Model Tested: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD
Engine: 2.0-liter I-4, 169 horsepower and 150 lb.-ft torque
Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel drive
EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined
Base Price: $27,625
As Tested: $33,679
Performance:
Smooth ride on highway and in city
Very good highway fuel economy—our best was 35.2-mpg
Acceleration on the leisurely side
Smooth shifting transmission
No specific AWD controls
Traditional console shifter
Electric E-brake on console easy to us
Comfort:
Great driver legroom, almost stretch-out
Driver power lumbar
Two temp heated front seats
Supportive, comfortable seats
Super stretch out front passenger legroom
Good headroom
Nice medium thick contoured steering wheel
Ample auxiliary controls
Good range tilt/tele column
Ample second row legroom if front up slightly
Very good shoe room
Soft wide armrest second row
Tall floor hump
Utility:
Good size infotainment screen
Small but deep console bin
Phone charging pad
Medium size glove box but no lock
No rear door bins just bottle notches
One seatback pouch
Flat cargo deck
Good space behind second row seats
Split seats fold flat
Slight height difference between seats and cargo area
Power liftgate with ample clearance
No lift-over to cargo area
WOW Factors:
Excellent fuel economy
Attractive pricing
Increased cargo space over Corolla hatchback
Ample driver assist features
Super roomy front passenger area
Whines:
No specific AWD controls
Down on power
Small HVAC controls
No rear door bins
Bottom Line:
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross has that SUV image that’s so popular while still being an excellent all-around family vehicle with an emphasis on urban driving but with AWD for more challenging roads and/or weather. The Toyota Corolla Cross has all the quality and reliability features buyers value in Toyotas with styling cues that disguise some of that practicality look. The Corolla Cross fits nicely between the C-HR and the RAV4 in the Toyota lineup.
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