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The Toyota Corolla Cross 2.0 FLEX 2022 Has Been Making Waves in the Medium SUV Segment in Brazil. Positioned as a Naturally Aspirated Model That Values Reliability and Comfort, Does It Really Compete Head-to-Head With the Volkswagen Taos, Its Main Competitor? We Analyzed Every Detail, From Finishing to Performance, and the Famous “Corolla Consumption,” So You Can Decide if It Is Really All That or Just Hype.
The Look of the Toyota Corolla Cross 2.0 FLEX 2022 Divides Opinions. The Robust Front and the Headlight Set Are Praised, but the Rear, With the Exposed Exhaust and Some Plastic Details, Falls Short for a Car Priced at R$ 170,000. The Interior Finish Is Well Built, but There Is Excessive Use of Plastic in Areas That Could Feature More Refined Materials, Such as in the Hybrid Corolla. Positive Points Include the Interior Space and Seat Comfort.
Technology and Equipment
Despite Offering a Good Multimedia Center With Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the Model Disappoints by Not Providing Adaptive Cruise Control and a Sunroof, Common in This Price Range. The Manual Handbrake Also Stands Out as What Is Expected in a Modern SUV. In Terms of Safety, the Car Is Well Equipped, With Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, and Knee Airbags.
Engine and Performance
The 2.0 Naturally Aspirated Engine With 177 hp on Ethanol (169 hp on Gasoline) Delivers a Reliable and Smooth Driving Experience. With a CVT Transmission That Simulates 10 Gears, the Toyota Corolla Cross 2.0 FLEX 2022 Is Efficient but Not Exciting. The Performance Is Solid, But Lacks the “Punch” of Turbo Engines, Like That of the Taos. The 0 to 100 km/h Time Is Approximately 9.8 Seconds, Adequate for Urban and Highway Use.
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Corolla Consumption and Economy
Here, the Corolla Consumption Lives Up to Its Reputation. On Ethanol, the Model Records Average Figures of 7.5 km/l in the City and 9.5 km/l on the Highway. With Gasoline, the Numbers Improve to 11 km/l in the City and 13.5 km/l on the Highway, Demonstrating Good Efficiency for a 2.0 Naturally Aspirated Engine.
Verdict: Better than the Taos or Just Hype?
The Toyota Corolla Cross 2.0 FLEX 2022 Is an Interesting Choice for Those Who Prioritize Mechanical Reliability and Long-Term Economy. However, for Those Seeking More Technology and Performance, the Volkswagen Taos or Even the Hybrid Version of the Corolla Cross Present More Attractive Options. In the End, the Corolla Cross Gains Points for Durability and Fuel Consumption but Loses in Innovation and Cost-Effectiveness.
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