Toyota Corolla Hatchback

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.

Which Corolla Hatchback does MatoCar recommend?

The 2022 Toyota Corolla hatchback is available in SE, SE Nightshade and XSE trim levels. A 168-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder is standard, along with a six-speed manual transmission. With the SE and XSE trims, a continuously variable transmission is optional; the CVT comes standard on SE Nightshade models.

SE Highlights of the Corolla hatchback SE's standard equipment include:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights and taillights
• Heated power mirrors
• Automatic climate control
• Keyless entry with push-button engine start
• Fabric seat upholstery
• Manually adjustable driver's seat
• 60/40-split folding rear seat
• Two USB ports
• 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Amazon Alexa compatibility
• Satellite radio
• Connected services including a Wi-Fi hotspot

Toyota also equips the Corolla hatchback with a package of driving assistance and collision avoidance technologies called Toyota Safety Sense 2.0. It includes:

• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front and can also react to speed limit signs)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Lane keeping assist (steers the Corolla back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Automatic high-beam headlights

Options on the SE include:

• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

SE Nightshade To capitalize on the popular blacked-out exterior appearance trend, Toyota offers the SE Nightshade trim level. It adds:

• Black 18-inch alloy wheels
• Black exterior detailing

XSE Our recommended version of the Corolla hatchback, the XSE, is based on the SE trim. It includes:

• 18-inch alloy wheels with a machined finish
• LED foglights
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 7-inch multi-function display in the instrument cluster
• Leather seats with fabric inserts
• 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated front seats
• Expanded connected services content
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert

Options on the XSE include:

• Wireless charging pad
• Upgraded infotainment system with integrated navigation and JBL audio system
• Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)