When you think of a Toyota Corolla, what comes to mind? Probably a reliable, affordable sedan that’s been a go-to choice for millions of drivers worldwide. But what happens when you combine that Corolla DNA with the practicality of a crossover? Enter the Toyota Corolla Cross. This funky little vehicle launched in 2022, stepping in to fill the shoes of the discontinued Toyota C-HR. The C-HR had a good run, but its lack of all-wheel drive (AWD) left many Canadian buyers looking elsewhere.

Toyota Corolla Cross by Alexander Migl - CC-BY-SA-4.0 As one of the longest-running and best-selling car models in history, the Corolla is the best testament to Toyota’s legendary reliability. The Corolla is such an iconic nameplate that Toyota had to relaunch it as a compact SUV, the Toyota Corolla Cross. Imagine the Toyota Corolla, a popular, reliable, and economical sedan many consumers know and love. Now picture it as a slightly larger, taller, and more rugged vehicle ideal for drivers with active lifestyles.

Photo by Neerob Raihan on Unsplash With more than 50 million examples sold, the Toyota Corolla is the most popular car on the planet. And given the dominance of SUVs in today’s automotive marketplace, it was only a matter of time before Toyota produced a utility vehicle with a Corolla nameplate. Hence the Corolla Cross. But are there Toyota Corolla Cross years to avoid? We’ll explore the answer to this question and then provide an overview of the company’s newest SUV model.