I love this Corolla Cross, my first car was a Toyota Corolla back in 1994. I lasted 7 years with that Toyota Corolla, it was a very reliable vehicle. And now the only reason why I don’t buy the Corolla Cross is because I have a Toyota Highlander already. I have had other brands of vehicles, but nothing beats a Toyota period.
Introducing, new for 2022: The Corolla Tacoma 4x4, the Corolla Supra Turbo, the Corolla Camry Hybrid Corolla, and the C O R O L L A, which is just a bigger and wider regular Corolla.
The more I see of this vehicle the more I like it. This is going to be massive for Toyota, probably going to eventually be a "hatchback" and/or CR-V killer, can't imagine Toyota continuing all three platforms. I had a Matrix for 16 years and finally got rid of it last year. I really went "rogue" and ended up getting a used Jeep Renegade which at times makes me question my sanity, but I wanted something "more fun" at the cost of reliability. If this had been around last year I would have taken a serious look at it. I think this will also bring some people "back to the barn" that might have strayed over to Honda, Subaru, Kia, etc. I think you are right, it is "just right'.
We too have a Matrix and it's an ''04 bought used, been driving it for about 8 years. Excellent little car, super reliable and it scoots pretty good for basically a Corolla h/b. I am pretty confident this Corolla Cross will be that replacement Matrix vehicle people like myself have been waiting for. Something roomy, compact, peppy, reliable, highly functional and good mpg . By the way, how was your Jeep Renegade? was it troublesome? how was the mpg? resale value?
@@tonya.1697 Funny you should ask! I'm actually going right now to pick it up from my local mechanic after waiting for it for 4 days! The alternator crapped out, he ordered the wrong replacement twice in a row, finally got the right one yesterday and finished it up today. Another time, the clutch fluid line became "unclipped"(its a manual), clutch pedal went down to the floor so had to have it towed back to dealer. A few months ago the AC stopped working(O Ring leaks on back of compressor) $800 plus repair. Would I do it again, knowing what I know now? No, it's not worth the aggravation. When it's working, it's a fun car to drive, but in 18 mos I've already had more trips to the shop than in 16 years with my Toyota.
@@jaykay6387 yah , i get it. I gave up on buying new or used American vehicles after my last one from 1995, Chevy Beretta. Kept 3 years, a few stupid issues. Went back to strictly Buy japanese. I’m sure there are some very good American products, but I’m content with new or well used Toyota, Honda and current Nissan. Others around me mostly kept buying American and go thru transmission problems, electrical, fluid leaks, alternator, computer software issues, water leaks….meanwhile i just do routine maintenance, gas up and go, replace wear and tear high milage parts as needed. Often able to do it myself. And bonus, i get good resale value because i looked after and the vehicles i buy are highly sought after Japanese beaters ( Civic, matrix, dodge colt, nissan pickup, corolla SR5s, etc) Might be boring vehicles to some, but they run good, cheap to maintain and insure, gas up and go. Good luck on your future vehicle purchase, whatever you choose. 😉👍
@@tonya.1697 Unfortunately, I didn't learn my lesson from my Saturn fiasco from the mid nineties when I bought into that BS. That thing was in the shop more than it was on the road and I swore "never again". Right after that I bought the Matrix, but once again tempted fate with the Jeep (even my mechanic warned me before I did it), so I have nobody to blame but myself. I always think, "how bad can a car be"?, and the answer is pretty goddam bad!
I think i might recommend this to my dad his old ford escape is starting rust underneath and it's almost got 130k miles. He doesn't trust the new escape with the turbo. So this should be a good choice for him and it's about the same size of his old ford escape.
