Peace of mind is driving a Toyota Corolla Cross, right? Maybe just not the Hybrid. Go to www.julietmcguire.com for more. And please subscribe to my channel.
Took delivery of our Corolla Cross Xs Hybrid at the end of November. Fuel consumption avg urban cycle is around 4.9l/100km. Went for long weekend away and avg is around 6.0l/100km. Hybrid all the way so far.
Took delivery of our Corolla Cross Xs Hybrid at the end of November. Fuel consumption avg urban cycle is around 4.5l/100km. Went down to the coast and avg is around 6.0l/100km. Awesome car! Hybrid all the way.
SA top selling car . Knocked the Polo off it’s perch . And scarce as hens teeth . Hybrid at a relatively affordable price compared to its smaller turbo rivals
I have over 10years living with hybrids including legendary Prius and if u buy the hybrid to save fuel, think again( not that much difference, cause fuel saving is 80% driving style & 20% the technology can offer). Those manufacturer figures, just add 7-10% for real world figures if u hyper mile drive it. However, the exciting thing Is the hybrid instant torque( much better than RPM depended turbos in-real world).The core of hybrid is environmental benefits from less CO2 per kilometer. The last positive of hybrid ( particularly Toyota/Lexus) is undisputed reliability.Anyway, expecting better fuel in any SUV ( terrible wind coefficient design) is a pipe dream. 2010 Prius (Gen3) had a ,25 wind coefficient hence its polarizing looks( which I still luv madly).Good vid lady..
Yes! Thank you! This is the car my wife and I are looking to get, and was hoping you'd review it before I made a decision. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you and yours!
Any direct comparisons you'd care to make between the Corolla Cross and the Jolion? That's basically the choice for us right now, but my wife doesn't like the mesh sunroof that comes standard in their top model, which is the one I'm interested in. I think you expressed similar annoyance with one of your recent reviews, I forget which model now.
@@djpentz The main problem I've heard with the jolion is the high fuel consumption in comparison to the cross. If that isn't a factor for you the jolion has more features for a better price. And of course the resale value, Haval vs Toyota etc
Not a single mention about how it drives. The claimed consumption for the petrol version is also unrealistic so the hybrid will still have a significant fuel,saving in the real world. Comparing to a smaller car with a turbo engine is lacking logic. This vehicle warrants a redo review without bias and more detail.
With the Toyota brand name and that price, the price of the VW T-Cross makes less sense than ever. VW really needs to relook at that vehicle and it's pricing.
While I adore this Corolla Cross, I actually disagree. I’ve driven both, and can comfortably say I made the best choice (for myself) with my T-Cross 1.5 R-Line. Monthly instalments were about a R350 difference, which (again for me) made the T-Cross more worth it.
@@josh3221ify tbh not enough for me to justify the Corolla Cross over the T-Cross. Sure it’s definitely a subjective view. Drive both cars and tell me how different they feel. The kick down of the T-Cross is superior. The Corolla Cross felt a little bit choked/sluggish on the kick down. Turbo v NA I guess. The T-Cross was a far superior drive in my opinion. The VW DSG box vs the CVT of this car is a far nicer drive. And when you spend most of your time in a car, you look for these things. I took both on quite a lengthy test drive, and found myself missing something in the Corolla Cross. Wasn’t sure what it was until I got into the T-Cross. Don’t get me wrong, the Corolla Cross was a smooth drive and it’s stunning to look at, but for me the T-Cross won. Hence the reason I bought the T-Cross over the Corolla Cross.
@@sexpistill Jolion was also a good ride honestly. But it’s the uncertainty of the brand that worried me. I know a lot of people that have been happy with the Haval experience. But just as many people that have had nightmare experiences. I do agree though. VW will need to do something to their pricing structure to stay relevant. As reliable as that badge is - Toyota, Mitsubishi and Hyundai have the same trusted reliability.
i have a 2022 toyota corolla cross xle that i bought in october and i absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone. not only is it fantastic on gas but it’s also a fun car to drive. it’s got a lot of cool features
Yes I would have taken the "normal" XR as well, but I'm not in the market, because I bought an Haval H2 last year. But I'm still happy. I don't have time to search the whole country and wait 3 months for a car. Besides, Corolla is high on the theft list.
Great review, objective information. I wonder what the standard non-hybrid variant delivers in terms of fuel consumption. Read somewhere that the petrol engine requires an oil spec of 0W-16 synthetic.😅Like water. Still a good package. Was watching the Dakar 2024. The Audi team' vehicle uses a parralel hybrid,the engine Is putely a generator, topping up the battery. The consensus is it used appropriately 1/3rd less fuel for the equivalent HP output.
Australian fan of your channel Juliet. Love your channel - criminally underrated. I’m wondering if we will ever get the Corolla Cross here and whether it will be SA built?
