I’d buy it at my young age of 23 cause it’s affordable and I can keep it for the next 10 years with predictably little to no issues.

Toyota is going to sell a lot of these things. Competent, reliable, comfortable, and affordable. Nobody else does it

Good basic transportation that should last for a lot of years and miles! Good starter car for a young person or anyone that needs a simple vehicle. Well done Toyota.

Toyota should have just made the hybrid the sole power train for this vehicle. Hybrid is perfect for this kind of commuting appliance. Just ditch the 2.0L/CVT.

I Hadi à 2005 Matrix for thé last 9 years it seems really similar i did 200000 km with it and only changed brakes tires and exhaust manifold

We got ours a few weeks back and love it, it’s not fast but we were not looking for a rocket with a rough ride. We love the comfort, quiet and Toyota reliability. With all the safety things included is a bonus at the price, for just over 30k it was right on budget.

Glad this buddy reviews are back!! Been a viewer way before tommy joined the team and i did miss these... The car....nothing special. Just a car to go from A to B

My Friends just bought one on my recommendation. The dealer only had one coming in at the time and had to wait a couple of weeks for it. The day they picked it up. the dealer already had 9 people waiting for the next 1 coming. So, so much for under the radar.

Very good, thank you for bring it back this series TFL 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I could not agree more about holding greedy dealers accountable. I wish the manufacturers would refuse to supply inventory to dealers that price gouge.

Fun video, but those mics didn’t work well. Keep the concept.

I am very happy to see these buddy reviews back! I have been watching TFL for a very long time. Like when I started watching Andre was still the Russian mechanic and Tommy wasn't on yet.

Great review and yes to not buying from dealers selling over msrp.

Thank you for the great review! I just leased mine, LE AWD, it is definitely a Toyota DNA, Soft Ride, very relaxing vehicle to drive, great outward visibility, just a good solid car.

It’s not a young/old thing. It’s crusty product managers at car companies that don’t understand designing for the users (drivers & passengers). Touch screens are fancy looking and cheaper. That’s enough for a lot of product managers.

I think Toyota also has the 1st gear on the CVT, to increase reliability. Having the 1st gear gets the car moving, thus putting less wear and tear on the CVT. That is my guess. Glad to see the buddy reviews back!

That car will last more than Tommy's Jeep😆. Love the review btw👍. Old but gold review 💪. I like the old review. Thanks for bringing back good old days.

Love the buddy review!!

I would definitely be interested in a hybrid version.

Great "old fashioned" TFL review... the only thing missing was the Hula Girl on the Dash....? Bring Hula Girl back!!

Glad these are back!

It looks good, gets great gas mileage and the cost is reasonable. Should be reliable too. Great vehicle for a lot of folks.

I can see the sun fade on Nathans hat and Romans grey roots...

Good point about the screen. I had a 2017 Pacifica, and it was a nightmare getting to the heated seats and steering wheel. FCA are the only company who don't put a sync button on any vehicle, be it a Chrysler, Jeep, RAM etc. Now I have a 2022 Sienna, with all the buttons for the heated seats laid out on the dash and it is so much easier - and safer! - to use. Great video guys.

It's gonna be interesting to see if they make a plug in, and what kind of range/power it will have

Car companies, please keep physical controls in cars!!!!!!!! Think about it, in some of these cars today if the big touch screen dies, your screwed, you can't change the climate controls or nothing. It is so stupid how America has fallen in love with screens. I think car companies need to keep it simple, they can have these touch screens, but leave physical controls, that way if screen malfunctions or dies, you can still operate the car, you have a back up if the screen dies. Love the buddy reviews, about time you bring these back.

Would love to see a 6 iMT manual with AWD and 8.4" clearance. The transmission already exists for the 2.0L so it's basically just adding the AWD to a known powertrain. Offer us a little fun and call it the SE model.

Nice. Really liked the review.

