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Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand Vitara
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
Facelifted first-generation Corolla Cross built in South Africa
Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation
Facelift History
2026 range adds petrol and HEV GR-S derivatives alongside Xi, XS and XR grades
Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
Facelift Launched Since
2026 range adds petrol and HEV GR-S derivatives alongside Xi, XS and XR grades
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1385-1430 kg
1225 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Color Note
-
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand Vitara
Length
4460 mm
4345 mm
Width
1825 mm
1795 mm
Height
1620 mm
1645 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
161 mm
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
434 l
310 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1850 kg
1680 kg
Towing Capacity
400 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.4 m
Kerb Weight
-
1225 kg
Payload Capacity
-
530 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
-
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
-
935 mm
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand Vitara
Front Track Width
1559 mm
1565 mm
Rear Track Width
1571 mm
1565 mm
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1559
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1571
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1559
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1571
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand Vitara
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
All All One Touch
All Four Windows
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
GR-S Push Start
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Automatic Climate Control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
-
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Sunroof
-
Panoramic Glass Roof
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
708 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
708 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
-
1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Four Windows
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
GR-S Push Start
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
GR-S Push Start
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4 Years
Front Armrest
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Front Power Outlet
-
1 x 12V Socket
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.6
Glovebox Cooling
-
All Four Door Pockets
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
-
Panoramic Glass Roof
Power Mirrors
-
All Four Windows
Push Button Start
GR-S Push Start
Not Available
Rear Defogger
-
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
60:40 Split Fold
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Leatherette Seat Trim
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
All Seats
Spare Wheel
Space Saver T155-70D17 F:GR-S 225-50R18
Space Saver Spare
Speed Alert System
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
-
Standard
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Via Smartphone
Voice Command Support
-
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Accelerator 0 100
-
13.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Automatic Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
4
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Front Wiper
-
Standard
Front Wipers Type
-
Standard
Glove Box
-
All Four Door Pockets
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
-
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
-
1 x 12V Socket
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Remote Side Mirror
-
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Rim Size
AL R:GR-S 225-50R18 AL
17 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard Roof Rails
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Sound System
Standard 6 Standard Audio, Telephone, Info
6
Source Model Column
-
grand-vitara
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
-
Standard
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Panoramic View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Standard Smart Entry
Not Available
Variant Role
-
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
-
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand Vitara
Engine
1.8-litre Petrol Hybrid SFI
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
K15C
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
12V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid SFI
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
80.5 mm
74 mm
Stroke
88.3 mm
85.1 mm
Maximum Power
72 kW @ 5200 rpm
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
13.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand Vitara
Gearbox
CVT
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD / AWD
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 Available
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD — AllGrip Auto
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.388:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
2.8
Clutch Type
-
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand Vitara
Claimed Mileage
23.3 km/l
17.9 km/l
City Mileage
18.8 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
27.1 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
45 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
45
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
Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Real-world Mileage
23.3 km/l
17.9 km/l
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand Vitara
Airbags
Passenger, Driver Knee
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard Rear door
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2 Standard
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
All Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
6
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter Front and Rear
All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
All Seats
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand Vitara
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View
360 Degree Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Around View Monitor
Panoramic View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Blind Spot Warning
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Front Camera
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
360-Degree Surround View
Reverse Camera Type
-
360-Degree Surround View
Reversing Camera
-
360-Degree Surround View
Surround View Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Spec
Corolla Cross
Grand Vitara
Seat Material
GR-S Leather
Leatherette Seat Trim
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke GR-S Leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 - Reclining
60:40 Split Fold
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Trim
GR-S Leather
Leatherette Seat Trim
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
-
Integrated in Seat Back
Front Shoulder Room
-
1455 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1430 mm
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
0
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Interior Colour Options
-
2
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
-
All Four Door Pockets
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Fabric Seats
-
Leatherette Seat Trim
Armrest Front
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
-
Integrated in Seat Back
Boot Space Seats Down
-
708
Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL
This Corolla Cross and Grand Vitara comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Corolla Cross 34 vs Grand Vitara 34.
Efficiency index: Corolla Cross 90 vs Grand Vitara 73.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla Cross 92 vs Grand Vitara 88.
Practicality index: Corolla Cross 55 vs Grand Vitara 62.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla Cross not separately scored vs Grand Vitara 71.
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.
Specification Evidence Index
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
Corolla Cross and Grand Vitara 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
34/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
Grand Vitara
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Corolla Cross
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 64 pts for Grand Vitara
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Corolla Cross leads. However, Grand Vitara may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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