I'm constantly blown away by how much reviewers and influencers talk down new 'affordable' cars. We work hard for our money and have taught our son that if you do the same, one day you too could own your own new car. After all it's such a great feeling picking up your brand new wheels! It's bloody frustrating that after watching these reviews that all he got out of it was it looks like a rental and that we should of atleast bought the next model up :( FYI, I have just ordered a new GX Cross and can't wait until we pick it up! We will love it, because we earnt it.
Fair enough, it does come down to value-for-money and non-negotiables (SUV, check; LED headlights, check; rear air vents; check…etc.) so GX fits the bill, mostly (also available in hybrid) + I only like white cars (or a good bright red). I’d usually add AWD capability as non-negotiable to go up the snow without chains or for peace-of-mind amid dodgy Vic country roads in wet conditions (GXL). Good on you for choosing Toyota as this is not the same story for other brands who really skimp on their base models almost compromising safety features even - for which I’d look into the used / demo car market instead to get better value for my hard-earned coin. And hey, I’ve seen Car Expert’s recent reviews of more expensive cars that fail that third lane! Not your GX Corolla Cross though 😉👍
ditto, I usually like his reviews but the tone in which they talk about a lower-model car is just not acceptable. In my opinion, this is what most people should get in hybrid, the difference b/w GX and Atmos is more than 10K, and they both have pretty much all the necessary features and safety features that are used in day-to-day driving. I have a RAV4 GX Hybrid 2022 and planning to buy Corolla Cross GX Hybrid for my wife.
What might be a better way to compare cars would be to test the base model first, that way you test it on it's own merits and not comparing the things it does not have.
Rental car companies have given up on Toyotas inability to supply cars so they have gone with MG every time I drive past a car rental I see heaps of MGs of all description
Thank you for reviewing the base model. I think I speak for many people who just want simple, reliable, safe and inexpensive transportation. If an even more basic model were available, I would choose it. I don't like power windows, power seats, sound systems, moon roofs, alloy wheels, turbo engines, or the awful modern digital displays stuck like a TV screen on the dash. Less is more.
We absolutely love our Corolla Cross GX. Absolutely no negatives. It was totally worth waiting for! I think your review was a bit negative comparing the GX to a vehicle that's top of the range and many thousands more. For what we could afford (we drove every car on the market under $45k) this was our choice and it didn't hurt that Toyota service and reliability is second to none. Happy!
@@HumbleBearcatof course it does. There’s not a single new car on the market today that is somehow dangerously underpowered and anyone suggesting otherwise is a conman
Pretty critical review of an entry model car. Fit for purpose and not too expensive . Also do you not think that there are a number of people who prefer cloth over leather. I certainly do.
For what other car companies are charging for their half-baked, problematic, beta vehicles, this Toyota should be priced way higher for the peace of mind that one gets with a Toyota, and a surprisingly generous specs for a base model! This Corolla Cross is pure gold because it'll outlasts every other car in this price range by a long time.
in my opinion, you guys got better equipment trims in AU like oem toyota infotainment, sunroof and electronic parking brake compared to our malaysian spec where we just had no sunroof, third-party infotainment and foot-operated parking brake
I had a rav 4 gx awd hybrid as a work car and much prefer how this thing looks. More cohesive, less busy styling. The work fleet is a mix of corolla, rav 4 and hilux. With this thing they could do away with the 1st two and replace them with this. Gotta keep the Hiluxes around for the rural stuff though.
Hey Paul, do you think you could do a video on a base model of a Toyota hilux? It would be very interesting for you to review it and what comments you’ll make!
This is the problem with the Corolla: no leg room for the back seat passengers. Australians are some of the tallest people on Earth - we need leg room and head room in the back seat. No one over six foot is going to want to sit in that backseat for long. I feel that some car makers understand the poor quality of Australian roads and engineer them to suit, which is awesome, but they don’t understand how tall we are as a people. I’m looking to buy a car next year and sure, infotainment and torque blah blah blah, but what’s the leg room because that really it is that point that is going to be buy or pass.
