XSE AWD
What the XSE adds over the L (+$7,545)
| Spec | L | XSE |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 46.9 cu-ft | 44 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 19.6 cu-ft | 17 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3125 lbs | 3430 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3125 lbs | 3430 lbs |
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | 2.0-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder with aluminum alloy cylinder head (Hybrid) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 10.6 gal |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4290 lbs | 4600 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 31 mpg | 45 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 42 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,035 | $31,580 |
| Overall length | 175.6 in | 176.8 in |
| Payload capacity | 1165 lbs | 1170 lbs |
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar | Sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion-beam suspension with stabilizer bar | Sport-tuned double-wishbone multi-link rear suspension with coil springs, trailing arms, stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Tire size | 215/65R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Transmission type | cvt | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power-adjustable heated driver's seat with lumbar support, All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Control / Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Ambient lighting, Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver, Backup camera with dynamic gridlines, Black roof rails, Black-painted roof rails, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), Cargo area tonneau cover, Chrome side-window frame molding, Color-keyed outside door handles with front-row touch-sensor lock and unlock feature, Dual sun visors with sliding extensions, illuminated vanity mirrors, Four total USB-C charging outlets: two front and two rear, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB), Front automatic dual zone air conditioning with air filter and rear-seat vents, Gloss-black heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, Gloss-black heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, Heated front seats, Intermittent rear window wiper, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature, LED fog lights, LED front turn signals with auto on/off feature, LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams (AHB), LED front turn signals with auto on/off feature, LED taillights, Leather shift knob, Leather-trimmed shift boot, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, hands-free phone voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) controls, Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, hands-free phone voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) controls, Mixed-media 60/40 split fold-flat second-row seats with adjustable outboard headrests, Paddle shifters, Passenger-side glove compartment with light, Premium instrumentation cluster with 7-in. digital gauge cluster, Privacy glass on rear, side, quarter and liftgate windows, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging, Rear fold-down center armrest with two cup holders, Rear folding armrest, Safe Exit Alert (SEA), Satin-finish interior door handles, Six cup total holders
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 281.9 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 44 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 17 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 88.4 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Wi-Fi Connect / Remote Connect / Service Connect / Drive Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 120 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 64.8 in |
| Overall length | 176.8 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1987 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder with aluminum alloy cylinder head (Hybrid) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 150 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 45 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 42 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 10.6 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,580 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 52.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 52.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Sport-tuned double-wishbone multi-link rear suspension with coil springs, trailing arms, stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/55R18 |
Transmission
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3430 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3430 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4600 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1170 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety15 std · 0 opt
- Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Safe Exit Alert (SEA)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Collapsible steering column
- Crumple zones/side-impact door beams
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on rear seats
- Nine airbags —includes driver and front passenger airbags; driver and front passenger outboard seat-mounted side airbags; driver and passenger side curtain airbags, rear side airbags (right and left), and driver knee airbag
- Rear-Seat Reminder
- Star Safety System™ —includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) and Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Anti-theft system engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert
Infotainment10 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility
- 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, 6 speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription
- Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Capable (subscription required)
- Four total USB-C charging outlets: two front and two rear
- Paddle shifters
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging
- Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app
- Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Up to 10-year trial subscription
- Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Up to 10-year trial subscription
- Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Up to 30-day/3 GB trial subscription
Convenience2 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic buttons
- Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Front automatic dual zone air conditioning with air filter and rear-seat vents
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- 10-way power-adjustable heated driver's seat with lumbar support
- 5-passenger seating with 60/40 split fold-flat second-row seats with adjustable outboard headrests
- Heated front seats
- 6-way manual driver's seat
- 4-way manual passenger seat
- Mixed-media 60/40 split fold-flat second-row seats with adjustable outboard headrests
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver
- Ambient lighting
- Center console with armrest
- Leather shift knob
- Leather-trimmed shift boot
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, hands-free phone voice-command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) controls
- Overhead console with maplights, Safety Connect® button
- Passenger-side glove compartment with light
- Premium instrumentation cluster with 7-in. digital gauge cluster
- Rear fold-down center armrest with two cup holders
- Rear folding armrest
- Satin-finish interior door handles
- Six cup total holders
- Dual sun visors with sliding extensions, illuminated vanity mirrors
Exterior21 std · 1 opt
- LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams (AHB)
- Black rocker body panels and black overfenders
- Black roof rails
- Black-painted roof rails
- Chrome side-window frame molding
- Color-keyed outside door handles with front-row touch-sensor lock and unlock feature
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature
- Gloss-black heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
- Heated power outside mirrors
- Intermittent rear window wiper
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature
- LED fog lights
- LED front turn signals with auto on/off feature
- LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams (AHB), LED front turn signals with auto on/off feature
- LED stop lights
- LED taillights
- Spare Tire/Wheel - Tire Repair Kit
- Sport styling with sport front grille, sport front/rear bumpers, and front smoked Toyota emblem with all-black badging including AWD badge
- Variable windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper
- Two-tone exterior color with black-painted roof and black rear spoiler optional
- Privacy glass on rear, side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Color-keyed rear spoiler
Powertrain1 std · 0 opt
- All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Control / Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area tonneau cover
- Spider cargo net to secure everyday items in the cargo area
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Corolla Cross. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the XSE
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross XSE?
The manufacturer lists $31,580 for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross XSE. That is $7,545 above the L, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross XSE add over the L?
Against the L, 45 features become standard that the L does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.