MOST DETAILED DRIVING IMPRESSION & QUALITY AUDIT: 2022 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS - ENGINEER'S FULL REVIEW 

I purchased one a week ago. I absolutely love everything about it. I agree with everything in this video.

Thank you very much for the review David. Definitely answered a lot of questions.

Thanks for this unique perspective on the review, really appreciate it!

Thank you for the detailed review. I also appreciated your thoughts on the engine power. I have seen several reviews complaining about a lack of power on the highway and I wondered if they might be blowing it a bit out of proportion. It sounds like it is perfectly adequate for most people.

Thank you for this really excellent video. Very detailed and informative. I've never owned a Toyota in all my driving years, but this vehicle seems to be perfect in so many aspects.

Thank you for the review. Excited to receive our unit next week!

I love the unique perspective and insights of this channel.

Fantastic review 👍 Thank you! Can't wait to get mine 😊

Thank you for this thoughtful review, sir.

My first time watching this gentleman, excellent review!

I plan on buying one next year and your review helped me make that decision. Hopefully the dealer markup on new vehicles will be over.

Great video. Nice to hear an experienced engineers perspective.

Had Toyota Matrix before trading up to Rav4. I see going to Toyota Cross in future as this would fit our neeeds. Good review & like all parts of review . Road test missing from many reviews so your feedback sealed the deal to check it out myself. 🇨🇦😎👍

Thank you David for the review, this vehicle seems to be the perfect fit for me. I'm in the Palm Springs area, average 2500 miles a year. I've heard that the A/C is excellent & the AWD handel's exceptionally well. Also the price is still in my financial range. Once again my family appreciates all you do for the Toyota community!👍

My wife had ordered one a few weeks ago looks like it will be here Friday. This really looks like a great little family car!

first time to come across this channel , and 5 minutes in, just click Subscribe immediately . and finish thisvideo till the end, and did a repeat , just like David presentation very much. . and i am waiting for the hybrid corolla cross review

Had mine now for one year and love it

Thank you for your very informative video. We order one in Jan. and finally taking ownership Wed, From your video we have confidence on our choice,

Thanks David for sharing this review. Very interesting and informative. Nice looking vehicle.

Great review. Awaiting my order for February 22nd. Made at the Toyota Prospecton plant in South Africa. Blessings 🙌

Excellent review all around!

Have had a 1983 Tercel 4wd and 1988 Corolla Alltrac Wagons before that were also this size. Great cars and am looking forward to the Corolla Cross in Hybrid form to be sold here in Australia soon.

Hi David love your channel and perspective. It would be great to add a decibel meter when reviewing your cars.

I went to go look at the cross today. Wanted to get something for my mom. The back looks like a mini Sienna and has good trunk space for her costco run. Haha I'm leaning towards getting this car for her vs. Corolla sedan👍

Great review. Only wish I can see is that there should be more torque at low to mid RPM for better acceleration/safer passing left of center line of slower vehicles, 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. I will be looking at this when I need to replace my 17 year old Corolla that is still driving like new. 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 everytime the liftgate is open and I will likely forget from time to time and hit my head.

Just picked one up last week. So far so good.

Great review. I will buy in the next 12 months.😉

David, always love your presentations. Can we order the CROSS with a 6SPD manual like in the sedan? I have a 2003 Corolla 5spd, but I’m really liking the CROSS.

I ordered my XLE in November and hope to get it soon. Though its lookin like 6 mnths. Have had my 2003 Corolla LE for 16 years, time for a change and in this Canadian weather im looking fwd to AWD

excellent video and channel sir

Good content 👌.

i have the corolla cross with 2.0 engine. i use extreme driving style to get 5.0L/100km, which is 47 MPG. i never go over 100km/h, seldom let the engine go over 2500rpm when accelerating and hyper mill when ever possible. its a different kind of fun squeezing for MPG.

Most underrated car..I ordered the hybrid

Cx30,Crosstrek and Corolla Cross I probably choose the cx30 more power and automatic transmission! Very good video 👍🏼

Thank you for the thorough and unique review. I am considering the Corolla Cross because is is the perfect size. My only concern was the new factory quality which you resolved.

Thanks for the review. Looking for help, I have a 2017 Tundra with a front hitch so I can plow my driveway. Would love to buy a new 2022 Tundra, but have a hard time find a front hitch.

I will get this corolla for sure. I already have a 2019 rav 4. They styled this car perfectly. My wife can keep the rav4, unwell drive the corolla suv, cross.

Thank you David !!! How is the buying process of replacement of your trucks?? Have you peaked on the Maserati Quattro Porte?? On the other hand I will be @ Whistler on the coming January 2022 !!!

David, I get a little choked up remembering our very own, made in Canada Matrix when I see the Cross. Unlike the Matrix and the 'Matrix with a fake moustache Pontiac Vibe', this Cross has no fold-forward front passenger seat. That feature made the Matrix so handy for carrying large items like ladders or 2X4s. As an engineer, would you please explain why that amazing feature has been dropped from 99.9% of today's CUVs and hatches? As far as I know, only Daewoo built Chevy and Buick CUVs offer that feature today. Getting back to the Cross, I urge buyers to wait for the upcoming Hybrid which will save a fortune in gas. On that Hybrid, in your opinion would Toyota's 2.5 Hybrid system get the same or better mpg than the expected 2.0 while offering much more power? As the Cross weighs and costs about the same as a base Camry, wouldn't the 2.5 engine be a better option for the non-Hybrid Cross? You speculated about a possible 'GR' Corolla Cross but a Cross with a Camry powertrain would be GReat enough for me 🙂 Lastly, I can't accept the Torture Beam Rear Suspension® on the FWD model. It is very disappointing to see such blatant cost cutting on a new TNGA car.

