Verdict
At RM133,800 versus RM140,800, the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV asks RM7,000 more than the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V. Most of the car is the same: 440-litre boot, 18-inch wheels, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, AEB, lane-keeping assist and blind spot monitoring. The money buys hybrid hardware, a full LCD instrument cluster and an 8-year/unlimited-mileage warranty for the hybrid battery, inverter and PCU. The 1.8V keeps the stronger petrol engine output on paper and costs less. The HEV is the smarter long-term pick if you want the hybrid system.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V if you want the lower RM133,800 price and the stronger listed petrol engine output without paying for hybrid hardware.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV if you want the hybrid motor, full LCD instruments and 8-year/unlimited-mileage hybrid component warranty for RM7,000 more.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V RM133,800; Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV RM140,800
- Fuel type: Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V petrol; Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV petrol hybrid/REV
- Petrol engine output: Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V 138 hp/172 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV 97 hp/142 Nm
- Motor output: Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V none; Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV 1 motor with 71 hp/163 Nm
- Kerb weight: Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V 1,405 kg; Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV 1,430 kg
- Instrument cluster: Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V electroluminescent analogue; Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV full LCD monitor
1.8V
- RM7,000 cheaper to buy
- Stronger listed petrol engine output at 138 hp and 172 Nm
- 25 kg lighter than the HEV
- No hybrid motor assistance
- Analogue instrument cluster instead of the HEV’s full LCD monitor
1.8 HEV
- Gets a 71 hp/163 Nm electric motor
- Full LCD instrument cluster
- 8-year/unlimited-mileage warranty for the hybrid battery, inverter and PCU
- Costs RM7,000 more
- Lower listed petrol engine output at 97 hp and 142 Nm
- 25 kg heavier than the 1.8V
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 133,800✓ | RM 140,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | 1,798 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 138 hp✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 172 Nm✓ | 142 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 13 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 71 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 163 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Nickel Metal-Hydride |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 1.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,405 kg | 1,430 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes CR1 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 359 | RM 359 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
1.8V vs 1.8 HEV FAQ
Is the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V or Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV better?
The Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV is the better buy if you want the hybrid system and full LCD cluster. The Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V makes more sense if purchase price matters most.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8V costs RM133,800, while the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV costs RM140,800. The HEV is RM7,000 more expensive.
What does the Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV add over the 1.8V?
It adds a petrol-hybrid setup with one 71 hp/163 Nm motor, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a full LCD instrument cluster and an 8-year/unlimited-mileage warranty for the hybrid battery, inverter and PCU.