Toyota Corolla Cross Adds Hybrid for 2023
The Toyota Corolla Cross adds a hybrid powertrain for its sophomore model year.
The hybrid engine is available across five trim levels.
Combined fuel economy is estimated at 37 mpg.
For the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross, now in its second year, the big news is the addition of a hybrid powertrain to supplement the existing 169-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Whereas the base engine can be combined with front- or all-wheel drive, the hybrid is AWD only, with the rear wheels driven electrically. The hybrid powertrain's 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two motor-generators make a total of 194 horsepower. Toyota expects a time of 8.0 seconds to 60 mph—which would be a significant improvement on the 9.2 seconds we measured in our test of the regular Corolla Cross.