As a man who gets excited by the worlds best refrigerator, I cannot express my true passion for the Corolla Cross without violating KZfaqs guidelines.

Door locks are straight out of my 2003 Toyota Matrix. They’ve aged well.

Whenever I want the real breakdown on a vehicle I watch an SG review, really nailed it, this vehicle has one purpose, it’s a transportation appliance

This car is for those who are truly looking for a CAR. A vehicle that moves them from point A to point B with no nonsense. Corolla reliability with practicality of SUV. Will sell like a hot cake.

*"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the next best time is now"* I consider this to be best motivational quote I've heard in a very long time. But motivational quotes are useless if you don't practice what you preach*

Huge winner for Toyota, their only problem will be making enough of them.

The Corolla name is a brand of its own - people know what it represents and this "Cross" version will be no different. Toyota should sell a ton of them considering the MSRP.

Is it just me or does anyone else find the whole “appliance” vibe of this kinda refreshing? So many cars nowadays are trying so insanely hard to get attention with overdone styling, gimmicks, etc. that it’s honestly kinda nice to see a car so comfortable in its conservative skin. It may be basic A-to-B transportation, but it does that well and it deserves credit for that.

6:25 A CVT means you can always drive at the rev limiter. Mark: Remember when we made that Lexus video driving at the redline ? It got so many comments and showed much audience engagement. Jack: Let's do an encore with today's Toyota product.

My parents love Toyota. My parents mechanic also hardly remembers who they are every time they take their Toyota Rav4 in to get service. That's why my parents love Toyota. That's who buy Toyotas. People that hate having things in their car break and expensive mechanic bills.

Me and my wife just bought the 2023 corolla cross LE awd. I dont like cvt as well and i am just hoping this would last for 2 decades without a problem. I like the engine that has port and direct injection and a timing chain.

My girlfriend just bought one of these last month at msrp and she’s very pleased with it. Bought the base trim because it was within budget. I think it’ll sell very well!

Test drove it. Wife is still running her 04 Matrix and compared to the Rav4, she prefers the ride of the Cross. It's got way more utility then the current hatch and is not as big as the Rav4. For her, it's pretty much an improved Matrix. Also, nearly two decades and still going strong says something... Just hopefully we can get our hands on a Hybrid 2023

I was considering an XLE Corolla Cross, but opted for a (more refined/nice/comfortable) 2022 Mazda CX-30 AWD Carbon Edition (CE) crossover instead a few weeks ago. I wasn't very impressed with the 2020 TNGA Corolla SE Sedan that I traded in after 2.5 years of ownership, so I figured it was time to give Mazda a shot. No regrets. Plus, as an added bonus, the used car market is so upside down currently that my trade in was worth just as much as what it cost when I bought it new in Aug, 2019. Win-Win.

It a great car if you're looking for an appliance type of SUV that you want to buy new and not be worried sick once the warranty is over. Great video guys

The way you mix valuable buyer advice and entertainment is amazing. Truly enjoyable videos. A CVT crossover is the last thing I am looking for on the internet, but I would never miss a savagegeese video.

I really wish they would bring back the conventional automatics.

"Sounds like a drunk guy playing a lawn mower as an instrument". LOL, that was the best one liner in all of You Tube car reviews. All kidding aside, automakers just don't seem to let you have your cake and eat it too. I love everything about this car, simple ergonomics, bullet proof reliability, great ride but gee Toyota, how about 30-40 more horsepower and a little sound insulation for an extra 1-2K?

The CVT is what really gives me the fizz

Even if it is a cash grab I think it’s better then the CH-R it replaces

I was looking at a crosstrek for my aging mother. This is now a real contender

"It's purely an appliance." That means, it's the best car for the money.

just bought one and GOOD JOB ALABAMA its very well built and it just makes sence to a person like me .. reliable ,good mpg , and its not too full of BS technology..

Crazy to think just a few years back I bought a brand new 2016 Subaru Outback Limited 3.6R with every available option (including Eyesight and more) for just $33,800. Sure, that was 6 years ago. But it was WAAAAY more car for barely $4k more than a fully loaded Corolla Cross that is considered "budget". Times they have changed.

When I crawled around these at the auto shows last year, it led me to predict that these things are going to be selling like hotcakes. This is all you need.

Reminds me of the older RAV4s (2 generations ago), looks wise.

Really love the intro music for this one, kinda match the CVT aspect of the vehicle.