The specs say that all models have the same lane steering assistance. Is that wrong? White is good for safety and less cleaning is needed. Another benefit of hybrid is that the brakes last longer, and the engine gets less wear. The tailgate seemed to rise higher in this one - is that correct? Personally, I like the base model hybrid because it gets most of the latest safety features and better fuel economy. The difference in price between GX and GXL is $3.5k, which is quite a bit. The only things that I care about that are missing from the base model are panoramic view, rain sensor wipers, and the rear privacy glass.
The model line configurations are very different in the States, and it priced quite a bit higher than what you showed. The entry level model (actually with less features than yours) starts at US $24,400 including delivery, and with no extras, not even their $420 floor mats. So, before tax, and with a variety of other fees we have, you are up to nearly $26,000! And the hybrid begins at about $30,000.
I have purchased GXL hybrid and sold it within first few days, it’s so called leather seats were stiff unlike the Atmos.. I would go for the GX instead of GXL
Do all trim levels have the black headliner? I was in a Corolla Cross the other week and the black headliner made the interior look gloomy. It was an Uber so most likely base spec. 🙂
Great review as always Paul. I like the added horn test mate. 50 grand though that's a bit of a rip for what is a Corolla wagon and typical Toyota base model full of blanking plugs and a plastic steering wheel but all the "Loyal Toyota Lovers" will be sucked in by it no doubt.
This is the base model $ 33 k plus options & on road costs. Corolla wagon has not been sold in Australia for many years now Btw I’m not a fan of Toyota product either
@CarExpert I was wondering if you could test cars with CVTs if it's quicker in standard mode than sport mode? I compared a few times on a previous gen corolla about 0.2 sec faster to 100, without the GPS timing gear though.
Coming to a Hertz, Avis and No Birds near you. This thing is as bland and uninspiring as you could possibly imagine a modern Toyota vehicle to be. This thing should come with a warning "May cause drowsy driving due to its blandness".
The comments be like- "It's so boring and bland." Question- Is the function of a automobile to give you excitement or is it reliable transportation?🤷🏽♂️
The plastic trim cladding on these modern SUVs make it look cheap and our hot climate and sun will fade it and make it brittle and worn looking after a couple of years.
I can understand removing design elements, offering less technology or smaller wheel size.. But offering hard plastic on the driver door and over dash board, it's mean according to me.. Toyota started following its European rivals (such as VW)..
it looks like our version which is the base variant at least the headunit is much better than our unit because the our unit is cheap interface compared to this one
yer, but these arent available yet, by the time there is stock in a year or two, there will be a new model so stupid to pay for one now and wait two years really
Rental spec Paul all the major car rental mobs have given up on Toyota for a some time now they got tired on Toyota inability to supply car in a reasonable time frame .MG has risen up to supply all major car rentals and from what I've heard from reliable source they have been very happy with them and shock horror they are not going back to the dealer with warranty claims
wow you’re base model is equipped just like our Top of the line model we get here in The Philippines lol Edit our top of the line model has a FOOT BRAKE (hand brake)
not sure why all trims have front led headlights but only atmos have fully functional LED tailights while the GX and GXL got like tiny halogen tailights? at night the light up sections are just too tiny ( only the corner bit lights up), while the Atmos have LED from corner bits all the way to the lift /boot gates. Those tailights on middle sections/lift gate of GX and GXL are just fake one as they dont light up when you turn ON the tailights. This has become safety issue, and folks in USA already petitioned for it because some people got rear ended when they drive at night. It's really poor design from Toyota, they could have just made the tailights more visible like the top spec. So yes I agree with the reviewer when he said not much going on with the setup at 02:02
Are you serious? 50K for a claustrophobic tiny little car? I think I’ll buy a little turbo for half the price. I think you and other reviewers are completely numb to the cost and value of vehicles you review.
