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What's new: A new front-end design and fun Cavalry Blue paint option, plus an available 10.5-inch infotainment touchscreen.

What I loved: Designed to look like a mini RAV4, the subcompact Corolla Cross has more presence than I expected. There's also a long list of standard safety features.

What I didn't love: It's not as sporty as the Mazda CX-30 I drove recently.