2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS CVT 2023 Specs* - SA

### Engine & Drivetrain
- *Engine:* 1.8L 2ZR-FE petrol, 4-cylinder, 16V, Dual VVT-i
- *Capacity:* 1798 cc
- *Power:* 103 kW @ 6400 rpm
- *Torque:* 172 Nm @ 4000 rpm
- *Transmission:* CVT automatic _Super CVT-i with sequential shift_
- *Drive:* FWD 4x2
- *0-100:* 9.8s
- *Top speed:* 180 km/h
- *Fuel:* 6.8 L/100km combined _claimed, real ∼7.5_
- *Tank:* 47L
- *Range:* 691 km
- *CO2:* 154 g/km
- *Towing:* 750 kg

### Dimensions
- *Length x Width x Height:* 4460 x 1825 x 1620 mm
- *Wheelbase:* 2640 mm
- *Ground clearance:* 161 mm
- *Boot:* 440L - 1290L _Best in class_
- *Seats:* 5
- *Kerb weight:* 1365 kg
- *Wheels:* 17" alloys - 215/60R17
- *Spare:* Full size steel

### XS Trim 2023 Features

*Interior:*
- Fabric seats, 6-way manual driver + passenger
- 8" touchscreen, Apple CarPlay + Android Auto _wired_, 6 speakers, USB
- 4.2" MID + Analogue cluster, Multifunction steering
- Single-zone auto aircon, Rear air vents, Electric windows/mirrors
- Push button start, Keyless entry, Cruise control
- 60/40 split rear, Adjustable recline

*Safety - 7 airbags:*
- Driver + Passenger + Knee driver + Side front + Curtain full
- Toyota Safety Sense: Pre-collision AEB, Lane Tracing Assist, Adaptive Cruise, Auto High Beam
- ABS + EBD + BA + VSC + TRC + Hill Assist + BSM
- Rear PDC + Reversing camera, ISOFIX
- *Star rating:* 5-star Euro NCAP

*Exterior:*
- LED headlights, LED DRLs, Fog lamps front + rear
- Power mirrors, Colour coded handles

*Missing vs XR/XR Hybrid:*
- No leather, No power tailgate, No 360 cam, No wireless charging, No panoramic view
- XR = leather, power driver, electric tailgate, blind spot + RCTA

### Service & Warranty SA
- *Warranty:* 3yr/100,000 km
- *Service plan:* 6 services / 90,000 km _was 9 services pre 2023_
- *Service interval:* 15,000 km

### Price SA
- *New 2023:* R413,800 XS _Jan 2023 price, XR R470,800, Hybrid XS R456,300_
- *New 2026:* R481,000 XS
- *Used 2026:* 2023 XS 30k km = R379,900 / 80k km = R339,900

### Common Issues 2023
- CVT drone uphill, Boot release sticky, Wind noise at 120

*Pros:* 440L boot biggest, 103kW reliable, Toyota resale king SA, 7 airbags standard, Safety Sense standard, low fuel 6.8L, super reliable 2ZR-FE engine
*Cons:* Hard plastics inside, only fabric on XS, 1.8 NA slow vs 1.4 Turbo competitors, no wireless CarPlay, only 161mm clearance

This is the most popular Corolla Cross in SA - best balance of price + safety.

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