2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Goes Innovative

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May 26, 2026
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New 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. (Photo courtesy Toyota)

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross now comes with two new front fascia designs and a whole new console design.


Introducing a New Grille

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. (Photo courtesy Toyota)

The biggest change for the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is the change of the grille. The 2026 hybrid models now wear a modern, color-matched grille, while gas models have a wide, rugged styled grille.

What’s New for 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. (Photo courtesy Toyota)

Highlights for the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross include:

  • 2026 Hybrid Models Wear a Modern, Color-Matched Grille and Gas Models Have a Wide, Rugged Styled Grille
  • Cavalry Blue Paint Comes to Corolla Cross for the First Time, Available on Gas LE, XLE, and Hybrid SE, XSE Grades, or as Two-Tone Option with Jet Black Roof on the SE and XSE Grades
  • Corolla Cross Hybrid Available in Three Grades All with Standard AWD, 196 Net Combined HP, and a Manufacturer-Estimated 42 Combined MPG Rating
  • Corolla Cross Gas Grades Available in FWD or AWD with up to a Manufacturer-Estimated 32 Combined MPG Rating
  • New 18-Inch Alloy Wheels with Dark Gray Finish on XLE and Black Finish on XSE
  • Interior Adds a New Console Design and Newly Available 10.5-Inch Toyota Audio Multimedia Touchscreen

Interior Features and Technology

Interior of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. (Photo courtesy Toyota)

The Corolla Cross offers a newly available 10.5-inch touchscreen as standard equipment on XLE and XSE, while SE and LE can be included with the Multimedia Upgrade option plus, L, LE, S, and SE grades have a standard 8-inch touchscreen and with the Toyota Audio Multimedia system plus six speakers.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto remain standard and adds Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 that includes features like Lane Departure Assist and Proactive Driving Assist.

Additional Color

  2026 Toyota Corolla – Cavalry Blue. (Photo courtesy Toyota)

Toyota now offers a Cavalry Blue paint for the Corolla Cross which is available on Gas LE, XLE, and Hybrid SE, XSE grades. Or a Two-Tone with Jet Black Roof on the SE and XSE Grades. 

Toyota also offers new 18-inch alloy wheels that include a Dark Gray finish for the XLE and a Black finish for the XSE.

Fuel Economy

 Engine of the 2026 Toyota Corolla. (Photo courtesy Toyota)

The 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid is available in three grades that all come with standard AWD and 196 net combined hp. The manufacturer estimates a 42 combined MPG rating.

The 2026 Corolla Cross Gas is available in FWD or AWD with up to the manufacturer estimates 32 combined MPG rating.

2026 Toyota Corolla Pricing

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross (Photo courtesy Toyota)

Starting MSRP for the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross lineup:

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

  • L: $26,685 
  • LE: $29,015 
  • XLE: $31,610
  • Hybrid S: $31,045 
  • Hybrid SE: $32,365
  • Hybrid XSE: $35,080

Includes the fee of $1,450.

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