It's definitely worth it!! Reliable brand high ride cheap to service Toyota is the king of hybrids. Worth the investment especially if your 1st or 2nd car and since EVs remain far too expensive because manufacturers put too much emphasis into making EVs luxurious.
These smaller imitation Toyota cross models are the future of replacing the RAV4 as far as affordability goes. So if you're not rich enough to afford a RAV4 or a Highlander, now you have the Toyota cross. This is to assure that Toyota keeps selling cars even after they slow down on the sales of RAV4s because nobody can afford them anymore. Just like Ford made the Ford ranger and Chevy made the Colorado truck. They need a car to sell for every financial class of people out there. This is the same when you go buy gas, furniture, what grocery shop you choose to shop at or price of house. Every corporation needs to sell a product priced for the poor, the middle class and the rich. Or they could have just did one thing, lower the price on the RAV4s and never make the Toyota cross in the first place.
Our 2020 Toyota CHR bought new, dealer serviced.. Developed a slight whine at 66K miles... Had dealer diagnose, needed a new CVT Transmission, $10,500 plus tax... We sold the next morning to Carmax for a very good price.. Last week we bought a new Mazda CX30 with a Automatic tranny. Be very, very careful with CVT Transmission, they cost a fortune to replace when they fail and they all fail.
Looking at pricing online, dealers charge way above msrp for these. That (I know what I got) mentality of dealers makes these vehicles undesirable to consider buying. They are not worth paying thousands above msrp and having thousands of miles on them as well.
Dealers might installed other accessories which buyers usually dont want or need in order to increase their profits other than selling cars above msrp.
Huntsville AL is still producing small numbers of them so they're scarce. But find a dealership who has a wait list for them at MSRP, and give them a deposit. I waited 6.5 months for my 2023 Cross base trim FWD, but got it for MSRP.
Definitely worth it, great for around town, and some camping trips, test drove a Honda, Nissan, Huyndai, Kia. Liked the cross over all those brands except for for the Subaru Forester...
The L is around 24 the LE is around 26 and the xle is around 28 . I just bought the xle and with taxes and fees the total is in the low 30s. The car is definitely worth it.
@@MsAnn2 eCVT hybrid personally, it's a tradeoff in wear items (over an 8-10 year period if high mileage) being the cvt belt on the non-hybrid, vs. possibly the battery on the hybrid. Both will have limited towing but that's where other drivetrains altogether make sense
I currently drive a 2022 Kona Limited (FWD ICE) SUV. The Corolla Cross looks very similar both outside and inside like my Kona. Yes, there are differences, but when my lease is up next year, I will definitely look at the 2025 CC Hybrid versus 2025 Kona.
Absolutely well worth it! This vehicle is overbuily compared to anything in its class! As the Car Care Nut guy pointed out, not the fastest but simple and overbuilt to last! Dont even try to compare a Kia or Huyndai, when you get into the details the quality overall is poor. Honda & Subaru are faster and very well built but the Cross will last longer! Its almost a Sherman Tank!
I just test drove one and everything about it was great other than the pick up speed and it was a deal breaker for me. The pick up speed is dramatically slow. I currently drive a Corolla S so I knew it wasn’t going to be as good but it was significantly bad.
I replaced my 2002 RAV4 with a 2023 Cross, and after inflation I paid about the same. I wish the Cross had removeable rear seats like my old RAV4 did... that made for great cargo space. But Cross's cargo space is still tops in its class.
Looks like a great practical fine driving suv. The waiting time is rather long in the Netherlands for ordering the Corolla cross. How ever the side mirrors are rather big when I hade a test drive. What do you think about that ? Too big or not ?
I got mine back in February 23, the big mirrors are kinda nice as it gives you a lot more visibility. However wind noise is pretty loud when going above 100km. Would not recommend if you do a lot of highway driving.
