and disadvantages. Reviews from its users and reviewers are below.

Pros

Seats are comfortable

The Corolla Cross comes with comfortable seats, whether you’re on the driver’s or a passenger. The seat trims are made with fabric, making it comfortable to sit on. The seats have bolstering for an even more stable and comfortable ride. Plus, the seats are power-adjustable, and the shape is has lumbar support.

Good suspension mechanism

The suspension of the Corolla Cross is satisfactorily impressive. It is not too soft, nor too hard. It gives comfort and support like a sport utility vehicle. It is a good point if you are looking for a crossover vehicle that is versatile on off-road drives.

It comes with several safety features.

Apart from the standard safety features like the ABS and EBD, the Corolla Cross comes with more safety assistance which will ease your worries on the road.

The engine is impressively quiet.

When you start the engine, it is not the gasoline but the electric motor that first comes on. Because of that, there is almost no noise produced when starting the Corolla Cross. It could also help a lot in focusing to the drive and having a comfortable ride because the insulation is good. On a continuous gasoline drive, the engine barely makes disturbing noises.

It is available in Hybrid variant.

Hybrid cars are rapidly getting popular in our times. It gives you the privilege to take your drives in versatility. It also promotes eco-friendly and budget-friendly driving. And unlike other car models who are only at their early stages of developing hybrid variants, the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is already available in the automotive market.

It is affordable for a hybrid vehicle.

Maybe you are not considering a hybrid variant because you were thinking that it could cost you a lot more, but not the Corolla Cross. It is priced from Php1,303,000 for the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 G CVT, up to Php1,774,000 for its top-of-the-line Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 V Hybrid GR-S CVT variant. The Corolla Cross offers a budget-friendly price for a hybrid crossover.

Fantastic fuel consumption

On a city drive, you get about 17 kilometers per liter. And on the highway, you drive past 23 kilometers per liter of fuel consumption. It is a good deal in the long run, plus its affordable market price.

Spacious legroom and headroom

The legroom situation is okay, and the headroom is much better. Unlike its competitors, this crossover comes with a good height and length. If the passenger is a bit taller than the average, there would still be a decent legroom and headroom in the Corolla Cross.

Cons

No manual transmission

The traditional manual transmission is not that much anticipated by regular drivers nowadays, unlike an automatic transmission. However, some people still find the manual more reliable and easier to maintain than the automatic transmission.

The style design is not as impressive as compared to its competitors.

It is a plain-looking vehicle at first glance. For a modernly hybrid car variant, the Toyota Corolla Cross is not as stylish as you expect it to be. Although it doesn’t look ugly, there’s nothing special with its style design.

It is a cramped car.

The second-row legroom and headroom give a comfortable ride for the passengers. However, it is narrow and not comfortable when three passengers are at the back. Although it can sit up to 3 people at the second-row, it is much better if there’s only two.

Small boot capacity

If you are looking for a crossover that can accommodate a massive amount of cargo, the Corolla Cross might not be the one for you. It has a boot space that will allow you to load some cargo, but it does not as generous as its competitors. Plus, the boot floor is elevated to give way for the power battery at the bottom.

Second row seats don’t fold flat.

Since the boot space might not be enough for you, folding flat the second-row seats must be the solution you are thinking. But sadly, the second-row seats do not completely fold flat like other car models.

The Toyota Corolla Cross is available in a modernly hybrid setting. Nevertheless, its price is a total bargain. Plus, it offers several desirable and helpful features.

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