Thinking about checking out a Toyota Corolla Cross for sale? This subcompact SUV is highly popular among those who appreciate the efficiency and easy-to-handle dimensions of the Corolla sedan, but want some extra performance perks and interior space. The Corolla Cross has many faces, allowing you to choose how fancy, capable, affordable, or tech-forward your model is. You’ll notice a handful of options when it’s time to order yours, and understanding each one ensures you drive home in the Corolla Cross that’s ideal for your needs.
Let’s look at the choices you’ll have when picking out your Corolla Cross. I will provide an overview of the two types of models: gas engine models and their hybrid counterparts. Plus, I’ll cover the available features you can add for extra convenience, comfort, or fun. I’ll start with a quick look at the two engine options, which might help you decide which group of trims you’ll be considering.
Engine Options
For the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, you’ll have two powertrain options: the 2.0L gas engine option and the 2.0L hybrid engine. The pure-gas powertrain is paired to a continuously variable transmission and produces 169 hp. Its FWD model achieves 31 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway, for a combined 32 MPG.
The hybrid powertrain produces 196 hp and also has a continuously variable transmission. The hybrid models are only available in AWD, so you’ll get impressive traction across that lineup. Of course, achieving up to 45 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway is a major selling point too. Both engines can tow 1,500 lbs, so you’re ready to take your vessels with you in either option.
The Gas-Powered Corolla Cross Lineup
Now I’ll dive into the trims. You might have already decided you’ll be sticking to the pure-gas or the hybrid model, based on some of the performance features mentioned above. The good news is that the two sets of trims mirror one another in many ways. Those wanting a traditional gas model can choose from the following.
The L
The L is the starting trim for the pure gas-engine models. It’s going to get you tons of terrific perks, like Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, a suite of driver assist features for added confidence on the road. It comes with pre-collision with pedestrian detection, which can alert you to potential crashes with vehicles or pedestrians and take over braking when necessary.
You’ll also have lane departure alert, lane trace assist, and steering assist, which can notify you if you’re drifting from your lane and guide you back in. Automatic high beams will turn on in low-light settings and turn off when oncoming vehicles are detected. Plus, road sign assist alerts you to posted signs you might have missed.
Wireless smartphone connectivity is also standard, so you’ll be able to project your smartphone apps on the touchscreen, which for this trim is an eight-inch one. You’ll listen to your playlists and podcasts on a six-speaker sound system in the L. You can expect all of these features as a minimum across the 2025 Corolla Cross lineup. As you move up the lineup, more enhancements become available.
The LE
When you get to the LE trim, you’ll get some additional features that improve convenience, utility, and safety. First, you’re going to have wireless charging, so you can plug in your smartphone without a USB cord. You’ll also get the push-button start system in this trim, so you don’t need to use your traditional key to turn on the ignition. Building on the standard features of the TSS 3.0, you’ll get a blind spot monitor to alert you to vehicles approaching those hard-to-see areas. Plus, you’ll get a rear cross-traffic alert, which notifies you of vehicles approaching the rear of your model when you’re in reverse.
Roof rails are also included with this trim, allowing you to add extra storage solutions to the top of your Corolla Cross, making this model even more adventure-ready. On the style front, you’ll get 17-inch silver-colored alloy wheels in this trim.
The XLE
If the LE isn’t quite upscale enough for you, consider the XLE. Inside, you’ll find SofTex-trimmed seats that resemble leather but are easy to clean and ultra-comfortable. You’ll also enjoy heated front seats for full-body comfort. You’ll also get a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster on this trim, adding more useful information right in your line of sight. Plus, you’ll get ambient lighting to get the mood right for big meetings or big adventures.
LED daytime running lights increase visibility and style, as do the 18-inch alloy wheels with a dark-gray-metallic finish. You get yet another driver-assist feature on this trim, the front and rear parking assist with automatic braking. This handy feature is great for those who need to get into tight parking spots, as it will alert you to obstacles and even hit the brakes to avoid dings and scratches. In addition to the available JBL speaker system and moonroof, this trim adds an available power liftgate and adaptive front-lighting system with auto-leveling, which can adjust the direction of the headlights to match your steering position.
The Hybrid Corolla Cross Lineup
Now we get to the hybrid models. I won’t spend as much time on these because, for the most part, each one corresponds with one of the pure gas-engine models, in terms of standard and available features. Here’s a quick rundown of each hybrid model, and the pure gas-engine model to which it corresponds:
- The Hybrid S – This model has features that mirror those of the L trim, along with that exceptional fuel economy.
- The Hybrid SE – Similar to the LE trim.
- The Hybrid Nightshade – This is similar to the LE, but with the addition of 18-inch all-black glossy alloy wheels, a black/red fabric-trimmed interior, and black-accented exterior finishes.
- The Hybrid XSE – This trim mostly mirrors the XLE. The main difference is the seating, which combines some of the SofTex of the XLE with other stylish inserts.
Keep in mind that all hybrid models come equipped with electronic on-demand AWD, so they can switch between sending torque to the front and rear wheels as needed.
Check Out the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross With Us Today
Hopefully, you now have a thorough understanding of the options for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. The main options to be aware of are the traditional, pure-gas models and the hybrid models. Each has a trim that mirrors the features of the other’s lineup. The all-gas L corresponds to the hybrid S; the LE corresponds to the hybrid SE; and the XLE corresponds to the hybrid XSE. Only the hybrids, however, have the Nightshade Edition, with its edgy, blacked-out elements.
The pure-gas engines have FWD models and AWD, whereas the hybrid models are all on-demand AWD. Efficiency isn’t lost through the AWD, though, because the hybrids boast impressive MPGs in the city and on the highway. The pure-gas Corolla Cross also achieves good fuel economy. With optional features like a moonroof, premium audio system and power liftgate across upper trims, the Corolla Cross can appeal to drivers looking for a more upscale feel, too. You can find these across the pure-gas and hybrid models.
