A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Toyota Corolla Cross vs Nissan Navara Single Cab: the short answer
Corolla Cross and Navara Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Corolla Cross starts ZAR 48,500 cheaperCorolla Cross from ZAR 385,000 · Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Maximum Power
Corolla Cross72 kW @ 5200 rpm
Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Corolla Cross142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
Corolla Cross1798 cc
Navara Single Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla Cross23.3 km/l
Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Corolla Cross161 mm
Navara Single Cab208 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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
Specification evidence leader
Navara Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Corolla Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Navara Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
1997
Generation
Facelifted first-generation Corolla Cross built in South Africa
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Facelift History
2026 range adds petrol and HEV GR-S derivatives alongside Xi, XS and XR grades
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
2026 range adds petrol and HEV GR-S derivatives alongside Xi, XS and XR grades
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Single Cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
Single-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1385-1430 kg
1803 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Single Cab
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Length
4460 mm
5235 mm
Width
1825 mm
1790 mm
Height
1620 mm
1760 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
161 mm
208 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
434 l
-
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1803 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1850 kg
3010 kg
Payload Capacity
443 kg
1119 kg
Towing Capacity
400 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
6.4 m
Front Headroom
984 mm
-
Rear Headroom
943 mm
-
Front Legroom
1039 mm
-
Rear Legroom
899 mm
-
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Front Track Width
1559 mm
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
1571 mm
1550 mm
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1559
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1571
Leaf Spring
Chassis Type
-
Ladder
Power Steering
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Front Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1559
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Tread (mm) 1571
Leaf Spring
Suspension
-
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
2311 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1560 mm
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Driver auto up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
GR-S Push Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
2311 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1560 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V outlet inside cabin and load box
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
Not Available
Heads Up Display
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Space Saver T155-70D17 F:GR-S 225-50R18
Full-size steel
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone Standard Cable
Manual air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Country Of Origin
-
South Africa
Diff Lock
-
Standard
Difflock
-
Standard
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Manual fold
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Side Mirror
-
Standard
Remote Start
-
Not Available
Rim Size
AL R:GR-S 225-50R18 AL
16
Sound System
Standard 6 Standard Audio, Telephone, Info
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
navara-single-cab
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Towbar
-
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Engine
1.8-litre Petrol Hybrid SFI
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid SFI
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
80.5 mm
89 mm
Stroke
88.3 mm
100 mm
Maximum Power
72 kW @ 5200 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
66.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
223.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Gearbox
CVT
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
CVT
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
CVT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
FWD
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
23.3 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
18.8 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
27.1 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
23.3 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
80
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
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Airbags
Passenger, Driver Knee
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard Rear door
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2 Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter Front and Rear
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Knee Airbag
Standard
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Fatigue Detection
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Seat Material
GR-S Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Front Seats
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke GR-S Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 - Reclining
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Height adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver Power & Passenger Manual
Separate front passenger seat
Seat Trim
GR-S Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
6-way manual
Steering Type
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Instrument Cluster Type
-
-
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Navara Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
6
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Infotainment System
Audio, 10.1-inch
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
16-inch steel wheels
Wing Mirror Type
-
Black door mirrors
Body Type
-
Pickup
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Manual fold
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlight Type
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Approach Angle
18 deg
32.0 deg
Departure Angle
22 deg
26.5 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal / Eco / Power
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable 4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
22.7 deg
Ground Clearance Max
161 mm
208 mm
Ground Clearance Min
161 mm
208 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
22.7 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
Front towing hook
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Ramp-over Angle
-
22.7 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
32.0 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
-
22.7 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
26.5 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Tyre Size
AL R:GR-S 225-50R18 AL
205/ R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver T155-70D17 F:GR-S 225-50R18
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
AL R:GR-S 225-50R18 AL
16
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
16-inch steel wheels
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Space Saver T155-70D17 F:GR-S 225-50R18
Full-size steel
Wheel Diameter
AL R:GR-S 225-50R18 AL
16
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
205/ R16
Wheels
-
16-inch steel wheels
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
15000
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
-
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
Optional
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15 000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Intervals
-
15000
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Ownership Role
Private and family
Top
Price Zar
575400 ZAR
592600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
575400
592600
Starting Price Zar
575400
592600
Spec
Corolla Cross
Navara Single Cab
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla Cross and Navara Single Cab 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: Corolla Cross 41 vs Navara Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: Corolla Cross 90 vs Navara Single Cab 56.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla Cross 94 vs Navara Single Cab 90.
Practicality index: Corolla Cross 54 vs Navara Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla Cross not separately scored vs Navara Single Cab 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
Navara Single Cab leads by 4 points
Corolla Cross and Navara Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Navara Single Cab +26
Efficiency
Corolla Cross +34
Safety
Corolla Cross +4
Practicality
Navara Single Cab +18
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Navara Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
Corolla Cross
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 68 pts for Corolla Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Single Cab leads. However, Corolla Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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