Toyota Corolla Cross
Specs, engines and history
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By Felix Hartmann, Automotive Technology & EV Contributor
- Built
- 2020–present
- Top power
- 146 kW (199 PS)
Which Corolla Cross to choose
Our verdict · Felix Hartmann
- For economy: the front-wheel-drive 1.8 Hybrid with 103 kW, 4.9 to 5.0 l/100 km in Germany.
- For more power and traction: the 2.0 Hybrid with AWD-i and 132 kW.
- For luggage: the boot is 487 litres with a repair kit; with a spare wheel it drops to 440 litres.
- For a used buy in Europe: an early 2.0 Hybrid from 2022; the 2025 facelift brought the electric parking brake.
The Corolla Cross shares its platform with the Toyota C-HR and sits below the Toyota RAV4. The Corolla line itself is covered in our article on the Toyota Corolla E170/E180, and the company in the history of Toyota.
The Toyota Corolla Cross is a compact crossover based on the E210 Corolla and sold in most of the world since 2020. It was launched in Thailand on 9 July 2020, reached the US in 2021 with production in Huntsville, Alabama, and arrived in Europe in 2022 as a hybrid built in Japan. In North America, Japan, China and South-East Asia it took the place of the C-HR, whose second generation is not sold there. A facelift appeared in May 2025.
In short
- Launched 9 July 2020 in Thailand; Europe since 2022 (hybrid only, built in Japan); US since 2021 (built in Huntsville).
- TNGA-C (GA-C) platform with a 2,640 mm wheelbase; 4,460 to 4,490 mm long.
- European hybrids: 1.8 with 103 kW (140 PS) and 2.0 with 132 kW (180 PS), the 2.0 also with AWD-i.
- German promotional price in 2026: €33,551.70 (Toyota Germany, valid to 30 September 2026).
Size at a glance
| Dimensions | Toyota Corolla Cross I |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,460 mm175.6 in |
| Width | 1,825 mm71.9 in |
| Height | 1,620 mm63.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm103.9 in |
| Boot | 487 L17.2 cu ft |
Specs by version
Engines
| Version | Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid · 3 versions | |||||
| 1.8 Hybrid | Hybrid 2ZR-FXE | 90 kW 122 PS121 hp | - | CVT | 2020 |
| 1.8 Hybrid 140 | Hybrid | 103 kW 140 PS138 hp | - | CVT | 2022 |
| 2.0 Hybrid 180 | Hybrid | 132 kW 179 PS177 hp | - | CVT | 2022 |
| Petrol · 2 versions | |||||
| 1.8 petrol | Petrol 2ZR-FE | 103 kW 140 PS138 hp | 177 Nm131 lb-ft | CVT | 2020 |
| 2.0 petrol | Petrol M20A-FKS | 126 kW 171 PS169 hp | 210 Nm155 lb-ft | CVT | 2021 |
Dimensions and weight
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| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Kerb weight | Boot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid · 3 versions | ||||||
| 1.8 Hybrid | 4,460 mm175.6 in | 1,825 mm71.9 in | 1,620 mm63.8 in | 2,640 mm103.9 in | 1,385 kg3,053 lb | 487 l17.2 cu ft |
| 1.8 Hybrid 140 | 4,460 mm175.6 in | 1,825 mm71.9 in | 1,620 mm63.8 in | 2,640 mm103.9 in | - | 487 l17.2 cu ft |
| 2.0 Hybrid 180 | 4,460 mm175.6 in | 1,825 mm71.9 in | 1,620 mm63.8 in | 2,640 mm103.9 in | - | 487 l17.2 cu ft |
| Petrol · 2 versions | ||||||
| 1.8 petrol | 4,460 mm175.6 in | 1,825 mm71.9 in | 1,620 mm63.8 in | 2,640 mm103.9 in | 1,325 kg2,921 lb | 487 l17.2 cu ft |
| 2.0 petrol | 4,460 mm175.6 in | 1,825 mm71.9 in | 1,620 mm63.8 in | 2,640 mm103.9 in | - | 487 l17.2 cu ft |
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Toyota Corolla Cross at a glance
| Specification | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|
| Production | since 2020; Japan (Takaoka, Iwate from 2025), Thailand, USA (Huntsville), Brazil, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, South Africa, Pakistan |
| Platform | TNGA-C (GA-C), shared with the E210 Corolla, C-HR and Lexus UX |
| Body | five-door compact crossover |
| Length / width / height | 4,460–4,490 / 1,825 / 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,325 kg (petrol) to 1,385 kg (hybrid) |
| Boot | 487 litres with repair kit, 440 litres with space-saver wheel |
| Gearboxes | CVT (petrol), e-CVT (hybrid) |
Launch and markets
Toyota unveiled the Corolla Cross in Thailand in July 2020 and launched it there on 9 July 2020. Other South-East Asian markets and Taiwan followed the same year. The car shares the TNGA-C platform and the 2,640 mm wheelbase of the C-HR.
The US version was unveiled on 2 June 2021, and production started in Huntsville, Alabama, on 30 September 2021. At first it was offered only with a 2.0-litre petrol engine. A hybrid with standard all-wheel drive followed on 1 June 2022 for the 2023 model year. Europe received the Corolla Cross in 2022, built in Japan and sold only as a hybrid.
