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Hi Scotty. Luv ya. I'm here in London UK in March 2022. I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Lexus RX 450h with 70k miles on the clock for £15,000 ( $20,000 us) . Is this too much to pay?
Scotty i see alot of newer engines having oil consumption issues, do you think it is the O.E.M synthetic type oil the manufactors use in newer cars contributing to these oil consumption isuues ? Dont the piston rings have to seat right using conventonal oil for the 1st 300 miles of a new motor & not a slipery dexos 2 gm type oil.
I’ve been to the factory where they make these models. Super clean and well maintained facilities. Japanese engineers all over the place even in the American plant. You can always count on Toyota.
@@MikeJones-pp7gu that’s exactly why we leased it, whenever something happens we return it back! Black grill looks nice but the l version grill looked worse,
You sir, provided the exact review I was looking for! I was the proud owner of an illusive Toyota Matrix and it was my favorite commuter. I have been searching for a week for a review that compares the Corolla cross to the matrix and sort of explained the difference you you have 100% given that to me! Everyone else has kind of acted as if the matrix was never even a thing lol. Thank you kind sir! You have no idea how much I appreciate your review 😊
My little Toyota Matrix just saved my life last week. A transport cut me off causing me to slam into the back of it at about 50mph totally writing my poor Matrix off 👎 Hopefully will be able to replace her! I lucked out big time with a broken right hand and some scrapes and bruises but the paramedics and police were shocked I was alive 👍
I love my Corolla Cross XLE. I watched a zillion reviews leading up to the purchase and just shake my head at the common complaint about its acceleration, which is more than fine (I live in one of the nation’s aggressive driver hotspots and have zero issue merging onto the local highways). The other huge upside is the cabin. The Cross has more driver legroom than the RAV4! I haven’t been able to drive a Toyota for decades because the driver side legroom has been so bad, but the Cross is VERY friendly to long legged tall guys and the headroom is great even with the sunroof. Highest recommendation.
@The Real VR I’m actually much more comfortable in the Cross than the Highlander due to the cabin layout. The literal size of a vehicle doesn’t really correlate to driver space. There’s entirely too much focus on rear seat legroom at the expense of the driver.
@@BrianCinBengals totally agree. As a guy who is over 6'2" I've been really frustrated that newer vehicles skimp on driver legroom. Now I'm really excited about the Corolla Cross
@Brian Creamer I have a cross on order but it doesn't have a sunroof. I found a rav4 for a little more with sunroof, would it be worth it to switch to the Rav4 you think? I'm 6'3. I've sat in a cross but not a rav4. I can't find a dealer that will sell to out of state people with models that have a sunroof.
I got this Corolla Cross and I love it! I have the LE trim front wheel drive and I drive a lot of highway miles and I’ve gotten up 45 mpg. It’s awesome
This is great replacement for the matrix. My 2004 matrix has been sitting during the pandemic and I've been loving it lately. I'm at 210,000 miles and have been giving it a good tune up and maintaining it and I'm loving driving it again. I forgot how amazing the matrix is.
I bought a brand new 2021 RAV4 Hybrid a few months ago. With 1500 miles on it I am averaging 38 mpg city/hwy. I love the car. Big improvement over my former 2017 Honda CRV with the oil dilution issue.
I just got my new 23 cross L less than a week ago. I’m still adjusting to it coming from a 15 Sonata sport that caught fire 🤯Definitely a learning curve but this video along with the comments confirm I made a good choice.
I just had one of these as a rental and put on 2000 miles in a week, driving through mountains, highways, etc. and still averaged 35mpg. Very enjoyable to drive and just the right amount of tech. I’ve been tempted to buy one. The only thing I didn’t like was how buzzy the engine was and how much of it you hear in the cabin.
I got the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross LE model about 4 weeks ago to replace my 2018 Ford Escape that had chronic transmission problems. loving the Cross so far
An AWD Corolla Cross will probably be my next vehicle when I move back to Buffalo, NY if my FWD GMC Terrain doesn’t cut it in the snow. I like my Terrain Denali but now that I’m older and wiser my next vehicle is going to be something less fancy but higher quality and longer lasting.
I've had my XLE AWD for like 6 months now and I'm averaging around 34 mpg. It's my daily and i love it. Edit: I live in a fairly rural area so I don't deal with a lot of stop and start traffic. Also, I try to keep it in the Eco band when getting up to speed. Seems to have a pretty significant impact.
The biggest problem with this vehicle they lack power my motorcycle has more horsepower it's ridiculous they cheapen out on horsepower that's why I won't purchase one they can make it more economical and put more horsepower in it
I recently drove a 2007 Toyota CVT and I totally couldn't tell it was a CVT. Toyota really did a good job with it. I was thinking it would feel rubbish but it didnt.
Agreed. I've driven a few older Toyota CVT equipped vehicles, and they are excellent to drive. The 2008 Allion 2.0L was a bloody rocketship. CVT's can't be beaten for rolling acceleration.
Honestly Scotty great please stay strong and be here as long as you can . there is only one Scotty . I have a huge handshake and a brotherly hug for you from Wild Bill in Wareham ,Mass . anytime we meet . you rock .
NICE car !!! But Scotty, the replacement for your Matrix is the COROLLA HATCHBACK made in Japan and imported to USA. Available in manual shift with clutch!
He discussed this on another video and the hatchback is not as reliable so he doesn't really think of it as an honest replacement. At least that's the way I remember his video.
Wow! We are looking to pass our Corolla to our daughter and get a small truck (since the Rav4 is way too much). This may be just the right vehicle. Thank you Mr Scotty
I have a 2006 Toyota Matrix that has 287,650 miles. It’s still going but aging. Bought it new in 2006. I just ordered the Cross to replace it. Couldn’t test drive it because they had none in stock this review, priceless.
Scotty forgot to mention that the 158hp Matrix has displacement of 2.4L (Camry 4cylinder engine), while Corolla cross has 170hp out of 2.0L with better gas mileage. AWD vs FWD, weight and aerodynamics are not to be overlooked as well.
