Most lists of the 2022 Toyota lineup just dump every model on a page and call it a day. No prices, no real specs, no help deciding. This one’s built different: a sortable table up top, a quick blurb on each model, the actual “what’s new for 2022” stuff that matters, and a buyer’s section that tells you which one to get instead of making you guess.
2022 was a big year for Toyota. The Tundra got its first full redesign in over a decade, the Corolla Cross showed up out of nowhere, the GR 86 replaced the old 86, and the bZ4X — Toyota’s first real EV — arrived to a lot of skepticism. If you were shopping Toyota that year (or you’re buying one used now), here’s the whole picture.
Table of Contents
- TLDR: The Quick Picks
- 2022 Toyota Lineup at a Glance
- Sedans and Coupes
- Hybrids and the First Toyota EV
- SUVs and Crossovers
- Trucks
- What’s New for 2022
- Which 2022 Toyota Should You Buy?
- FAQ
TLDR: The Quick Picks
If you don’t want to read all 24 models below, here’s the short version:
- Best all-arounder: RAV4 Hybrid — 40 MPG, AWD, fits a family, holds its value like crazy.
- Cheapest way into a new Toyota: Corolla sedan, around $20,000.
- Best value sedan: Camry — still the benchmark for “I just want a reliable car for ten years.”
- Best new arrival: Corolla Cross — small SUV, sub-$23K, the practical-buyer sweet spot.
- Best truck: Redesigned Tundra with the twin-turbo V6. It’s a genuinely different truck than the old one.
- Most fun: GR 86 if you want a coupe, GR Supra if you’ve got the budget.
2022 Toyota Lineup at a Glance
Starting MSRPs below are 2022 figures and exclude destination charges. MPG is the EPA combined estimate for the base configuration.
| Model | Body Style | Starting MSRP | Combined MPG | Key 2022 Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla | Sedan | ~$20,000 | 35 | Minor trim shuffles |
| Corolla Hatchback | Hatch | ~$21,000 | 35 | Carryover |
| Camry | Sedan | ~$25,000 | 32 | New TRD-style trims, tech updates |
| Avalon | Sedan | ~$36,000 | 26 | AWD available; final full year |
| Mirai | Sedan (FCEV) | ~$50,000 | n/a (hydrogen) | Carryover, second-gen |
| GR 86 | Coupe | ~$28,000 | 25 | Full redesign, bigger 2.4L engine |
| GR Supra | Coupe | ~$43,000 | 26 | Manual transmission added |
| Prius | Hybrid | ~$25,000 | 52 | New Nightshade Edition |
| Prius Prime | Plug-in Hybrid | ~$28,000 | 54 (hybrid) | Carryover |
| Corolla Hybrid | Hybrid Sedan | ~$24,000 | 52 | Carryover |
| Camry Hybrid | Hybrid Sedan | ~$28,000 | 52 | Carryover |
| RAV4 | SUV | ~$27,000 | 30 | Carryover |
| RAV4 Hybrid | Hybrid SUV | ~$30,000 | 40 | Carryover |
| RAV4 Prime | Plug-in SUV | ~$40,000 | 38 (hybrid) | Carryover |
| Corolla Cross | SUV | ~$23,000 | 32 | All-new model |
| Venza | Hybrid SUV | ~$33,000 | 39 | Carryover |
| Highlander | SUV | ~$36,000 | 24 | New Bronze Edition |
| Highlander Hybrid | Hybrid SUV | ~$39,000 | 35 | Carryover |
| 4Runner | SUV | ~$38,000 | 17 | New TRD Sport trim |
| Sequoia | SUV | ~$51,000 | 15 | Final year of old gen |
| Sienna | Minivan (Hybrid) | ~$35,000 | 36 | Carryover |
| bZ4X | Electric SUV | ~$42,000 | ~119 MPGe | All-new, first Toyota EV |
| Tacoma | Truck | ~$27,000 | 20 | New Trail Edition |
| Tundra | Truck | ~$36,000 | 20 | Full redesign, twin-turbo V6 |
Sedans and Coupes
Toyota’s car-shaped lineup got smaller every year, but in 2022 it still covered the bases — and it added two of the best driver’s cars Toyota’s made in a while.