I test drove the normal non-hybrid XI and was a bit underwhelmed, the 1.8L Petrol felt sluggish. I cannot get my hands on the hybrid, would the added electric engine give it a bit more vooma?
Why do your titles have to start with "Juliet drives..."? We already know the test driver is Juliet. That music + sun glasses segment is starting to get tired. Please create something new. Lastly, the videos can be a bit more detailed. Things like the boot space, back seats capacity, option list if possible, etc. A 12-15 minutes video is not bad. For me it's not about watching the shortest and quickest video, but it's about watching the most informative video PS: I like your dry humour. Just making honest inputs to help improve your videos and subscriptions.
Wow, total opposite opinion for me. I can't wait to see what song she vibes to each video. Her vids are short but more than informative enough to make people visit the dealership. And as for the "Juliet drives" ? That's what makes me open the video in the first place
Meh. I get sick of the myriad drones rattling off specs I already read on the website. How many times do I have to watch someone say the exact same thing. RU-vidrs have the advantage of relating stuff about the cars that aren't on the spec sheet. Watching someone bebop down the sunny South African coast and comment on the driving experience and usage is pleasant and refreshing.
I disagree with you, I dont come here to see 0-100, brake tests or testing dashboard hardness with a durometer, I know there are channels which specialise in that. Maybe you too should look for channels which focus on the kind of information you are interested in
This is actually great advice you're giving. You should totally follow it, when you start your own channel. Until then, feel free to enjoy Juliet run her channel the way she sees fit. If hers doesn't vibe with you and the countless other channels don't either, then you only have one choice. Start your own channel. Who knows? If it's good, maybe we'll even subscribe to it as well. Until then, please, rest. ✋🏿
100% agree. Infotainment system isn’t great, struggle to make calls and can’t even figure out how to change the time🙈🙈. Also the motor seems sluggish for its size.🤷🏽♀️ but that reverse beep is the absolute worst. Good grief it’s annoying !!! But other than that the car is nice, smooth and quiet drive, boot space is fantastic. Look and feel is great. Just a few kinks to work through
The reverse beeping has been removed in new models and you can also have it disabled. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard in all models now, albeit wired.
Toyota sold 1,757 of them in the first month after launch, so their popularity cannot be denied. However what could have been a truly great vehicle is let down by an absolutley awful dashboard - I mean who designed that centre stack? An amateur? Time the gloss black trim disappeared for good too. Then there's the interior, black carpets, black seats, black seat belts, black door panels, black headliner, black dashboard, and not a contrasting colour stitch in sight. That's about as bland and unattractive as you can get, but I see there is a Terra Rosa option on this model. I'm not a fan of the sad-faced grille either.
@@driaankotze8738 Opting for the hybrid isn't about an increase in power. It's about reducing CO2 emissions and being more aware of one's direct impact on the natural environment.
@@silviu7677 yes me to! Just wish more South Africans can get out of the Toyota Fortuner fase... because WHERE YOU LOOOOK... a Fortuner drives.... Xc60's and Xc40's are much môre stylish.... and elegant...
Maybe, just maybe, i will start considering Toyota Cars when i am over 40 years old..i cant stand a huge line-up of Toyota dull cars with an exception of their brilliant Yaris GR of course.
@@danielbredenkamp3957 Cheap is good if you are referring to price, saw the Toyota live and its very boring even the exterior. Even the old CX5 is better in every way than this, looks, safety, performance...
I must say the interior is also horrible. The Vw's look way better. Interior is very important. Toyota must realy look at the dash and instrument panel as well as steering wheel controls. When people look at my new caddy they say wow, and that is what you expect, not the Datsun stanza reaction!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🙄
Will the Julion hold it's value and be reliable? Also what kind of rust warranty does the Julion have? At the coast rust is a real issue. From what I have seen with people who own Mahindra's it is a serious issue for them after the rust warranty runs out. If you only keep your cars until the warranty runs out then the only other question is how much does the vehicle depreciate. I am not one for lots of gizmos because in the long term there is more to go wrong and from what I have seen the Julion has lots of Chinese gizmos.
A great vehicle that is brought down by the CVT gearbox....I will never buy any vehicle with a dual clutch transmission (DSG) or that has a CVT gearbox in it!
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Hopefully you deaf??????? The reverse gear beeping drives one beserk - sadly Toyota Customer Care refer you to dealer who cant help - surely one can this this insane noise off???? Make a plan Toyota!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, Toyota sadly missed a beep with small fuel tank.
e-CVT in the hybrid, which is a different system altogether. Toyota has been using it in their hybrids for 25 years, and perfecting it with every iteration. That's why.
Must say the Haval Looks more premium to the corolla. The back seats looks like an old Datsun that stood in the sun. Surely after all these years toyota could make better seats. But the toyota engines are the best. Surely better than Ford.