The music for the intro is completly fitting of this car. Great choice 😂

This car reminds me of the Matrix/Vibe sisters. I bought an 07 Vibe as a winter beater a couple of years ago. I had 0 expectations but holy moly, that's the only car I drive now unless I feel like going to the hills in my sports car. It's surprisingly spacious while being compact. I jokingly tell my cousin, that I've hauled more stuff in the vibe than he does in his RAM which might actually be true. When the vibe goes down, this will definitely be the next family car for us. I hope they decide to include a hybrid powertrain in this one. 🤞

What a wonderful review of a decent vehicle! In the real world, reliability and meeting expectations means something. Toyota does both. In the time I’ve had my single owner 2010 Corolla (2011-pres) all of my friends have gone through multiple cars. Not because they felt like it either. Other cars just don’t last with so little maintenance. Toyotas are often overlooked by magazines, but not by sales figures!

Great review guys. Really appreciate the reality check. You guys aren’t trying to be elitist. You’re trying to review and rate a car based upon its purpose and execution on same.

This is the best car chanell ever! Hi from turkey 🇹🇷♥️🇺🇸

With this on the lineup what even is the point of the CHR? A redundant car from a dead brand using an inefficient sluggish last gen 2.0l.

Jack NAILED the final thoughts! Almost like he was excited to do that portion of the review. Honestly Toyota could’ve injected “sport” into the Corolla Cross or give it a TRD lifestyle trim, not sure why they made it so boring, while the Corolla hatch XSE looks Great!

The F1 noises after the launch had me rolling.

Loved that intro music!

Thanks for doing this review. I always enjoy your videos and honor your opinions. Looking to upgrade my current corolla bc family size increased and i enjoyed my corolla to the fullest extent. Truly a no BS, invisible (to cops), and bullet proof car.

“Infotainment that looks like it was designed in the 1700s.” Friggin made me laugh. Thank you.

Love the show!

Great review. I watched dozen of video this is the most informative one.

I love how Savegeese reviews vehicles based on what they are, and who they are marketed towards. They could have crucified this vehicle - but they didn't - because they judged it by what it is, what it cost, and who the potential buyer is.

We got our corolla XSE hatch for $22,800. If you spend the extra $7k to get the cross with awd and the top trim, why not just shell out for the rav4 and get some real space.

i was expecting the curb your enthusiasm intro at first when the music started

Watching Savagegeese is a must for me before buying or thinking into any car...love from Malaysia

As much as I despise SUVs, we just ordered an XLE in Cypress Green for my wife (our 2012 Mazda5 with 215k miles, is starting to incur expensive repairs. It was a FANTASTIC car though). The practicality, predicted reliability, and roomy backseats for our kids were too tempting to pass up. We plan to drive it until the wheels fall off. We purchased for MSRP and the trade-in value of the Mazda5 nearly quadrupled in less than a year.

If only they brought the Corolla Touring Wagon to the states, but everyone and their mother has to have a CUV instead

This was a great review. It is not often people reviewing vehicles get it up on a hoist and show you the underside. Great recommendation on the AWD with a better rear suspension.

I have watched a few of different reviews on this car . You nailed it when you said it was an appliance albeit a reliable one. I will buy one when the time is right.

I agree with your take on giving this a Hybrid platform. My wife was immediately interesting when I showed her the announcement. She wanted something with more clearance and AWD to the point she floated the idea of trading in her current Corolla hybrid we got a few years ago. I mentioned that there wasn't a hybrid option, and she just said "well, we'll wait for that then.".

You mentioned the Kia Soul but the Subaru Crosstrek stands out as the most natural competition to me.

Lol Jack's face at 6:25 when the pedal clicks and it still hasn't moved yet 😂 priceless

Perfect video length for a car of this calibre. If it was 15 minutes I would probably not even have started watching. Thank you.

Wondering why they didn't call it a Yaris, or Matrix, or even Rav2 or whatever. But as someone else said in the comments, "Corolla" is almost a brand of its own, and what makes me believe it is the fact that just the other day, my mom was like "Wait, the Corvette is a CHEVROLET??" Most people really, I mean, REALLY don't pay attention to cars, even ones they own.

Honestly, any Toyota is going to be good for the average consumer^^ Reliability is a major plus, and the overall usability is just near the top~~ This car is just as user-friendly and practical as the Corolla sedan and hatchback :) Yes the CVT is pretty drone-y, but it's not as bad as some other CVTs. I think Honda and Toyota make some good CVT transmissions. At least the Corolla Cross has a physical first gear to get it going off the line.

I didn’t think about this vehicle at all. I’m so glad you guys made a video about it, just wanna see your pretty good vehicle which are other people about special winners brokers I am lol.