@@cvr24 Which does very little for the fact that he said "12hp less than Corolla Cross", while the 1.8L engine has 130-132hp vs 170hp of Corolla cross. I know what I said
Why should I but this? My 2003 Buick LeSabre, 3.8 v6 gets 29 MPG on the freeway with four people and 200 lbs of luggage at 80 mph. They run over 200,000 miles without major maintenance and cost about 50 % of a Toyota.
@@mcc7762 that civic was brand new off the truck when I got it. Same for the corolla, but I'm hoping gas prices go down big time. I never in my life go over 30 dollars for gas in the 3 cars I owned
Scotty’s only partially correct: it is a GDI engine (which gasoline direct injection), but it also has good old port injection to keep the carbon buildup that GDI engines get from happening.
My grandma is thinking of getting a 2023 model and I’m glad I watched this video because if it’s Scotty Kilmer approved , then it’s Deff a good vehicle
As always, great information, Scotty! One thing I did want to mention is that for the most part, all KY made Toyota vehicle engines have been made in the KY powertrain plant for the last 25 yrs or so. So that 90's Camry wagon did have a KY made engine in it. Lol. Toyota has 3 engine & 1 transaxle plant here in the US for decades now. The Toyota quality is still very good even if made here in the US...Just wanted you to know. Thank you for your videos. I always enjoy them.
I'm expecting my new Corolla Estate in February 2023. It was ordered in March 2022, but due to the shortages of certain electrical components I have AGES to wait. Having had 4 new Toyota's in my life; & found them virtually "bulletproof", I'm looking forward to driving the Estate on a daily basis. The test drive was A M A Z I N G. Very comfortable. The Dealership had a device that recorded my journey on the test-drive, from start to finish and evaluated my drive. My return = a near 50/50 use of both systems and I returned close to 59 MPG. My experience was a Positive + one. The lack of engine noise wasn't a problem as the car was super-quiet whether in Petrol or Electric mode. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Folks, I recommend the very least you should do is go and have a test drive. With leasehold on cars an inviting option these days it's worth thinking about. Y'all enjoy what's left of Summertime and safe driving.
I have the Pontiac Vibe 2009, which is basically the Toyota Matrix this car came out in the right time! My pontiac is all rusted out from NY winters so this is a great option if I can find the car anywhere
Sorry to hear about your Vibe. Next time try Krown Rustproofing or another quality product. My 2005 Vibe here in Ontario is still rust free because I take it to Krown every year.
I'm looking into this car to replace my '06 Vibe (which for those in-the-know, is actually a Matrix). I love the Vibe, but it looks horrible as someone painted it very badly, at some point, so it looks atrocious, and the interior got very dirty from a "friend" borrowing it for 6 months. That will never happen again. In the mean time, my Vibe drives very well, w/ 130k miles.
I had Pontiac Vibe, sister car to the Matrix. I think the Corolla Cross is a great idea. I would not get all wheel drive. I would get the front wheel drive model. The Vibe was an excellent car for my Vacations. 38mpg and comfortable, with enough space for an 11 day trip to Yellowstone National park. Very soon Toyota will have a hybrid version of this car. The corolla hybrid is rated at 53/52 mpg. I know epa ratings don't mean much, but this would make the car even better than it is.
You made me laugh about the gaping mouth of the Toyota I hated those large grills in the front too. That's why I love my 2008 Corolla Toyota now I have a 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback... Thank you so much for the review on the cross😊😊
I would always opt for the trim with the darker interior and seats to look more upscale. Everyone, get the upcoming hybrid model as it is a more perfected and improved version. More power, quieter, MPGs for a little for money.
I drive a 2018 Toyota iM - it also has a CVT engine. Never has an issue. Think this will be it's new replacement. Main reason is I'd prefer AWD for winters & higher up.
I love it. I bought a 2022 LE with sunroof and awd in Jan. (I drive a lot) bought it at 35 miles and now have 8k mile's on it. In winter it gave me roughly 25+ mpg. Now in summer I am getting 31 mpg ( roughly 325 Mile's in one full tank). As always, mpg depends on how aggressively I drive or if I have the heater or AC on. It mostly drives in fwd mode and switches between AWD and fwd when the onboard computer needs it to.
Another great video. I ordered a LE model in Nov 2021 and it ships in April from Longo Toyota, the supposedly biggest dealer in the nation. This car will replace my 22 year old 2000 sienna which still runs great but is to big for us and has over 435, 000 miles.
I’m still driving my manual 92’ Corolla which has great acceleration and gets at least 30mpg. But looking for a car to replace it this year, I’ll have to go test drive the Cross and see how that acceleration feels.
I gotta say that for how cheap they are (compared to their competitors of course) it's really nice. My vehicles need to be suvs because I need carry space and this is def on my list of potentials.
I considered buying one recently. Instead I had my 2011 CR-V fixed for $2000. We’ll see if I regret that: even now that’s a good fraction of its value.
Considering you're a mechanic, why an AWD ? Mess 1 tire up and you gotta change all 4 did you know that ? No snow plows in your parts that a FWD with snow's wouldn't suffice ?
This is the very car I've been waiting for! I'm so excited thank you Scotty! I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy this car. It's perfect. PS my current car is a 2000 Corolla and it'll just keep going forever. My previous car was a little tiny Toyota pickup truck. I'm in my sixties and I've only owned two cars my entire life I expect them perform well for 20 years.😊 I guess I'm spoiled with Toyota.
@Darrell I have a 2006 silver Matrix base 150K miles, no issues aside from a heat shield rattling during the cold start. I’ll fix that later. I would never sell it for anything. I wash the undercarriage regularly, change the oil every 3000 miles, & i do all basic maintenance. Combine with detailing it regularly.
This is why i love my tdi touareg....over 30 mpg on the highway...real 8 spd trans..real awd...and can tow 7700lbs. A true gem that most will never appreciate
@@ToyotaCorollaLE2020 easily if you try its been closer to 40....not really that unheard of my tdi jetta can do much better considering only fwd and half the weight
Hello everyone! I hope this comment finds you well! As the owner of the Corolla Cross featured in the video, I wanted to share some updates with you after two years. After careful consideration, I have decided to part ways with the Corolla Cross due to its high fuel consumption, slow performance, Apple CarPlay screen glitches, and deteriorating cabin interior. With only 8 months remaining on the lease, I am exploring other alternative options!
