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Toyota Corolla Cross vs Toyota Prius V

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Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Corolla Cross

$33,888 - $59,888

2023 price

Toyota Prius V
Toyota Prius V

2018 price

Summary

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
2018 Toyota Prius V
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 1.8L
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Unleaded Petrol/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
4.4L/100km (combined)

4.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • No AWD petrol version
  • Cabin storage could be better
  • Looks nothing like a Corolla

  • No air-vents in the back rows
  • Not fun to drive
  • Showing it's age
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Summary

An SUV version of the Toyota Corolla - how did this not get built sooner? Well, the Corolla Cross is here now and while I don’t know the answer to why it took Toyota so long to invent it, I’ve just been to its Australian media launch and this review should cover off all the questions you might have.

Things like how spacious the Corolla Cross is and if the boot is big enough, what the maintenance costs will look like, what it’s like to drive and of course the prices - depending on which type you buy. There’s also a hybrid version and I’ll tell you what I discovered about its fuel economy and what it's like to drive, too.

There’s a lot to cover, but I’ll keep it simple with just the stuff you need to know. Particularly if a Toyota C-HR or Yaris Cross SUV is too small, and a RAV4 is too big.

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2018 Toyota Prius V Summary

I could use three words to describe this car: Toyota, family, hybrid… A fourth word comes to mind, which begins with 'b' and ends in 'oring'…

That might seem harsh, but this isn’t what I’d describe as an aspirational purchase. If you do aspire to a Prius V, though, you’re probably either a hardcore Toyota fan, someone who has a large family, or someone who likes hybrids.

But then again, if you are a potential Toyota Prius V buyer, you could also be one of the smarter examples of our species. While only about 3000 Aussies have chosen a Prius V since it went on sale in 2012, it’s a very, very clever option for family buyers who want to do their bit for the environment, not to mention their own hip pocket.

The Prius V is the most affordable seven-seat hybrid vehicle on the market, and in terms of price, it competes with mainstream models like the Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail. But what about space? Practicality? Performance? Let’s take a deeper look, shall we?

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