Subcompact Crossover · USA (Alabama) / Japan · 2022-present

Toyota Corolla Cross

Corolla-derived crossover. 2.0L NA (169 hp) or 2.0L hybrid (196 hp combined). AWD optional. Built in Huntsville for the US.

Verdict
B
Years
2022-present
Generations
1
Segment
Subcompact Crossover

The Corolla Cross is Toyota's subcompact crossover built on the TNGA-C platform shared with the Corolla sedan / hatchback / Prius. Launched 2022 model year in the US. Built at the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) Huntsville, Alabama plant — the joint Mazda-Toyota US plant that opened in 2021 and also builds the Mazda CX-50. Single generation. Two powertrains: 2.0L Dynamic Force NA I4 (169 hp / 151 lb-ft, CVT, FWD or AWD) and the Corolla Cross Hybrid with 2.0L hybrid + electric motors (196 hp combined system / 152 lb-ft, eCVT, AWD-only via electric rear motor — same hybrid system as RAV4 Hybrid / Prius). 0-60 in approximately 8.0 sec on hybrid AWD, 9.5 sec on 2.0L NA. EPA 42 mpg combined on hybrid — class-leading efficiency for a subcompact crossover. Trims: L (NA base), LE (NA volume), XLE (NA top), and Hybrid SE / Hybrid XSE / Hybrid Nightshade for hybrid variants. Standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 ADAS. 8-inch touchscreen (L/LE) or 10.5-inch touchscreen (XLE / Hybrid trims) with wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto. The Corolla Cross is positioned above the Toyota C-HR (which Toyota discontinued in the US after 2022) and below the RAV4 in Toyota's CUV lineup. Pricing $26k-$34k. Hybrid variants in particular have been strong sellers since launch — class-leading efficiency, AWD standard on hybrid, US-built helps with federal tax incentives where applicable.


Known issues by generation

Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.

2022-present · First Generation (2022-present)
  • Touchscreen freezes (early build)
  • Hybrid battery cooling fan noise
  • 12V battery drain on accessory loads

Rivals

Honda HR-V · Mazda CX-30 · Hyundai Kona · Subaru Crosstrek