2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Review
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Review in Mesa, AZ
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What is the best small SUV for this model year? The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is definitely on the short list. There’s plenty of dash tech, including a responsive touchscreen that’s quick and easy to use. There’s plenty of collision avoidance technology, too. The crossover has a generous cargo hold, good ground clearance and many of the other size-related aspects that people want from an SUV today. Shoppers should test drive this new model before they spend too much somewhere else.
Interior
With its high driver’s seat, the Toyota Corolla Cross interior is definitely that of an SUV. The material quality is good and only gets better as you climb the trim ladder. This Toyota small SUV seats up to five people. Second-row headroom is 39.1 inches almost matching the front row. Passenger volume is 95 cubic feet. It is 93.9 cu-ft with a moonroof. Second-row air vents are standard, ensuring that the backseat passengers are as comfortable as possible.
Colors
The cloth seats are offered in light gray or black. The SofTex seats can be in all black or can be a combination of Macadamia and Mocha. This beige-and-brown contrast adds a lushness to the interior. The Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 colors include Wind Chill Pearl, Blue Crush Metallic and Barcelona Red Metallic. Cypress, Celestite, Sonic Silver and Jet Black bring the total number of exterior colors to 7. Celestite is a gorgeous bluish-gray. The color Cypress is a lush green that made headlines when first introduced by the manufacturer.
Exterior
Built high like the crossover it is, this Toyota Cross SUV sits on a revised TNGA-C platform. Stylish design cues create a memorable exterior from the distinctive black grille and black body accents to the integrated rear spoiler. LED lighting adds a signature that establishes the Cross as a unique crossover. This Toyota crossover stands some 8.3 inches taller than the regular Corolla.
Trim Levels
The base models are packed with so much dash tech that it’s hard to believe there could be anything left to add, but the LE adds it. Likewise, the L has so much driver assistance that it’s hard to believe that there’s even more on the LE and XLE. The second tier trim has a wireless charger, a proximity key, additional USB ports, and automatic climate control. The dressy XLE wears leatherette upholstery. The cabin upgrades include heated front seats, a power driver’s chair, a rear folding armrest, and a dual-zone automatic climate system.
Technology
The starting infotainment system is a 7-inch touchscreen. It has Amazon Alexa interface as well as the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay interface. The system includes dual USB ports, Bluetooth, a satellite radio connection, and a rearview camera. The LE upgrades the touchscreen to 8 inches and the rearview camera gains more guidance capability. XLE Trims add a 7-inch MID display for the driver. Music lovers will appreciate the engineering behind the 9-speaker JBL audio system in this Toyota crossover.
Utility
Considering its price point, it’s nice to know that Toyota has included a power liftgate on the menu. The cargo area measures 25.3 cubic feet. That’s one of the largest in this small SUV class before the rear seats are folded. The Toyota Crossover SUV is certainly showing that it is related to the spacious Toyota hatchback car of the same name. The more expensive Jeep Cherokee has as little as 28.5 cu-ft in its cargo hold. The 3-row Volkswagen Tiguan has only 12 cu-ft.
Performance
The four-cylinder Corolla Cross Sport runs away with some of the best fuel economy ratings in its class. In front-wheel drive, this fuel efficient SUV earns 33 mpg highway and 31 mpg city. That’s remarkable for subcompact or compact SUVs. Even the all-wheel drive models return 29 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. Toyota engineers managed to keep the weight of this small SUV very low to allow for the highest possible weight-to-horsepower ratios. Ride quality is good with a smooth ride, poised handling, and ample agility.
Capability
This small SUV can tow up to 1,500 pounds with a properly installed hitch. That’s enough to pull along a small watercraft or ATV. While the Toyota Corolla needs to stick to the road, the new Cross isn’t so limited in its off roading capability. The L/LE models offer up to 8.2 inches of ground clearance while the XLE offers 8.1 inches. That’s true SUV height. Dynamic Torque Control shifts power from the front wheels to the rear as needed. This can be as much as a 50/50 split.
Safety
Among its most critical safety features, there are nine airbags and multiple LATCH attachments for carseats. This vehicle is ready to protect its riders. Despite its affordable MSRP, this new Toyota SUV is packing some serious automatic driving features. Pedestrian watch and forward collision warning can trigger automatic braking if needed. The lane departure warning monitors the road lines. The automatic high-beams raise and lower independently. Adaptive cruise control manages the drive, even if the traffic slows and goes. Higher trims add a rear cross traffic alert with reverse autobrake. They also add blind spot monitoring and parking sensors.
Toyota Comparisons
Since it is an all new model, it may help to know that the Cross is bigger than the Toyota C-HR. The starting MSRP is less than the C-HR. On the other hand, the new model is not quite as big as the RAV4. . As such, it saves the shopper up to $5,000 initially. The Toyota Corolla Cross price isn’t much more than the Corolla sedan and hatchback. In fact, there is much overlap between them. This is sure to get people interested in comparing these models to determine the best fit for their lifestyle and budget.
Corolla Cross vs Corolla Size
Many people want to know how these two are related and how they are different. The car is strictly a road vehicle while the SUV can stray off road. Ground clearance for the car is over five inches, but the SUV has more than 8 inches. The 25-plus cu ft cargo area definitely surpassed the 13-cube trunk on the sedan. As for the hatchback, it has 17.8 cubes. Clearly, if your concern is size, the Cross is a better bet.
Corolla vs Corolla Cross Performance Features
All-wheel drive is only offered in the SUV and not the car. On the other hand, a manual transmission is offered on the car and not the SUV. They have similar engines and similarly good fuel economy. Due to its higher city mpg, the crossover is able to match the car in terms of combined mpg.
Corolla vs Corolla Cross Features
The larger Cross has rear air vents in every model to take care of backseat passengers. That’s not a typical car feature. However, they do share the Corolla emphasis on value, safety, convenience, reliability, and top technologies. You’ll find the entire dash tech list on both vehicles. Likewise, you’ll find that the Corolla Cross has all of the same safety features and advanced crash avoidance features as the regular Corolla.
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