I live in Southern Ontario and have been driving front wheel drive vehicles since 1978. That includes 12 Toyotas since 1996 … 2 Siennas, 3 Echos/Yaris’, Corolla, Terrell, Matrix and one 2010 Rav4. I currently have a 2015 Yaris. We get some pretty severe winter weather and I have never needed all wheel drive. Personally I think it’s just a marketing gimmick to gouge a few extra bucks out of the consumers’ pockets. I am looking at the new Corolla Cross now as my next vehicle, however I am going to wait until the hybrid model does become available. Plug-in Hybrid would be better. I’m not giving Toyota an extra 13 or14 or $1500, whatever it’ll be in Canada, just to have all wheel drive. I’m not seeing a RAV4 vibe … more of a mini Highlander. The lines are smoother than the RAV4. I actually like it somewhat better than the RAV4. Although I’d like to see a premium level with some additional options that are available on the RAV4 put onto the Cross. This is going to be my last ICE /Hybrid vehicle before going fully electric by 2027/8 I suspect.
I agree KA1133....I do not want to pay for something I do NOT need....ie AWD...$1300 cost...Hybrid SUVs should be getting more than 36 MPG. Shoot, with the naturally aspirated gas engine...40+MPH is reachable....And these terrible "add ons" such as increased dealer fees are way out of line...I don't care about the chip shortage...the auto dealers are gouging everyone.
Eric you did a terrific job here 😎👍👏 and yes I am considering this vehicle(in the sonic gray)xle. I'm pretty much sold at this point and saving for the purchase. Also glad you got in the back cuz I keep hearing people say how big 8t is but with you in there I definitly know the size(and that's with the seats up 😎👌 thanks for your review, appreciate you.
My family has been a Toyota family for the past 42 years for the most part: exception One caddy, 2 Fords, One Honda, One Mazda. Had 2 Corollas, One Pick-up, One Prizm, 5 Avalons, one Matrix and One Vibe and all have been extremely reliable. My SUV could go the way of this car but I wished it had the 8 speed trans as I do not like our Honda's CVT trans.
Great review! You covered all the bases I'd have been interested in. I'm currently on a hiatus from Toyota after having owned three Corollas prior to my current Subaru Impreza hatch (which I love) but definitely plan to test-drive an AWD XLE version of one of these once they start arriving at my local dealership. There's just something about Toyotas that I keep getting drawn back to...
SUV = all-wheel drive. people need them in snow-filled areas of the country. CUV = a car with a 'high' ceiling in them, making it easy for old-people/fat-people to get in and out of them, and for everyone to get a better view of the road ahead. But that 'jacked-up' vehicle has more wind resistance, giving it less fuel efficiency.
I can't wait to get the specs so I can compare this XLE AWD to the Hyundai Kona Limited AWD. Big price increase for Hyundai, but the 1.6 Turbo with DCT has 195 HP and a 10" screen with Navigation (not available here). I am guessing it all comes down to availability when my 2019 Kona lease is up in November! Kona SUV are made in Korea. Where are these SUV manufactured? Right now, there's no cars to see as dealers have no stock!
Just to point out here, if you are a sane driver FWD with good 4 season or snow tires will do you just fine. You can have 4 wheel drive or six wheel drive if the rubber won't stick it won't mater. If you drive over uneven surfaces where one drive wheel will lose contact with the ground then it makes sense to have more then two driving wheels.
Proper tires are actually more important than number of driven wheels in snow. All seaons are the ultimate poor compromise. They don't do anything particularly well, except last a long time and are usually less expensive. If you're in the snow, get snow tires!
Think I just witnessed my next new car. Trading up a more powerful car, but looking to save on gas and money so this may be it. Even the xle trim of cross is under 28k or meeting that amount.. we’ll see with markups on every single car these day 😩. If this ends up being over 30k I can get a rav4 xle for 29-30k I have very good positive equity on my current ride so it will all work out just fine 😎
So Fast Foward to Goldilocks will these prices be offered in near future with the chip shortage, supply chain ,,,,,,ETC, ETC, ETC and when as I am in no rush and when the Dealers Parking Lots are full, PleaseAdvice, and Thanks.
