“It's a great car! You can't beat it for MPG. I barely pay for gas and drive around 1500 per month. It's comfortable, surprisingly spacious and easy to handle. The pickup is fine, but can be juiced up without modifications if necessary. There is a bit of cabin noise, but other than that it's a great car!”
2022 Toyota Corolla: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Toyota Corolla is mostly a carryover, and its most useful change is the hatchback’s switch from USB-A to USB-C ports. The hybrid also gains an optional Premium Interior Package, while the core engines, styling, and safety equipment stay the same.
About the 2022 Toyota Corolla
12th generation Corolla family; sedan and hybrid launched for 2020, hatchback launched for 2019. For 2022, this is a pre-refresh mid-generation year.
Toyota positions the Corolla as a dependable compact car built around safety, fuel efficiency, and everyday value, then stretches that formula across different personalities. The sedan leans toward straightforward daily use, the hybrid leans hard into excellent mpg, and the hatchback adds a more playful, practical shape. Across the range, Toyota’s message is simple: Corolla is the easy, low-drama choice for shoppers who want a small car that is safe, efficient, and easy to live with.
The 2022 Corolla ranges from straightforward L and comfort-focused LE sedans to sportier SE models with a stronger 2.0-liter engine. XLE and XSE trims add touches such as heated seats and blind-spot monitoring, while the Apex Editions stand out with firmer suspension tuning, a sport exhaust, and black-and-bronze exterior details.
What changed, by category
Tech
Corolla Hatchback models switch their USB ports from Type-A to the smaller, reversible Type-C connection.
Cabin packaging
The Corolla Hybrid gains an optional Premium Interior Package.
Trim lineup
SE APEX and XSE APEX continue under the names SE Apex Edition and XSE Apex Edition. The prior Corolla Hatchback Special Edition does not return.
2022 Toyota Corolla specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Dynamic-Force, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT / Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, CVT w/Dynamic Shift | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT w/Dynamic Shift | Automatic, CVT w/Dynamic Shift | Automatic, CVT w/Dynamic Shift | Automatic, CVT w/Dynamic Shift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 30 mpg | 30–53 mpg | 28–29 mpg | 29 mpg | 28–31 mpg | 28 mpg | 31 mpg | 31–32 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 38 mpg | 38–52 mpg | 36 mpg | 37 mpg | 36–38 mpg | 36 mpg | 38 mpg | 40–41 mpg |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 139 hp | 168–169 hp | 139 hp | 168–169 hp | 169 hp | 169 hp | 168–169 hp |
| Torque | 126 lb-ft | 105–126 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 126 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | |||||
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1–17.8 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1–17.8 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1–17.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 29.9–34.8 in | 34.8 in | 29.9–34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 29.9–34.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ||||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Power Driver's Lumbar Support Seat | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 Toyota Corolla compared with the 2021 model?
The 2022 Corolla receives only light changes. Hatchbacks switch from USB-A to USB-C ports, the hybrid gains an optional Premium Interior Package, the Apex trim names are restyled, and the prior hatchback Special Edition does not return.
Did the 2022 Toyota Corolla get a new engine or safety system?
No, the 2022 Corolla carries over its engines and standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 safety suite. There is no lineup-wide powertrain or safety upgrade for this model year.
What type of USB ports does the 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback have?
The 2022 Corolla Hatchback uses USB-C ports instead of the USB-A ports fitted to the 2021 version. USB-C is the smaller connector with a reversible plug.
Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
No, the 2022 Corolla is not meaningfully different for most shoppers. The USB-C ports in the hatchback and the hybrid’s optional Premium Interior Package are the main practical distinctions, so vehicle condition and trim equipment matter more when comparing the two years.
What distinguishes the 2022 Toyota Corolla Apex Editions?
The 2022 Apex Editions are the sharper-handling Corollas. They pair the 2.0-liter engine with firmer suspension tuning, a sport exhaust, black-and-bronze exterior details, and 18-inch black wheels; the XSE version adds a more comfort-focused cabin.
2022 Toyota Corolla Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Toyota Corolla.
4.2
2022 Toyota Corolla
(973 reviews)
“Safety features are excellent. Info screen large and easy to navigate. Sleek design.”
“If you seek sedan styling that is fun to drive, this Corolla hits the bullseye in all departments. In many parts of the world, this is the airport taxi fleet vehicle. It is both rugged and refined; proven.”
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