The 2022 Corolla Cross Is The Best Corolla, But Is It The Best Small CUV? 

Yes, I know the Corolla Cross Hybrid info has been released, stay tuned for a video on that. This video was recorded well before that announcement so we had to rush to get it out today. My bad.

I didn’t even care about this car until yesterday when Toyota debuted the hybrid.

These look better in person, and the size is great for everyday, city commuting. I would definitely be interested in the hybrid version.

Can't wait for the review on the 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD. Great review as usual!

Great stuff Alex! Thanks for all the work you put into these videos, love your reviews.

This was the best review I’ve seen for this car! Thank you

FYI: Europe used to have a minivan version of the Corolla called the Corolla Verso. So it's not the first time they used the corolla name on something that isn't a sedan or hatchback. They may not have been mechanically related though.

The 2023 Corolla Sedan will drop the 139 HP four-banger, and go with the 169 HP 1.8, with new and improved EPA fuel economy. 31/40/34 MPG combined The 2023 Corolla Hybrid will upgrade from 121 HP to a 194 HP engine. 2023 Hybrid MPG is yet to be determined.

I ordered my Cross XLE FWD on 12/23/2021. Salesman called to say my Cross is on the truck and is expected at the dealership today or tomorrow. He'll let me know for sure when he actually sees it unloaded. It's day 161 since I placed may order and deposit.

Glad that Toyota is upgrading the infotainment even on the non-Hybrid 2023 Corolla Cross, it's an economical and competitive if not exciting entry. I'd personally take the stronger and more fuel efficient Hybrid for sure.

Ive seen several on the Road and they look pretty cool. Talking to my sister may look at one of these for my Nieces first vehicle. Im curious if it will out self the RAV4 down the road.

Great review 👍🏼

In middle east, we get this corolla with 1.8 hybrid good for 118 HP. I wish we had this engine.

Fully agree with your assessment.

I'd wait for the new Hybrid to come out and skip this one. I'd be interested to see the price difference, but it just seems to fit the mission of this car better overall. I think it's going to be a hot seller.

I love the Toyota Blind Spot Monitor system. The BSM comes standard with the Corolla Cross LE and XLE. BSM is available as an option with all the Corolla sedan trim lines. I tried to buy a 2023 Corolla sedan with BSM. There are no cars currently coming from the factory in the USA with the BSM option. The dealer states the reason is the lack of computer chips. So I ended up buying a 2023 Corolla Cross LE which had BSM as standard equipment.

I've seen them maybe just a couple times on the road so far, because I wasn't sure what kind of vehcile it was at first. They look way more premium and expensive than it is. I bet there's a long waiting list to get one...

It’s news today actually that Corolla Hybrid sedans will have optional AWD. I wonder how this will affect the AWD-e prius.

This is SEVEN INCHES SHORTER than the Corolla sedan? That’s crazy! It looks BIGGER (from the side, anyway).

Not interested in this version really, but the new hybrid that is coming out is intriguing. Rumored MPG isn't that impressive but I like the styling much more. Really wish the corolla HB got a hybrid though.

Alex any chance you could include gas tank sizes in your fuel economy stats?

In Philippines, Corolla Cross has a 1.8 HEV engine with 122 HP, sad to say that no AWD option. Fuel Economy at 22 to 25 kpl.

Hybrid has 194HP, 0-60 in 8 seconds, e-AWD, 37 Combined, LE, XLE, S, SE, XSE Trims, latest Toyota Multimedia System. I would get the Hybrid.

The cross cargo is almost as much as Rav4 in cargo, impressive

I've always wanted a Corolla hybrid wagon, but this will suffice. The hybrid will be my #1 choice for my next car. Has been since before expensive gas.

How does one get to part 2 if they’re using the iPhone RU-vid app?

You mentioned this AWD version being a bit higher off the ground. Is the 2wd version shorter? I can't seem to find that info online anywhere.

"Poor Corolla, why are you cross?" "Sniff, everyone calls me a hatchback."

Thank you for mentioning the rear red turn signals dear Alex, it isn't just as safe as amber ones. Guess have no choice but to get a Lexus UX instead.

there is no setting to disable the fake shifts?

I think in the future this will end up being even more popular than the rav 4 not too much smaller and cheaper

Could I get one below MSRP in 2023?

I think the Corolla Cross needs a tad more power--maybe in the 180 bhp range. Maybe a "M22A-FKS" engine with higher displacement to bump it up to 180 bhp?

In order to squeeze more money out of ads & irritate viewers, pricing is now in a second video. Not good.

I don't know if you respond to comments, especially on older posts, but I've run out of resources for comments on how it is that this engine has the tiny range between city and hwy MPGs at 31/33. makes no sense, it's unprecedented and unexplained!

Alex, This video debut comes within 24 hours of the official Corolla Cross Hybrid preview. Now we all know the RAV4 Hybrid is still the Toyota CUV to beat for fuel efficiency.

Not sure if it’s available in the U.S but the Corolla Touring is the best IMO.

I personally like the aesthetics of the Corolla hatchback more.

i wish toyota put 8 speed and a quite cabin

The 'asterisk' is not the Corolla GR, but the Corolla Cross Hybrid, which will have a far more powerful powertrain and a much needed update to the infotainment system all wrapped in a more attractive design (I'm not sure if the non-hybrid Corolla cross will get the latter two, though). The Hybrid is the Corolla Cross to get, imo, provided the pricing won't be crazy!

What are the chances they'll bring over the Corolla wagon?

Random question: Brian was introduced a while back, but we don’t really see him. What’s the story there? 🤷🏼‍♂️

Nah, the hybrid hatchback we don’t get in the State’s is the best Corolla. Or maybe the GR. Definitely not this one.

Hybrid released now

Why would I get this over a regular Corolla sedan with AWD? For ground clearance and bigger trunk? Don't see the point of this model.

Alex, not everyone wants an SUV or AWD or increased ground clearance. So it's wrong of you to assume that's what everyone wants and say this is the best Corolla. I prefer the sedan.

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I'll take the hybrid sedan for 50+ mpg and the more "secure" trunk.

Damn it seems Americans are going crazy for hybrids right now.

This looks like a Subaru.

Wasted opportunity to name it Toyota Matrix

Talking about the headroom doesn't mean much if you don't mention your own height.

Do you have to pay monthly to use the key fob? Really hate how I have to ask that on every Toyota video

If only it weren't so freaking slow.

Stick shift would spice up this otherwise not very exciting little CUV.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD GIVE A FAKE SHIFT DELETE OPTION. If I bought this I'd buy a tuner kit just to get rid of that. Awful

Best selling doesn't mean best. I can't agree that some weird lifted thing is ever going to be better than its direct car cousin. They simply do not drive as well, especially at the cheap end. A hatchback provides more practicality than 75-80% of people need on an everyday basis. How on earth is this better than the hatch? It has the same functionality and worse driving dynamics. Everyday people don't need more than five or six inches of ground clearance. People got around in snow just fine in sedans but I admit I don't deal with that myself. Instead I have long dirt or gravel driveways but still no worries about obstacles. It cannot drive better than the hatchback, so how is this better than it, except for the people that need AWD and ground clearance, who probably aren't considering this anyway?

The normal Corolla has a manual, this doesn't. The GR Corolla is quite expensive and not attainable for everyone.

This car will be flop hybrid if it doesn’t get more mpg than rav4

ruined by mark-ups and lack of supply

Looks so generic...

subaru crosstrek or nothing

Make this with 2.0L turbo and it will sell like hotcakes, otherwise this is probably only good for parent's buying it for their teens and old folks