@9:08 i would have loved to hear the sound it makes with the first gear and then switching to cvt

Decided to get this one for my daughter 💕

Great review. Do you know if the actual suspension is beefier/heavier than in the normal Corolla even though it's built on the same platform?

GOOD JOBS. THANK, I buy Corolla cross.

Hi. As a paint expert do you believe the white pearl color is better over years than the standard white? Tnks

the MPGs on that thing YESSS ❤

How does the Cross perform when fully loaded, carrying passengers and luggage ? The existing 2L engine is already sluggish in acceleration . What about when passing during highway driving when overtaking ? There was no mention of corrosion resistance which is important when driving in a maritime climate.

Have you heard when these cars will be available in Canada? Our dealerships in BC do not have inventory yet.

Hello David, I'm six months late on this review but Im looking for a daily driver, 3 to 5 thousand miles a year vehicle and this one looks like a winner.

Waiting for your thoughts about the hybrd version

Hey David, my daily driver is a 5speed 2000 2Door RAV4 . Zero rust in salt country Canada! Shifts like new still. Made in Japan quality. The only car I would contemplate replacing it with is GR Corolla :)

I'm trading in my 2016 corolla for one of these tomorrow! Psyched to have more room for my bike and tools!

Any thoughts about the 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid?

Thanks for the informative review. Do you think the Mazda's new SUV that will be manufactured at the same factory that manufactures the Corolla Cross will be of similar high quality?

Will there be an SE model of some kind in the future?

Thanks for the detailed review! I’m trading in my 2008 Highlander for a 2022 Corolla Cross XLE-supposed to be here around mid-September. My first adult car was a Corolla station wagon back in 1993, and I loved it. So, I’m looking forward to the Cross. :) I really appreciate your engineering and design perspective.

I'm happy that these are available without all-wheel drive, push button start, and stop/start mode at a stop light. That's said I would consider getting one if I could also get it without CVT transmission, electric power steering, electric water pump, decoupler pulley alternator, fly-by-wire, TPMS, and the direct injection portion of the fuel delivery.

I would consider a hybrid version of the Cross. Love the design.

Can you do the 2023 Honda hr-v?

would you review the 2023 2.0L cross hybrid anytime soon

Ive seen one in person and its a good looking vehicle

Does it have automatic stop start that you have to shut off maually or is it on all the time

I don't want or need a turbocharged engine, something more to break down the road IMO. As for a Hybrid, I have to pass, I'm old school, this configuration with the AWD is all that I need!

You said heated steering wheel in the LE? I own the XLE and that option wasn't available here in the states.

To the reviewer, I want you to know that that I really appreciate the professionalism of your review. Your review really stands out from the others. Great thanks for your efforts.

I think the awd is more capable than the competition and bang for the buck.

That gap in the hood is the same in the 2021 RAV4

When will you review the 2023 ?

Bought my daughter one for Christmas an xle thought it had remote starter but it dosen't. Its still an ok car.

Cool nice car

That CVT is a deal breaker. I also never thought I’d hear the RAV4 being on the big size.

Excellent informative review. Please tell us how you feel Carola Cross compares to its competitors in the form of rankings. Would you buy this over a Mazda CX3?

sold !

Question. On the Toyota site it says only the XLE has heated seats. Does the LE really have that option?

toyotas for lifee

a basic tune could boost the power ?

Just looking at the pics for the Japan version, and I actually like the grill on this one better.

I’m 6’6” so probably not a good size for me. 😂 But nice video! 👍

Do you recommend rust proofing for this model? I do want to keep a car for as long as possible so I am considering rust proofing but not sure if it's worth the price. Btw, thank you for a great review!

Should I have any reservations about this new model, being assembled at a brand new plant? How about waiting for the bugs to be taken out?

Getting this for my wife.

Why is everyone so fixated on horsepower when there’s only one speed limit?

Would love seeing you doing a Lexus LFA review

thank you for the honesty comments here. yes, it is not good for passing / racing but enough for my " sightseeing" style, so i have preordered a LE premium package one. hey, i actually hate the "Corolla" naming & its sedans & hatchbacks, LOL !!!

How did it rate regard safety and reliability? New subscriber. Thanks.

waiting for Corolla EV :)

Toyta is d great

I heard that this new CorollaCross is noisy on the highway, is that true? Is it the same as a Corolla sedan at 120kph?

How about road and wind noise? I heard it is noisy inside.

Why is there a six to nine month wait?I I ordered one but just can't believe the wait time. Is there anything I can do to speed this up?

Why does the Canadian Version get standard Heat warmers and steering wheel but not in the US? You have to get the 32k version for that! It's annoying. I actually just bought the LE Version I'm excited, but I am annoyed that a country that is only 3 hours north of me gets a better standard package for a very similar price

I don’t know , I have to question the reliability of the CVT !

I just ordered an XLE AWD model for myself. It going to be very hard to do without a heated steering wheel as the US version can’t be had with one.

Hi, what is the Corolla Cross’ fuel consumption in mpg? Thanks!

If there is a GR/TRD version in the works. I'll be more intrigued to purchase. Just a tiny bit more power and it'll be the perfect grocery getter.

Can’t wait for a hybrid version.

Pity there's no captions

How does this in terms of build compare to CHR?

Looks like miniature RAV4

I heard the Cross gets about the same mpg as the RAV4. How is it possible that a small crossover with a small engine gets the same mileage as a bigger one?

I can't find hybrid reviews