2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Review: Pricing, Specs, and More

The Corolla is one of Toyota’s most well-known and best-selling cars. The nameplate has been around since the late ‘60s, and it’s consistently embodied the economy, reliability, and safety that the brand has put forward for decades.

So, how do you improve on such a solid track record? Well, one way is to give shoppers more space by upgrading to an SUV body style, which is exactly what the Corolla Cross does. Read on to check out all the exciting things this Toyota crossover has to offer for shoppers near Ventura, CA.

Corolla Cross vs. Corolla Cross Hybrid

The Corolla Cross is available in two flavors of powertrain, gas and hybrid. Both can be optioned with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.

The gas-powered version has a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 169 horsepower and gets a respectable 31 MPG in the city and 33 on the highway. However, the hybrid Corolla Cross is both quicker and more efficient. Its engine cranks out 196 horsepower and is capable of 45 MPG in the city and 38 on the highway, giving it a combined 42 MPG total, which is 10 more than the standard Corolla Cross.

However, shoppers looking for a bargain may still want to consider the gas-powered 2025 Corolla Cross, which starts out at just $24,035, while the 2025 Corolla Cross Hybrid starts at $28,395.

Corolla Cross Dimensions

Compared to the good old Corolla sedan, the Corolla Cross is significantly larger—in terms of size, it sits between the smaller Venza and larger RAV4.

Here’s a side-by-side comparison of Corolla vs. Corolla Cross dimensions:

While both provide an excellent standard of comfort and safety, the Corolla Cross may appeal more to families who need a little extra space. Despite both being based off Toyota’s TNGA-C platform, the Corolla Cross also rides a bit higher than the Corolla, providing excellent sight lines similar to other SUVs.

Additionally, for those looking for something in between, the 2025 Corolla Hatchback provides additional storage with the fun-to-drive road manner of the standard Corolla.

Corolla Cross Colors and Interior

For 2025, the Corolla Cross gets an exclusive new available paint color, Soul Red Crystal. This new color joins the roster of six others, including Wind Chill Pearl, Blue Crush Metallic, Sonic Silver, Cypress, Celestite, and Jet Black. Four colors can also be optioned in two-tone with a Jet Black roof, providing even more ways to customize you look.

The interior also has a range of available colors depending on grade, including Light Gray, Black, Gray/Black, Black/Blue, or Black/Red fabric.

Corolla Cross Infotainment and Tech Features

All Corolla Cross models come standard with an 8.0-inch center touch screen display, which features wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM capability. It also comes standard with two USB-C ports, and two additional rear USB-C ports are available in higher grades.

Other available features include a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, a 10-way adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, and a premium 9-speaker JBL sound system with subwoofer.

The 2025 Corolla Cross is also compatible with the full range of Toyota Connected Services, including Drive Connect, Safety Connect, Service Connect, Remote Connect, and W-Fi Connect with a 4G in-vehicle hotspot.

Corolla Cross Safety

Every 2025 Corolla Cross comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which includes Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Proactive Driving Assist.

Other available driver assistance features include Blind spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, Safe Exit Alert, and a backup camera with dynamic gridlines.

The 2025 Corolla Cross hasn’t been rated by the IIHS yet, but the 2024 model earned a Top Safety Pick award, which puts it in the running as one of the safest compact SUVs on the road.

Corolla Cross Hybrid for Sale in Goleta, CA

If you’re looking for the best small SUVs at the best prices, Toyota of Santa Barbara has you covered with special offers and lease deals on new vehicles. We also make it easy to shop online to find your perfect car using SmartPath, so you can grab the Corolla Cross without ever leaving your home.

Contact your trusted Santa Barbara Toyota dealer online, or reach out to us by phone at (805) 979-5017 to set up a test drive today.