Toyota Corolla Cross Variant Comparison
Compare Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V, 1.8 HEV and 1.8 HEV GR Sport based on price, monthly instalment, Toyota Safety Sense, comfort and features.
Specifications are transcribed from the official Toyota Corolla Cross e-brochures and the Peninsular Malaysia price list effective January 2026. Prices are on-the-road without insurance. Both may change without notice; always confirm current pricing and specification with an authorised Toyota showroom before purchase.
Corolla Cross 1.8V vs 1.8 HEV vs HEV GR Sport
What is the difference between Corolla Cross variants?
| Feature | Corolla Cross 1.8V | Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Fabric | Combination fabric/leather |
| Meter Cluster | 4.2" MID | 12.3" TFT |
| Air Conditioning | Single-zone Automatic | Dual-zone Automatic |
| Transmission | 7-speed CVT (Sequential Shiftmatic) | e-CVT |
Seat Material
Corolla Cross 1.8V
Fabric
Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV
Combination fabric/leather
Meter Cluster
Corolla Cross 1.8V
4.2" MID
Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV
12.3" TFT
Air Conditioning
Corolla Cross 1.8V
Single-zone Automatic
Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV
Dual-zone Automatic
Transmission
Corolla Cross 1.8V
7-speed CVT (Sequential Shiftmatic)
Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV
e-CVT
Our quick recommendation
There is no single "best" Corolla Cross; it depends on what you prioritise.
- Lowest price
- Corolla Cross 1.8V
- Best hybrid value
- Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV
- Sportiest hybrid
- Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV GR Sport
What do you get when upgrading?
1.8V → 1.8 HEV → 1.8 HEV GR Sport. Open a step to see exactly what you gain.
Corolla Cross 1.8V → Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV12 upgrades, showhide
- Auto Rain-Sensing WipersIncluded
- Seat MaterialCombination fabric/leather
- Meter Cluster12.3" TFT
- Ambient LightingIncluded
- Air ConditioningDual-zone Automatic
- Auto Start/Stop (Eco Idle)Included
- Transmissione-CVT
- Engine / Hybrid System1.8 Atkinson VVT-i + Electric Motor
- Maximum Output98 PS engine + 72 PS (53 kW) motor (122 PS combined)
- Maximum Torque142 Nm engine + 163 Nm motor
- Fuel Consumption4.3 L/100km (23.3 km/L)
- Fuel Tank Capacity36L
Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV → Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV GR Sport5 upgrades, showhide
- Tyres & Wheels225/50 R18 Alloy (GR Sport design)
- GR Sport Trim & Sport SuspensionIncluded
- Seat MaterialGR Sport trim with red accents
- Steering Wheel MaterialLeather with GR badge
- Suspension (Front / Rear)MacPherson Strut / Torsion Beam (GR Sport-tuned)
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Which Corolla Cross variant should you buy?
Corolla Cross 1.8V is suitable for
- • Buyers who want the lowest Corolla Cross price with full Toyota Safety Sense and seven airbags
- • Buyers who prefer a conventional petrol 7-speed CVT over a hybrid premium
- • Buyers who want a 360° camera, 18-inch alloys and wireless CarPlay on a 10.1-inch screen
Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV is suitable for
- • Buyers who want hybrid fuel economy with dual-zone climate control and auto start/stop
- • Buyers who want the 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster over the 4.2-inch MID on 1.8V
- • Buyers who want maximum hybrid equipment without paying for GR Sport styling
Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV GR Sport is suitable for
- • Buyers who want the same hybrid equipment as 1.8 HEV with GR Sport trim and sport suspension
- • Buyers who want the sportiest Corolla Cross in the range
- • Buyers willing to pay RM8,000 over 1.8 HEV for GR Sport styling and tuned suspension
Corolla Cross monthly instalment
Estimate only, based on a Malaysian flat-rate hire-purchase calculation. Actual bank approval, rate and terms will vary.
Down payment
RM 14080
Total interest
RM 26611
Total repayment
RM 153331
Est. monthly instalment
RM 1825
Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV is estimated to cost RM 91 more per month than Corolla Cross 1.8V.