That is your base spec? We have worse and it's a bit pricer than that one lol. Halogens on every corner lmao. Legendary Toyota Philippines gutting their customers for a laugh. If Australians hate this base spec, you'd die laughing with our turd spec 😆 PS. Finished watching and what do you know it's even worse. 1.8 engine on our spec and can only choose two 1.8 NA or top spec 1.8 hybrid 2WD. The price gap between the two 9,700AUD🥶
I put a deposit down for the Hybrid AWD Atmos here in Australia and I was annoyed that the sunroof doesn’t open, there is no memory seating and the passenger’s seat is manual adjustment. I shouldn’t complain! Haha
@@THEAC83 Because it's a moonroof, not a sunroof. I agree that it sucks not having memory seating and a volume dial but it has so many other great features that make up for those.
I'm constantly blown away by how much reviewers and influencers talk down new 'affordable' cars.
We work hard for our money and have taught our son that if you do the same, one day you too could own your own new car.
After all it's such a great feeling picking up your brand new wheels!
It's bloody frustrating that after watching these reviews that all he got out of it was it looks like a rental and that we should of atleast bought the next model up :(
FYI, I have just ordered a new GX Cross and can't wait until we pick it up!
We will love it, because we earnt it.
I couldn’t agree with your comment more, I mean so what it looks like a rental car, all most care about is whether it is practical and fuel efficient
congrats. ordered mine too. waiting for february for it to arrive
Fair enough, it does come down to value-for-money and non-negotiables (SUV, check; LED headlights, check; rear air vents; check…etc.) so GX fits the bill, mostly (also available in hybrid) + I only like white cars (or a good bright red). I’d usually add AWD capability as non-negotiable to go up the snow without chains or for peace-of-mind amid dodgy Vic country roads in wet conditions (GXL). Good on you for choosing Toyota as this is not the same story for other brands who really skimp on their base models almost compromising safety features even - for which I’d look into the used / demo car market instead to get better value for my hard-earned coin. And hey, I’ve seen Car Expert’s recent reviews of more expensive cars that fail that third lane! Not your GX Corolla Cross though 😉👍
ditto, I usually like his reviews but the tone in which they talk about a lower-model car is just not acceptable. In my opinion, this is what most people should get in hybrid, the difference b/w GX and Atmos is more than 10K, and they both have pretty much all the necessary features and safety features that are used in day-to-day driving.
I have a RAV4 GX Hybrid 2022 and planning to buy Corolla Cross GX Hybrid for my wife.
You couldn’t have put people off more from that car!!! People can afford what they can afford!
What might be a better way to compare cars would be to test the base model first, that way you test it on it's own merits and not comparing the things it does not have.
Rental car companies will love this
Rental car companies have given up on Toyotas inability to supply cars so they have gone with MG every time I drive past a car rental I see heaps of MGs of all description
Better than MG or Haval skip bins
@@interceptor7905 yeah I’d definitely rather a Corolla cross over those 100%
It's so efficient
They can't afford toyota anymore
thanks for taking base varient ...really helpful for family with low budget people looking for car
Thank you for reviewing the base model. I think I speak for many people who just want simple, reliable, safe and inexpensive transportation. If an even more basic model were available, I would choose it. I don't like power windows, power seats, sound systems, moon roofs, alloy wheels, turbo engines, or the awful modern digital displays stuck like a TV screen on the dash. Less is more.
We absolutely love our Corolla Cross GX. Absolutely no negatives. It was totally worth waiting for! I think your review was a bit negative comparing the GX to a vehicle that's top of the range and many thousands more. For what we could afford (we drove every car on the market under $45k) this was our choice and it didn't hurt that Toyota service and reliability is second to none. Happy!
We're going back to Australia next month and looking to buy this as well, can I ask how long did you have to wait? Thanks.
Glad you like it. Did you get the 2WD or 4WD? How is the power, does it have enough power for normal driving?
@@HumbleBearcatof course it does. There’s not a single new car on the market today that is somehow dangerously underpowered and anyone suggesting otherwise is a conman
Great video, I love how you added the horn tests now! You should do it on all cars from now on! Great video and review!
Horn test? Are you insane? Horns are used only in india. Keep Australia honk free. If you cant live without the sound of honking go and live in India.
Love your content!! Could you review the cheapest and or smallest car available in Australia?
Pretty critical review of an entry model car. Fit for purpose and not too expensive . Also do you not think that there are a number of people who prefer cloth over leather. I certainly do.