I had a 2003 Matrix XRS automatic and it was impressive! I loved it. I lent it to a friend whose BMW was in the shop (just for an errand) and she was shocked how peppy my Matrix XRS was :) I was surprised when Toyota stopped making the Matrix too. I instantly liked the looks of the Corolla Cross when it came out.
Scotty says it's decent and it's a massive upgrade from my 2013 Corolla CE. I'm willing to take a gamble on the Hybrid AWD version of this vehicle. Toyota has never disappointed me up until now. I don't need a psuedo-truck like the Maverick, but I want a higher ride with AWD and decent fuel economy that has far better storage than my Corolla. Checks all the boxes for me. Went to see the gas version in person at the dealership today. Awesome looking vehicle. Handles really well in comparison to my current vehicle and the XSE trim with the JBL speakers and nicer tech package 👌. Also had Safety Sense 3.0 and newer, far more responsive software for their displays. Been waiting for a vehicle like this for a while. I'm going in for it.
Well maybe the ch-r is like a even smaller crossover and it’s like a coupe so it’s just a matter of style…although here in Europe is offered with the 2.0 hybrid and 180 hp…if they added that hybrid version it would have probably made more sense but like this…yh I agree it’s quite difficult to explain it for me too…
I'm from NJ and it's hard to gauge if these TH-cam car reviewers really understand what it means to have a safe amount of acceleration. If you don't have the power to get yourself out into traffic or conversely,get out of someone's way in NJ you will get hit or have your nerves fried 24/7..
The worst CVT I have experienced was in the Mitsubishi lancer and I hated them from that point on. I then tried a Honda Jazz with a CVT and that was actually great. But I am curious to see how these new ones with the launch gear perform.
I wouldn't call oil consumption/oil dilution problems "innovative." They've been going backwards if you ask me. I don't find their modern cars appealing at all. Super overpriced and the reliability has been getting WORSE over time, not better. How in the world do you justify spending all of that money? The older vehicles have ugly and uncomfortable interiors but at least they were reliable
My understand is Toyota is one of the few if not the only one I know of that has Port & Direct Injection combined in the SUV- crossover platform, so less carbon build-up on the intake valves.
Sadly, manual transmissions are a dying breed. I think that electric vehicles will eventually replace gasoline and the shittiest thing about that is no manuals.
With the modern computer controlled automatic transmissions they are more efficient than a manual transmission. Just about every sports car which had a manual transmission option has gone to totally automatic transmissions. Automatic transmissions now have 8 to 10 gears, imagine trying to shift through 8 to 10 gears manually. I just sold a Corvette with a six speed manual transmission, a real powerful fast car. I didn't find much interest from dealers for the car, it is a limited edition 427, 60th anniversary Vette. I asked them why and was told it was because of the manual transmission. Corvette buyers want to drive the car fast and the manual transmission shifts slower than the modern automatic and the new C8 Corvettes don't even offer a manual any longer. And many younger drivers today can't even drive a manual.
Are there many complaint on the roof leakage of the Corolla Cross in the states ? There were many cases in Taiwan. The use of simple o-ring to mount the roof rack was the root cause.
@@jimsgaragetoys That's a great car. I realized it took a while to get a new car when I called and went to dealerships. I needed a car and bought a 2019 Corolla for a great deal with 9,000 miles. My last car I drove was an SUV but I think from now on I'd stay with Toyota.
Hey Scotty, I've been averaging 6.5L/100 km (36 mpg) with the LE AWD Corolla Cross. And apparently, heated steering wheel and seats are standard on the Canadian version, without the upgrade package.
How do you like the car? I am booking one , and i am an average joe.. some of the reviews on the net are just too bad, but they seem to be coming from car freaks.
@@rushijoshi5731 Hey Rushi, sorry for the late reply. Coming from a 2018 Corolla SE, there's some pros and cons. It's honestly not THAT slow like reviewers complain about. It's like everyone has a heavy foot. Steering is predictable, drives smoothly over uneven surfaces, and definitely a big upgrade storage wise. I was able to fit 4 tires and 4 rims (separately, not mounted), and still had room for about 2 more tires and rims. Ground clearance is a definite plus as well. Road noise is nowhere near as bad as people are saying either, unless they're coming from mid to high end luxury vehicles. Fuel economy is amazing. I just wish they used slightly higher quality materials for the interior plastics (vents, shifter, etc).
Toronto, Canada ... Great video as I'm looking at buying a 2023 Corolla Cross. I had concerns with stoven cars due to round button electric start and not key. However, a wonderful person explained they shut off the KEY FOB, whenever they leave vehicle. This will help to STOP thieves from taking your vehicle. How to turn off fob is below if your not aware. Turn off the key fob when parked anywhere. You press and hold the lock button and at the same time double tap the unlock button. It turns off keyless entry and stops transmitting the key fob signal to and from the vehicle which thieves use. And to turn it back on you press any button on the remote. 🙏
I pulled up next to an older version Rav 4 of the same color as my Corolla Cross, and they looked almost the same, with the mirrors at the same height. I wanted to purchae a used Rav 4, as the new ones are ugly and even more over priced! People keep the previous Rav 4, as it is excellent! Actually receiving slightly better gas milage on the new Cross as my previous 2010 Corolla sedan. The new one should not even include th name Corolla, but just the Cross. Regardless of the maintenance of 10,000 miles with synthetic oil, I changed it at 1,000 miles for break in, and will change more often the 10,000! Toyota put the oil filter on so tight and perhaps a small weld on the engine filter threaded insert. the filter had to be cut off, the insert, which came out with the filtert! Several threads grinded off of the insert for now so the new filrer would go on and hold everything in place! The service manager at the dealer has ordered a replacement insert and will fix Toyota's mistake, while agreeing with me changing oil more frequent than what Toyota recommends! THANK YOU SCOTTY!
Other reviews I've read complain the car is underpowered. Same engine as corolla sedan but it's heavier. Should make it available with a bigger engine.
@@mcc7762 With mostly non car people buyers they would probably sell 5 manuals. This being a basic model I dont think the line will ever get expanded beyond a hybrid model
@@mcc7762 I was just looking at Toyota latin america, they only sell the CVT version overseas also. For manuals you still have Honda and Ford offering them on sporty models. in cuvs i think manuals are totally gone wasnt the last manual available in the 2nd gen Rav4
@@mcc7762 Camry had the manual until about 2010-2011 it was odd seeing a manual camry. Accord sport had the 6mt in the current bodystyle until 2019 but i hear they are supeeeer hard to find (personally havent seen one other than in magazines). The new bronco and wrangler can be had in manuals
It’s acceleration is more than adequate. I live in Greater Washington DC and have to drive with some of the most aggressive asshats anywhere and I have zero issue with highway merging, climbing hills or otherwise keeping up. Like Scotty said, it’s not a dragster but if you are buying a Toyota Corolla for racing you probably need to start making better life decisions.
They use an much more complex CVT but make it shift like a conventional auto. Use two fuel injection systems. Then get the same gas mileage as a 15 year old Toyota. What am I missing here?
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SCOTT all our 2022 Corolla Cross are 1.8 HYBRID from Japan .. 45 mpg.. No that is a proper Corolla
Toyota also stopped making the Scion xB, which was similar to a small SUV.
Hi Scotty. Luv ya. I'm here in London UK in March 2022.
I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Lexus RX 450h with 70k miles on the clock for £15,000 ( $20,000 us) . Is this too much to pay?
Scotty i see alot of newer engines having oil consumption issues, do you think it is the O.E.M synthetic type oil the manufactors use in newer cars contributing to these oil consumption isuues ? Dont the piston rings have to seat right using conventonal oil for the 1st 300 miles of a new motor & not a slipery dexos 2 gm type oil.
I can see your spit 😭
I’ve been to the factory where they make these models. Super clean and well maintained facilities. Japanese engineers all over the place even in the American plant. You can always count on Toyota.
I wonder how this will compete with the C-HR since it’s similar size and engine.
The Kentucky plant?
@@scottg429 Huntsville Alabama. Mazda Toyota
@@okussidenote3261 I do wonder if Toyota will discontinue the C-HR. It's slow, and cramped. The Corolla Cross is slow too.
@@okussidenote3261 the CHR is more for people who want a "quirky" SUV. The Corolla Cross is intended to be a more mainstream competitor
Being a matrix owner for 14 year I loved it so much. But an accident totaled it and now I’m getting cross. It’s bittersweet. I still miss my matrix.
I got my Cross fwd this past October and I love it. I had a 1500 mile road trip and it averaged 33.5 on the trip.
How was the car in inclines/hills/mountains?
Scotty is a true mechanic. He shows us how the vehicles work and how the features work. Awesome Scotty.
Thank You Scotty! Had A Great Time!
@@MikeJones-pp7gu that’s exactly why we leased it, whenever something happens we return it back! Black grill looks nice but the l version grill looked worse,
@@MikeJones-pp7gu unless you want a sliver grill, be my guest
@@MikeJones-pp7gu it’s a Toyota, your best of with their fancy crap.
@@MikeJones-pp7gu it’s all about how you maintain it.
30 grand lmao!!!!
You sir, provided the exact review I was looking for! I was the proud owner of an illusive Toyota Matrix and it was my favorite commuter. I have been searching for a week for a review that compares the Corolla cross to the matrix and sort of explained the difference you you have 100% given that to me! Everyone else has kind of acted as if the matrix was never even a thing lol. Thank you kind sir! You have no idea how much I appreciate your review 😊
I'm hoping to have this car as my next new car. Having had 4 brand-new Toyotas in the past, I KNOW they ARE Bulletproof!
My little Toyota Matrix just saved my life last week. A transport cut me off causing me to slam into the back of it at about 50mph totally writing my poor Matrix off 👎 Hopefully will be able to replace her! I lucked out big time with a broken right hand and some scrapes and bruises but the paramedics and police were shocked I was alive 👍
Glad you made it
Matrix are little tanks.
@@sugarspice7156 Thank you very much! I feel like I had a lost family member or my best friend beside me for sure.
@@Jekyll_Island_Creatures you got that right!! Hopefully can replace it with another one 👍
@@brandonreid4511 glad you're alive. It's only plastic and metals.
I love my Corolla Cross XLE. I watched a zillion reviews leading up to the purchase and just shake my head at the common complaint about its acceleration, which is more than fine (I live in one of the nation’s aggressive driver hotspots and have zero issue merging onto the local highways). The other huge upside is the cabin. The Cross has more driver legroom than the RAV4! I haven’t been able to drive a Toyota for decades because the driver side legroom has been so bad, but the Cross is VERY friendly to long legged tall guys and the headroom is great even with the sunroof. Highest recommendation.
How much did you get it
@The Real VR I’m actually much more comfortable in the Cross than the Highlander due to the cabin layout. The literal size of a vehicle doesn’t really correlate to driver space. There’s entirely too much focus on rear seat legroom at the expense of the driver.
@@BrianCinBengals totally agree. As a guy who is over 6'2" I've been really frustrated that newer vehicles skimp on driver legroom. Now I'm really excited about the Corolla Cross
Love my Cross too…just wish Toyota would hurry up & bring the hybrids over to the US.
@Brian Creamer I have a cross on order but it doesn't have a sunroof. I found a rav4 for a little more with sunroof, would it be worth it to switch to the Rav4 you think? I'm 6'3. I've sat in a cross but not a rav4. I can't find a dealer that will sell to out of state people with models that have a sunroof.
My mother just bought this car. She absolutely loves it
I got this Corolla Cross and I love it! I have the LE trim front wheel drive and I drive a lot of highway miles and I’ve gotten up 45 mpg. It’s awesome
Hybrid?
@@tiffanyhwang1738 no hybrid in 2022 maybe 2033 hybrid will be avaliable
I’m keeping my eyes on this car , but I’m having second thoughts because of the CVT transmission 😩
@@beckygomez-beaster2828 Toyota has amazing cvts lol ..
@@beckygomez-beaster2828 cvt is beast in Toyota. Lol
This is great replacement for the matrix. My 2004 matrix has been sitting during the pandemic and I've been loving it lately. I'm at 210,000 miles and have been giving it a good tune up and maintaining it and I'm loving driving it again. I forgot how amazing the matrix is.
I came for a car review am staying for Scotty’s personality. He makes the review feel real.
I bought a brand new 2021 RAV4 Hybrid a few months ago. With 1500 miles on it I am averaging 38 mpg city/hwy. I love the car. Big improvement over my former 2017 Honda CRV with the oil dilution issue.
I wanted a rav4 hybrid but dealerships are crazy with the mark ups rn, so I’ll wait 1-3 years to see if things are calm by then.
I just got my new 23 cross L less than a week ago. I’m still adjusting to it coming from a 15 Sonata sport that caught fire 🤯Definitely a learning curve but this video along with the comments confirm I made a good choice.
Scotty, as an arborist I wanted to thank you for keeping your trees perfectly pruned. You're the man!
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I just had one of these as a rental and put on 2000 miles in a week, driving through mountains, highways, etc. and still averaged 35mpg. Very enjoyable to drive and just the right amount of tech. I’ve been tempted to buy one. The only thing I didn’t like was how buzzy the engine was and how much of it you hear in the cabin.
I just bought a 22 LE fwd. Love this little car so far.
I got the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross LE model about 4 weeks ago to replace my 2018 Ford Escape that had chronic transmission problems. loving the Cross so far
An AWD Corolla Cross will probably be my next vehicle when I move back to Buffalo, NY if my FWD GMC Terrain doesn’t cut it in the snow. I like my Terrain Denali but now that I’m older and wiser my next vehicle is going to be something less fancy but higher quality and longer lasting.
I've had my XLE AWD for like 6 months now and I'm averaging around 34 mpg. It's my daily and i love it.
Edit: I live in a fairly rural area so I don't deal with a lot of stop and start traffic. Also, I try to keep it in the Eco band when getting up to speed. Seems to have a pretty significant impact.
I’m have a 2019 RAV4. I agree about Eco mode. I love my vehicle.
I bought a corolla cross LE front wheel drive in November 21, got it in Feb 22. 34.5 mpg. great car
Considering the Corolla Cross is about 500 lbs heavier and a lot roomier than the Matrix, the mileage is pretty impressive.
Yes but that would require Scotty to know what hes talking about lol
@@dylanfarris7647 he he. I wondered the same thing and checked online . . . the CC AWD is 200 lbs heavier than the old Matrix.
@@OldThomMerton yeah but Scotty hates AWD so I took that as Scotty exaggeration
The biggest problem with this vehicle they lack power my motorcycle has more horsepower it's ridiculous they cheapen out on horsepower that's why I won't purchase one they can make it more economical and put more horsepower in it
I recently drove a 2007 Toyota CVT and I totally couldn't tell it was a CVT. Toyota really did a good job with it. I was thinking it would feel rubbish but it didnt.
Agreed. I've driven a few older Toyota CVT equipped vehicles, and they are excellent to drive. The 2008 Allion 2.0L was a bloody rocketship. CVT's can't be beaten for rolling acceleration.
Honestly Scotty great please stay strong and be here as long as you can . there is only one Scotty . I have a huge handshake and a brotherly hug for you from Wild Bill in Wareham ,Mass . anytime we meet . you rock .
NICE car !!! But Scotty, the replacement for your Matrix is the COROLLA HATCHBACK made in Japan and imported to USA. Available in manual shift with clutch!
He discussed this on another video and the hatchback is not as reliable so he doesn't really think of it as an honest replacement. At least that's the way I remember his video.
I am actually really excited for this one. When the market settles I'm definitely going to look into them.
Unfortunately it will not settles in this decade. Prices are going up and up unfortunately...
If you go to a certified Toyota dealer their MSRP will be factory price not market price. It should not be inflated
"when it settles" I don't see it happening... I only see high and higher prices...plus dealerships raising the prices...
Scotty's must be feeling much better. He's back to his "old" lively self! Great to see!
Wow! We are looking to pass our Corolla to our daughter and get a small truck (since the Rav4 is way too much). This may be just the right vehicle. Thank you Mr Scotty
Ford Maverick
I love when Scotty makes fun of the huge gaping grill.
I have a 2006 Toyota Matrix that has 287,650 miles. It’s still going but aging. Bought it new in 2006. I just ordered the Cross to replace it. Couldn’t test drive it because they had none in stock this review, priceless.
Not bright
So how do you like it now?
@@Pertplus woman don't want to drive an old unreliable car and breaking down on the side of the road alone.
I'm getting 35.5mpg average in my 22' Corolla Cross, so it's better than what it's rated.
Toyota is #1 in the world, very low maintenance . we have 3 Toyota's we never fix nothing yes drive and enjoy💯
got the fwd Cross XLE and I'm thrilled with it!
Thank you. That gigantic over-sized grill is a no-go for me no matter how good the rest of the vehicle is.
Scotty forgot to mention that the 158hp Matrix has displacement of 2.4L (Camry 4cylinder engine), while Corolla cross has 170hp out of 2.0L with better gas mileage. AWD vs FWD, weight and aerodynamics are not to be overlooked as well.
Incorrect, the 2003-2008 Matrix only had a 1.8L engine. The 2009-2014 Matrix had the optional 2.4L.
No, the Matrix has a 1.8 L engine.
The 2.4l engine only came in the XRS trim and S trim for latter models
And the fact that it has both gdi and port injection, he only mentioned gdi
@@cvr24 Which does very little for the fact that he said "12hp less than Corolla Cross", while the 1.8L engine has 130-132hp vs 170hp of Corolla cross. I know what I said
Why should I but this? My 2003 Buick LeSabre, 3.8 v6 gets 29 MPG on the freeway with four people and 200 lbs of luggage at 80 mph. They run over 200,000 miles without major maintenance and cost about 50 % of a Toyota.
I have a 2022 corolla hatchback xse, it's my first toyota car, corolla are nice to drive and it's a great cruise car. Plus, just paid it off
@@mcc7762 well my 2018 Honda civic trade in was 22,000. So it payed more then half the car. At closing I owed 7(bought the corolla in November)
@@mcc7762 that civic was brand new off the truck when I got it. Same for the corolla, but I'm hoping gas prices go down big time. I never in my life go over 30 dollars for gas in the 3 cars I owned
These Cross are built at the new MTMUS plant in Huntsville Alabama alongside the Mazda twin
Scotty’s only partially correct: it is a GDI engine (which gasoline direct injection), but it also has good old port injection to keep the carbon buildup that GDI engines get from happening.
My grandma is thinking of getting a 2023 model and I’m glad I watched this video because if it’s Scotty Kilmer approved , then it’s Deff a good vehicle
I wish they would make a bare bones basic Corolla pick up truck with solid axle and no luxury options like an older hilux
Ford Maverick
The make those trucks but don't sell them in this market.
I’d buy it!
As always, great information, Scotty!
One thing I did want to mention is that for the most part, all KY made Toyota vehicle engines have been made in the KY powertrain plant for the last 25 yrs or so. So that 90's Camry wagon did have a KY made engine in it. Lol. Toyota has 3 engine & 1 transaxle plant here in the US for decades now. The Toyota quality is still very good even if made here in the US...Just wanted you to know. Thank you for your videos. I always enjoy them.
Scotty gets very few details right lol.
I’d buy one. But curious back when you said all Toyotas are dipped in zinc. Doesn’t anybody else do that. Cause that’s a game changer to me
@@mcc7762 😂🤣
It’s excellent in every way. My only issue with it is the cvt. I prefer the old school 6 speeds
We love you, Scotty. Honesty is always a rare trait.
I'm expecting my new Corolla Estate in February 2023. It was ordered in March 2022, but due to the shortages of certain electrical components I have AGES to wait. Having had 4 new Toyota's in my life; & found them virtually "bulletproof", I'm looking forward to driving the Estate on a daily basis. The test drive was A M A Z I N G. Very comfortable. The Dealership had a device that recorded my journey on the test-drive, from start to finish and evaluated my drive.
My return = a near 50/50 use of both systems and I returned close to 59 MPG. My experience was a Positive + one. The lack of engine noise wasn't a problem as the car was super-quiet whether in Petrol or Electric mode. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Folks, I recommend the very least you should do is go and have a test drive. With leasehold on cars an inviting option these days it's worth thinking about. Y'all enjoy what's left of Summertime and safe driving.
My brother recently got the hybrid version of this - had to wait 4 months for it. But he is very happy with it.
The hybrid doesn’t come out until November in the states.
@@GMurph2336 interesting. It was available from the launch date here in South Africa, probably because there is low demand for it.
I have a 2023 Corolla Cross. It averages 38-39 miles per gallon. love it.
I have the Pontiac Vibe 2009, which is basically the Toyota Matrix this car came out in the right time! My pontiac is all rusted out from NY winters so this is a great option if I can find the car anywhere
Sorry to hear about your Vibe. Next time try Krown Rustproofing or another quality product. My 2005 Vibe here in Ontario is still rust free because I take it to Krown every year.
You sold me on Toyota, I ordered a Toyota Cross today, supposed to arrive in 6 months.
i Finally Bought another Toyota Celica and Here’s What I Really Think of It: It's called a Car that will last a million miles and no car payment.
@@MikeJones-pp7gu coming from a knockoff Mike Jones, Wow....
@@MikeJones-pp7gu caring about what people drive? Guess you have no personality so you have to substitute it with an object.
Smart man! Always buy old school build better than nowadays cars. I got skyline, Mazda mx 3 and Honda prelude
I'm looking into this car to replace my '06 Vibe (which for those in-the-know, is actually a Matrix). I love the Vibe, but it looks horrible as someone painted it very badly, at some point, so it looks atrocious, and the interior got very dirty from a "friend" borrowing it for 6 months. That will never happen again. In the mean time, my Vibe drives very well, w/ 130k miles.
I had Pontiac Vibe, sister car to the Matrix. I think the Corolla Cross is a great idea. I would not get all wheel drive. I would get the front wheel drive model. The Vibe was an excellent car for my Vacations. 38mpg and comfortable, with enough space for an 11 day trip to Yellowstone National park. Very soon Toyota will have a hybrid version of this car. The corolla hybrid is rated at 53/52 mpg. I know epa ratings don't mean much, but this would make the car even better than it is.
You made me laugh about the gaping mouth of the Toyota I hated those large grills in the front too. That's why I love my 2008 Corolla Toyota now I have a 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback... Thank you so much for the review on the cross😊😊
I would always opt for the trim with the darker interior and seats to look more upscale. Everyone, get the upcoming hybrid model as it is a more perfected and improved version. More power, quieter, MPGs for a little for money.
I drive a 2018 Toyota iM - it also has a CVT engine. Never has an issue. Think this will be it's new replacement. Main reason is I'd prefer AWD for winters & higher up.
I love it. I bought a 2022 LE with sunroof and awd in Jan. (I drive a lot) bought it at 35 miles and now have 8k mile's on it. In winter it gave me roughly 25+ mpg. Now in summer I am getting 31 mpg ( roughly 325 Mile's in one full tank). As always, mpg depends on how aggressively I drive or if I have the heater or AC on. It mostly drives in fwd mode and switches between AWD and fwd when the onboard computer needs it to.
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Hello how are you liking this car today?
@@HarperPolo loved the car, drove it for 25k in one year. Then sold it for a 4Runner (overlanding purpose or midlife crisis lol)
@@HarperPolook
Another great video. I ordered a LE model in Nov 2021 and it ships in April from Longo Toyota, the supposedly biggest dealer in the nation. This car will replace my 22 year old 2000 sienna which still runs great but is to big for us and has over 435, 000 miles.
WOW!!
Did you have to replace any of the major components just asking cause Toyota has some great cars
Can't imagine a day without watching one of Scottie's videos.
Absolute addiction.
Same here !
He is that awesome. Yes
I’m still driving my manual 92’ Corolla which has great acceleration and gets at least 30mpg. But looking for a car to replace it this year, I’ll have to go test drive the Cross and see how that acceleration feels.
Dang! How many miles on it ?
I gotta say that for how cheap they are (compared to their competitors of course) it's really nice.
My vehicles need to be suvs because I need carry space and this is def on my list of potentials.
I'm with you on the giant grills, it looks cool in SOME cases but it's rare when it looks good.
i bet those big grilles would scare the hell outta the deer!
I considered buying one recently. Instead I had my 2011 CR-V fixed for $2000. We’ll see if I regret that: even now that’s a good fraction of its value.
Keep ‘em running it’s cheaper
Keep what ya got for sure.