I'd easily recommend Corolla Cross to anyone, but Kona 2.0L 6speed AWD with heat steering, leather etc is for me. Not because interior feel more premium then Corolla Cross, but because I can bias torque to 50/50 (front/rear) and with traction off, in behaves like a little rally car in the snow (at any speeds...not just for low speed)... Rav4's awesome traction control system would not be able to catch Kona, which does it better with all the nannies turned off.

Definitely a metallic green with black/white interior would be beautiful just beautiful.👍🏻

Just ordered one! should be ready by June

I really like the “Buddy Review”, keep them coming.

I'm very glad I live in a country with consumer protection laws against excessive dealer markup.

Only recently I discovered that you'all are more than trucks, when I saw your pre-release video that talked a lot about the Corolla Cross. I've already seen quite a few reviews, and quickly came to realize that you two are among tops in this thing. So without questioning your authority I was to finally express a frustration I'm having with Corolla Cross review, which also touches on many car reviews: the tendency to focus on top-of-the-line. In the case of this car, which will sell more FWD than AWD (based on my poking around) most reviews not only are in AWD, but don't give a clearly stated distinction: AWD is heavier, slower, and with a hit to fuel economy. I'm on the fence with this model (I currently love my 3rd gen Soul, but also loved my previous Corolla, needing to get up off the ground at 66 years old. I know I'm giving up acceleration (not so important, but I like it) and maybe some maneuverability (though I'm not sure if the torsion beam tech may keep up with my Soul's respectable agility). However I also like smooth. In any case, regarding 0-60, I've seen a number of tests, from 8.6 with a single driver (no passengers) in the FWD LE, and slowest being 10.x in an AWD with a single driver. It is stunning how much the extra weight plus AWD slows it down. Fortunately my choice is the FWD LE. It would be great if you superimposed some text at key points to note differences in models. The FWD LE is what dealers mostly have "in transit" (a bold faced deception, where it really means "scheduled for manufacture/completion", someday).

The manufacturers put the controls in the infotainment system because it becomes more cost effective for them - I would guess - in button material, labor, etc.

Gonna get the missus one of these next month.

I wish it has the gas power engine and transmission from the RAV4! It would be more fun to drive 😎 maybe the 2.5L 4 cylinder from the Camry!!

What ever you filmed this video with is the best quality video ever.

YES... thx TFL breaking up the over use of father son review that turns into bickering session. Please more Roman and Nathan!! Viewer of 10 years 😁😁😁😁😁

A decent sized screen for nav and entertainment paired with physical buttons is a good balance. Aircraft cockpits have been setup this way for years, "glass cockpits" with large multi function displays replacing gauges emerged decades ago but til this day they have physical buttons surrounding them for practicality.

Would like to know the gas ⛽ mileage of the hybrid and will it have more pep and horse power in front wheel drive and all wheel drive As well

I managed to checkout the Base trim of this Corolla and it looked and felt amazingly CHEAP! It was all hard plastic sufances and cheap looking buttons! And it does NOT come with Heated Seats! To get decent options, you have to buy the XLE trim which is way too much money for a Corolla. At that price point, it's no longer a bargain.

does this have engine start/stop? and can you disable it?

Did u guys change cameras? Or maybe Im getting better internet....this video is freaking sharp!

thank u for the insightful comments !

great review!

Screens are fumbly to use. I’m young, but much prefer a car with an ignition, physical buttons, and physical seat adjustments.

i have a corolla cross with 2.0 engine. i use extreme driving style to get 5.0L/100km, which is 47 MPG. i never go over 100km/h, seldom let the engine go over 2500rpm when accelerating and hyper mill when ever possible. so l smile when i see the gas pump, and its a different kind of fun to squeeze for MPG.