Can’t wait for your MX-50 review!

I found the 2004 Matrix quite reliable and almost the right size (I just wish it was as long as the Corolla sedan). It's about time they had a right-sized replacement. Now they just need to offer a manual transmission!

That exhaust note @6:27 is awesome! Is that part of a sport package?

The one-liners coming out of this channel are fucking gold!

Mr Geese and Jack. Love the review. A few things. I bought the hatch because your review was so convincing. I ended up buying a sedan too. Both XSE, CVT and 2020. I’m ditching the sedan for the Cross. The cross is what the hatch should have been. The backseat is tight and trunk is small. I love the hatch and it looks 1000x better but more space and AWD is driving me to it. The sedan is the odd man out because it just doesn’t work for me. I need a hatch door for work and school. But the sedan is better than the hatch minus the hatch part. The CVT is fine. If you go in knowing it’s a Corolla and that’s it. You’ll be fine. Both cars are at 60k + and 0 issues. The engine itself is plenty. Edit: also there’s a hybrid version coming. If that comes with AWD it’ll be a no brainer over the hatch and sedan.

When I went in the dealer to get my daughter's 2017 Corolla IM with 36k and not in perfect cosmetic condition serviced I was offered 16k on trade. I paid 18k in 2017. Was going to buy a Corolla Cross (the loaded version) and it would have been over 30k. After test driving and hearing the CVT moan and the terrible acceleration, I said besides the extra space and AWD it is basically the same car as the IM. Ended up with a 2022 RAV4 XLE (With some extra packages) at sticker price. There is no comparison between the two vehicles. My daughters driving has improved since we bought the IM and she no longer has those new driver whoopsies. She just drove it 4 hours back to college and she said "OMG when you step on the gas it goes and just doesn't make noise" Just buy the RAV4 unless you live in an urban area and never go on the highway.

Watching your video made me grow 2 inches , thanks mr geese

Great review 😎👍

I'm wondering if this is supposed to be a Crosstrek competitor more than the Kia. The Crossetrek is more or less a lifted Imprezza anyway. Your thoughts?

My Rav4 hybrid also feels like an appliance. But it's super reliable, super fuel-efficient, and has amazed me just how much cargo this thing can handle. When I bought it, the experience felt so numb, and I immediately began thinking that I had made a mistake (used for commute and grocery hauling). Now that I have owned it for a while and also road-tripped it a few times, I appreciate the Toyota quality and enjoy the efficiency, and appreciate the no drama. The Corolla Cross will be the perfect and wise choice for many people who prefer not to spend a fortune on a car. This model will be a very high-volume model for Toyota.

Hopefully there wouldn’t be an issue going uphill on a highway, and passing if I need to. I am not otherwise a “fast” driver, and this vehicle is the right size.

The commentary right before takeoff, I died hahahahaha!!!

Do you think we should wait for the hybrid version or is the AWL gas engine a better deal?

I initially dismissed the Corolla Cross, but watching this is super fascinating to me as someone who drives a Matrix. There's so many similarities, they could've easily gotten away with calling this thing a Matrix again, there's a lot of the same design philosophies, just updated for the 2020s.

Would love this size of vehicle as a hybrid or EV!

Once I heard that intro music, I knew this one was going to be really good lmao.

Do you still need a proprietary attachment to remove the oil filter? My F15 X5 shouldn’t be easier to service than my 2010 RAV4, but it is.

Toyota just guaranteed it this car will always have the Corolla tax

I'm looking into getting one of these. Totally utilitarian and practical.

I play the "Lawn Mower" in my heavy metal band. I love getting shit-faced and playing gigs. Chicks dig it.

I know this is suppose to be cheaper than a RAV4 but hear in Chicago the corrola cross and different versions cost more like the LE version is the same or more that the RAV4 base model, so if I was a Toyota customer looking for a cross over there's no way I would buy this over a RAV4.

The very definition of appliance, I just can't.

I saw one in front of me last night but noticed taillights on the hatch weren't lit up, only the outer edge attached to the body did, which was too small. So are taillights on the hatch just for looks?