Corolla is the floor of the lineup and the default answer for “cheapest reliable new car.” The sedan starts around $20K and returns 35 MPG combined without any hybrid hardware. It’s not exciting. It’s not supposed to be. It starts every morning for a decade.
Camry is the one that built Toyota’s midsize reputation. For 2022 it kept its sharp styling and added more aggressive-looking trims. The base four-cylinder is fine; the optional V6 (still available in 2022, a rarity by then) is genuinely quick. AWD is offered, which used to be unheard of in this class.
Avalon was Toyota’s full-size sedan, and 2022 was its last full model year before it was discontinued. If you want a roomy, quiet, near-luxury Toyota without the Lexus badge, this was the one — and used examples are now a quiet bargain. If the near-luxury angle is what’s pulling you, it’s worth seeing how the Lexus lineup of the 2020s stacks up before you decide a badge isn’t worth the jump.
GR 86 got a ground-up redesign. The old 86’s biggest knock was being underpowered; the 2022 car fixed that with a bigger 2.4-liter flat-four making 228 horsepower. Rear-wheel drive, available manual, and a price under $30K. There aren’t many of those left.
GR Supra added something enthusiasts had begged for since launch: a six-speed manual. The turbocharged inline-six is shared with BMW, and that’s not an insult — it’s a great engine.
Hybrids and the First Toyota EV
Toyota basically invented the mainstream hybrid with the Prius, and by 2022 hybrid options had spread across almost the entire lineup.
Prius remained the MPG king at 52 combined, and 2022 brought the blacked-out Nightshade Edition for people who wanted the efficiency without the dorky reputation. The Prius Prime plug-in added around 25 miles of electric-only range for short commutes.
Camry Hybrid and Corolla Hybrid prove the point that you don’t have to buy a weird-looking car to get 50-plus MPG anymore. Both look identical to their gas siblings and sip fuel.
Mirai is the oddball: a hydrogen fuel-cell sedan that only makes sense if you live near one of California’s few hydrogen stations. Sleek, smooth, and basically a science experiment you can lease.
Then there’s the bZ4X, Toyota’s first dedicated electric SUV. It arrived late to a party that Tesla and Hyundai were already running, and early reviews were mixed — decent range, slow charging compared to rivals. According to the EPA’s fuel economy ratings, it was rated around 119 MPGe, competitive on paper if not on charge speed. It mattered more as a statement than a sales hit.
SUVs and Crossovers
This is where most 2022 Toyota buyers actually shopped, and the range ran from sub-$23K crossovers to body-on-frame off-roaders.
Corolla Cross was the big arrival — an all-new small SUV slotting below the RAV4. Starting around $23K with available AWD, it hit the exact gap between “I want a car” and “I want an SUV” that Toyota didn’t have a clean answer for before.
RAV4 stayed America’s best-selling non-pickup, and for good reason. It was one of the standout names on the broader list of the most popular cars of 2022, and that popularity isn’t an accident. The standard model is practical and efficient; the RAV4 Hybrid at 40 MPG is the smart-money pick; the RAV4 Prime plug-in is genuinely quick (0-60 in around 5.7 seconds) and qualified for a federal tax credit at the time.
Venza is the RAV4’s upscale, hybrid-only cousin — quieter, plusher, and only available with the fuel-sipping powertrain.
Highlander handles three-row family duty, with a hybrid version that returns an impressive 35 MPG for something that seats up to eight. The 2022 Bronze Edition added some style.
4Runner is the holdout: old-school, body-on-frame, thirsty at 17 MPG, and beloved exactly because it hasn’t changed much. It’ll go places a crossover won’t, and it’ll still be running when those crossovers are scrapped. Toyota’s reputation for resale value, tracked by industry analysts, is anchored by trucks and SUVs like this one.
