2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Review

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　Affordable, durable and efficient, the Toyota Corolla hatchback is a practical choice in a compact car. But what about style? That's where the rakish 2022 Corolla hatchback comes in, adding some visual sizzle that's absent in the Corolla sedan. Not only that, but with a larger cargo area and folding rear seats, the five-door Corolla hatch supplies more utility than its four-door sedan counterpart.

　　Toyota makes no substantial changes to the 2022 Corolla hatchback, which faces new competition from within the automaker's own lineup in the form of the all-new Corolla Cross small SUV. But while that model offers elevated ground clearance and ride height, the Corolla hatchback is far more engaging from a driver's perspective. It even offers enthusiasts a six-speed manual transmission.

　　Hatchbacks provide an excellent combination of flexible interior space in a smaller, manageable exterior package, which can be particularly appealing to urban dwellers. Sadly, hatchbacks are a fading option in today's market. In fact, the 2022 Toyota Corolla hatchback is one of only a few still available. If you think it could be right for you, be sure to check out our Expert Rating below to learn more about the 2022 Corolla hatchback.

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Comfort

　　How comfortable is the Corolla Hatchback? The Corolla hatchback strikes a great balance between comfort and composure. It might be a bit soft over freeway undulations, but the body stays well under control. Go with the SE trim and its smaller 16-inch wheels for maximum comfort. The XSE rides a bit rougher because of its bigger wheels and skinnier sidewall tires.

　　On the open road, you'll appreciate the fairly quiet interior. The front seats will also appeal to a wide variety of drivers and are relatively comfortable even over long journeys. Airflow from the climate control system is effective at both heating and cooling.

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