With the Corolla name attached to it, the Corolla
Cross should prove successful for Toyota. That is
as long as buyers continue their affection for tall
wagons that can perform a multitude of tasks with a
minimum of fuss over a broad range of weather and
road conditions. From stem to stern, the Corolla Cross
conjures up images of the RAV4, but on a smaller
scale. The dominant grille heads prominent front and
rear bulging fenders, and there’s plenty of protective
darkened trim on the rocker panels and around the
wheel openings. The cargo area behind the split-folding
rear seat is about 20 percent less the RAV4’s and the
maximum towing capacity of 1,500 pounds is 2,000 less
than the RAV4’s. The interior is mainly conservative
and is closely similar in style to the Corolla sedan and
Hatchback. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine rated at 169 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of
torque, mated to a continuously variable transmission.
The optional all-wheel-drive system can direct up to 50
N E W F O R 2022
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
Base Price: $23,400
Type: Compact utility vehicle
Engine (h.p.): 2.0-liter I-4 (169)
Transmission: Continuously variable (CVT)
Layout: Front- /all-wheel-drive
Base mpg (city/highway/combined): 31/33 (FWD)
Base weight (lb.): 3,280
percent of the torque to the rear wheels.
When AWD is not required, the rear axle is
disengaged, which reduces overall system
drag and saves fuel. Note that later in the
2022 model year, buyers will be able to
specify an AWD hybrid, a system that’s
currently available for the Corolla sedan.
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