![]() ![]() Slotted between the C-HR and RAV4, the Corolla Cross is 3 inches longer and 3.2 inches taller than the C-HR. We were given the 2022 Corolla Cross XLE AWD from Toyota Canada for the week and we fell in love with the Cypress green paint job at first glance. If the RAV4 is too big and you would rather have a more conventional looking crossover than the C-HR, Toyota has got you covered with its newest subcompact crossover, the 2022 Corolla Cross. If you were looking for something bigger, you can go up to the C-HR (a coupe-style SUV) or another bestseller for Toyota, the RAV4. It depends very much on condition, of course, but a fully restored CBX can fetch in excess of $20,000.The Toyota Corolla is well known to everyone around the world and in its current 12 th generation, it comes in three body styles: sedan, hatchback, and wagon (which is not sold in North America). With all-wheel drive a $1,300 option, MSRP of this Corolla Cross is $32,718 a very palatable price for a stocked compact crossover with just-right sizing and excellent gas mileage.īuilt by Mazda at the companies’ new joint manufacturing plant in Alabama, the Corolla Cross exceeds expectations, striking a compelling balance between price point and proficiency. Newly introduced Goodyear Assurance Finesse low rolling resistance tires provide all-season traction and long tread life. Otherwise, the rear axle is disengaged to save fuel. Though this is not a vehicle designed for off-road driving, the rear wheels will join the party when the computer senses a need for all-wheel drive, receiving up to 50% of the available power. With its utilitarian and pragmatic side front and center, its lesser characteristics seem to fade away.įront-drive models are engineered with a more basic torsion beam rear suspension while this all-wheel drive model utilizes a fully-independent setup that does an excellent job of maintaining a comfortable ride quality over rough surfaces. Needless to say, this isn’t the chariot of choice for speed aficionados but I highly doubt the powertrain shortcomings will bother the typical Corolla Cross owner. Throwing a wet blanket on the motor is a continuously variable transmission. Though a more powerful and highly fuel-efficient Corolla Cross Hybrid is planned for 2023, this saunters about with a modestly motivated 2.0-liter engine generating a maximum 169 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. With adequate sizing in the front, middle and rear, a roof rack and the ability to tow 1,500 pounds, the Corolla Cross presents as a do-it-all for the shopper on a budget. Rated at 30 MPG in mixed driving with a nearly 400-mile driving range it’s a value proposition that asks few sacrifices of its owner. ![]() For those intimidated by the size and fuel economy of a traditional SUV but crave its commanding view and 5-door versatility, the Corolla Cross slots in nicely. This well-appointed XLE AWD grade is brimming with usefulness and thoughtful features in an elevated body style clearing an impressive 8-plus inches. Priced from $23,410 including destination it’s not a looker like the CH-R but it is far more practical. Already offered as a sedan, hatchback, hybrid and high-performance GR model, a Corolla crossover SUV just seemed inevitable.
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