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John Velasco

I told myself I wouldn’t buy a Corolla again, but the Corolla Cross Hybrid changes my mind — here’s why

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

I’ve owned a Toyota Corolla for nearly 17 years now and while it's managed to get me through most of my adult life, I told myself that I’d never buy one again in my lifetime. That's because I told myself that I deserve something larger. Don't get me wrong, it's an excellent first car for many people, but the Corolla's basic.

But after testing out the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid for a week, I'm now convinced that a Corolla could yet again be in my future. While it may not have the premium features and polarizing looks that make many of the best electric cars I test stand out, the Corolla Cross Hybrid has them all beat in one area — its price.

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