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When you upgrade to the higher models of the Corolla Cross, you get front and rear parking assist and automatic braking. My system worked great on the always-jammed Cross Bronx Expressway. This includes the coveted automatic cruise control that makes traffic jams almost tolerable.

Safety First, Second and ThirdĪll models of the Corolla Cross come with the terrific Toyota Safety Sense suite.

A trip to your local mobile electronics retailer can help take it to the next level. It is not the hardest-hitting system, but it does the job surprisingly well. To pump out the tunes, Toyota commissioned JBL to develop a nine-speaker audio system, complete with a cute subwoofer in the trunk.

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The available Audio Plus multimedia system features Remote Connect that allows easy access to smartphone content. Alexa connectivity is also onboard, making it easy to navigate Amazon Music.

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are here, and charging ports are available for all passengers. On my XLE version, the 8-inch infotainment unit is easy to use, with physical buttons that surround the touchscreen. This is a feature that now can be added in the aftermarket if your original ride didn’t come with it, with several companies manufacturing power liftgate kits for older vehicles. In back, storage space can be maxed out with the 60/40-split folding rear seats and an available power liftgate with height adjustability. Heated front seats are an option, and we love the large toggle switches that control them with ease. On the inside, you can get a power moonroof, Qi wireless charging and vents for the rear passengers. The 18-inch alloy wheels on the higher-trim versions look good and feature black accents on some spokes. The Corolla Cross features a black grille flanked by LED lighting with black body accents. This feature helps Corolla Cross maintain great fuel economy estimates – another strong suit for this powertrain – with an estimated 32 combined mpg for the FWD model and an estimated 30 combined mpg for the AWD model. Toyota’s clever Dynamic Torque Control system can direct up to 50% of the engine power to the rear wheels when it’s needed – and disengages completely when it’s not. Toyota’s engineers know the market and know their customers want maximum efficiency with the benefits of an AWD crossover. I couldn’t help but think the Corolla Cross would be perfect for the motorcycle enthusiast who wants to sportingly ride and tinker … but doesn’t want to worry about the vehicle that tows their bike to the canyons. while the CH-R is not designed for towing. To differentiate them, the Corolla Cross can tow up to 1,500 lbs. It has more rounded futuristic looks while the Corolla Cross is the conventional choice. In the Toyota fleet, a competitor is the CH-R crossover. On the suspension front, the Corolla Cross features fully independent shocks on all-wheel-drive models, while front-wheel-drive vehicles feature a brand-new torsion beam system in the rear. It includes a physical first gear that gets you out of the hole, and then hands it off to the CVT for maximum economy once you get going. The CVT transmission comes from the Corolla car’s “S” version. Powering the Corolla Cross is a 2.0-liter bulletproof Toyota engine that may not be the fastest, but it will give years of trouble-free service. When you’re in the mood for old-school solid pizza, the Corolla Cross delivers. Luckily for the Corolla Cross, Toyota even includes toppings on its New York slice! Solid Pizza Done Right a pesto-laden, wood-fired, brick-oven gourmet version. In Italian food terms, sometimes customers are looking for a solid slice of New York pizza vs. With the all-new Corolla Cross, we are building upon that foundation and offering more versatility and fun to adapt to their evolving lifestyles.” Lisa Materazzo, Toyota Motor North America’s group vice president of Toyota marketing, says, “Our loyal customers love the quality, durability and reliability that have helped make Corolla the best-selling nameplate in history. I was thoroughly impressed by what other enthusiasts may consider bland. It offers solid fuel economy and all the latest safety tech in a comfortable package. Although many people may be looking for something more sporty, such as the recently reviewed the Mazda CX-30, the Corolla Cross delivers reliable transportation. Although the Corolla has never been known for pure motoring excitement, some customers are enthusiastic about the prospects of the pinnacle of reliability. To capitalize on the Corolla nameplate, Toyota has engineered a crossover version of the wildly popular and reliable sedan. When you think about vehicles that are popular worldwide, few besides the Honda Civic can compete with the Toyota Corolla.

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