White can go either way on cars, depending on the car I guess. I'd think it's a good choice for Australian summers :D
I got my GXL petrol in the middle of November very happy with it
Possible addition to future reviews - do you think you could start doing brake tests?
For what other car companies are charging for their half-baked, problematic, beta vehicles, this Toyota should be priced way higher for the peace of mind that one gets with a Toyota, and a surprisingly generous specs for a base model!
This Corolla Cross is pure gold because it'll outlasts every other car in this price range by a long time.
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Btw good review as always Paul.
How long are people waiting for this vehicle? I ordered an Atmos 8 months ago.The only thing that is changing is price increases.
horn test is a great idea.
Only bad part about the Corolla Cross is the 12-18 month wait as no dealer has any stock.
good to see Paul finally reviewing an affordable base model
thanks Paul. Look forward to your review of the new sporty Corolla hatch next year when it comes to Australia.
in my opinion, you guys got better equipment trims in AU like oem toyota infotainment, sunroof and electronic parking brake compared to our malaysian spec where we just had no sunroof, third-party infotainment and foot-operated parking brake
amazing review, i though australia was gonna get the refreshed facelift corolla cross that was released in japan
We did, just this is the base model, the middle and top is the “facelift” facelift
I had a rav 4 gx awd hybrid as a work car and much prefer how this thing looks. More cohesive, less busy styling. The work fleet is a mix of corolla, rav 4 and hilux. With this thing they could do away with the 1st two and replace them with this. Gotta keep the Hiluxes around for the rural stuff though.
does the cvt have that fake gear change tune in it?
Hey Paul, do you think you could do a video on a base model of a Toyota hilux? It would be very interesting for you to review it and what comments you’ll make!
You mean the manuel model? Very rare.
@@mvnorsel6354 You can get workmate and SR models in auto
This is the problem with the Corolla: no leg room for the back seat passengers. Australians are some of the tallest people on Earth - we need leg room and head room in the back seat. No one over six foot is going to want to sit in that backseat for long. I feel that some car makers understand the poor quality of Australian roads and engineer them to suit, which is awesome, but they don’t understand how tall we are as a people.
I’m looking to buy a car next year and sure, infotainment and torque blah blah blah, but what’s the leg room because that really it is that point that is going to be buy or pass.
The Corolla sedan has more leg room than this
Best review, could you also do a Hybrid review?
I like the fat tyres. They improve the ride amazingly!
The specs say that all models have the same lane steering assistance. Is that wrong? White is good for safety and less cleaning is needed. Another benefit of hybrid is that the brakes last longer, and the engine gets less wear. The tailgate seemed to rise higher in this one - is that correct? Personally, I like the base model hybrid because it gets most of the latest safety features and better fuel economy. The difference in price between GX and GXL is $3.5k, which is quite a bit. The only things that I care about that are missing from the base model are panoramic view, rain sensor wipers, and the rear privacy glass.
My Lexus NX250 does around 8.1lt/100km for city driving. It comes with the 8 speed torque converter tranny
The model line configurations are very different in the States, and it priced quite a bit higher than what you showed. The entry level model (actually with less features than yours) starts at US $24,400 including delivery, and with no extras, not even their $420 floor mats. So, before tax, and with a variety of other fees we have, you are up to nearly $26,000!
And the hybrid begins at about $30,000.
Hey Paul, love your vids, one of best reviewers out there on RUclips.
Is there any chance you could review the Honda Civic Type R.
When Paul Putted in Reverse Cam, I think that was Blue Honda Civic e:HEV. But Type R can be tricky to be found or be reviewed!
Please do a review for the 2023 Corolla zr hybrid. Thank you Paul.
Also for interior review please show us the vanity mirrors too in the sun visors.
The corolla cross or the rav4 which one would you pick?
If you want a reliable and affordable car with cheap materials in and outside? Toyota is the brand to go 👍
Love your reviews Paul,
Can you please do new video on Skoda Kamiq MY23
When the corolla cross 2024 coming
Toyota becoming 😎 by the day
I have purchased GXL hybrid and sold it within first few days, it’s so called leather seats were stiff unlike the Atmos.. I would go for the GX instead of GXL
I loved my 2003 corolla wagon. Interior space was awesome. Especially the boot. Why is everything getting jacked up?