Weirdly, it seems as slow as it does. All the auto journalists seem to have this complaint about it. It has 168hp standard, which is more than most of the Corolla Cross's competitors. Maybe it's more of an issue with the CVT tuning than the actual engine power. Some CVTs want to keep the engine RPMs too high when it's not necessary, giving the impression the engine is weaker than it actually is. That aside, Corolla Cross seems like a good choice, but I can't get over how expensive it is compared to its competitors. It's over $2,000 more comparably equipped than the Honda HRV. That's hard to justify.
Had a Corolla cross 2023 had issues of it quit running on the interstate also drove up the grand canyon had no horses power up steep hills basic just used for a city life
It had a software bug where when the windshield wiper was going and auto stop start stopped the car, in some it didn't restart. They issued a software update for that. But quit running at speed on the interstate? Haven't seen that yet on the forums.
It's to freaking expensive!! In New England they only come in AWD and they don't have any L trim alloyed at any dealership so you end up paying, with fees and taxes close to $3400 I put a down payment on one but I'm getting it back and going to Subaru Crosstrek I don't need a big friggin car payment just for a dam Toyota. The salesman was a asshole the showroom was empty. Buying a car is not what it used to be. They try to stick you with anything and the price keeps going up and up!😭😢
April 2023 in Virginia I got a Cross L FWD, only a few accessories, $26,700 out the door. (A RAV4 would have been low 30s.) It took a 6.5 month wait but I'm happy with it.
i bought a 2023 hybrid model and it sucks in many ways. do not buy it if you live in a cold place with subzero temperatures. i did and the car refused to start and there wasways around the battery because of the area it was battery at the back trunk area. the trunk is the coldest place in this SUV and this can carec big troubles for your battery. also do not buy the cross with material.seats. they're freezing in winter and take a.long time to get hot. also the storage space is tterrible. you dont realize this until you buy onu and drive it for a.while. and i see no reason why you need to have stwhile storage space for 6 bottles in front and no proper place to put your.keys of.anything else. also the backup.camera had to be replaced it and regularly gets dirty very easily and blocks your vision then you have to get out and wipe it clean. this suv could also give you big problems in winter because of its sensitive battery on the side on the back. If you stay in a warm area its fine but subzero cold places is a.definite.no no.. also its very diffcult to see how far you are away from the front and sides if you dont have other cameras installed. the trunk space is.also very small. go measure its width and compare it with a.normal car. not much of a.difference. rather buy a base version rav 4 if youre on a tight budget.
I'd not recommend buying the first model year of any hybrid. My non-hybrid is doing great. It also has a lower rear floor than your hybrid and the most cargo space in its class.
Drink less coffee before you do your reviews. No! Really! Prices: XLE - Android Auto/Apple Carplay, Blind Spot Mirror, Bluetooth, Fog Lights, Heated seats, parking sensors/assist, push start, Power Liftgate, Moonroof - $32-$33k, LE - Android Auto/Apple Carplay, Blind Spot Mirror, Bluetooth, Push Start,$29-$30k Rav4 XLE - Android Auto/Apple Carplay, Blind Spot Mirror, Bluetooth, Push Start, Auto Climate Control - $36k If you want a moonroof on your Rav4, you have to get the XLE Premium, which also comes with all the stuff on the Corolla Cross XLE - $39k Rav4 LE (the plain vanilla Rav 4) - Android Auto/Apple Carplay, Bluetooth - $32k Note that all Corolla Cross and Rav 4 models come with a backup camera, AWD, and keyless entry. So if you want a Rav 4, but can't come up with that last $3k -$6k, you might want to look at a Corolla Cross.
Do not buy this thing. The 2022 had major CVT issues. The cam driven vacuum pump sound makes the engine sound like it has a lifter problem. This vehicle does not match up to the reliability the Toyota name has had in the past.
