Should you buy the 2023 Toyota RAV4 or 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross?

In the market for a new Toyota SUV? The good news is, we’ve got plenty of options. The bad news is, we’ve got plenty of options. It can be overwhelming to try and wade through them to find the perfect new Toyota, and we’re here to help – our Clermont Toyota dealership is comparing the 2023 Toyota RAV4 to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross to help you decide which works best for your needs.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 vs the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Corolla Cross have a lot in common – they’re both on the compact side, offer great fuel efficiency, and are sportily stylish. But which one suits your drive time better? Since they’re so similar, it can be hard to choose between the two. Toyota of Clermont is here to help you decide – we’ve picked out some of the most important determining factors when buying a car and compared them between these two models to assist you in choosing.

Price

Here are a few things to consider when it comes to price, value, and shopping.

• Let’s talk about MSRPs to start. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross is cheaper – it has a starting MSRP of $23,060 while the 2023 Toyota RAV4’s MSRP starts at a higher point of $27,975.
• The same warranties apply to both the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Toyota RAV4. Both of them offer a 3-year/36,000 mile basic warranty and a 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Both of them also offer warranties for corrosion and seatbelt restraints.
• The 2023 Toyota RAV4 offers 16 models total to choose from – 9 gasoline and 7 electrified. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross offers 8 trims total – 3 gasoline and 5 hybrids.

Performance

Now let’s talk about how these two Clermont Toyotas compare in terms of performance. Here are the basics:

• The 2023 Toyota RAV4 allows you to choose from a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine (30 mpg) and a hybrid drivetrain (40 mpg). You can also get this new Toyota in a plug-in hybrid model so if that’s your goal, this is the right SUV for you.
• The 2023 Toyota Cross offers a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine (32 mpg) and a hybrid drivetrain (37 mpg).
• Both of these Clermont Toyotas also offer all-wheel drive options.
• The 2023 Toyota RAV4 offers more horsepower (203 hp) than the Corolla Cross (169 hp) as well as slightly more torque (165 lb-ft vs 151 lb-ft).
• When it comes to towing, the Toyota RAV4 comes out on top with a 3,500 lb towing capacity while the Corolla Cross maxes out at 1,500 lbs.
• You’ll get more off-roading ability in the 2023 Toyota RAV4. It has a higher ground clearance than its Corolla Cross sibling (great for uneven terrain) and comes in trims like TRD and Adventure, both of which are perfectly suited to off-road adventures.

Interior

The interior of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross and Toyota RAV4 share A LOT of similarities – you can pretty much get the same technology and features in both models, and both of them seat up to five with ease. The RAV4 is slightly larger, though, and offers more cargo space – 37.6 cubic feet of space vs the Corolla Cross’ 24 cubic feet.

Safety

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 and Corolla Cross also offer similar safety features. You’ll find options like:

• Advanced Airbag Systems
• Toyota Safety Sense
• Star Safety System
• Backup cameras
• Blind-spot monitors

And more. If you’re going off the IIHS scores alone, though, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross wins. This Clermont Toyota is an IIHS Top Safety Pick +, while the Toyota RAV4 is a Top Safety Pick (no +).

Take home one of these Clermont Toyotas today

Ready to get behind the wheel? If you still can’t choose between the 2023 Toyota RAV4 and 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross, then it’s time to see them both in person. Make it happen at Toyota of Clermont – we’re open seven days a week at 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike. You can call us at (352) 404-7000 for more information and see all of our inventory online!

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