Sequoia (old generation, final year) and the hybrid Sienna minivan round out the family haulers. The Sienna going hybrid-only was a smart move — 36 MPG in a minivan is unheard of.
Trucks
Tacoma stayed the midsize default. It’s not the most refined truck in the class, and the interior feels its age, but it holds value better than anything else with a bed. The 2022 Trail Edition added some off-road-flavored gear.
Tundra is the headline. After more than a decade on the same platform, the full-size Tundra got a complete redesign for 2022. The old V8 was gone, replaced by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 making 389 horsepower (or 437 in the hybrid i-FORCE MAX version). New frame, new coil-spring rear suspension, a massive available touchscreen. It went from “the truck loyal Toyota people bought” to a genuine competitor against the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 — strong enough that it earns a spot in conversations about the best cars of the 2020s, not just the best trucks.
What’s New for 2022
If you’re comparing a 2022 Toyota to a 2021 or 2023, these are the changes that actually matter:
- Tundra: Full redesign. New twin-turbo V6, optional hybrid, new platform. The single biggest change in the lineup.
- Corolla Cross: Brand-new model. Didn’t exist before 2022.
- GR 86: Redesigned with a bigger, more powerful 2.4L engine.
- GR Supra: Six-speed manual finally added.
- bZ4X: Toyota’s first dedicated EV launches.
- Prius Nightshade Edition: New blacked-out trim.
- Avalon: Last full model year before discontinuation.
- Sequoia: Last year of the old generation before its 2023 redesign.
Which 2022 Toyota Should You Buy?
Here’s the buyer-guidance part the dealer blogs skip.
Tightest budget, just need reliable transport: Corolla sedan. Around $20K new, 35 MPG, bulletproof. Used examples are everywhere and cheap.
Best single car for most families: RAV4 Hybrid. It does almost everything well — space, efficiency, AWD, resale — and that’s why everyone buys it. The catch in 2022 was wait times; demand outran supply.
Want an SUV but find the RAV4 too big or pricey: Corolla Cross. The newest, most sensible small option in the lineup.
Need three rows: Highlander Hybrid if you want efficiency, Sequoia if you need maximum space and towing (and don’t mind 15 MPG).
You actually work your truck: Redesigned Tundra. The new twin-turbo setup tows better than the old V8 and uses less fuel doing it. For lighter duty, the Tacoma.
You want to enjoy driving: GR 86 on a budget, GR Supra with the manual if you’ve got the money.
Maximum MPG, don’t care about looks: Prius. Still 52 combined, still the champ.
Want to go electric: The bZ4X was the only Toyota EV in 2022, and honestly, in hindsight, a RAV4 Prime plug-in was the smarter buy for most people that year — most of the EV benefit, none of the charging anxiety.
FAQ
How many car models did Toyota offer in 2022? Counting body and powertrain variants, Toyota’s 2022 U.S. lineup spanned roughly two dozen distinct models, from the Corolla up to the redesigned Tundra, including standalone hybrids, plug-ins, and the new bZ4X EV.
What was the cheapest 2022 Toyota? The Corolla sedan, starting around $20,000 before destination charges.
Which 2022 Toyota gets the best gas mileage? Among gas-electric models, the Prius leads at 52 MPG combined. The bZ4X EV uses no gas at all, rated around 119 MPGe.
What changed most for 2022? The Tundra’s full redesign with a new twin-turbo V6 engine and available hybrid, plus the all-new Corolla Cross and redesigned GR 86.
Was 2022 a good year to buy a Toyota? Mechanically, yes — Toyota reliability held up. The hard part was availability. Inventory was thin and many models, especially hybrids, carried long waitlists and markups over MSRP.
Is a used 2022 Toyota a smart buy now? Generally yes. Toyota’s resale strength means they hold value, but the flip side is fewer cheap deals. The best value plays are the Avalon (discontinued, so depreciating faster) and the standard RAV4 over the hard-to-find hybrid.