STAY AWAY FROM CVT TRANSMISSIONS OR YOU WILL BE SORRY. AS LONG AS WE KEEP BUYING THESE PIECES OF CRAP CARS THESE CAR MANUFACTURERS ARE GOING TO KEEP MAKING THEM TO BREAK AND EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. KEEP YOUR OLDER VEHICLE AND REPAIR IT OR SOON ALL THE VEHICLES THEY MAKE ARE GOING TO BE JUNK.
I love the Toyota band for its durability and reliability. But they should step up their game with the styling. Even the 2024 models look too ordinary and just like every other SUV. Some of the other less reliable brands are coming up with much better styling, for example Hyundai, Kia and others are picking up a much more modern look. But I would never buy those brands.
I am sorry, but I couldn't get to the end of your review. You talk so fast that it literary gave me a headache. I live in the UK and perhaps it's a cultural thing, something that one gets used to. Anyway, thanks for your work.
I bought a 2024 Cross L two weeks ago. It's an amazing car. My wife and I love it!
This reminds me a lot of my 2014 RAV4 in terms of size and interior. It really wasn’t a bad SUV. I also like the styling of the Corolla Cross.
Whoever thought of piling crap on top of the engine needs to be taken outback!
@@donniev8181I eat at the Outback. They have a good steak.
It's definitely worth it!! Reliable brand high ride cheap to service Toyota is the king of hybrids. Worth the investment especially if your 1st or 2nd car and since EVs remain far too expensive because manufacturers put too much emphasis into making EVs luxurious.
@@palebeachbum he never said it's ev
These smaller imitation Toyota cross models are the future of replacing the RAV4 as far as affordability goes. So if you're not rich enough to afford a RAV4 or a Highlander, now you have the Toyota cross. This is to assure that Toyota keeps selling cars even after they slow down on the sales of RAV4s because nobody can afford them anymore. Just like Ford made the Ford ranger and Chevy made the Colorado truck. They need a car to sell for every financial class of people out there. This is the same when you go buy gas, furniture, what grocery shop you choose to shop at or price of house. Every corporation needs to sell a product priced for the poor, the middle class and the rich. Or they could have just did one thing, lower the price on the RAV4s and never make the Toyota cross in the first place.
Our 2020 Toyota CHR bought new, dealer serviced.. Developed a slight whine at 66K miles... Had dealer diagnose, needed a new CVT Transmission, $10,500 plus tax... We sold the next morning to Carmax for a very good price.. Last week we bought a new Mazda CX30 with a Automatic tranny.
Be very, very careful with CVT Transmission, they cost a fortune to replace when they fail and they all fail.
Looking at pricing online, dealers charge way above msrp for these. That (I know what I got) mentality of dealers makes these vehicles undesirable to consider buying. They are not worth paying thousands above msrp and having thousands of miles on them as well.
Dealers might installed other accessories which buyers usually dont want or need in order to increase their profits other than selling cars above msrp.
@@ChubbyMickeyit’s both, and it’s pathetic
Huntsville AL is still producing small numbers of them so they're scarce. But find a dealership who has a wait list for them at MSRP, and give them a deposit. I waited 6.5 months for my 2023 Cross base trim FWD, but got it for MSRP.
I bought my corolla cross 2023 and the Air-condition system is sucky. It's not too cold in the summer
Definitely worth it, great for around town, and some camping trips, test drove a Honda, Nissan, Huyndai, Kia. Liked the cross over all those brands except for for the Subaru Forester...
Toyota engine AND transmission will outlast any and ALL Subarus!
Good buy if you don't have to deal with a stealership.
My favorite thing about the car is the ride quality. It rides like a luxury vehicle
It's worth buying if it's not marked up 50%. I recall the msrp started in the low 20k
Gotta wait till next year. I ain't overpaying.
The L is around 24 the LE is around 26 and the xle is around 28 . I just bought the xle and with taxes and fees the total is in the low 30s. The car is definitely worth it.
