5 reasons to pay attention to the Toyota Corolla Cross

If you’ve always liked the Toyota Corolla, then you’re in fashion. After all, the Toyota Corolla is the most popular car in the world, and even if it sometimes falls out of favor with someone, it doesn’t last long.

However, new times bring new challenges. Or rather, requests. For example, could the Toyota Corolla be made more practical, more family friendly?

Toyota did not hesitate to answer, and it is in front of you – this is the Toyota Corolla Cross. A bold step in the direction from Corolla to RAV4 with a corresponding change in format, because it is not a sedan or station wagon, but a crossover. In terms of dimensions, Toyota Corolla Cross is a real middle ground between Toyota C-HR and RAV4, but in fact it is a quite original and interesting model.

Here are at least five good reasons to pay attention to it.

DESIGN

The Toyota Corolla Cross combines the ruggedness of a reliable family car with the intuitive design of a crossover, making it ideal for everyday use. If you are not a fan of super sharp and sharp body lines, you will appreciate the looks of the Toyota Corolla Cross. After all, it literally reflects the exact feeling of calm reliability that we are used to getting from Toyota cars! That is, it is a real classic that will not be outdated for a long time. A win-win combination of expressive optics, noble chrome shine and practical plastic protection. The latter not only protects the wheel arches and doors from impacts from small stones on the road and prevents door damage when opening in a limited parking space, but also protects clothes from getting dirty when you suddenly thresholds touched.

PRACTICALITY

If we are talking about practicality, we have to remember that crossovers are generally loved for their increased ground clearance and a higher driving position than a sedan, which significantly improves visibility. All these advantages, of course, are offered by the Toyota Corolla Cross, which has a ground clearance of 160 mm. You’ll also appreciate the increased height and wide opening angle of the rear door, which makes it easy to install a child seat or carry tired little passengers home without disturbing their sleep.

But the cozy, spacious interior will be comfortable not only for the little ones: enough legroom and headroom, folding armrests, ventilation holes in the back seat – all this creates exceptional comfort for passengers of any size .

With the 60/40 split folding rear seats, you can easily make room for suitcases, bicycles, and anything else you need to carry. And the great trunk, the volume of which increases from 390 to 1299 liters, if you fold the rear seats, indicates that the Toyota Corolla Cross has enough space for everything: for special equipment when carrying of children in sports clubs, and for all necessary things when traveling out of town with loved ones.

MULTIMEDIA

But finally let’s sit in the driver’s seat and see what advantages the Toyota Corolla Cross gives him.

In addition to the convenient and well-thought-out arrangement of any controls, inherent in all Toyota cars, this crossover has prepared a pleasant surprise for you. Now we can say goodbye to the usual mechanical needles, because it is in the Toyota Corolla Cross that the new Toyota digital instrument panel debuted, which can now be found in other models of the brand. The digital cluster is not only beautiful and bright, but also informative: the 12.3-inch display can show any necessary information. You can also change its layout to suit your taste, as the new dashboard is very easy to personalize.

A new 10.5-inch HD touchscreen dominates the beautiful cockpit of the Toyota Corolla Cross. Make calls, listen to your favorite playlists and easily control multiple systems with an intuitive swipe or touch of the screen, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Actually, the aforementioned ease of control is ensured not only by the commendable touch sensitivity of the screen, but by a relatively simple, intuitive menu. Again, nothing superfluous here, only what is really needed. For example, if necessary, you can also choose the viewing angle of the rear view camera – normal or wide.

DRIVING POWER

The dynamics of Toyota Corolla Cross is very good: 7.6 seconds to hundreds. But the fact is that another figure in this crossover is more interesting – fuel consumption. If you drive calmly, you can stay within 4.5 l/100 km in the city, sometimes you allow yourself a little more, then 5.2 l. The difference is really small, but it is not surprising, because the Toyota Corolla Cross has a 5th generation hybrid system with a total power of 197 hp. Actually, in Toyota Corolla Cross the new hybrid system debuted, which is now offered in other models of the brand.

If we examine the technical details a little, it is worth mentioning first of all the new lithium-ion battery, which replaces nickel-metal hydride. It’s almost twice as light – and that’s the main thing! – it is more productive, meaning it is capable of delivering more energy in the same period of time. And the new, more powerful electric motor, in turn, receives and uses this energy.

In general, many technical details can be provided. This includes a larger number of magnets inside the rotor, a new differential with fewer teeth – eight instead of ten, a better control unit, an improved cooling system, and even less viscous transmission oil… You may not know all this, but you will definitely notice two important details of the 5th generation hybrid system. First, it has become quieter – the usual, even silent, but slightly intrusive buzzing is no longer there. Secondly, the Toyota Corolla Cross has become more sensitive to the gas pedal, as the latter has received new, more dynamic settings that are sought after by European drivers.

During the initial acceleration phase of the Toyota Corolla Cross, its electric motor works more actively than before. The two-liter gasoline engine connects a little later and is less restrained, which is why this crossover accelerates quite quietly. It should be noted that the internal combustion engine not only turns on late, but also turns off early: in the city, up to 80 percent of the road Toyota Corolla Cross can travel on pure electric power! Such statistics are not only promised by the manufacturer – they are actually confirmed by the on-board computer after the journey is completed.

SAFETY

In addition to constantly improving the design and functionality of its vehicles, Toyota is also relentless in its focus on safety. It was in the Toyota Corolla Cross that not only a new hybrid system and a digital dashboard cluster debuted, but also a set of next-generation active safety systems – Toyota Safety Sense 3. The complex, in particular , includes a new HD camera with a wider viewing angle and a new, more powerful radar running on improved software.

Toyota Safety Sense 3 consists of several effective systems, the most important of which should be mentioned and the meaning of abbreviations explained.

Pre-Collision System (PCS)

Can detect threats and help avoid collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. The system notifies the driver of danger with audible and visual warnings, and also assists during braking, increasing it to the required level. If the driver fails to brake in time, the PCS is automatically activated to avoid a collision or significantly reduce its consequences. Please note that Toyota Safety Sense 3 will also offer intersection collision avoidance, emergency driving assistance when turning at intersections, and collision avoidance maneuvers.

Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)

This system alerts the driver to any vehicles positioned on the road that are difficult to see in the side mirrors. This is especially useful when changing lanes, as it helps the driver ensure that the maneuver will be safe.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

This system keeps your vehicle at a selected distance from the vehicle in front. If the distance decreases, the system will reduce the speed and, if necessary, apply the brakes and activate the brake lights. If your vehicle is equipped with Road Sign Assist (RSA), such as the Toyota Corolla Cross, ACC will understand the speed limits on your route and suggest the necessary adjustments.

Rear Seat Reminder System (RSRS)

RSRS alerts the driver if passengers, animals or objects are left in the back seat. The alert is first displayed on the digital instrument panel. Then, when you leave the vehicle and lock it, the hazard warning lights and/or hazard lights (depending on the model) come on.

Safe Exit System (SEA)

The system uses blind spot radar to help the driver avoid collisions between open doors or exiting passengers and cars or cyclists approaching from behind. If the system detects that a collision is possible, an indicator outside the mirror illuminates and an indicator in the multi-information display and an audible warning are on danger alert.

So Toyota Corolla Cross, the price starting from UAH 1,445,570, will not only please the eye with its interesting shapes and offer a magical combination of great dynamics and efficiency, but will be a convenient and reliable helper for the whole family, who can be trusted with the most important thing – the safety of family and friends. You can see it in person if you visit one of Toyota’s official dealerships.

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