7 Jan 16th-Jan 22nd, 2025 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | Questions? Feedback? Email me at [email protected] • Follow me on RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) 2024 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID NIGHTSHADE: EFFICIENCY, STYLE, AND A TOUCH OF DRAMA 2024 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID NIGHTSHADE The 2024 Toyota Corolla The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Nightshade is Cross Hybrid Nightshade is here to prove that hybrids here to prove that hybrids can be practical and cool. can be practical and cool. With its blacked-out trim, With its blacked-out trim, sleek design, and just sleek design, and just enough attitude to stand enough attitude to stand out, this crossover is like out, this crossover is like the Corolla’s edgier cousin the Corolla’s edgier cousin who’s into rooftop bars and who’s into rooftop bars and vinyl records. At $34,787, vinyl records. At $34,787, it’s an affordable way to it’s an affordable way to add a little flair to your daily add a little flair to your daily grind—and thanks to its grind—and thanks to its hybrid powertrain delivering hybrid powertrain delivering 42 MPG combined, you’ll 42 MPG combined, you’ll be spending less time at be spending less time at the pump and more time the pump and more time enjoying the ride. enjoying the ride. Behind the wheel, Behind the wheel, the Corolla Cross Hybrid the Corolla Cross Hybrid Nightshade feels surprisingly Nightshade feels surprisingly spry. The hybrid system spry. The hybrid system delivers a smooth, responsive delivers a smooth, responsive drive that’s equally at home drive that’s equally at home weaving through city traffic weaving through city traffic or cruising on the highway. or cruising on the highway. It’s efficient, yes, but it also It’s efficient, yes, but it also has a playful side, giving has a playful side, giving you just enough zip to make you just enough zip to make everyday driving feel a little everyday driving feel a little more exciting. This isn’t just a more exciting. This isn’t just a crossover—it’s a hybrid with crossover—it’s a hybrid with personality. personality. Inside, Toyota keeps the Inside, Toyota keeps the momentum going with a momentum going with a modern, functional cabin that modern, functional cabin that doesn’t skimp on comfort. doesn’t skimp on comfort. The touchscreen interface is The touchscreen interface is intuitive, the materials feel intuitive, the materials feel premium, and there’s plenty premium, and there’s plenty of space for both passengers of space for both passengers and cargo—perfect for and cargo—perfect for everything from Costco runs everything from Costco runs to weekend getaways. The to weekend getaways. The Nightshade trim adds an Nightshade trim adds an extra layer of style, proving extra layer of style, proving that practicality doesn’t have that practicality doesn’t have to be boring. At $34,787, to be boring. At $34,787, the Corolla Cross Hybrid the Corolla Cross Hybrid Nightshade is the sweet Nightshade is the sweet spot of efficiency, style, and spot of efficiency, style, and value. value. Comfort: Value: Fuel Economy: Looks: The Drive: Safety & Security: Overall: Sound System: Bells & Whistles:
