The 2022 Corolla Cross Is A Compact Crossover For The Toyota Crowd
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- There are a lot of small crossovers that budget buyers can buy. In the fall of 2021, Toyota's rolling out the 2022 Corolla Cross, hoping the combination of the world's most popular name plate and the love of SUVs all over the world will give the Japanese brand another hit. Starting at $23,410, it doesn't have creative functional features, the Cross relies heavily on Toyota's dependability reputation. Tom Voelk flies to Austin, Texas to the check out the LE and XLE models (pro tip, the base L is better for fleet duty).
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00:00 Introduction
1:45 Overview
2:19 Powertrain
3:37 Driving Dynamics
6:30 XLE Interior
7:45 Safety
8:52 Back Seat
9:54 LE Interior
10:21 Cargo Room
11:19 Red Light Green Light
12:23 Summary
13:15 Epilogue
13:57 Fun Fact
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I am so old that I remember these being called Corolla station wagons.
Corolla Alltrac wagon? Yesterday’s convection oven is today’s air fryer.
Yes! And that Tercel he showed is a classic. Station wagons used to be the minivans nobody wanted to be seen in. Lift it up a bit, and now it's the most popular segment. Country Squire Cross, anyone? Are you old enough to remember that one, Rational?
@@arevee9429 AMC Eagle
The Matrix was the last Corolla wagon on sale in this market. Europe and Japan still have Corolla wagons.
@@rightlanehog3151 And a darned good one it was. I just saw one of those yesterday and thought "they don't make them like they used to". The rear hatch has no liftover and can hold a ton of stuff.
Here in Argentina the Corolla Cross came also with Hybrid engine similar to the Corolla sedan, excelent system to reduce CO2 and fuel burning
You simply don’t miss when it comes to quality content, Tom.
Another stellar review from one of the best! This was perfect for helping my aunt who is shopping for this exact kind of vehicle right now.
"Stellar"? Really?
No waste of time, worth watching the whole show. ☺ because of that, im your newest subscriber.
Great review Tom! We have a 1.5L hybrid model only where I live, but the features this has compared to some rivals makes this a wonderful choice for most people, not to mention the Toyota reliability that comes with it.
That live audience seemed very enthusiastic.
😂
thank you. you saved me a trip to the dealer and a test drive
The car will last longer without a turbo for sure.
But they could have optioned a 2.5L for those who want more power
The engine will. The CVT will most likely fail before the engine does
I always enjoy your reviews, specially the ones that I am very much interested. Thank you for a great reviews.
really good review, thanks for the video!
Your videos are great! Must be nice to be back at press launches
Lol, fun to see you here in Austin. I kept playing, “I know what street he’s on!”
If they're really going after a young tech savvy buyer, then they need to do something about their infotainment screens. Thick, chunky, and dated looking screens with huge bezels aren't cutting it.
Current corolla owners will be most interested in the base model. Steel wheels ,cloth non power seats,1.8 engine and a simple amfm radio. I have corolla le. It has what I need not a lot of stuff I don't.
It’s fine. It’s simple and works / isn’t laggy. Younger generation will buy Toyota’s because they saw their parents with their Toyota’s with 300k-800k miles. 12-20+ years still running.
The biggest problem would be the lack of wireless connection for the phone
Not to mention Toyota's Entune app is damn slow
@@nathanbrown8515 lack of interior storage
Hi Tom! Great Review for the Corolla Cross.
Tom….your reviews are fantastic….not just a fanboy review. We appreciate that. Love to know the worts. Best of luck in the future….
Great review, Tom
My friend's mom has been buying base trim zero option Corollas for about 20 years now, this car will be perfect for her.
I’ve been waiting for this. I almost got a rav 4 hybrid but I thought it was a lil overpriced. But I like it’s anonymous style
Great Review. Glad to know Austin has potholes too. Come to New England if you want more of them.
UK viewer here...like your reviews, important points for me, you point out the spare wheel (a rarity here) and the electric tilt/slide sunroof is excellent, much better than those oversize panoramic things.
That's a great looking and neat car. Interior/Exterior color is perfect. And priced just right!
Funny how cars grow, this look like the same size as my parents old 07 RAV4.
Appliance extraordinaire. 0 - 60? yes
Toyota will sell many, many of them.
Thanks, Tom.
I’d love the hybrid version!
Would love the full electric version even better..............Paul
Looks like it's gonna be in the 32-34K range
This is what the RAV4 should have been. Looks so much better.
Well, the RAV4 is the best selling passenger car in the US so I think Toyota has done something right.
@@DrivenCarReviews Well ya got me there. I’m just not a fan of Toyota’s design direction in the last couple of years. This Corolla design is quite refreshing in my eyes.
Nice review! Interesting vehicle.
It's like my 2003 Toyota Matrix XR was reborn in a slightly bigger package with AWD!
Tom have you ever thought about reviewing motorcycles? Do you ride? Why do I feel like you and evil twin squishing on a bike would be hilarious.. always enjoy your videos, big fan!
Nope. I've owned one and a Honda scooter back in the day but I have no business reviewing them.
All my coworkers that have turbo engines have had them replaced, some under warranty, some out of pocket. Good to see Toyota offer a non-turbo engine for variety and longevity.
I can also appreciate that this is the only one of the models in this group that doesn't use pure direct injection, adding port injection, as well, to help keep intake valves clean (and avoid expensive media-blasting maintenance). And Toyota's CVT, while not exactly fun to drive, has a good long-term reliability record in the Corolla.
This car is going to be top selling car in South Africa 🇿🇦 by the look of things it is going to be assembled in South Africa 🇿🇦 as well . While even now Toyota vehicles are top selling cars in South Africa 🇿🇦 . This is incredible 👏🙌😍beautiful
Thanks Tom. I’m getting one as my small car to get around town with and go on longer trips alone. I keep two cars and keep a larger SUV for family and company.
Sedans are history.............Paul
@@paulholterhaus7084 When I said small car I was referring to a compact SUV. Besides outside of the US small sedans still sell well. My intention is to buy a small crossover for my personal use and hold on to my larger crossover for family and entertainment use and eventually replace that with another large crossover for the same purpose in the future.
Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)
Has the ground clearance to get you above the elements without a tough climb into.
Don't ever cancel the sedan though.
If you wanted to test ride and suspension, you should’ve gone eastbound on W 26th street. I guarantee that is the worst stretch of road in Austin 😓
I hope the hybrid version is coming to USA soon….. more horsepower better…. Cool video
Nice car! That hybrid will sell big
Looks good! I can see this taking some sales from the RAV4. The Corolla Cross is a good vehicle that should appeal to many people, especially those who want a brand new Toyota but don't want to spring for a RAV4. A hybrid or plugin hybrid version with AWD would be perfect.
Wow, great review! Only wishes I can see is that there should be more torque at low to mid RPM for better acceleration for safer passing left of center line of slower vehicles from around 70 kilometres per hour or 43 Miles per hour (I do not care about acceleration speed from a stop), power seats on front passenger seat, up and down adjustable lumbar support on driver's seat, driver's seat memory and power folding mirrors at least on the XLE trim. All vehicles should come with an under hood blanket/sound insulator as added on the 2nd year (2020) of the current Rav4 generation and two USB ports up front. So I just saw one at the dealership today. Not allowed to drive it due to Covid. I'm 5'10" tall and with winter boots on with a slight 1/2" sole, my head would barely touch the rear liftgate when opened. I will now look more at getting the Rav4 because I do not want to slouch a bit everytime the liftgate is open and I will likely forget from time to time and hit my head.
That opening shot, wholly orange peel! Thanks for the review Tom! Another compact CUV, ground breaking! 😆
Exactly! Yikes!
Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that!
Me too. Is that paint acceptable now ?
Pre production vehicle made in a brand new factory. Let's wait until the production vehicles hit dealerships.
Same goes for your overused banter over crossovers. Not Toyota's fault y'all don't buy the cars you constantly preach.
Love your review. Just curious what are your thoughts between the two different suspensions FWD and AWD?
I always enjoy your videos. What front wheel drive crossover would you recommend with a budget of $28,000 or less?
Saw a Corolla Cross near downtown today in that exact color. Wondering now if that was you now! Caught a quick glimpse at a driver and it could've very well been you.
There were a lot of them running around last week. I (and many others) drove there on Weds afternoon around 2PM.
That paint is brutal
Dear Toyota: Add that dark green paint to more models please! And my nephew had a Tercel Wagon as his 1st car!
I think you can get a Sienna in this color. Cypress?
The Corolla Line-up Is The Exact Same As The 80’s‼️👌🏽
The Corolla Cross buyer isn't going to be prominently concerned about performance, and they shouldn't be. It's a Toyota, and we all know the immediate trait conjunctively linked with Toyota: reliability. The Corolla Cross doesn't have a twin/turbo engine because that quickly eradicates the chances of it being reliable for anything loved 5/6+ years of age (with proper maintenance maybe a few more years). The Corolla Cross is a no no-nonsense, simple, safe, and practical vehicle to have, everything that resembles Toyota. In my opinion, this is a perfect first-car/teen driver/weekly commuter. Well done Toyota!
I would honestly take that SR5 over the Corolla Cross...80s Toyota made some seriously funky cool cars
I love that right after the info about the car's meager hp/torque is mentioned, there's an ad for a testosterone product. Cross-promo?
Ha! I don't pick ads but...
Ads is based on watch you watch....if ur getting an ad like that. You should go evaluate in the mirror
Tom when you use "it's fine" to describe power, it is not fine!!
Tom is probably right that Corolla Cross will chip away significant amount from the sedan's sales number. In certain Asian markets (such as Taiwan), Corolla Cross outsells the sedan since day one it was released. It would be also interesting to see what the Hybrid version's fuel economy will be in the US, and whether hybrid version will make a big dent to Prius' sale number or create Prius' demise. Corolla Cross's fuel economy is about 20 km/l (47 MPG) combined in real life driving tests in Asia.
A car made in America using American workers (great). $32K for this under-powered small hatchback drifting into RAV4 hybrid territory ($$$)? No thanks. The off-lease market is the best value for for consumers these days as manufacturers are over producing vehicles and using leasing to move-the-metal. The market will revert back to reasonable pricing once consumers stop buying / borrowing on impulse. Thanks for a great review Tom.
Too bad used cars are also incredibly overpriced right now thanks to our wonderful central bank and Federal government pumping out limitless free money.
Edit: And the chip shortage which is affecting new car production.
Show me where I can get a Rav4 Hybrid for anywhere near 32K and I'll buy it.
At the $32,000 price you could buy the prime rav4 XSE at around $42,000 - $7,500 fed rebate so $34,500 for a much better vehicle and gas cost in a year will make up the difference
Did Toyota explain why they didn't launch this as a hybrid in the USA? After Venza and Sienna, this is surprising to be gas-only at launch.
Excellent review Mr. V! This has been on my radar since announced. Looking to replace the wife's Buick Encore that is not aging as well as I'd hoped. I know what you say about test driving vehicles, but she hates going to dealers and dealing with all that. She'll be the one to buy a car online, never having driven it, and be 100% happy. I may be lucky having a woman who isn't picky, but that leaves the vehicle purchase decisions more squarely on my shoulders. I've driven the HR-V and was underwhelmed. We had an Encore GX for a service loaner and it was ok. Need to see if my neighbor will let me drive his new Seltos. I really like how that looks, but the tried and true nature of a Toyota is very appealing, however vanilla it may be. Thanks again for the great review.
Tell her I said to check out Seltos, Kona and CX-30. Because it's $30K.
@@DrivenCarReviews Thank you my good man. Those are all vehicles I have been eyeing.
With Toyota you Will never go wrong.
Tom, I am pleasantly surprised to see this mainstream car is available in blue and green. Buyers looking at the Everyday Lexus UX® should wait for the more powerful and efficient Hybrid which is coming next year.
Do you know something? This would be so cool if true!
@@toronado455 Toyota has upgraded the non-Hybrid powertrain for the North American market and I expect they will do the same with the Hybrid.
@@rightlanehog3151 Alex on Autos said he expects the 1.8 liter hybrid. I suppose nobody knows except Toyota.
Hybreds suck........They still have old fashioned piston motors.............Paul
Very boring product. Toyota will sell a ton. 👌
Hope they can deliver them to dealers Rav4 are hard to get. I finally got my 21 rav4 hybrid live it.
I think the “boring” design is actually refreshing. As much as I love Toyota, a lot of their newer designs are a bit strange. It’s nice that they went with something cleaner with the Corolla Cross.
baffled how this model would make more sense than the LE Rav4 AWD at $28,000
I paid $28,150 for my 21 RAV4 LE AWD last June. I probably would have paid the extra $1500 for the XLE, but I couldn't locate one. I miss the power lift gate.
Red rear turn signals GRRR
As exciting as Sears ActiveWear and as interesting to drive as shopping for a Lands End shirt
Toyota is going to sell a lot of those;
Mitsubishi Eclipsecross, Toyota Corollacross… can we expect a Mazda Miatacross or perhaps a Buick LaCrossecross?
LaCrossLaCross 🤣
they basically revived the toyota matrix which was also based on the corolla platform.
Their infotainment screens really do need an improvement though. Kia, Mazda, and Hyundai all have better infotainments that are sleeker, less bezzle, and better integrated. I feel like this is what Toyota is really lacking in terms of its appeal to tech-savvy people. It is reliable, and the cars are great, but in two years' time, that screen is going to look hilariously outdated because of how thick it is. It's like the first iPhones but instead of that product getting thinner after each iteration, Toyota hasn't changed its thickness which makes this interior not look as up-to-date as the exterior. I would implore Toyota engineers to get into any Mazda, BMW, or Subaru system and see how they do infotainments without lag or chunkiness.
absolutely agree, the team in-charge of Infotainment design should be fired immediately
smartphones need to be thinner in order to fit in a pocket. A cars screen needs to be durable, and the thicker, the better
OH MY GOD, a Toyota crossover that DOESN'T have tiny triangular rear windows that create massive blindspots... As I live and breath....
Amen.
Great review as always. Car looks good, but would have been nice to see the Corolla wagon here in the US; much cooler than this.
True.
Nice review Tom. The Corolla highlights the stark difference between long-term thinking Japanese manufacturers vs short-term American. Toyota has been nurturing the Corolla brand for 50 years here in America, through thick and thin, adapting to current trends as much as possible. Chevrolet's Cruze was, I think, a successful (albeit, late) American effort to make a higher quality small car a decade ago....but....what does Chevy do when the market changes? They abandon rather than adapt. A short-sighted decision that locks a lot of first-time buyers out of GM showrooms. Kudos to Toyota for the Corolla Cross.
Really attractive vehicle. If it had heads up display & 360 view, I might choose this Toyota product over Mazda CX-5 signature trim. But for long term reliability hassle free non-turbo engine, I could still consider Corolla Cross (or maybe the hybrid version) which makes it just a bit more enticing.
I’m having a hard time imagining how big this thing is. I’ll have to see it in person. Is it really that much shorter than the Corolla? It doesn’t look short!
He told this.
It’s not. He’s clearly anti-Toyota. Check his other Toyota reviews. It’s a little shorter than the RAV4.
It is about 7 inches shorter than a Corolla. Can easily look up the specs on Toyota’s website.
Nice. When will it be made with an electric drivetrain?
0:16 Maybe it's the camera angle but that looks like some wicked orange-peel paint. Shows up in other shots of the green model too
Pre production vehicle in a brand new factory. Check out production vehicles.
Here I am a year later watching this again. Hopefully, we'll get an updated review when the hybrid is available. Initial estimates on mpg in Toyota's press release is 37 mpg, lower than the RAV4 hybrid. Looks like the new Toyota MMI will be coming and there are S, SE, and XSE trims being added. Even if the mpg falls a bit short of the larger RAV4, this sounds like a potentially great option.
Now give me a Carolla SuperCROSS TRD Pro. Toss the 2.0 turbo that the Supra uses in there, lift it, throw some Bilstiens on there and let me live my best rally life!
I'm sure that will happen. Right?
@@DrivenCarReviews If only they would let us have the GR Yaris too! And that one already exists!
Does it come with computer chips? 😆 Nice preview 👍
I don't know where they are going to find enough microprocessors for 150,000 of these per year.
It’s a Toyota not a whore
Thanks for the video . Will you pick this Toyota cross over the Toyota CHR or the Mazda CX30 ?
Zoom zoom
Thanks
For normal commuting, how is the cross better than a regular corolla hatchback SE?
With a roof line around 8 inches higher, it will accept drivers over 6 feet tall.
i want it in a hybrid
The front end reminds me of this emoji >>> 😫
😄
I love the idea of the Corolla Cross; I wish it had a 8A instead of a CVT, and I really, really wish it had more torque to got with that 169 HP . . .
Still, the size is near perfect, it comes in AWD . . . hmmmmmmm.
It weighs about as much as a base Camry and costs about as much so it should have had the Camry's base powertrain. MPG and performance results are showing the 2.0 with CVT are overworked and inefficient in the Cross.
Dear Tom,
Including shots of disinterested Journalists at the Conference presentation was a very entertaining inclusion. More of that please. It's a window into a world few have access to!
Great Review as always.
Thank you.
The journalists looked thoughtful to me--if they were truly "disinterested," they'd be checking their text messages, or nodding off...
No one was disinterested. Everyone was concentrating.
I’ll consider this when they make a Prime plug in version w/AWD and 40-50 mile range. The Rav4 is just too big and pricey for my needs.
Muito legal
I heard at highway speeds the interior is incredibly loud? You stated the opposite of other reviews .
Incredibly loud? If it were that, it would have been hard for you to hear me speak.
Nice...
Toyota always make well designed, and reliable products,but in my opinion it’s too expensive.
At $32,000 plus tax,and destination , it makes more sense to just get a Rav-4. I think the LE model gonna be the top seller, because the XLE is too expensive.
Honestly, I heard the word "fine" used a lot in the review. IMHO for what Toyota is charging the car should be more than "fine"
@@chrisfreemesser5707 Compared to the competition, it's right in line, and will be more reliable. Also more attractive than the HR-V, C-HR, and Korean competitors
I always include destination in my pricing.
@@chrisfreemesser5707 - Toyota relies on their reputation. This thing is made in Alabama, so it wouldn't even be on my list. If I'm buying a Japanese brand, I want one made in Japan.
It's a Toyota with the Corolla badge so it has to be good, no question about it.
Good on its own but barely average compared to everyone else
A great vehicle to give to a kid going to college. This will sell also huge in Uber and Lyft worlds. They won’t be able to make enough of these no doubt. Great job Toyota.
Yeah, a poor man's RAV
lol
Hey Tom, I'm a CVT purist. Is there any traditional CVT out there that doesn't try to mimic conventional automatic?
Not that I can think of. Buy an older car.
I would buy the cross hybrid if it came with a plug and had at least 50 miles ev range
Who needs the evil twin when Tom's driving
It's not pretty but looks are subjective. This is a pretty crowded Toyota lineup, does it do enough to stand out? Furthermore there are some great options from competitors
Is Evil Twin really on the no fly list?
Ugh, not another crossover thingy.
Why can't we have the Yaris GR instead?
We deserve the GR Yaris but I expect we will see the Yaris Cross being introduced within a half year.
Nobody would buy it
I love my Corolla Hatchback Hybrid, but I would buy this one in a heartbeat! Unfortunately it’s not sold here in Sweden :(
Why would you want this instead of your hatchback which is cheaper, handles better, and is more efficient?
@@baddriversofcolga More space and comfort (also sit higher)
@@kf6857 Crossovers don't ride better, so don't get the comfort, but I can understand space. I find the Corolla seats to be already quite high though
@K F Have you tried the Corolla Touring Sports?
@@rightlanehog3151 I have, it’s nice but I have no need for a wagon.
It looks nothing like a lifted Corolla...Maybe that's a good thing?
Not sure but the best description i can make of this vehicle is highlander in the front rav4 in the back
Therefore they called it...the Corolla Cross? Lmao
Tom, do you have any experience driving in the Pacific Northwest? (Well, of course you do!) You know, where every other vehicle is a giant 4x4 pickup truck, or giant AWD SUV, or a giant delivery truck, or a giant 18-wheeler, or a giant..... Need I go on? I traded a quite nice Corolla for a RAV4 a couple of years or so ago, so I could SEE WHERE I'M GOING. Getting up off the ground is what you need when you're "driving in the land of the giants." And that's a big part of why people want the SUV form factor.
Also -- gosh, what a clear picture! Just look at you sitting in the back seat, with -- what's that??? -- a tire behind you with some actual SIDE WALL ON IT???? WHAT HAS THIS WORLD COME TO??? Well, go look at any Corolla today. Or any "car" today. With "wagon wheel" ultra-ultra-ultra low-profile tires. "I'm sorry, but all cars MUST BE 'SPORTY' NOW!" They MUST have ultra low-profile tires, and massive wheels. You want the comfort that only a sizeable chunk of sidewall can give you? "Well, hey, just look at the tires on this nice SUV!" You won't find anything like what you see on this Corolla Cross on any "car" on the market today. And that's another big part of why people want the SUV form factor. And then there's the whole "utility" part of it, of course.
Seriously, bemoan the SUV craze all you want, but I think these are the reasons why they have become so popular. Now that you can get that "form factor" in something with decent gas mileage, yes -- they have been flying out of dealer lots. "It's almost as if the manufacturers figured this stuff out, given that they can make more from the sale of an SUV compared to a car......"
You raise a lot of good points. Let's face it, the Euro-styled C-HR was just not selling well in the subcompact CUV category and Toyota was watching their competitors rake in $Billions. I expect the Yaris Cross will be the next debut from TMC in this market. Save Sidewall.
This should have been a hybrid-only model. 🤨😒
or have a plug-in hybrid with around 218 hp
With the $10,000 in government subsidies it’s possible to buy a RAV4 SE Prime A WD and get much better mileage in a larger pkg. With similar options.
And where are you're going to get a RAV4 Prime? And if you could, it's doubtful it would be anywhere close to MSRP. I've seen them for $10K over sticker.
@@DrivenCarReviews where are we going to get ANYTHING? All the lots are emptying out of new cars. Toyota just announced a 40% reduction in manufacturing across the board.
As far as the Prime, yes you have to look across the entire country as the West Coast dealers are charging $4K-15K(!) above list.
I didn’t say it would be easy.
I wouldn’t travel with that brother of yours either
This thing CANNOT be 7 inches shorter than the Corolla Sedan! I just can't believe that.
From the respective press kits- Corolla sedan length = 182.3 inches, Corolla Cross length- 175.5 inches. And yeah, I checked it three times because I was surprised.
@@DrivenCarReviews Wow. I’m 6’ 5” so a Corolla is small to me, but good lord this thing is tiny.
@@jessethompson9087 It has hight inside though. They went up, not out.
@@DrivenCarReviews True. How much smaller does it feel inside than a RAV4 because my leg grazes the steering wheel in a RAV4?
@@jessethompson9087 I suggest trying it for yourself. It's the only way you'll know.
I hope that Toyota releases a car with this form factor that is fully electric before my 2014 Camry kicks the bucket. I want my next car to be an EV, but after one car I am addicted to Toyota quality. (Currently at 303,000 km largely trouble free). I wouldn't say no to a Toyota electric hatchback either. Or a sedan that doesn't destroy the back seat headroom (very rare these days).
Are there any sedans left with decent back seat headroom?
@@rightlanehog3151 I rented a 2021 Camry a few weeks ago, and my 5'8" wife said that it was fine back there. I sometimes think that manufacturers have made most sedans fastbacks in order to push people in to more profitable SUV's.
@@smallmj2886 About a decade ago they started making sedans more 'sporty' and far less accommodating. In my view, sedan sales have declined faster as a result and anyone who wants a practical car is now forced into a CUV. If a 6'2" drivers fits comfortably in the front seat of a medium or large size sedan, they ought to be able to 'sit behind themselves' in equal comfort.