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Everything you need to know about the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S

The locally produced Toyota Corolla Cross has been a hit with local consumers, and now the Japanese marque has introduced a sporty GR-S variant. Here's everything that you need to know about it.

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In this article:

Who is the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S a good car for?

What is the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S like to drive?

Tech features in the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S

Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S price

Similar cars to the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S

 

Is the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S a good car? 

Since the GR-S is simply a cosmetically-enhanced version of the 'regular' Corolla Cross with some suspension and steering recalibration, it is fair to assume that it too will be a solid product.

Who is the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S a good car for?

The Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S is a good car for a practical SUV that remains efficient while looking like a performance crossover.

Is the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S a good first car?

The Corolla Cross is slightly large and expensive for a first-time driver, but the brand does make products like the Starlet, which makes for a better proposition for newbies.

Is the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S a good family car?

The Corolla Cross GR-S is both safe and practical, with 7 airbags, a raft of safety assistance systems and a large 440-litres of luggage space, it is an ideal family car.

Is there a Hybrid Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S?

There is no hybrid model that wears the GR-S badge, however, there is a hybrid Corolla Cross. It features a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder petrol motor fitted with the added electric motor and battery system for a combined 90 kW and 163 Nm.

 

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer's opinion

Available as both a petrol and hybrid, we were most interested in the hybrid model so naturally, that's the one we grabbed the keys to. Using a modified Prius hybrid architecture, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is the no-mess, no-fuss hybrid that you can enjoy every day of the week without having to worry about the range.

- Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader

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What does it look like?

Exterior

Interior

What is the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S like inside? 

The interior of the GR-S features GR-specific sporty touches and a general emphasis on creating a space that looks more like a performance car while retaining the functionality of the normal Corolla Cross models.

Style

"The Corolla Cross GR-S features a bespoke exterior package, three bi-tone colour options with black-roof treatment, black 18" alloy wheels, GR badging and unique GR-themed interior accents."- Toyota South Africa

Tech features

  • Automatic LED tail- and headlamps
  • Park distance control
  • Reverse camera
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Touchscreen infotainment system
  • Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • USB Ports
  • Cruise Control
  • Driver + Passenger + Side airbags
  • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
  • ABS brakes
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Hill Assist Control
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
  • Lane Trace Assist (LTA)
  • Pre-Collision System (PCS)
  • Toyota Connect

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Corolla Cross GR-S?

There's is only one Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S model and prices usually start from R 453 200

 

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How much does it cost?

Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 GR-S from R 453 200

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

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Author - Sean Nurse

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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