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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla Cross debuted for 2022 and fits in the gap between the Toyota C-HR and RAV4. The configurations are simple, with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 169 horsepower matched to a continuously variable transmission is the standard powertrain. All-wheel-drive hybrid versions were added for the 2023 model year and have 196 horsepower. The Corolla Cross managed a decent 28 mpg overall in our test of the all-wheel drive non-hybrid version. This five-seater does embody many Corolla virtues, including a strong roster of safety equipment that counts FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and automatic high beams as standard. Blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert are standard on midlevel LE and top XLE trims. A mild refresh in 2026 brought new styling and larger screen options on the interior.

Market value
$23,700
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating 2/5
Reliability 5/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Subcompact SUVs
Generation began
2022

Pricing

Current retail median
$23,700
Retail value range
$20,600 - $26,075
Original MSRP range
$23,610 - $31,065
Trade-in range
$18,950 - $24,960

Ratings

Road test score
72/100
Owner satisfaction
2/5
Would buy again
40%
Reliability
5/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
29 MPG
EPA highway
32 MPG
EPA combined
30 MPG
Tested city
21 MPG
Tested highway
35 MPG
Tested overall
28 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,390
Cruising range
370 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.6 sec
0-60 mph
9.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
128 ft
Avoidance speed
58 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
176 in
Width
72 in
Height
65 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Weight
3,320 lb
Maximum load
940 lb
Towing capacity
1,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3.5 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
28.5 in
Cargo volume
26 cu ft
Luggage
3+0+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
1/5
Driving
1/5
Styling
3/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Toyota

Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.

Vehicle ID: 24783 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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