Features common to all Corolla Cross variants
Only the main differences between variants are highlighted elsewhere on this page. These specifications are the same whichever Corolla Cross you choose.
- SRS Airbags7 (Front, Side, Curtain & Driver Knee)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)Included
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)Included
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)Included
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)Included
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)Included
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)Included
- Automatic High Beam (AHB / IHBC)Included
- 360° Surround View MonitorIncluded
- Reverse CameraIncluded
- Front Parking SensorsIncluded
- Rear Parking SensorsIncluded
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)Included
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)Included
- Brake Assist (BA)Included
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)Included
- Traction Control System (TCS)Included
- Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)Included
- Immobiliser & AlarmIncluded
- HeadlampsLED
- Auto HeadlampsIncluded
- Driver Seat Adjuster8-way Power (Driver)
- Electronic Parking BrakeIncluded
- Smart Entry with Push StartIncluded
- Power WindowsWith auto down (driver)
- Touchscreen Monitor10.1" Touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Wireless Apple CarPlayIncluded
- Wireless Android AutoIncluded
- Speakers6
- Bluetooth ConnectivityIncluded
- Electric Power SteeringIncluded
- Overall Length / Width / Height4,460 / 1,825 / 1,620 mm
- Wheelbase2,640 mm
- Boot Capacity440 L
- Minimum Turning Radius5.2 m
- Brakes (Front / Rear)Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Corolla Cross 1.8V and 1.8 HEV?
1.8 HEV swaps the petrol 7-speed CVT for a hybrid e-CVT (98 PS engine plus 72 PS motor, 122 PS combined), adds dual-zone automatic climate control, auto start/stop, a 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster (V uses a 4.2-inch MID), combination fabric/leather seats and auto rain-sensing wipers. Both share full Toyota Safety Sense (AEB, FCW, LDW, BSM, RCTA, ACC, AHB), seven airbags, a 360° camera, 18-inch alloy wheels, wireless CarPlay on a 10.1-inch screen and the same body dimensions. 1.8V uses single-zone automatic air-con and a 47 L fuel tank; HEV claims 4.3 L/100km (23.3 km/L) with a 36 L tank.
What does Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV GR Sport add over 1.8 HEV?
GR Sport carries the same hybrid powertrain and equipment as 1.8 HEV (ACC, 360° camera, dual-zone climate, 12.3-inch TFT cluster and Toyota Safety Sense) and adds GR Sport trim, GR Sport-designed 18-inch wheels, GR Sport-tuned suspension and GR Sport interior accents with red stitching. There is no power increase over 1.8 HEV. The price step is RM8,000 (RM148,800 vs RM140,800 on-the-road without insurance, Peninsular Malaysia, January 2026).
Does every Corolla Cross variant have Toyota Safety Sense?
Yes. All three variants (1.8V, 1.8 HEV and 1.8 HEV GR Sport) have full Toyota Safety Sense including autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and automatic high beam as standard.
How many seats does the Corolla Cross have?
The Corolla Cross is a five-seater only. There is no third-row option in the Malaysian line-up, all three variants seat five passengers with a 440 L boot.
Which Corolla Cross variant has a 360° camera?
All three variants (1.8V, 1.8 HEV and 1.8 HEV GR Sport) have a 360° surround view monitor as standard, along with front and rear parking sensors and a reverse camera.
Which Corolla Cross variants have seven airbags?
All three variants (1.8V, 1.8 HEV and 1.8 HEV GR Sport) have seven SRS airbags (front, side, curtain and driver knee) as standard.
Which Corolla Cross variant should I buy?
Choose 1.8V if you want the lowest price and a conventional petrol CVT without hybrid complexity. Choose 1.8 HEV if fuel economy, dual-zone climate and the 12.3-inch TFT cluster matter more than the RM7,000 saving over 1.8V. Choose 1.8 HEV GR Sport only if you want GR Sport styling and sport-tuned suspension, the hybrid powertrain and safety equipment are the same as 1.8 HEV.
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