New Toyota C-HR or Corolla Cross?

I am buying a new Toyota in Jan 2026. Would you recommend Toyota C-HR Sport or Toyota Corolla Cross Sport?

Eileen O Brien (Dublin)

Dec 2025 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Eileen,

In terms of simple preferences, I'd rather own/drive the C-HR than the Corolla Cross as I prefer how it looks and how it drives - though they both use the same hybrid system and have largely identical performance and efficiency. The Sport version of the C-HR is a bit cheaper to buy than the Sport version of the Corolla Cross as well.

However, there's no doubt that the Corolla Cross is the larger and more practical car. Its boot holds more than the C-HR's and the rear seats are also a little more spacious.

If those things didn't matter, I'd take the C-HR every time.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor