[9][6][7][10][11] By size, the Corolla Cross is positioned between the smaller C-HR and the larger RAV4 in Toyota's global crossover SUV lineup.

The twin model of the Corolla Cross, called the Toyota Frontlander (Chinese: 锋兰达; pinyin: Fēnglándá), is available exclusively in China and was introduced in late 2021.

The Corolla Cross is the second Toyota crossover built on the GA-C platform, after the smaller C-HR which was launched in 2016.

The vehicle shares the same 2,640 mm (103.9 in) wheelbase as the C-HR, but occupies a larger footprint prioritising on interior space and practicality.

[15] As of December 2023[update], the Corolla Cross is produced in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Brazil, United States, Malaysia, China, South Africa and Pakistan.

Its twin model is produced by GAC Toyota and marketed as the Frontlander (Chinese: 锋兰达; pinyin: Fēnglándá).

[24] The Indonesian market Corolla Cross was launched on 6 August 2020 and is offered in one petrol and hybrid models.

[25] Due to low sales, the conventional petrol model was no longer distributed to the dealers since August 2021.

[29] Independent multi-link rear suspension setup is standard for E-Four models, while a panoramic roof is available for higher trim levels.

[41][42] The Corolla Cross was initially launched in Pakistan in April 2021 as an imported model and was offered in three trim levels.

[45] The Corolla Cross for the Philippine market was launched on 20 August 2020 and initially offered in 1.8 G and 1.8 V Hybrid trim levels.

[6] In September 2021, the Corolla Cross is given the Modellista accessories package on top of existing variants in Thailand.

[57] Built in Japan,[58] the European market Corolla Cross is powered by a 2.0-litre M20A-FXS hybrid petrol engine with a combined output of 146 kW (196 hp; 199 PS).

An all-wheel drive model (AWD-i) is available with an additional rear electric motor producing 30.6 kW (41 hp; 42 PS).

Locally manufactured at the Sorocaba plant, it is powered by either a direct-injected 2.0-litre M20A-FKB flex fuel petrol engine for XR and XRE trim levels, or a 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE hybrid flex fuel unit for XRV and XRX trim levels.

[61] Toyota targeted the hybrid version to contribute 30 percent of Corolla Cross total sales in the country.

[66] The Corolla Cross was launched in Mexico on 23 January 2023, available in LE and XLE trim levels, it is powered by a 2.0-litre M20A-FKS petrol engine.

[69][16] The first vehicle to be built at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA plant in Huntsville, Alabama, the production began on 30 September 2021.

[74][75] The Corolla Cross was launched in Kenya on 18 November 2020 and is only offered with a 1.8-litre 2ZR-FE petrol engine in Limited and Executive trim levels.

[76] The Corolla Cross went on sale in South Africa in November 2021, available in Xi, XS, and XR trim levels.

[79] The facelifted model debuted in South Africa on 13 January 2025, with four trim levels: Xi, XS, XR, and GR Sport.

[85] Like the Australian model, it is imported from Japan and also shares the styling with the European market Corolla Cross.