2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla Cross is a five-seat subcompact crossover that joined Toyota's US lineup for the 2022 model year, slotting between the Corolla sedan and the larger RAV4. It shares its TNGA-C platform and 2.0-liter engine with the Corolla, trading the sedan's low stance for a taller driving position, a liftgate, and available all-wheel drive. Gasoline models are assembled at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama, and a hybrid version arrived for 2023.

Shoppers typically cross-shop the Corolla Cross against small crossovers like the Honda HR-V, Subaru Crosstrek, and Kia Seltos. Its appeal rests on practicality, strong fuel economy, standard driver-assistance features, and Toyota's reputation for reliability and resale value, though the base gas engine's acceleration is modest. It suits first-time buyers, commuters, and small households; the hybrid, with roughly 42 mpg combined and standard all-wheel drive, is a popular pick within the lineup.

The 2026 model: Introduced for the 2022 model year as Toyota's new entry between the Corolla and RAV4, the Corolla Cross rides on the TNGA-C platform with a 169-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder, a CVT, and optional all-wheel drive. A hybrid version arrived for 2023 with 196 combined horsepower, standard electronic all-wheel drive, and an EPA rating of roughly 42 mpg combined. A mid-cycle refresh for 2026 brought restyled front ends for both gas and hybrid models, a 10.5-inch touchscreen, an available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a larger center console, and wireless phone charging, with powertrains unchanged.