It would be nice if the regular corolla or the hybrid had more than just dead squirrel road clearance. Even an extra chipmunk in height would be appreciated. It's tough to straddle even an opossum in a corolla . I would like to see a slightly lifted corolla prime one day with a somewhat lower mounted info display. If you are short it's sort of a view blocker..
It’s kinda ironic that the rest of the world gets a hybrid model of the Corolla Cross before the United States… Seems more like Japan, Canada and South Africa get first dibs… Why is that even an issue nowadays?
I don't really know much about their rollout strategy, but I do know they intend to ramp up production as much as they can and they will absolutely bring a hybrid to the US.
Try 3 "trims" not "grades". Hybrid will bring over 40+ MPG next year. Pricing may be an issue. Knowing Toyota they may increase the price of the RAV4 thus being able to price this accordingly. Too bad the 2nd row is not flat with the cargo area.
It would be Goldilocks if it didn't have that giant hump with back seats folded down. You can't put a sleeping bag back there, unless you go to a lot of trouble to build a platform to create a flat surface. Not Goldilocks in my book. It is a cute car though. Btw, why does Toyota make their steering so loosey goosey? I test drove a CH-R, and when I had to make a left turn, that car almost made a donut.
@@revmatchtv If I tell you it's based on real world experience or repair statistics, then the debate would never end. Instead, I would just ask a very simple question: why auto makers only put CVTs in their low end high volume cars, but almost always equip their luxury lines of vehicles with hydraulic automatic gear box? They want to maximize profit by giving you a cheap CVT, and reserve the more expensive 8 speed or the latest 10 speed auto box to Lexus.
@@revmatchtv The only common thing between ECVT and CVT is that they both do no have physical gears. ECVT is a electric motor. Hybrid vehicle motors are more related to electric cars. Obviously, hybrid is not 100% electric because its torque can come from both the electric motor and the ICE at the same time. Toyota has been making hybrid for so so many years. I never had any issues with their ECVT.
far from it i'm afraid, its mpg is pathetic at 32 highway at its best on a fwd its sloooow. I'd love to see this with the Camry 2.5 and 8 speed auto or dare i say a V6
Toyota can't seem to make these... There is ONE in SoCal... IF you pre-order, you have to wait 3-4 months... Sorry, no test drives... Nothing available to look at or drive. PREDICTION... These will be out of style, before Toyota can actually deliver many.
Looks like an unattractive lifted family station wagon, & the top $32K+ XLE trim still looks like a $19K budget Crossover. No thanks personally, but I'm sure it will still sell like hotcakes for Toyota USA.
@@pkingpure100 Have fun with that. The factory is shipping all the XLE fully loaded with packages, etc. so the pricing is closer to $30-32K. Considering how much trouble my TNGA 2020 Corolla SE Sedan was that I traded in last month after only 2.5 years of ownership, not sure I trust modern-day Toyota's commitment to quality.
Current design language. Toyota sells more SUVs with this front end on the RAV4 than anyone else. I expect we’ll see this continue for a while through the industry.
If you're gonna get a beefed up car grab a Mazda CX-30 instead. It has more bang for your buck. It's a Mazda 3 on steroids. I think most people would pick a 3 over a Corolla.
I don't disagree with your assessment, but sales figures tell that the Corolla VASTLY outsells the 3 nearly 10 to 1 if you include the hatch and the sedan. The CX-30 is nicer, but the Corolla Cross has more cargo space.
I tested a CX-30 and was NOT impressed with the cabin space. Mazda focuses on faux "luxury" interior and in that they do pretty well, but the Corolla Cross is more practical while still looking good. I think the sales numbers speak for themselves and most people have actually been choosing the Corolla Cross, not the CX-30.
@@JA-rn5qv Indeed. It’s been available in certain Asian countries for about a year. In the US, these will be made at a new assembly plant in Huntsville, AL.
Gas cars aren’t dead according to anyone except Tesla, Rivian, Lucid and a handful of Chinese manufacturers. We’re on a 10-15 year transition timeline as I’m sure you’re fully aware.
