Since the hybrid has more vim than any other Corolla Cross variant, Toyota saw fit to shove in a bunch of sporty elements into the hybrid—and it's available only in the jauntier S, SE, and XSE trims, forgoing the more pedestrian LE and XLE. This includes a standard "sport-tuned" suspension, which offers a slightly flintier ride than what we've experienced on the Corolla Cross's non-S trims.
The cabin is nearly the same as in the standard Corolla Cross and barely different from that of the Corolla. There's a lot of unused space atop the dashboard, but otherwise, it's a cozy interior with more than enough hidy-holes to store whatever tchotchkes fall out of your pockets. Visibility is solid on all sides. The S and SE offer some comfortable fabric seats that sadly lack heat.
Toyota's driver-assist systems are combined under the banner of Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. This standard bit of kit includes automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beams, lane-departure warning, and traffic-sign recognition. Blind-spot monitoring and rear-cross-traffic alert are added to the mix on SE and XSE grades.
While the Corolla Cross Hybrid is more expensive than its gas counterparts, it's still a few thousand below similarly equippedmodels. The base S Hybrid sneaks in below the 30-grand mark . Bumping up to the better-equipped SE raises the window sticker to $30,625, while the XSE tops out at $32,400. Expect the hybrid to make its way to dealerships this summer. Given that most SUVs this small don't offer hybrid variants, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid could make a sizable splash with buyers who want the same thrifty experience as a Corolla Hybrid but in a taller package.
What? One twin cam, one electric and one Subaru?
Boring, but this will appeal to a lot of people who simply want spacious practical transportation with good fuel economy. Toyota will sell bucket loads of these.