@@nicholeanderson7213that’s what RAV4 money should be
Short people like me would give the back seater rider much more room.
I saw one on the road today for the first time and it's pretty neat!
Looks like the visibility is good
I would consider it, but not paying over MSRP.
Toyota New Zealand has increased the price on all trims by NZ$1,000. Due to Supply&Demand.
So the non-hybrid Corolla Cross is a CVT, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is an eCVT, seems like a substantial difference.
Which one would u recommend?
@@MsAnn2 eCVT hybrid personally, it's a tradeoff in wear items (over an 8-10 year period if high mileage) being the cvt belt on the non-hybrid, vs. possibly the battery on the hybrid.
Both will have limited towing but that's where other drivetrains altogether make sense
The CVT has an actual first gear, then CVT beyond that. It's an improvement over all-CVT.
Give it another generation or two and the back seats will have enough leg room like a limo, may be 3rd row seats too.
I currently drive a 2022 Kona Limited (FWD ICE) SUV. The Corolla Cross looks very similar both outside and inside like my Kona. Yes, there are differences, but when my lease is up next year, I will definitely look at the 2025 CC Hybrid versus 2025 Kona.
A Toyota is always a good buy
Absolutely well worth it! This vehicle is overbuily compared to anything in its class! As the Car Care Nut guy pointed out, not the fastest but simple and overbuilt to last! Dont even try to compare a Kia or Huyndai, when you get into the details the quality overall is poor. Honda & Subaru are faster and very well built but the Cross will last longer! Its almost a Sherman Tank!
Are you the hardest working guy on RUclips? I think you might be!
I just test drove one and everything about it was great other than the pick up speed and it was a deal breaker for me. The pick up speed is dramatically slow. I currently drive a Corolla S so I knew it wasn’t going to be as good but it was significantly bad.
Did you look into de Hybrid version? Has a little more torque and it has the ECVT transmission so pickup should be a little better (in lower speeds)
It’s like driving a vacuum cleaner but it is practical
How so? I drive it in the city and highway and I found the noise level adequate.
🤣🤣I haven't heard that one before!
😂😂😂
Said the man that drives a 70s Beetle 😂😂
@@mattyice31Its BS some people keep parroting. I’ve driven 3 of these CC so far and all of them sounded fine.
a mazda dealer that sells new toyotas? Ive never seen that.
Toyota owns 5% of Mazda
Yooh this guy talks so fast
Change the playback speed to 0.95 and it will sound normal😅
That is the reason I stop watching.
I didn’t even notice
Former auctioneer or atc?
The best video I have seen so far I’m so sold
My parents just ordered one from reno toyota last week same car just with black interior and the JBL
How can I fix the Styrofoam that makes a lot of noise where the tire is?
Random, but how does a Mazda dealership get a brand new Toyota? 🤔
The Corolla Cross offers more than the HR-V. I like the styling of the HR-V better though. Hmmmmmm.
its a regular corolla that reminds me of the old rv4 :)
I replaced my 2002 RAV4 with a 2023 Cross, and after inflation I paid about the same. I wish the Cross had removeable rear seats like my old RAV4 did... that made for great cargo space. But Cross's cargo space is still tops in its class.
Looks like a great practical fine driving suv. The waiting time is rather long in the Netherlands for ordering the Corolla cross. How ever the side mirrors are rather big when I hade a test drive. What do you think about that ? Too big or not ?
I got mine back in February 23, the big mirrors are kinda nice as it gives you a lot more visibility. However wind noise is pretty loud when going above 100km. Would not recommend if you do a lot of highway driving.
I own a 2022 Cross, and, yes, I thought at first that the mirrors a bit big. I am used to them now 👍🏻
You are taking too fast my friend
Huh not sure. I’m trying to decide between Honda hrv and this. I didn’t even consider Mazda aren’t they not reliable?
