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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Corolla Cross
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
ALCAZAR
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Corolla Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Corolla Cross
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelifted first-generation Corolla Cross built in South Africa
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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
Seven-seat SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1445 kg
1385-1430 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
ALCAZAR
Corolla Cross
Length
4560 mm
4460 mm
Width
1800 mm
1825 mm
Height
1710 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
36 l
Boot/Cargo Space
180 l
434 l
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
1850 kg
Payload Capacity
645 kg
443 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
400 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
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
ALCAZAR
Corolla Cross
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1559 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1571 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1559
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Tread (mm) 1571
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Corolla Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Power Windows
Not Available
All All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
GR-S Push Start
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
4
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Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Rim Size
18 Inches
AL R:GR-S 225-50R18 AL
Source Model Column
alcazar
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Corolla Cross
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.8-litre Petrol Hybrid SFI
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1798 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol Hybrid SFI
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
80.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW
72 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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
58.8 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
173 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Yes
Spec
ALCAZAR
Corolla Cross
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
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
Not Applicable
Not Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
ALCAZAR
Corolla Cross
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
23.3 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
18.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.8 km/l
27.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
36 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
23.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
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
ALCAZAR
Corolla Cross
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
Passenger, Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard 2 Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter Front and Rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front + Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
Corolla Cross
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard Front + Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto, Rainsensing
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
Corolla Cross
Seat Material
Cloth
GR-S Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front Seats
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
3 Spoke GR-S Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60:40 - Reclining
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen ALCAZAR grade before assuming a feature is included.
This ALCAZAR 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: ALCAZAR 44 vs Corolla Cross 41.
Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs Corolla Cross 90.
Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs Corolla Cross 94.
Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs Corolla Cross 54.
Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 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 2 points
ALCAZAR 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
ALCAZAR
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Corolla Cross
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 66 pts for ALCAZAR
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Corolla Cross leads. However, ALCAZAR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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