The non-hybrid variant of the Toyota Corolla Cross has been recently introduced by Toyota Indus Motors exclusively for the Pakistani market, featuring lower pricing. IMC now offers two variants in the non-hybrid lineup:

  • 1.8 model priced at Rs.8.2 million PKR
  • 1.8x top-of-the-line variant priced at Rs.8.9 million PKR

For in-depth reviews on the non-hybrid Corolla Cross, check out our previous blog post Non-Hybrid Corolla Cross Launched – Official Specs & Features.

In this series, we will be comparing the Corolla Cross with other crossover models in the same category and price range, such as:

  • Kia Sportage
  • Hyundai Tucson

Let’s kick off the first part with a comparison of the Toyota Corolla Cross non-hybrid vs. Kia Sportage in this blog post.

Toyota Corolla Cross non-hybrid vs. Kia Sportage Overview

Toyota is a well-known brand with a strong presence in the Pakistani automotive market, known for its longevity and high resale value. The Corolla Cross is a subcompact C-segment crossover based on the 12th generation of Corolla.

KIA, a Korean car manufacturer, re-entered the Pakistani market through Lucky Motors in 2020. The Sportage model has been a popular choice among Pakistani customers and is one of the best-selling crossovers in the market.

Interior

The interior of the Corolla Cross stands out with its Terra Rosa leather interior and modern design elements like chrome AC grills. In comparison, the Sportage’s interior design appears dated, as Pakistan is still receiving the 4th generation model while globally, KIA offers the 5th generation.

The Corolla Cross features a more modern and minimalist interior design with digital controls, while the Sportage has a traditional layout with numerous physical buttons. Both cars offer similar features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and climate control.

Winner: Toyota Corolla Cross

Exterior

The Sportage showcases a bold and aggressive exterior design with KIA’s signature grill, while the Corolla Cross features a more sleek and refined front-end design. Both models come with distinctive exterior features like LED taillights and alloy wheels.

Winner: Tie

Dimensions

The dimensional comparison between the two models is as follows:


Dimensions Corolla Cross Sportage
Overall Length 4485 mm 4460 mm

Winner: Kia Sportage