2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a compact vehicle sold in three trim levels. These are SE, SE Nightshade, and XSE. The SE trim is also available with a Special Edition package, which includes both interior and exterior upgrades. The base SE trim comes with an oversized front grille, a rounded back end, and bold LED front lighting. Additional exterior features include a rear spoiler, 16-inch alloy wheels, dark gray front accents, LED taillights, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators, and a single exhaust with dual chrome diffusers. The SE Nightshade Edition comes with black side rocker panels, a black rear diffuser surrounding, black exhaust diffusers, upgraded 18-inch black alloy wheels, and specialty badges. At the top of the trim levels, the XSE comes with its own unique side rocker panels, 18-inch machined-finish alloy wheels, and chrome accents.

All three trim levels of the Corolla Hatchback have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 168 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. It pairs with a dynamic-shift continuously variable transmission that powers the front wheels. You can also opt for a manual transmission on any of the trims.

There's a lot to love about the 2022 Corolla Hatchback, including the way it drives. Fuel efficiency is an impressive element of this vehicle. It's one of the more efficient models in its segment. This model also boasts precise and quick steering, so you can easily navigate it around tight curves. The handling of this hatchback is balanced and engaging, putting more power in your hands. Each trim level comes with selectable driving modes, including a sport mode that tightens up the steering and stiffens the suspension a bit.

Climb into the cabin of the base trim level and you'll find cloth upholstery, two spacious rows of seating, automatic climate control, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, and manual front seats. The SE trim also includes a six-speaker sound system, dual front USB ports, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, and an 8-inch touch screen. The SE Nightshade Edition trim mirrors the SE, as most of its enhancements are on the exterior. The top XSE trim level comes with a power-adjustable driver's seat, a 7-inch multi-functional display in the instrument cluster, premium fabric and leather upholstery, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Additional upgrades include wireless device charging, a premium JBL sound system, and integrated navigation.

Every 2022 Corolla Hatchback comes with anti-lock brakes, 10 air bags placed throughout the two rows of seating, tire-pressure monitoring, and traction and stability control. Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is also standard across the board, which bundles a number of impressive active safety features. These include full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection, road sign assist, automatic high beams, and lane-departure alert with steering assist. The mid-level trim is available with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, and these features are standard on the XSE.