Personally, although I appreciate a good sedan, I would much rather riding in a Crossover. I just like sitting higher off the road.
If that sounds like you, perhaps you’ll want to take a look at the new
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross
The “all-new 2022 Corolla Cross hits the sweet spot with the engaging driving experience of a small car and the functionality of a larger crossover.” (Toyota.com)
Looking at the SUV from the front, you’ll still see the distinguished Toyota “black front grille and a chiseled front fascia,” but as you head to the rear, you’ll find fender flares for a more SUV, “urban edge” look and feel.
Based on the popular Corolla sedan, the Corolla Cross is available in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD); and offers three trim levels: L, LE and XLE.
Plus, in addition to the interior offers found in the traditional Corolla class, the Cross also includes an optional power moonroof, as well as either single- or dual-zone automatic climate control.
Not to mention, all trim levels feature standard heating and air conditioning vents for rear seat passengers.
Standard features of the Toyota Corolla Cross include:
L Grade:
- 7-inch Multimedia Display
- Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ and Amazon Alexa
- 2 conveniently located USB media ports
- Standard three-month SiriusXM® Platinum subscription
- Rear HVAC Vents
- TSS 2.0
- Remote Keyless Entry
- LED headlights and taillights
- 17″ Steel wheels with silver wheel covers
LE Grade – L features plus:
- 8″ Multimedia display
- Qi-wireless charging
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- 17″ alloy wheels
- Roof rails
- Smart Key with Push Button Start
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- Auto climate control
- Three USB ports
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signals
XLE Grade – LE features plus:
- 18” alloy wheels
- 7” MID
- SofTex®-trimmed seats
- 10-way power driver seat with lumbar
- Heated front seats
- LED DRLs and fog lights
- Rear Cross-Traffic Brake
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
- Dual zone climate control
- Rear folding armrest with two cup holders
- Leather shift knob
- Tonneau cover
Options:
- LE:
- Audio Plus with JBL® 9-speaker system
- Moonroof package
- Moonroof
- Tonneau cover
- XLE:
- Audio Plus with JBL® 9-speaker system
- Convenience Package
- Moonroof
- Power rear liftgate
- Adaptive Front Lighting System with auto-leveling
And, as a parent, the safety features are always an important point, here are the active safety systems found on the Corolla Cross.
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is a comprehensive active safety system that includes:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (PCS with PD)
- Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering Assist
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Automatic High Beams (AHB)
The Toyota STAR Safety System includes:
- Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC)
- Traction Control (TRAC)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist (BA)
- Smart Stop Technology (SST)
In our family, with three teenagers left at home, the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is an ideal vehicle. It gives our teens more legroom than a sedan, with the cool factor that’s not a minivan.
Plus, as I mentioned above, it gives me the ability to sit higher off the road. Makes me feel safer.
Take a look at the all-new 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross to find out how it can work for your family!