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Across
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Corolla Cross
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Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Facelifted first-generation Corolla Cross built in South Africa
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
2026 range adds petrol and HEV GR-S derivatives alongside Xi, XS and XR grades
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026 range adds petrol and HEV GR-S derivatives alongside Xi, XS and XR grades
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African 2026 specification
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
1385-1430 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Length
4360 mm
4460 mm
Width
1795 mm
1825 mm
Height
1655 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
36 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
434 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1850 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
443 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
400 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
984 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
943 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
899 mm
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Front Track Width
1530 mm
1559 mm
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
1571 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Tread (mm) 1559
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Tread (mm) 1571
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
GR-S Push Start
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.8-litre Petrol Hybrid SFI
Engine Code
K15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1798 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol Hybrid SFI
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
74 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
85 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
72 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
23.3 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
18.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
27.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
36 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
23.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
36
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Airbags
6
Passenger, Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard 2 Standard
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter Front and Rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard Front + Rear
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto, Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Panoramic View Monitor
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
GR-S Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Seats
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Standard
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
3 Spoke GR-S Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
60:40 - Reclining
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
GR-S Leather
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
Audio, 10.1-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Android Auto, Wireless CarPlay Toyota Display
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Android Auto, Wireless CarPlay Toyota Display
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
Standard 6 Standard Audio, Telephone, Info
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Standard Full Digital, 12.3-inch
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Standard 3PCs
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
-
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
-
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
10.1-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
10.1-inch
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard
Roof Rails
Grey
Standard Black
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
-
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Across
Corolla Cross
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
Private and family
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
575400 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Flagship
Starting Price
464900
575400
Starting Price Zar
464900
575400
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and Corolla Cross comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs Corolla Cross 41.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs Corolla Cross 90.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs Corolla Cross 94.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs Corolla Cross 54.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Corolla Cross not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Corolla Cross leads by 4 points
Across and Corolla Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Corolla Cross
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
54/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Corolla Cross
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Corolla Cross leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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