Weirdly, it seems as slow as it does. All the auto journalists seem to have this complaint about it. It has 168hp standard, which is more than most of the Corolla Cross's competitors. Maybe it's more of an issue with the CVT tuning than the actual engine power. Some CVTs want to keep the engine RPMs too high when it's not necessary, giving the impression the engine is weaker than it actually is. That aside, Corolla Cross seems like a good choice, but I can't get over how expensive it is compared to its competitors. It's over $2,000 more comparably equipped than the Honda HRV. That's hard to justify.
sad that u guys dont get the full digital drivers display like we do in europe
No that’s a huge pro for me…analog gauges are the best.
that´s true tough@@robertnagy1902
They could've called it the Matrix
The Asian companies have a thing for calling cars x-cross
wow the mountains look amazing in the background.
Why does the title say L but the car is XLE??
Had a Corolla cross 2023 had issues of it quit running on the interstate also drove up the grand canyon had no horses power up steep hills basic just used for a city life
It had a software bug where when the windshield wiper was going and auto stop start stopped the car, in some it didn't restart. They issued a software update for that. But quit running at speed on the interstate? Haven't seen that yet on the forums.
What engineer thought piling stuff on top the engine was a good idea?
I wish KSA Toyota dealership would bring Bright color interiors
Like not even half Bright
Full
It's to freaking expensive!!
In New England they only come in AWD and they don't have any L trim alloyed at any dealership so you end up paying, with fees and taxes close to $3400
I put a down payment on one but I'm getting it back and going to Subaru Crosstrek
I don't need a big friggin car payment just for a dam Toyota.
The salesman was a asshole the showroom was empty.
Buying a car is not what it used to be. They try to stick you with anything and the price keeps going up and up!😭😢
April 2023 in Virginia I got a Cross L FWD, only a few accessories, $26,700 out the door. (A RAV4 would have been low 30s.) It took a 6.5 month wait but I'm happy with it.
The video from the head mounted camera gives me motion sickness.
Can tall people drive this comfortably?
I don't think so, I'm short and it's snug
Very good car
It looks like a Ford and Mazda had a love child.
I think its a beautiful car ❤
i wish i knew how tall you are. i'm 6'3" and i fear its too small in the driver seat for one my size.
You'll be okay in the front seat. Not the rear seat, though.
How tall is it?
*Me searching for tan interior toyotas and only seeing 2 results*
*Every car in car video having tan interior*
Go car/sedan or something on a truck frame, i.e. real suv or truck. No crossovers
You have good content, but you talk too fast.
Not a fan of the back design 😅
That's my favorite part. I don't like the fish mouth front though
Amazing good ❤❤❤❤
i bought a 2023 hybrid model and it sucks in many ways. do not buy it if you live in a cold place with subzero temperatures. i did and the car refused to start and there wasways around the battery because of the area it was battery at the back trunk area. the trunk is the coldest place in this SUV and this can carec big troubles for your battery. also do not buy the cross with material.seats. they're freezing in winter and take a.long time to get hot. also the storage space is tterrible. you dont realize this until you buy onu and drive it for a.while. and i see no reason why you need to have stwhile storage space for 6 bottles in front and no proper place to put your.keys of.anything else. also the backup.camera had to be replaced it and regularly gets dirty very easily and blocks your vision then you have to get out and wipe it clean. this suv could also give you big problems in winter because of its sensitive battery on the side on the back. If you stay in a warm area its fine but subzero cold places is a.definite.no no.. also its very diffcult to see how far you are away from the front and sides if you dont have other cameras installed. the trunk space is.also very small. go measure its width and compare it with a.normal car. not much of a.difference. rather buy a base version rav 4 if youre on a tight budget.
I'd not recommend buying the first model year of any hybrid. My non-hybrid is doing great. It also has a lower rear floor than your hybrid and the most cargo space in its class.
