2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

*Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XR Automatic 2024 specs* - SA

### *Engine & Hybrid Drivetrain*
*1.8L Hybrid Synergy Drive*
- *Engine:* 1.8L 4-cylinder petrol + electric motor
- *Engine capacity:* 1798 cc
- *Petrol engine:* 72 kW @ 5200 rpm, 142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
- *Electric motor:* 53 kW, 163 Nm
- *Combined system output:* 90 kW
- *Transmission:* e-CVT automatic, FWD
- *Battery:* Ni-MH hybrid battery
- *0-100 km/h:* ∼11.5s
- *Top speed:* 170 km/h
- *Fuel consumption:* 4.3 L/100km claimed, real world 4.5 - 5.5 L/100km
- *CO2:* 98 g/km
- *Fuel tank:* 36L
- *Range:* ∼837 km

### *Dimensions & Capacity*
- *Length x Width x Height:* 4460 x 1825 x 1620 mm
- *Wheelbase:* 2640 mm
- *Boot space:* 487L
- *Seats:* 5
- *Wheels:* 18" alloys
- *Ground clearance:* 161 mm
- *Kerb weight:* 1365 kg

### *XR Trim - Top Spec 2024 Features*
*Interior:*
- Leather seats, Electric adjustable driver seat
- 9" touchscreen, Wireless Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
- Digital cluster, Climate control, Keyless entry + start
- Cruise control + Adaptive cruise control
- Wireless charger

*Safety:*
- 5 airbags: driver, passenger, side + curtain
- ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Stability Control
- Toyota Safety Sense: Lane Departure Alert, Auto Emergency Braking
- Rear view camera, Front + Rear PDC
- Hill Start Assist, Drive Mode Select

*Exterior:*
- LED headlights + DRLs + Fog lights
- Auto lights + Auto wipers + Rain sensor
- 18" alloys, Roof rails, Smash & grab

### *Service & Warranty SA*
- *Warranty:* 3yr/100,000 km
- *Service plan:* 4yr/90,000 km
- *Service interval:* 15,000 km
- *Hybrid battery warranty:* 8yr/195,000 km

*Pros:* 4.3L/100km = massive savings, 837km range on 36L tank, Toyota reliability, super quiet in EV mode, high spec XR, 5-star safety
*Cons:* e-CVT "rubber band" feeling, 90kW feels slow when overtaking, small 36L tank, boot smaller than petrol version due to battery

*Hybrid XR vs Petrol XR:* Hybrid = 4.3L/100km vs 6.8L/100km. Costs ~R40k more new but pays back in fuel. Less power 90kW vs 103kW.

*Things to check when buying:*
1. *Service history* - must be Toyota for hybrid warranty
2. *Battery health* - check hybrid system warning
3. *Brake regen* - should feel smooth

*Corolla Cross vs RAV4 Hybrid:* Cross = smaller, cheaper, 4.3L/100km. RAV4 = more space, AWD option, more power.

The XR Hybrid is the "smart buy" if you do lots of city/Joburg traffic. It basically runs on battery at low speeds.