Hi paul great review as always it is now day 4 of asking you if you can review the 2023 Subaru Outback turbo charged also have a good Christmas mate
Outback Turbo not yet in Australia
I think it gets here early next year ?
@@StephenFogarty2023 you can get them now
@@StephenFogarty2023 check the Subaru website
@@MrJBL0I ordered one. First shipment and test drive car due q1 2023. So nah they are not in australia yet.
@@chriswu3176 ok by the time car expert responds they’ll be in Australia
Do all trim levels have the black headliner? I was in a Corolla Cross the other week and the black headliner made the interior look gloomy. It was an Uber so most likely base spec. 🙂
Ordered the next level up (GXL) . Still waiting. Hopefully ill get it start of next year
Hyundai i30 Hatch N-Line or N-Line Premium please Paul?
Hey Paul are you going to review the 2023 Corolla ZR Hybrid soon?
so sad that they opted to use rear torsion beam suspension setup for the 2WD model
I would really like to see your review of the petrol Rav4. 2.0 CVT. I'm curious to see if you will find it as responsive on a bigger car.
Is the car non Hybrid?
this is my favorite car
Just wondering, how do I turn of the "eco" driving mode?
Great review as always Paul. I like the added horn test mate. 50 grand though that's a bit of a rip for what is a Corolla wagon and typical Toyota base model full of blanking plugs and a plastic steering wheel but all the "Loyal Toyota Lovers" will be sucked in by it no doubt.
This is the base model
$ 33 k plus options & on road costs.
Corolla wagon has not been sold in Australia for many years now
Btw
I’m not a fan of Toyota product either
It said 33K where did you get the 50K from? The 50K is the top spec model
Since Paul started the reverse speed tests this is what I look for in a car now. I'm a convert.
review the ldv d90 please
Just a idea to add the braking distance of vehicles
At 60k
At 80k
At 100 k
I consider this very important
@CarExpert I was wondering if you could test cars with CVTs if it's quicker in standard mode than sport mode? I compared a few times on a previous gen corolla about 0.2 sec faster to 100, without the GPS timing gear though.
can you please review the mercedes benz glc 300e phev?
I prefer reviews of these type of trim levels....
This is perfectly reasonable in terms of equipment. The only offensive part is the plastic steering wheel and the CVT. Great review as always.
question: what is the point or the aim of the reverse acceleration test?
To test the maximum speed in reverse.
@@CarExpertAus I wanted to know why knowing the maximum speed in reverse or even acceleration in reverse is of any practical interest.
If you are running away from the cops or the mob or a zombie horde during an apocalypse, you need fast reverse.
@@martingifford5415 aha, I got it now, I thought there was a real reason for it as opposed to the Hollywood one. Thanks.
it is every compliant rise and get as 35 mpg in Canada
Is this the same body of the new Suzuki Vitara?
@let's talk @CarExpert1 I heard Toyata is selling the existing Suzuki Vitara as a Corolla in South Africa hence my previous question.
:OO is that New Civic E:HEV coming soon in the video by the reversing camera. Hard to see but it is civic.
Coming to a Hertz, Avis and No Birds near you.
This thing is as bland and uninspiring as you could possibly imagine a modern Toyota vehicle to be. This thing should come with a warning "May cause drowsy driving due to its blandness".
😁😁😁😁
Hertz avis budget etc have given up on Toyotas MG is there new supplier they got sick of Toyota inability to supply cars
Can u do the new Civic E:HEV?
Overpriced / boring
Review done.
@@mharro88 it's so efficient and fast
The comments be like- "It's so boring and bland."
Question- Is the function of a automobile to give you excitement or is it reliable transportation?🤷🏽♂️
Nothing wrong with fabric seats. Leather is a terrible choice where I live in the tropics of North Queensland.
The plastic trim cladding on these modern SUVs make it look cheap and our hot climate and sun will fade it and make it brittle and worn looking after a couple of years.
