2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos
SUV
Score Summary
Reliability
Expert Reviews
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos is the top-spec grade of Toyota's Corolla Cross small SUV in Australia, featuring a 2.0-litre hybrid drivetrain with e-CVT and available all-wheel drive. It targets families or active singles seeking practical packaging, strong safety, and hybrid efficiency with premium conveniences. Buyers might choose it for Toyota's reliability, efficient powertrain, roomy interior, and strong safety features, backed by a reputable dealership network.
Highlights
- Hybrid powertrain with available AWD option for improved traction.
- Atmos-specific features like wireless charging, smart entry, and panoramic sunroof.
- Five-star ANCAP safety rating with eight airbags and ISOFIX anchors.
- Strong value proposition with competitive pricing and warranty structure.
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Excellent fuel efficiency for a hybrid SUV (noted around 4.2–4.4 L/100km in Australian reviews)
- •Strong practicality and usable interior packaging
- •Generally reliable reputation of Toyota hybrids and the Toyota brand
- •Competitive value and cost of ownership for the segment
- •Pleasant driving manners and refined ride for a compact SUV
!Complaints
- •Transmission feel: CVT/e-CVT can show hesitation or noticeable response quirks on throttle input in some situations
- •Recalls and service actions for steering and transmission components, causing potential concern about long-term durability
- •Perceived price versus features relative to rivals (some reviewers mention wait times and pricing pressure)
- •Some complaints about interior plastics and perceived feel of finish in lower trims (less common in Atmos but present in mixed-owner feedback)
- •Fuel economy can vary with driving style and conditions; some reports mention it not always matching predicted figures
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
Medium
Cost Predictability
Medium
The Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos is a fuel-efficient hybrid SUV with capped-price servicing for the first five years, providing predictable maintenance costs. It is targeted at buyers seeking low running costs and reliability, especially in urban environments. Potential buyers would choose this car for its strong fuel economy, Toyota's reputation for durability, and the cost certainty offered by capped servicing, making it a practical choice for daily commuting and family use.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos benefits from Toyota’s overall reliability track record and the proven hybrid/e-CVT architecture. Reviews consistently highlight reliability, practicality, and efficiency as strong points. However, there is a limited corpus of long-term Atmos-specific ownership data in Australia, and there are public recall notices related to steering intermediate shafts and CVT-related components in related generations. Owner discussions include occasional transmission behavior concerns and some interior/tech niggles. Taken together, reliability appears solid but with notable caveats tied to recalls and CVT-related behavior. A conservative interpretation places Atmos in the upper end of “generally reliable with some known weaknesses” territory.
See what the experts say
WhichCar
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos review: Facelift adds sparkle to the fuel-sipping small SUV, but the price…
Brand Reliability
Toyota
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 162
Rank
#3 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
SUV
Doors
4
Seats
5
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Hybrid
Hybrid system (2.0L petrol engine + electric motors) - AWD eFour
Fuel Consumption
4.4 L/100km
Range (Approx)
970 km
Tank Capacity
43 L
Hybrid system (2.0L petrol engine + electric motors) - AWD eFour
Fuel Consumption
N/A
Range (Approx)
N/A
Tank Capacity
N/A
Performance
Hybrid system (2.0L petrol engine + electric motors) - AWD eFour
Engine / Motor Type
Hybrid
Displacement
1.99L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Power
146 kW
Torque
190 Nm
0-100 km/h
7.6s
Towing Capacity
738 kg
Hybrid system (2.0L petrol engine + electric motors) - AWD eFour
Engine / Motor Type
Hybrid
Displacement
1.99L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Power
126 kW
Torque
202 Nm
0-100 km/h
9.1s
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Something Missing?
Help us improve our information. Let us know if you want to see anything added or corrected.