Your description says "Andrre and Roman". Andre sounds and looks a lot like Nathan now ;)

Smashed 👍 Before the video even started

The Corolla Cross needs rear seat pockets and rear USB outlets. I love physical control nobs and buttons. The side view mirrors need to be mounted into the corners of the front door windows. The 2.5 liter natural aspirated engine would be a better choice and simplify inventory and build complexity. The Instrument panel needs to be digital. The roof rack should have swing arms like the Subaru Outback. Great review Roman and Nathan! Thank you Guys and stay Safe!

cant wait to get mines

When my 2012 Chevy Cruze LT 1.4 (112k miles rn) finally gives out, Ima get the Corolla cross Cruze is my first car, bought it when I turned 19. got it cheap (bought it off my brother in law) with a couple issues that I either got fixed or fixed myself. Don’t drive it much, driven it ~15k miles in 3 years. Modified it a bit for convenience, added fog lights, Bluetooth head unit, backup cam, hitch (for towing stuff). I expect it to last me for a couple more years, in the meantime Ima save up, as much as I can.

Which to choose? 22 Ford Escape SE or XLE Cross?

Looks good in cypress green.... it's a great commuter vehicle and it's a Toyota soooo reliable and good resale. Needs a hybrid powertrain. I personally think that Toyota should have just named it MATTRIX 🤔

Nathan, always the buddy. Lunch time?

The car to buy in these crazy times. Hope mine arrives this week! I’m not sure I would pay $30K for this optioned one but we don’t need AWD in Texas nor softex without ventilated seats. Glad you guys support my decision. I wish it would be easier to get a hybrid in this setup but no biggie.

Dang I would love a 2.5L version. 2.0 CVT is a tough sale for me.

since Toyota has a whole range of cross over, whats the significance of this??any chance u can compare this to their similar sized cross overs pl???

Thanks. Nice Review, as always. I ordered a FWD XLE Cross on Dec. 23, 2021. Arrival date is unknown at this time. If you want one be prepared to wait.... and to hand over your wallet and first born to the dealer (Fortunately, I think I got a decent deal from my dealer.)

It’s a modernized Matrix/Vibe

Can I know the exactly colour name of that car coz i got to know that there is 2 different grey colour

Just like the old days

Great video. I was thinking of getting one but the the local dealer is asking 3,000 over Msrp. I will only pay msrp and no more.

So we are calling them crossovers, not station wagons?

My first impression is this is a Toyota Crosstrek. It is more fuel efficient than the Subaru, tho.

Volume could have been better. Did not get the impression the mic's were on. Leg room behind Roman was nonexistent. IF this car had the Hybrid system on it, that 0-60 would have been greatly aided. While the MPG is good as is, this is def. a case where the Hybrid is needed for the power boost. Lease it. Because when they do bring out the Hybrid, you can swap out w/out dumping all that money on this version.

Love my Toyota Corolla Cross XLE...Great ride..

I really like the price point, the new honda HRV is nice, but in Canada they were selling HRV for almost 3 to 4G more. This is very capable in snow and will be reliable go getter. 30 to 33 mpg city is outstanding.

Question! So there is a 2018 RAV4 Hybrid with 60,000 Miles on it for around $27,000 and the same place is selling a brand new 2022 Corolla Cross LX for 26,500. What is more worth it? A pre owned RAV Hybrid that is 4 years old, or A Brand new Cross?

Get the cross and one other vehicle in the snow. Review the tire performance.

Good review. But mics are terrible. Hard to hear Roman most of the time. Maybe his mic was off? Does this replace the CH-R?

I'm in the market this year to buy one of these for my daughter. I refuse to pay above MSRP for a car.

Are you going to test drive the car in the mountains like you said in your first review back like 7 months ago? Don't get me wrong this was a good review but it's not what I've been looking for. I wanted to know how it does doing things that a normal Subaru does

I'm glad these are back...I'm guessing they went away due to covid?

I figured covid stopped it, but I am glad for it to be back. 👍

Nathan’s looking good, good job on the weight loss buddy

Buddy review is some of TFL's best content

Hi Seems like your mic doesn't work! Not the first video that does this Just wanted to let you guys know

Why didn’t Toyota make this all hybrid with the 2.0L hybrid making 181 HP from the Lexus UX?? Or at least give us the option..