Engines and hybrids
| Engine | Type | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 2ZR-FE | petrol, CVT | 103 kW (140 PS) | 177 Nm |
| 2.0 M20A-FKS | petrol, CVT with launch gear (US, Japan) | 126 kW (171 PS) | 207–210 Nm |
| 1.8 2ZR-FXE Hybrid (first version) | hybrid, e-CVT | 90 kW (122 PS) | - |
| 1.8 Hybrid (Europe) | hybrid, e-CVT, front-wheel drive | 103 kW (140 PS) | - |
| 2.0 Hybrid (Europe) | hybrid, e-CVT, front or AWD-i | 132 kW (180 PS) | - |
| 2.0 M20A-FXS Hybrid | hybrid, e-CVT | 146 kW (199 PS) | - |
The European figures are those listed by Toyota Germany in 2026; Wikipedia gives 146 kW for the 2.0 hybrid. The US car's CVT has a mechanical first gear for pulling away. In Europe the AWD-i system adds a 30.6 kW (42 PS) electric motor on the rear axle and is offered only with the 2.0 hybrid. All engines are in the Toyota catalogue. In Europe the 2.0 Hybrid therefore has 29 kW more than the 1.8 Hybrid.
Suspension and all-wheel drive
Front-wheel-drive Corolla Cross versions have MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion-beam rear axle. All-wheel-drive versions use an independent rear suspension. In the European AWD-i the rear electric motor engages when traction is needed, and Toyota Germany combines it with a "Snow Extra" driving mode.
Fuel consumption
| Version | Consumption | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid (Germany) | 4.9–5.0 l/100 km | Toyota Germany |
| 2.0 Hybrid (Germany) | 5.1–5.5 l/100 km | Toyota Germany |
| Hybrid, test (New Zealand) | 5.3 l/100 km measured | Consumer NZ |
| Hybrid AWD, test (Canada) | 6.1 l/100 km over 680 km, mostly motorway, in winter | AutoTrader.ca |
Consumer NZ measured 5.3 l/100 km at the pump against Toyota's claim of 4.8 l/100 km, and saw less than 4 l/100 km in rush-hour traffic. The Canadian test of the 2024 hybrid gave 6.1 l/100 km against an official 5.6 l/100 km. In Toyota Germany's data the 2.0 Hybrid uses 0.2 to 0.5 l/100 km more than the 1.8 Hybrid.
Facelift of 2025
The facelift was shown in May 2025, for the 2026 model year in the US. It brought a new front bumper with a body-coloured honeycomb grille and replaced the foot-operated parking brake with an electric one. In Europe the updated range is offered in High and GR Sport trims. The GR Sport has its own bumper with a body-coloured panel and a silver lower air dam. In the US the petrol versions now come only with all-wheel drive.
Corolla Cross in North America and other markets
In the US the original range consisted of the 2.0-litre petrol engine in L, LE and XLE trims, with optional all-wheel drive. The Corolla Cross Hybrid of the 2023 model year came with standard all-wheel drive and its own S, SE and XSE trims. For the 2026 model year Toyota swapped the trim names: the petrol cars are now S, SE and XSE, all with all-wheel drive, and the hybrids L, LE and XLE.
The model is assembled in many countries for its regional markets. Japanese production moved from Takaoka to Iwate in 2025, and further plants are in Thailand, Taiwan, Brazil, Malaysia, China, South Africa and Pakistan. In South Africa the Corolla Cross was named Car of the Year 2022, and in December 2025 it was the country's best-selling passenger car.
Safety
Euro NCAP tested the Corolla Cross 2.0 Hybrid in 2022. It scored 85 percent for adult occupants, 83 for children, 87 for vulnerable road users and 82 for the assistance systems. Its best result was the 87 percent score for vulnerable road users.
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Toyota Corolla Cross in our rankings
- No. 18 of 99 · Lightest SUVs and crossovers (1,325 kg · top 19%)
- No. 98 of 304 · Lightest cars (1,325 kg · top 33%)
- No. 52 of 146 · Smallest SUVs and crossovers (4,460 mm · top 36%)
- No. 91 of 243 · Biggest boot: cars (487 l · top 38%)
- No. 177 of 420 · Smallest cars (4,460 mm · top 43%)
- No. 53 of 100 · Biggest boot: SUVs and crossovers (487 l · top 53%)
Lighter than 81% of ranked SUVs and crossovers in the 1CARS catalog (No. 18 of 99).
FAQ
Is the Toyota Corolla Cross a hybrid?
In Europe it is sold only as a 1.8 or 2.0 hybrid. In other markets, including the US, petrol versions are also available.
Where is the Corolla Cross built?
European cars come from Japan. The car is also built in Thailand, the US (Huntsville, Alabama), Brazil, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, South Africa and Pakistan.
How big is the Corolla Cross boot?
487 litres with a puncture repair kit or 440 litres with a space-saver spare wheel.
What is the difference between the Corolla Cross and the C-HR?
Both use the TNGA-C platform and a 2,640 mm wheelbase. The Corolla Cross took the C-HR's place in North America, Japan, China and South-East Asia.
Does the Corolla Cross have all-wheel drive?
Yes. In Europe the 2.0 Hybrid is offered with AWD-i, which uses a 30.6 kW electric motor on the rear axle.
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
- Wikipedia - Toyota Corolla Cross
- Toyota - Corolla Cross