😮 wusa ...too fast my boy.😂😂 Sounding like someone jacked up.😮
My guy talk a bit slower, youre not doing an auction sale lol
It's a best buy, considering everything. If you really think you need 0 to 60 at 6 seconds, what you really need is a psychiatrist.
I don't have J.DAWGS🌭 where I am. Are they any good? I'M hungry. Oh and I like the Toyota Corolla Cross too😀
Cuz white seats are practical
Drink less coffee before you do your reviews. No! Really!
Prices:
XLE - Android Auto/Apple Carplay, Blind Spot Mirror, Bluetooth, Fog Lights, Heated seats, parking sensors/assist, push start, Power Liftgate, Moonroof - $32-$33k,
LE - Android Auto/Apple Carplay, Blind Spot Mirror, Bluetooth, Push Start,$29-$30k
Rav4
XLE - Android Auto/Apple Carplay, Blind Spot Mirror, Bluetooth, Push Start, Auto Climate Control - $36k
If you want a moonroof on your Rav4, you have to get the XLE Premium, which also comes with all the stuff on the Corolla Cross XLE - $39k
Rav4 LE (the plain vanilla Rav 4) - Android Auto/Apple Carplay, Bluetooth - $32k
Note that all Corolla Cross and Rav 4 models come with a backup camera, AWD, and keyless entry.
So if you want a Rav 4, but can't come up with that last $3k -$6k, you might want to look at a Corolla Cross.
nice!
Hate all-black interiors, but this seems too light.
The ac sucks on my 23
How about talking slower
no
I think so it's sped up
🤣🤣
Can’t you slow down the video?
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Had to lower to .75 lol. Mans speaking 1.25x
😂😂😂
Do not buy this thing. The 2022 had major CVT issues. The cam driven vacuum pump sound makes the engine sound like it has a lifter problem. This vehicle does not match up to the reliability the Toyota name has had in the past.
Good ❤
Toyota's design started looking like garbage after they ditched the Matrix and changed the Rav 4 look.
insanely expensive.
Ben needs to lay off the sugar
mazda inspired
Why are you in a hurry
How is this a review
❤😂🎉😅😊😊😅🎉😂❤Excellent
This is a car
STAY AWAY FROM CVT TRANSMISSIONS OR YOU WILL BE SORRY. AS LONG AS WE KEEP BUYING THESE PIECES OF CRAP CARS THESE CAR MANUFACTURERS ARE GOING TO KEEP MAKING THEM TO BREAK AND EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. KEEP YOUR OLDER VEHICLE AND REPAIR IT OR SOON ALL THE VEHICLES THEY MAKE ARE GOING TO BE JUNK.
Most everything looks the same anymore.
Why tf did u speed up your video 😂
Talks too fast for me, good by.
I put the video down to .75x lol guy talks so fast
Not Ruff enuff
Not enough detail in your review, like what models have what and sounds like you’re in a hurry to go to the bathroom.
you talk way to fast bro cant understand your mumbling
You talk too fast. Not a fan.
you talk to fast they should fire you
Are you kidding me? Is this a modern day convertible with a pointless fake backseat? How can anyone with legs sit back there. FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lort you babble .. your words run together … pause between sentences… and maybe even words ?
That interiors revolting, cheap, uninspired and ugly. Ive got a Peugeot van with a more inspiring interior
How do I know you don't tell me the price.
I love the Toyota band for its durability and reliability. But they should step up their game with the styling. Even the 2024 models look too ordinary and just like every other SUV. Some of the other less reliable brands are coming up with much better styling, for example Hyundai, Kia and others are picking up a much more modern look. But I would never buy those brands.
I am sorry, but I couldn't get to the end of your review. You talk so fast that it literary gave me a headache. I live in the UK and perhaps it's a cultural thing, something that one gets used to. Anyway, thanks for your work.
Nope it’s not you…I’m in the US and didn’t know what in the hell he was saying.
Awesome car
what a blase review. it was like okay they built this and if you like it buy it.