The cost of entry can climb to about $35,000 for one loaded up with options, which is on the high end for a subcompact SUV and can get you into a nicely equipped rival like the Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage. The Cost of Saving FuelĪ starting price of $27,970 (not including the destination charge) works out to a price premium of around $2,300 for the hybrid compared to a gas-powered Corolla Cross. The pedal has a mushy feel and doesn’t offer much feedback, and modulating for a smooth stop is difficult. Braking BadĪs is the case with many hybrids and especially those from Toyota, the brakes are a weak spot with the Corolla Cross Hybrid. Only then does the transmission get in the game and help the car get up to speed. The main cause for this is the electronically controlled continuously variable automatic transmission, which has the rubber band feel of some CVTs - an initial response of nothing, but increased engine revs and noise when the accelerator is pressed. The hybrid’s added power addresses the biggest flaw in the conventionally powered Corolla Cross, but sadly nothing was done about the aural experience generated by the powertrain. Things We Don’t Like 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | photo by Jonathan Earley 1.
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