Paul for the money they are asking a vill bay haval h6 biga and better cuv 🤣👌
Petrol only has a spare. Not prepared to live without a spare so would have to accept this rather than the hybrid.
I can understand removing design elements, offering less technology or smaller wheel size.. But offering hard plastic on the driver door and over dash board, it's mean according to me.. Toyota started following its European rivals (such as VW)..
@11:29 car is weirdly bouncing due to the road surface
does anyone know if the corolla cross has internal crash bars?
Wonder if that was a civic type R Easter egg there🧐 5:48
No, because we don’t get the TypeR in blue in Australia. It’ll be a hybrid
Really 9 sec 0-100?
it looks like our version which is the base variant at least the headunit is much better than our unit because the our unit is cheap interface compared to this one
Corolla cross ev ....i hope that 🙂🙂😀
yer, but these arent available yet, by the time there is stock in a year or two, there will be a new model so stupid to pay for one now and wait two years really
Good nice 👍
Unfortunately in Iran we can’t drive this cars because government forbid it😢
good 👍 can you do review MG 2022 please
Rental spec Paul all the major car rental mobs have given up on Toyota for a some time now they got tired on Toyota inability to supply car in a reasonable time frame .MG has risen up to supply all major car rentals and from what I've heard from reliable source they have been very happy with them and shock horror they are not going back to the dealer with warranty claims
We have a top spec hybrid
You don’t yet much for your money these days ☹
Door test confirming that it opens, and closes.
Well to be fair, Paul has tested vehicles like Tesla, Fiat and Citroen where that functionality isn’t a given….
This looks like what the RAV4 was
Who else only came here for the 0-100?
even the base model TOYOTA is still better than all other brands combined..
I really don't like black plastic cladding on vehicles, it doesn't look good at all
wow you’re base model is equipped just like our Top of the line model we get here in The Philippines lol
Edit our top of the line model has a FOOT BRAKE (hand brake)
the sound of the engine and over 5000 RPMs when trying to reach 60km/h is scary! Not nice.
If they made an electric version of this around 50-60k (AUD).. they would've stayed in the game vs BYD/Tesla/MG
not sure why all trims have front led headlights but only atmos have fully functional LED tailights while the GX and GXL got like tiny halogen tailights? at night the light up sections are just too tiny ( only the corner bit lights up), while the Atmos have LED from corner bits all the way to the lift /boot gates. Those tailights on middle sections/lift gate of GX and GXL are just fake one as they dont light up when you turn ON the tailights. This has become safety issue, and folks in USA already petitioned for it because some people got rear ended when they drive at night. It's really poor design from Toyota, they could have just made the tailights more visible like the top spec. So yes I agree with the reviewer when he said not much going on with the setup at 02:02
That never even stood next to a corolla
Those bezels…
All that thin wobbly plastic is quite terrible even for an econobox , seems like Toyota is expanding into the Tupperware businesses.
Are you serious? 50K for a claustrophobic tiny little car? I think I’ll buy a little turbo for half the price. I think you and other reviewers are completely numb to the cost and value of vehicles you review.
That is your base spec? We have worse and it's a bit pricer than that one lol. Halogens on every corner lmao. Legendary Toyota Philippines gutting their customers for a laugh. If Australians hate this base spec, you'd die laughing with our turd spec 😆
PS. Finished watching and what do you know it's even worse. 1.8 engine on our spec and can only choose two 1.8 NA or top spec 1.8 hybrid 2WD. The price gap between the two 9,700AUD🥶
I put a deposit down for the Hybrid AWD Atmos here in Australia and I was annoyed that the sunroof doesn’t open, there is no memory seating and the passenger’s seat is manual adjustment.
I shouldn’t complain! Haha
@@THEAC83 Because it's a moonroof, not a sunroof. I agree that it sucks not having memory seating and a volume dial but it has so many other great features that make up for those.
Terrible review! All you point out is problems. If a budget SUV is not you cup then go an review a Rolls Royce mate
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Looks like my fridge.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
is it okay to watch these videos for entertainment
This car looks like a cow grazing in a meadow. After traveling comes disappointment