How do you buy things? Do you buy stuff according to your needs? Or do you spend on something that satisfies your wants? Either way, spending on something entails losing precious pesos from your savings. Sure, you can justify expenditures as necessities, but when it comes to spending on a car, there are other factors at play.

For example, the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross comes in two main variants – the conventional non-hybrid, also called the internal combustion engine and the all-new hybrid technology. The non-hybrid 1.8G is available in the local market at Php 1,303,000. At this price, it is at par with the competition in its category. On the other hand, the Corolla Cross Hybrid 1.8V is priced at Php1,665,000.  That is Php 362,000 above the non-hybrid but is still more affordable than some of its rivals.

Can the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid justify its Php1,665,000 price tag?

Basically, when you look at the Corolla Cross Hybrid, there is nothing ordinary to it. It looks like your typical, modern non-hybrid vehicle. But its promise does not revolve around aesthetics. Instead, its eco-friendly credentials take center stage.

Unlike your regular internal combustion engine, a hybrid vehicle like the Corolla Cross 1.8V will save you in the long run on fuel consumption. It has a battery that can run the vehicle over limited distances. In specific conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, it shines as the engine can just remain off while the battery propels the car.  Like the Toyota Prius of old, the Corolla Cross Hybrid's coasting and braking can regenerate and recharge the battery pack. A charged battery lets the Corolla Cross operate solely from this source, reducing engine running time and ultimately fuel consumption. This kind of technology is what we need, especially now that we are experiencing a global oil crisis. Plus, it is beneficial for the environment as the Corolla Cross hybrid emits only 50% of the CO2 gasses that its pure Internal Combustion Engine version produces.  

Although there are other attributes that contribute to the overall satisfaction of owning a 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross gives, gauging whether its price tag is worth it ultimately ends up with its main offer – technology.

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