You'll save WAY more on Monthly Insurance as well
Don't buy new car if you want to safe money. But if you do, Cross won't make you disappointed. My friend always bragging about how good his Cross is 😂
Considering you're a mechanic, why an AWD ? Mess 1 tire up and you gotta change all 4 did you know that ? No snow plows in your parts that a FWD with snow's wouldn't suffice ?
This is the very car I've been waiting for! I'm so excited thank you Scotty! I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy this car. It's perfect.
PS my current car is a 2000 Corolla and it'll just keep going forever. My previous car was a little tiny Toyota pickup truck. I'm in my sixties and I've only owned two cars my entire life I expect them perform well for 20 years.😊 I guess I'm spoiled with Toyota.
I own 2022 middle model.
Easy driving, good trip car.
Good milage.
Have 24k miles.
Starting to come out with accesories.
I had a 2006 Matrix, great car. Got about 40 mpg highway. I often wish I still had it.
@Darrell I have a 2006 silver Matrix base 150K miles, no issues aside from a heat shield rattling during the cold start. I’ll fix that later. I would never sell it for anything. I wash the undercarriage regularly, change the oil every 3000 miles, & i do all basic maintenance. Combine with detailing it regularly.
@@Blakecryderman7244 love my '08 too!
This is why i love my tdi touareg....over 30 mpg on the highway...real 8 spd trans..real awd...and can tow 7700lbs. A true gem that most will never appreciate
30 mpg? wow!
@@ToyotaCorollaLE2020 easily if you try its been closer to 40....not really that unheard of my tdi jetta can do much better considering only fwd and half the weight
Always makes my day, listening to Scotty.
Our family purchased 2024 Corolla Cross. So far so good. Recommend for the price its real great
Forget gas mileage ratings, it depends how you drive it
thats right, i get 34 MPG on highway with my Rav4 2.5.
Try to drive very conservatively accelerate and brake and take turns slowly and gently and I get 45 mpg on highways
I have gotten as high as 34.5MPG on my Corolla cross. It is possible.
I bought a Cross and drove it 400 miles right out of the dealership, averaged 30 mpg on the highway without trying.
Im new to your channel and I absolutely love it... I have the 2020 Hybrid RAV4 XSE...it’s been 2years now and I have no complaints 😀
Hello everyone! I hope this comment finds you well! As the owner of the Corolla Cross featured in the video, I wanted to share some updates with you after two years.
After careful consideration, I have decided to part ways with the Corolla Cross due to its high fuel consumption, slow performance, Apple CarPlay screen glitches, and deteriorating cabin interior.
With only 8 months remaining on the lease, I am exploring other alternative options!
Appreciate your honesty
I had a 2003 Matrix XRS automatic and it was impressive! I loved it. I lent it to a friend whose BMW was in the shop (just for an errand) and she was shocked how peppy my Matrix XRS was :) I was surprised when Toyota stopped making the Matrix too. I instantly liked the looks of the Corolla Cross when it came out.
Scotty says it's decent and it's a massive upgrade from my 2013 Corolla CE. I'm willing to take a gamble on the Hybrid AWD version of this vehicle. Toyota has never disappointed me up until now. I don't need a psuedo-truck like the Maverick, but I want a higher ride with AWD and decent fuel economy that has far better storage than my Corolla. Checks all the boxes for me.
Went to see the gas version in person at the dealership today. Awesome looking vehicle. Handles really well in comparison to my current vehicle and the XSE trim with the JBL speakers and nicer tech package 👌. Also had Safety Sense 3.0 and newer, far more responsive software for their displays. Been waiting for a vehicle like this for a while. I'm going in for it.
Bought this exact car minus the AWD vs a 2025 Honda Crv. The Corolla Cross we bought had 25k miles but still drove better than the Honda imo.
Thank you Scotty, informative review.
This vehicle is great for a starting family if your first child is around 7 years old or under
Maverick would be better. The bed comes in handy for all the dirty stuff you will have to bring home with the kids.
Can someone explain the point of Toyota making a Corolla Cross?? I thought that the CH-R filled the position.
Well maybe the ch-r is like a even smaller crossover and it’s like a coupe so it’s just a matter of style…although here in Europe is offered with the 2.0 hybrid and 180 hp…if they added that hybrid version it would have probably made more sense but like this…yh I agree it’s quite difficult to explain it for me too…
in my opinion the ch-r is for young teen drivers & college kids and the cross is a good size for someone like me (a mom with 1 child)
Chr was "unique" looking and also didn't come with awd in USA
At 5:29 Wow look at all those Warning Lights on that Dashboard
Probably will never light up
Scotty, you are right. People drive way to fast in Jersey! The Corolla seem basic but it will last a long time. I will keep my ‘21 Highlander.
I'm from NJ and it's hard to gauge if these TH-cam car reviewers really understand what it means to have a safe amount of acceleration. If you don't have the power to get yourself out into traffic or conversely,get out of someone's way in NJ you will get hit or have your nerves fried 24/7..
In Malaysia, the Cross sold here are using foot pedal brake instead of EPB and a 1800cc instead of 2000cc..
The worst CVT I have experienced was in the Mitsubishi lancer and I hated them from that point on. I then tried a Honda Jazz with a CVT and that was actually great. But I am curious to see how these new ones with the launch gear perform.
I still have my 06 Highlander hybrid with 300k and cvt has never given me any problems
@@za-jm8wf I trust in Toyota.
Very Well !
We had one as a rental it was the LE and I absolutely loved it
Toyota has always had excellent innovation 💡
this is not really Toyota's innovation. It's a car made off of a Mazda CX-30 in Huntsville, Alabama
I wouldn't call oil consumption/oil dilution problems "innovative." They've been going backwards if you ask me. I don't find their modern cars appealing at all. Super overpriced and the reliability has been getting WORSE over time, not better. How in the world do you justify spending all of that money? The older vehicles have ugly and uncomfortable interiors but at least they were reliable
Everybody is just copying each other.
My understand is Toyota is one of the few if not the only one I know of that has Port & Direct Injection combined in the SUV- crossover platform, so less carbon build-up on the intake valves.
lol. no Ford escapes have em. and i think Hyundai too
I wish they would have included the 6-speed manual option on these.
