Japanese auto giant Toyota recently surpassed General Motors as the best-selling automaker in the United States, outselling GM by 114,000 vehicles in 2021. The everlasting 2022 Toyota Corolla sedan is leading the charge and remains part of the 12th generation variant unveiled in 2018.

Setting The Stage

Before the “all-new” Corolla hit the stands a few years ago, Toyota Motor Corporation CEO Akio Toyoda made a bold declaration back in 2017. Toyoda said the days of Toyota making dull or ?boring? cars is long gone, and it shows with the latest variations of the Corolla Hatchback and sedan.

The 2022 Corolla sedan is available in a new Apex Edition trim that offers a lower, sportier suspension, summer tires, and a host of performance-enhancing upgrades. No longer a wallflower in a once-popular segment, the new Corolla sedan is a solid, dependable, and affordable choice against its nearest rivals like the Honda Civic and Mazda 3.
2022 Toyota Corolla: Engine & Transmission

Lower trim variants of the 2022 Toyota Corolla sedan get a 1.8-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine generating 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft. of torque. Meanwhile, higher trim grades receive a 2.0-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine with direct injection, secondary port injectors, and intelligent variable valve timing (VVT-iE) to produce 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft. of torque.

All Toyota Corollas have a front-wheel drivetrain (AWD is not available). But then agai...