You guys do great reviews, you tell it like it is. The shoppers for this car are not taking it to the "Ring" to do hot laps. Just leased the LE AWD, since my 2014 Kia Soul was totaled couple of weeks ago. First impressions after first 260 miles on broke NYC roads. This Corolla Cross rides very well over bumps, smooth ride, Rear Independent suspension make a huge difference, the car is not choppy over broken pavement when cornering, however there is lots of body roll compared to the Soul. The Soul even with its 1.6 liter felt like a go-kart, very precise and controlled but had a very rough ride. I don't think it's a fair comparison to the Soul. This car goes against the Kia Seltos, Nissan Rouge Sport and Mazda CX-30. You said it correctly its a car to go from point A to Point B with no Drama. Nice interior, comfortable seats, inside feels lot bigger than it is, does not feel claustrophobic like the HRV or CHR, has great visibility, back has lots of storage capacity, just a good small SUV. A great alternative to the RAV 4, if you don't want to spend the money. It really does everything well. I will not be surprised if it will become the sales leader in its category by the end of the year.

My car pool buddy and I assessed this for our daily 200 km round trip commute, and in Northern Canada AWD is a must 4 months of the year. At the end of the day, it didn't make sense over the Rav4, when comparing LEs: Rav4 LE AWD : $30,690 (CAD) at 6.9 L/100 km (41 mpg) - HWY Cross LE AWD: $28,490 (CAD) at 7.1 L/100km (38 mpg) - HWY So for $2200 less, you have less space, much less acceleration, less power, a CVT, and worse fuel economy. Rav4 does have steel wheels I believe... still.... I don't see the argument over the Rav4. I would also suspect that the Rav4 would increase that cost delta in resale after five years of ownership also. The Rav 4 does have 0.6 L/100km worse fuel eco in city driving, however. At least the gas LE AWD. Now, if the cross was available in a manual AWD.... sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. :P

It's produced at another plant meaning more total units created for the brand which means more sales given how hungry the market is right now any stock will sell out immediately. This seems like a cash grab to me but it's a smart one and also nothing wrong with cash grabs...it's the whole point of doing business. Any Brand that can ramp up production and utilize as many factories as possible will win in the next year or two

The cvt is fine as long as Jack is there with him soothing voice 😌

Intro music set the tone of this video perfectly

An excellent review 👏 This new CUV from Toyota is going to sell like hotcakes! This is type of vehicle so many consumers prefer.

6:32 Did it hold revs at redline? I prefer CVT’s that do NOT fake shift.

Twin Peaks vibes @ Driving Impressions kudos

Same wheel base as the corolla hatchback, but slightly wider track width and AWD configuration... will the Toyota put this particular chassis on the GR Corolla for cost saving?

A good alternative to the Subaru Crosstrek. This looks more suv like from the outside, wich is the reason I prefer this over the Subaru.

I'm holding out for the Kris Kross. It'll make you wanna jump.

Do you think when Toyota does a hybrid version, the FWD model will have the independent rear suspension?

I initially dismissed this car because of the powertrain. But now that it's getting the more potent Hybrid AWD, I decided to come back and revisit this review. I'd love to see a follow-up of the '23. Toyota just might have a sleeper hit on their hands.

Toyota if you watching please bring the GR YARIS to the states 🙏

This actually makes sense; the CH-R was an absolute cluster. Knowing they had to fill this segment it looks like Toyota got in front of Honda here by putting the necessary granular effort in. I'm not shocked it turned out well (in concept) for what it is but I am surprised how well it seems to have panned out in the production phase; if they're reliable then call me a supporter, albeit not a buyer.

That overlay engine sound during acceleration.... hilarious!

How is it next to the Mazda cx-3, which one would you prefer?

This "smaller" US compact CUV class kind of sucks and this is a perfect example. The awful amount of exterior noise and the terrible powertrain do create "drama" by reminding you that you bought the cheap crappy option every single time you drive it, and you should have spent like $3k more and made a better choice. I'm sensitive that people have limited budgets, but just get something used in the next segment up with some warranty left, or reduce costs somewhere else. I don't think anyone would regret picking up a RAV4, CX-5 etc over this thing, which despite being built in Alabama, gives me those "developing country Toyota" vibes.

Made for purpose and you nailed that comment. The only thing is the CVT. I would be happy with a torque convertor gearbox even if it meant poorer mileage (kms per litre here in Australia).

Just bought one for my parents and they love it

It's a Toyota if you want a reliable well priced vehicle then that's what you're getting. Anyone that hates on Toyota for being stale or out of date, I just tell them go buy that BMW for 3x the money and get back to me how great a car it is when it has 400k miles or is 30 years old and still hasn't broken down...won't ever happen 🤣

I noticed that the rear springs have sleeves on their lower coils. Years ago I had an Alfa Romeo that had the similar sleeves, rust got to the springs and one broke, deep rust pits cause stress risers which will eventually cause failure.