The Corolla Cross checks all the right boxes. It’s a versatile, safe and reliable crossover with good residual value. The standard 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine (169 horsepower) doesn’t need a turbo and thus proves cheaper to maintain, while the hybrid variant (196 horsepower) burns as little as 5.6 L/100 km of gasoline combined. The latter costs nearly as much as the larger RAV4 Hybrid, though. Too bad for customers, Toyota can’t keep up with demand.
Let’s face it, Toyota absolutely needed the new Corolla Cross to succeed where the departed C-HR (which was initially supposed to be sold as a Scion product) arguably failed—offering a compelling and practical alternative to the larger RAV4 at a lower price. There hadn’t been one in Canada since the …
When we first laid eyes on the Corolla Cross SUV, we knew it was going to be popular. After all, taking a model name that has built a solid reputation and putting "Cross" next to it is a proven industry recipe. And the Corolla name has a lot to offer, …
Those who miss the Toyota Matrix and its optional AWD system are certainly among the first to cringe anytime the conservation shifts to the C-HR , the radically styled, urban-oriented crossover that the Japanese automaker introduced for 2018. Sales are not so bad (8,176 units in Canada last year), but …
Subcompact SUVs are some of the most popular vehicles in Canada, and demand keeps growing. Competition is fierce with so many contenders on the market, but none has been able to unseat our No. 1 pick. What are the best buys in the segment? The team at The Car Guide …
The highly successful Ford Maverick is proof that small pickups have a place among the larger models ruling the North American market. Hyundai has the Santa Cruz and, apparently, the all-new Ram Rampage will come to our shores in the near future. Which one will be next? The Chevrolet Montana …
The Toyota Corolla Cross is one of the best sub-compact crossovers on the market, and a smart purchase for a small family with a budget of $30,000. The recent addition of a hybrid variant makes it even more compelling. However, we have some bad news to report today. The automaker …
Undermined by supply chain disruptions, most notably the chip shortage, new light-duty vehicle sales fell 1.6 percent globally in 2022, going from 80.7 million units to 79.4 million units, according to JATO Dynamics data. The continued growth of electric vehicles, especially in China and Europe, was a bright spot. With …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today announced the vehicles its members selected as the best in Canada for 2023 in each of 12 categories More than 250 vehicles were initially considered for this year's awards. Those newly designed, recently refreshed and carried over from the previous year were …
Despite their diminutive size, subcompact SUVs and crossovers are quite popular in Canada—though not as much as compact models. Which one is the best money can buy? The Car Guide has gathered its team of experts to identify the top three subcompact SUVs on the market in 2023. Check them …
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2024 Toyota Corolla Cross: The Ace Up Toyota's Sleeve
