If you want longevity, get the Toyota. 

I'm avoiding kia, jeep and Hyundai cars

Yep, with a Hyundai-Kia or a Jeep you must really know what you're doing - the variance of the quality is wild.

Some of their models are decent while most are garbage - and their US pricing policy, none make sense!

Jeep is probably the worst contender in this segment, their smaller SUVs are all FIATs with horrid quality.

(FCA platform 199, on which the Compass and Renegade are based was developed over 20 years ago by head engineer of Opel for Fiat and was used for the cheapest nastiest most unreliable cars like the Fiat Punto, and the Fiat 500X with which the renegade and compass share most of their components and design)

So it's safe to also avoid those.

Don't know if waiting for 2023 models is worth it

I think that the 2022 Corolla Cross is the best option, but in case you're interested in the Subaru/Honda - it is worth waiting for the new generation as the current generations didn't age well.

Subaru's LineTronic and Honda's latest generation small CVT continue to be bellow mediocre.

But with the next generation, you never know what issues they will have.

Unlike those, the 2022 Corolla Cross' already has been produced for 2 years (for foreign markets) and its platform was around since 2015 (first launched on the incredibly durable 4th generation Prius and later on the Toyota CH-R suv, another incredibly durable car) and it's powertrain has been around since 2018 on the last generation Corolla also proving to be one of the best there is.

It's an incredible car with a proven platform and powertrain that's likely to be one of Toyotas most reliable new products, even if there's a long wait list, it's definitely recommended to wait.

2022 Toyota Corolla cross

Definitely the best out of the list.

Also, it's not a sub-compact. It's based on a C-segment car - and that makes it a compact crossover.

It's truly a marvelous car, the only real competition is (the discontinued) Niro and the Mazda CX-30,

Although it's not really competing with Mazda, as it's made by "Mazda-Toyota Manufacturing" in Alabama.

All powertrains of it are delightful, the body and interior are well laid out, it's just a practical crossover done right.

I think it's definitely the way to go.

I haven't found a car to be so well balanced between looks, size, comfort, price and economy since the 1st generation Niro - but unlike that car this one is likely to be incredibly durable.

2005 Corolla that looks like a piece of charcoal with wheels

Note that you should consider keeping it as a second car, if you can't get a lot in trade in value for it.

Welcome first time poster!

Thats 3 solid choices.  I’m personally partial to the Crosstrek from personal experience, although I find the Corolla Cross very appealing as well. But I don’t think any would be a bad decision.

I would test drive all 3 and go with the one that seems right.  If you are still undecided, go with the one with the most reputable dealer.

Personally I prefer the 2023 HRV (not 2022), then Corolla Cross, then Crosstrek.

In terms of recommendation, would go Corolla Cross, the 2023 HRV, the Crosstrek. 

All great option though. 

The 2023 HR-V every single trim has the 2.0 naturally aspired engine so no need to worry about turbocharged. I like the interior design of the hr-v more than the Corolla Cross; it's based on their new Civic interior which makes it roomier. Test drive both the Corolla Cross and the hr-v and see which one you prefer.