2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Review: Moving up in the World…like literally, you know, taller

The compact SUV class is growing and quickly. And that means the few not yet in the class are working furiously to enter it. And folks already there adjust to make people take their entries more seriously. The Corolla Cross falls in the later camp, as Toyota already offers the C-HR, but this small SUV gets a more traditional shape and reaps the benefits of added space and usefulness.

In this video, I take you through the car, show you what features are offered and how they work. And then I take you on a drive to get a sense of how well it handles, the quality of the ride, and the overall experience.

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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction and specifications
1:32 Walkaround
4:59 Storage space
5:49 Rear seat comfort and features
6:47 Front seat comfort and features
9:51 Drive review – Overview
11:33 Drive review – Powertrain
12:58 Drive review – Fuel Economy/AWD option
13:51 Drive review – Acceleration
14:50 Drive review – Handling
16:07 Drive review – Ride/Comfort
17:51 Drive review – Safety
18:15 Drive review – Towing specs
18:35 Drive review – Conclusion

Specifications:
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE - AWD
Base price: $28,840
Price as tested: $32,419

Powertrain:
Engine: 2.0-liter I-4
Power: 169 horsepower at 6600 rpm
Torque: 150 lb-ft of torque between 4400-4800 rpm
Transmission: continuously variable transmission
Drive: All-wheel-drive

Fuel Economy
City 29 mpg
Highway 32 mpg
Combined 30 mpg

Dimensions
Length: 175.6 inches
Width: 71.9 inches
Height: 64.8 inches (includes Antenna)
Wheelbase: 103.9 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 3325 lbs
Interior volume: 87 cu ft
Cargo volume (seats up/down): 24/na cu ft

Calculated weight to power: 19.7 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: na sec
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: na mph
Government classified size: small sport utility vehicle 4WD

Options: Audio plus, $1465; convenience package (moonroof), $1250; auto-leveling front lighting system, $615; carpet floor mats, $249

Recorded
30th of December 2021

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/

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