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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: New Model Info & Pricing
The all-wheel-drive crossover includes a fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System and has an EPA-estimated 42 combined mpg rating for all grades (S, SE, and XSE).

The 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid is equipped with a lithium-ion battery, which is located under the rear seats to maximize cargo capacity, and comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Toyota’s suite of active safety systems.
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Toyota has announced the pricing for the first 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid, starting at MSRP of $27,970.
The 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid, along with the gas model that launched in the 2022 model year, will be assembled in the U.S. at the Mazda Toyota manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama. Toyota said the Corolla Cross Hybrid is another vehicle that supports the company’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
What's New
Fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System.
Available in new sport grades S, SE, and XSE.
Electronic all-wheel drive standard, 196 hp, an 8 second 0-60 time, and an EPA-estimated 42 combined mpg rating for all grades.
Toyota Audio Multimedia System, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and added USB-C charge ports.
Enhanced safety features for Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
Model Features
The TNGA-C platform and hybrid powertrain combo provides increased performance and efficiency.
The lithium-ion battery powers the hybrid system and is located under the rear seats, maximizing cargo capacity and providing a low center of gravity.
The S and SE grades come standard with 17-in. alloy wheels, 8-in. touchscreen, a sport-tuned suspension, LED headlamps, and smart key access.
The SE grade adds privacy glass, roof rails, and paddle shifters, and features Blind-Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
The XSE builds on the features of the SE and gains standard 18-in. alloy wheels, premium LED headlamps, taillamps and fog lamps, Softex-trimmed seats with the addition of heated front seats, and a power driver’s seat.
The Toyota Audio Multimedia System includes over-the-air updates, and other enhanced connectivity features (via subscription) such as voice-activated commands to search for directions, cloud-based navigation system, and access to 24/7 live agent assistance to locate the next destination.
In addition to collision protection provided by the TNGA-C platform, all models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Toyota’s suite of active safety systems, which includes enhancements by system sensors with improved detection capability. Safety features include Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) with the addition of Emergency Driving Stop System, Road Sign Assist (RSA), and Automatic High Beams (AHB).
In addition to the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 system, other standard safety features include BSM, which helps detect and warn drivers of vehicles approaching or positioned in the adjacent lanes, and RCTA, which helps detect vehicles approaching from either side while backing out and provide alerts with a visual and audible warning. Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) also comes standard.
Safety Rating
Not yet rated by NHTSA (2022 Toyota Corolla Cross: NHTSA 4-star overall frontal safety rating).
MSRP
S (AWD): $27,970
SE (AWD): $29,290
XSE (AWD): $31,065
Release Date
June 2023
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