I've had my 1997 Camry for 25 years and planned on buying a new vehicle this year but I'll be damened if I pay those jacked up new car prices. I'll continue to drive my Camry that only has 130,000 miles and is still running great. I wanted the newer safety technology but will wait until these prices come down. I want the Corolla Cross.

Good review I’m waiting for mine had to leave 500 dollar deposit

Buddy Review FTW

Offer the 2.5 litre engine and it will be a much more appealing vehicle. Sure, that might sacrifice a little fuel economy but some of us want the versatility of an SUV but with a reasonable amount of performance (not gutless).

i think their speed test device showing 13.7secs (0-60 mph ) is not working correctly. Yes, i agree that the Corolla Cross is ''slow'' but not near 14 seconds slow. Most every other online car video review pegs the 0-60 at the average mark of 9-10 seconds. I have an older 04 toyota matrix with the standard 132 hp / auto and that gets about 8.5-9.5 secs /0-60. Looking online, the 2009Matrix with the same 132 hp / auto gets 9 seconds. I realize adding heavy overweight passenger and a rear seat camera man plus a full sized adult driver will bog any vehicle down, but not so much to turn it into a slug on the freeway. Having said all that, Toyota could of increased the torque or increased the displacement BUT they do not want the Cross to steal away too many sales from the bigger Rav4 with the 2.5L. - The Cross Hybrid will be no rocket either, i will guess. I thin toyota will play it safe and off the corolla cross hybrid as something slightly a bit faster but nothing to make you go go '' wow!!''.....it will be pretty much the one to get if you want much better mpg then the regular 2.0L gas engine. Toyota will churn out the Cross with 2.oL gas for a decade if they can unless they ugrade the Rav4 4cylinder engine ( they tend to trickle down other engines to other lesser vehicles once they got long in the tooth on the more bigger/better pricier volume sellers)

Cool. I like revisiting old videos so this format works. I find it funny that the mic windsock also filters out Roman’s voice But not Nathan’s 🤔 This could easily be called the Corolla Wagon. But I guess marketing is everything.

is anyone publishing a list of Toyota Dealers who are at MSRP?! It's well worth the $59 dollar southwest flight to go pick it up from anywhere insead of paying a Min of $3k over MSRP. I think the OEMs should maintain a list like that if they gave a damn about their brand reputation.

I really enjoyed this review .... thank you!! It helped me with my decision. This car would be great for many people! However, for me ... for a few thousand more, you can get something with more bells & whistles, bigger engine and automatic transmission. I drive just over an hour daily too and from work and want to be comfortable. I'm waiting for the new 2023 Kia Sportage. New subscriber ... thank you!

i like it most people are just looking for a point a to b vehicle.

Zero to 100km/h - yes I saw a review of the Bentley Bentayga S and they seem to have a very good balance of physical controls and screen tech. I heard they’re giving a free Corolla with every purchase. For your staff, of course…

It sounds like your audio is coming from the camera not the Rode mics. Not the best audio but okay.

My coworker put his name down for one in December and won’t get his till May.

Why did they have to put in a CVT? Those things never hold up.

How does it compare to the Vibe/Matrix 1st gen and 2nd gen. Wish Toyota would have used the 2.0 and 2.5 and 5 speed auto and or 6 speed auto. The best car I ever had was the 07' Vibe 1.8 auto running strong at 270K miles, just brakes, tires and changing fluids. Wondering why Toyota didn't call it the Matrix. Also does it come in a Luxus flavor??? 😎

This car is for someone who wants a Subaru Impreza, but doesn't want a Subaru Impreza.

Nathan!! Yes, no ADM for sure. It’s a bit crazy now with markups. I will refuse to pay it. The Cross looks like a solid effort from Toyota.

Here in dubai its available in hybrid aswell

Holy mic wind noise Batman!

here's the fact, there are no under-powered cars in the US. What does anybody actually need?

Got a rav4 xle premium awd back in 2020 for 30k. I wouldn’t pay over 30k for this vehicle. It’s nicer looking than mid level rav 4 but the rav4 is bigger and has has a better powertrain.