Sadly, manual transmissions are a dying breed. I think that electric vehicles will eventually replace gasoline and the shittiest thing about that is no manuals.
@@oi32df glad they're keeping the manual alive
With the modern computer controlled automatic transmissions they are more efficient than a manual transmission. Just about every sports car which had a manual transmission option has gone to totally automatic transmissions.
Automatic transmissions now have 8 to 10 gears, imagine trying to shift through 8 to 10 gears manually.
I just sold a Corvette with a six speed manual transmission, a real powerful fast car. I didn't find much interest from dealers for the car, it is a limited edition 427, 60th anniversary Vette. I asked them why and was told it was because of the manual transmission. Corvette buyers want to drive the car fast and the manual transmission shifts slower than the modern automatic and the new C8 Corvettes don't even offer a manual any longer. And many younger drivers today can't even drive a manual.
Less gears is always better, makes the trany strong (not economical).
Are there many complaint on the roof leakage of the Corolla Cross in the states ?
There were many cases in Taiwan. The use of simple o-ring to mount the roof rack was the root cause.
The best car I have ever had is equipped with manual transmission. And saves on gas too.
It was nice when you could get a Camry with a manual transmission.
Not anymore....now many automatics get better economy then manuals. And not just CVTs. Real ones with many gears
@@jimsgaragetoys You can still get a Corolla with a manual transmission. It's going to take months to get through.
@@MultiSUNFLOWER18 Most cars take a while now with the supply chain issues. I'll be getting a GR Corolla with a 6MT when they come out this fall.
@@jimsgaragetoys That's a great car. I realized it took a while to get a new car when I called and went to dealerships. I needed a car and bought a 2019 Corolla for a great deal with 9,000 miles. My last car I drove was an SUV but I think from now on I'd stay with Toyota.
From 1:06 to 1:56, you gave a very good illustration of how the "Law of Diminishing Returns" translates in real life.
Hey Scotty, I've been averaging 6.5L/100 km (36 mpg) with the LE AWD Corolla Cross. And apparently, heated steering wheel and seats are standard on the Canadian version, without the upgrade package.
How do you like the car? I am booking one , and i am an average joe.. some of the reviews on the net are just too bad, but they seem to be coming from car freaks.
@@rushijoshi5731 Hey Rushi, sorry for the late reply. Coming from a 2018 Corolla SE, there's some pros and cons. It's honestly not THAT slow like reviewers complain about. It's like everyone has a heavy foot. Steering is predictable, drives smoothly over uneven surfaces, and definitely a big upgrade storage wise. I was able to fit 4 tires and 4 rims (separately, not mounted), and still had room for about 2 more tires and rims. Ground clearance is a definite plus as well. Road noise is nowhere near as bad as people are saying either, unless they're coming from mid to high end luxury vehicles. Fuel economy is amazing. I just wish they used slightly higher quality materials for the interior plastics (vents, shifter, etc).
@@MauriceanMX6 thanks a lot for the response! Really appreciate it!
In my country, Toyota offers it in 2 trims only : Hybrid & 1.8L gasoline. And the hybrid outsells gasoline by far (probably 10:1)
Our Hybrid Cross is due later this year. We expect it will have the 2.0 Hybrid system used in the Lexus UX.
Toronto, Canada ... Great video as I'm looking at buying a 2023 Corolla Cross. I had concerns with stoven cars due to round button electric start and not key. However, a wonderful person explained they shut off the KEY FOB, whenever they leave vehicle. This will help to STOP thieves from taking your vehicle. How to turn off fob is below if your not aware.
Turn off the key fob when parked anywhere. You press and hold the lock button and at the same time double tap the unlock button.
It turns off keyless entry and stops transmitting the key fob signal to and from the vehicle which thieves use. And to turn it back on you press any button on the remote. 🙏
Scotty I watched you from Guyana South America ,us Toyota and Lexus we driving
I pulled up next to an older version Rav 4 of the same color as my Corolla Cross, and they looked almost the same, with the mirrors at the same height. I wanted to purchae a used Rav 4, as the new ones are ugly and even more over priced! People keep the previous Rav 4, as it is excellent! Actually receiving slightly better gas milage on the new Cross as my previous 2010 Corolla sedan.
The new one should not even include th name Corolla, but just the Cross.
Regardless of the maintenance of 10,000 miles with synthetic oil, I changed it at 1,000 miles for break in, and will change more often the 10,000! Toyota put the oil filter on so tight and perhaps a small weld on the engine filter threaded insert. the filter had to be cut off, the insert, which came out with the filtert! Several threads grinded off of the insert for now so the new filrer would go on and hold everything in place! The service manager at the dealer has ordered a replacement insert and will fix Toyota's mistake, while agreeing with me changing oil more frequent than what Toyota recommends!
THANK YOU SCOTTY!
Other reviews I've read complain the car is underpowered. Same engine as corolla sedan but it's heavier. Should make it available with a bigger engine.
Bigger engine = rav4 price. Should have made a 6speed manual available haha that will never happen.
@@mcc7762 With mostly non car people buyers they would probably sell 5 manuals. This being a basic model I dont think the line will ever get expanded beyond a hybrid model
@@mcc7762 I was just looking at Toyota latin america, they only sell the CVT version overseas also. For manuals you still have Honda and Ford offering them on sporty models. in cuvs i think manuals are totally gone wasnt the last manual available in the 2nd gen Rav4
@@mcc7762 Camry had the manual until about 2010-2011 it was odd seeing a manual camry. Accord sport had the 6mt in the current bodystyle until 2019 but i hear they are supeeeer hard to find (personally havent seen one other than in magazines). The new bronco and wrangler can be had in manuals
It’s acceleration is more than adequate. I live in Greater Washington DC and have to drive with some of the most aggressive asshats anywhere and I have zero issue with highway merging, climbing hills or otherwise keeping up. Like Scotty said, it’s not a dragster but if you are buying a Toyota Corolla for racing you probably need to start making better life decisions.
I saw this at the Houston Auto show. It was great looking and very nice inside.
They use an much more complex CVT but make it shift like a conventional auto. Use two fuel injection systems. Then get the same gas mileage as a 15 year old Toyota. What am I missing here?
More power.