In the 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid, Toyota adds hybrid fuel efficiency and standard all-wheel drive (AWD) to a stylish subcompact SUV starting at around $27,000. Toss in legendary Toyota quality and resale values, and it’s a good bet the Corolla Cross Hybrid will fly off showroom floors faster than toilet paper in a pandemic.
Toyota offers the Corolla Cross Hybrid in three trims: S, SE, and XSE. Each provides specific features for a particular buyer, but even a loaded XSE barely breaks the $35,000 mark.
The Corolla Cross Hybrid gets better gas mileage figures than its gasoline-only counterpart and has more power. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and electric motors develop 194 horsepower. That’s 27 more horsepower than the standard Corolla Cross, enough to move the little SUV from a snail’s pace to a satisfactory performer.
Toyota claims a 0-60 mph time of eight seconds, which is in line with competitors like the Subaru Crosstrek and Kia Niro Hybrid, neither of which directly match the Corolla Cross Hybrid’s features (Subaru is discontinuing the hybrid Crosstrek, and the Niro doesn’t offer AWD).
Prices are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Corolla Cross Hybrid S
Starts at $27,970 | See listings
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-tracing assist
- Lane-departure warning
- LED headlights with auto high beams
- Heated side mirrors
Corolla Cross Hybrid SE
Starts at $29,290 | See listings
- SmartKey keyless entry and push-button start
- Wireless charge pad
- Blind-spot monitor
- Rear cross-traffic detection
- Rear wiper/washer
Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE
Starts at $31,065 | See listings
- Faux leather and cloth upholstery
- Digital gauge cluster
- Front and Rear Parking Assist
- 10-way power driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S: $27,970
The entry-level S gets you in the door with some pretty nice features. If you do not need lots of power accessories and fancy audio systems, the S should be more than sufficient. However, the S trim does not offer a rear wiper/washer or rear privacy glass. To get them, you’ll need to move to the SE trim.
Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 driver-assist suite comes standard. It Includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with steering assist, lane-tracing assist, and adaptive cruise control.
Road-sign assist and automatic high-beam headlights are also onboard, as is a rear backup camera, rear-seat reminder, and nine airbags, including rear side-impact airbags.
A walk around the Corolla Cross Hybrid S reveals 17-inch alloy wheels, auto-off LED headlights, a rear spoiler, heated power side mirrors, intermittent front wipers, a sport-tuned suspension, and remote keyless entry.
Moving to the interior, you’ll find black cloth upholstery covering manually operated front seats, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, a 60/40-split fold-flat second-row seat, a 120-volt cargo area AC outlet, a 4.2-inch multi-information display, single-zone automatic air conditioning with rear-seat vents, and an overhead console with map lights.
An 8-inch touchscreen oversees the infotainment system, which consists of wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a 6-speaker audio system. Also standard is SiriusXM satellite-radio capability and over-the-air (OTA) updates for various Toyota Connected Services packages.
The Drive Connect package allows you to access cloud-based navigation and the “Hey, Toyota” personal assistant.
With the $1,335 destination charge (in most states), the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S costs $29,305. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $553. See 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S models for sale near you
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S includes:
- Adaptive cruise control – This system maintains a safe distance from the traffic ahead, slowing or speeding up as necessary without driver intervention.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto – Connecting with your favorite apps is even easier with the Corolla Cross Hybrid’s wireless connectivity.
- Heated mirrors – Heated side mirrors activate with the rear defroster, helping keep ice and snow from building up and blocking your view.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SE: $29,290
For about an additional $1,300, the SE offers more features and options, making it the best buy of the lot for most shoppers.
Building off the S, the SE adds rear privacy glass, a rear wiper/washer, auto on/off LED headlights, variable intermittent front wipers, color-keyed side mirrors with turn signals, and Toyota’s Smart Key keyless entry that lets you unlock and start the car without removing the fob from your purse or pocket.
The SE gains a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, a wireless charging pad, two additional USB-C charge ports, sliding extension sun visors, and a push-button start.
Additional safety equipment includes a blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert.
Options for the SE include two-tone paint with a black painted roof, mirrors and rear spoiler, a power moonroof, and a 9-speaker JBL audio system.
With the $1,335 destination charge, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SE costs $30,625. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $578. See 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SE models for sale near you
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SE includes:
- Qi wireless charge pad – With the SE’s wireless charge pad, plugging in to charge is no longer required.
- Blind-spot monitor – The SE’s blind-spot monitor warns of vehicles in adjacent lanes with a flashing light located in the side mirror.
- Smart Key keyless entry – With the key fob in your possession, you need only touch the front door handles or rear liftgate button to lock or unlock the vehicle. Once inside, pushing a button starts the car.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE: $31,065
The XSE is the fanciest trim, bringing more features and options.
Building off the SE, the XSE gains SofTex faux-leather and cloth upholstery, a 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, ambient interior lighting, a glovebox light, heated front seats, a rear seat center armrest, and dual-zone automatic air conditioning.
The XSE rides on larger 18-inch alloy wheels and sports chrome trim and LED fog lights, turn signals, and taillights.
The XSE also gains front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking and a rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines.
Optional equipment for the XSE includes a power liftgate, a power moonroof, the JBL audio upgrade, and adaptive front headlights with auto-leveling.
With the $1,335 destination charge, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE costs $32,400. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $611. See 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE models for sale near you
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE includes:
- 10-way power driver’s seat – The XSE’s power driver seat makes it easy to find the perfect driving position and includes power lumbar for improved lower back support.
- Parking sensors – Front and rear parking sensors warn when getting too close to a stationary object and can even help stop the vehicle before a collision can occur.
- Available JBL audio – Music lovers will love the 9-speaker JBL audio system’s deep bass and bright highs.
