“It is dependable, fun to drive and helps me take my elderly parents to run errands. It is easy to get into the front seats. The backseats are a little harder for my 93 year old dad to get out of.”
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is an all-new small SUV and the model’s first U.S. model year. Its debut is the headline change, filling the space between Toyota’s C-HR and RAV4.
About the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
1st generation, first U.S. model year
Toyota positions the Corolla Cross as a “just right” small SUV that takes the familiar Corolla formula of dependability, fuel efficiency, safety, and value and adds a taller seating position, extra cargo flexibility, and available AWD. It is aimed at everyday drivers who want an easy-to-live-with crossover for commuting, errands, and weekend use without stepping up to a larger SUV. Its main appeal is simple practicality backed by Toyota’s strong reputation.
The lineup starts with the essentials-focused L, moves to the convenience-oriented LE, and tops out with the comfort-focused XLE. The L has smartphone integration and split-folding rear seats, the LE adds an 8-inch touchscreen and blind-spot monitoring, and the XLE brings heated front seats, a power driver’s seat, and parking assistance.
What changed, by category
Structural
The Corolla Cross debuts as a new small SUV with a higher seating position, useful cargo room, and 60/40 split-folding rear seats.
Powertrain
The 2022 lineup uses a 169-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are represented across the L, LE, and XLE trims.
Safety
Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0 driver-assistance suite is standard throughout the lineup.
Styling
The new SUV body style has standard LED headlights and taillights on every trim.
Tech
The L has a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The LE and XLE have an 8-inch touchscreen, and the LE adds wireless phone charging.
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT Direct Shift | Automatic, CVT Direct Shift | Automatic, CVT Direct Shift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 169 hp | 169 hp |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft | 150 lb-ft | 150 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 25.5 cu-ft | 25.5 cu-ft | 25.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32 in | 32 in | 32 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2022 the first year of the Toyota Corolla Cross in the U.S.?
Yes. The 2022 Corolla Cross is the model’s first U.S. model year, launching as a new small SUV between the C-HR and RAV4.
What engine does the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross have?
Every 2022 Corolla Cross has a 169-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission.
Does the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross have all-wheel drive?
Yes. All-wheel drive is represented across the 2022 L, LE, and XLE lineup, alongside front-wheel-drive versions.
Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross a hybrid?
No. Every 2022 Corolla Cross uses the 169-hp gasoline engine; the Corolla Cross Hybrid was introduced for the 2023 model year.
What are the main differences among the 2022 Corolla Cross trims?
The L covers the basics with a 7-inch touchscreen and smartphone integration. The LE adds an 8-inch screen, blind-spot monitoring, wireless phone charging, and push-button start, while the XLE adds heated front seats, a power driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, and parking assistance.
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross.
4.2
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
(354 reviews)
“Fuel economy (MPG) is lower than expected, I'm getting 21MPG in city driving only.”
“There is no leg room in the back seat. Only 2 people in the front can ride in this car comfortably but my husband says front car seat is not wide enough for him. Myself and 12 year old boy are the only ones riding in this car. I doubt I could fit a single friend of his in the back seat. But the overall length and width of the car was the only size I could fit in my garage.”
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota Corolla Cross All New Body Style Adds Utility Fun
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Makes U S Debut And Expands Corolla Lineup
- pressroom.toyota.com — Vehicle / 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
- pressroom.toyota.com — Revealed First Ever 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 2
- pressroom.toyota.com — Whats New For 2023