2023 Toyota Corolla Cross pricing and specifications announced: Look out, Mazda CX-30!

What could be the most important passenger car to launch in Australia in 2022 finally has a price-tag - and the Toyota Corolla Cross 2023 model range could be more affordable than you expected.

There are going to be eight different variants available across the small SUV range - with the entry-level Corolla Cross GX kicking things off from just $33,000 (MSRP - before on-road costs) when the line-up goes on sale in Australia from October 2022.

That entry level pricing slots the Corolla Cross between the Yaris Cross (from $26,990) and RAV4 (from $36,900), and pretty close to the existing compact gap-filling model, the C-HR (from $30,915).

However, the Corolla Cross will offer a lot of choice for customers, with a range of two-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) models, though the latter will be available with the hybrid powertrain only.

Confused? It's understandable, but here's a rundown on the range.

The entry-level GX lists at $33,000 for the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol front-wheel drive model with a CVT automatic. For an extra $2500, customers can choose a 2.0L petrol-electric hybrid 2WD GX ($35,500).

The next step up is the GXL, with the petrol 2WD listing at $36,750, the 2WD hybrid at $39,250, and the GXL adds the option of an AWD hybrid version at $42,250.

Topping the range is the new Atmos variant, which also comes in petrol 2WD ($43,550), hybrid 2WD ($46,050) or hybrid AWD ($49,050).

Hopefully that helps clarify things - but we can't confirm the power and torque figures, fuel consumption numbers or anything else about the powertrains as Toyota Australia is yet to divulge that information.

Now, in terms of standard equipment, the GX model comes standard with: 17-inch alloy wheels, LED lights, daytime running lights, heated and retractable door mirrors, automatic air conditioning, fabric seats, and keyless entry with push-button start. The GX comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto and DAB+ digital radio, as well as a six-speaker stereo.

There is an extensive range of safety gear standard on all grades, including AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control "with curve speed reduction", lane keeping assist and lane centring tech, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a reversing camera, auto high-beam lights and safe-exit assist. Eight airbags are standard.

Spend the extra money on the GXL and you score "high-grade" LED headlights, front fog lights, rear privacy glass, roof rails, leather-accented and fabric seats, a leather-accented shift knob and steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and dual-zone automatic air conditioning.

Plus the GXL scores an upgrade to a 10.5-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation, as well as a pair of USB-C ports for rear seat occupants.

And if you choose GXL you also score a surround view (360 degree) camera system, not to mention front and rear low-speed auto braking.

The top-spec Atmos gains 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, electric boot opening with kick sensor, leather-accented seats with front seat heating, driver's seat power adjustment, a heated steering wheel, wireless phone charger, automatic rain-sensing wipers, and 12.3-inch digital instrument display.

Choose the Atmos hybrid models and you also gain a self-parking system and a more advanced "full function" surround view camera with "see through moving view".

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross pricing before on-road costs