2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Debuts with Fresh Style Inside and Out

• New front fascia treatments for 2026, with a modern, colour-matched grille on the Hybrid model, and a wide, rugged grille design on the gas model
• Refreshed interior with a newly available 10.5-inch touchscreen along and new console storage design
• New Cavalry Blue exterior colour available on select grades
• New 18-inch alloy wheel options available on XLE and XSE grades

TORONTO, May 8, 2025 – The 2026 Corolla Cross is continuing to bring entry SUV customers the combination of style and value that’s just right. For model year 2026, it receives two new front fascia designs, with a modern, colour-matched look for the Hybrid version and a bold, rugged design for the gas-powered model. The new front-end designs create a distinct look for each powertrain while also evolving the crossover’s compact, sporty shape. The interior also receives an update with a reconfigured console storage design and larger available touchscreen.

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid model’s change in appearance comes from a new front grille and bumper combination, with the gas model switching its grille. Also new to Corolla Cross is the cool hue of Cavalry Blue exterior paint, available on the gas LE and XLE grades. The Hybrid SE and XSE grades also have Cavalry Blue with Jet Black roof two-tone paint available.

The new colour keeps the momentum moving on Corolla Cross’ playful approach to exterior paint, as it has offered new colours in four of its five model years. Two new wheel designs are also available, including 18-inch alloy wheels with dark-gray metallic finish and machined accents on the XLE and 18-inch aluminum alloy sport wheels in a glossy-black finish for the Hybrid XSE grade.

The interior also brings fresh style, with a new front console design that maximizes usable space on all grades and the addition of the fashionable Portobello interior colour on the XLE grade. Corolla Cross’ tech also keeps advancing, with a newly available 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen (LE Premium, XLE, Hybrid SE and XSE grades) and a 7-inch Multi Information Display (L, LE and Hybrid SE grades) or 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster (XLE and Hybrid XSE grades). Additionally, rear heated seats will now be standard on the XLE AWD and Hybrid XSE grades for extra comfort on chilly days.

The 2026 Corolla Cross will be available in a choice of Hybrid or gas-powered models. In Canada, the Hybrid model will be available in two grades: SE, and XSE, all equipped with standard Electronic On-Demand AWD. The gas-powered models will come in two front-wheel drive grades (L and LE) and four all-wheel drive grades (L, LE, LE Premium and XLE).

Value and Versatility

The versatile design of the Corolla Cross is spacious, modern, powerful and value packed. Built on the TNGA-C platform, with stylish compact crossover proportions, it has handling that is akin to a car. The Corolla Cross’ chassis plays a central role in its car-like feel, as well as the available suspension types, like the independent MacPherson-type front suspension on select gas grades or the sport tuned suspension on the Hybrid models.

Inside, Corolla Cross’ spacious interior offers many of the desirable creature comforts that modern drivers expect. The L, LE, LE Premium, and SE grades come with durable fabric-trimmed seating in a variety of colours. Move up to the XLE for SofTex®-trimmed seats or the XSE grade for SofTex-trim with Mixed Media. Other available interior features include power-adjustable seating, a power moonroof, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Keeping drivers connected and entertained is a new 10.5-inch touchscreen that is now standard on the LE Premium, XLE, Hybrid SE and XSE grades. The L and LE grades have a standard 8-inch touchscreen. All grades are equipped with the Toyota Multimedia system with six-speakers, standard. For a more robust soundscape, a nine-speaker JBL® Premium sound system with subwoofer and amplifier is also standard on the XSE grade. All grades have standard wireless compatibility for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

For powering-up devices there are two USB-Type C ports up front, standard. Qi wireless charging is standard on the LE, SE, XLE and XSE grades. The LE, XLE, SE and XSE grades add two rear USB-Type C ports.

In the back, storage space is ready to take on items like roller bags or golf clubs thanks to the 60/40-split folding rear seats that come standard on all grades. The XLE and XSE models also include a rear centre armrest with two additional cupholders. To make access to the roomy cargo area even more convenient, the Corolla Cross has an available power liftgate with height adjustability. Available accessories include all-weather floormats, a roof rack with crossbars, an activity mount for carrying items such as bicycles, and a tow hitch for towing capacity of up to 1,500 lbs.

Powerfully Efficient

The Corolla Cross Hybrid model has Toyota’s 5^th Generation Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system and standard Electronic On-Demand AWD. It’s powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and three electric motors. The drive train is an Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT). Altogether, it has a net combined output of 196 horsepower and an 8.2 second 0-100 km/h time, making the Corolla Cross Hybrid fun to drive. It also has an impressive manufacturer estimated combined fuel consumption of 5.6 L/100 km for all Hybrid grades.

Gas-powered models are equipped with the Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) paired to a Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence and Shift Mode (CVTi-S). Overall, it produces a punchy 169 horsepower on the gas model and has a physical first gear for an engaging driving experience.

For those who choose a gas-powered AWD model, Toyota’s clever Dynamic Torque Control system directs up to 50% of power to the rear wheels when it’s needed – and disengages completely when it’s not. This feature helps Corolla Cross’ fuel economy – another strong suit for this powertrain – with a manufacturer estimated combined fuel consumption of 7.8 L/100km on AWD models; FWD equipped models have a manufacturer estimated combined fuel consumption of 7.4 L/100km.

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Standard

True to Toyota form, modern safety is key for Corolla Cross. That’s why all grades come standard with the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0), a comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistance technologies that includes:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) is designed to help detect a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist and provide an audible/visual forward-collision warning under certain circumstances. If you don’t react, the system is designed to provide automatic emergency braking.
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) is an adaptive cruise control system that is designed to be set at speeds above 32 km/h. DRCC uses vehicle-to-vehicle distance control to help maintain a preset distance from the vehicle ahead of you.
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) detects lane markings or the road’s edge at speeds above 50 km/h. LDA w/SA is designed to provide an audible/visual warning if an inadvertent lane departure is detected. If no corrective action is taken, Steering Assist is designed to provide gentle corrective steering for lane-keeping assistance.
• Lane Tracing Assist: Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) is designed to help keep the vehicle in the centre of a lane. LTA assists the driver with steering control while DRCC is in use.
• Road Sign Assist: Road Sign Assist (RSA) uses the forward-facing camera to recognize specific road signs, such as speed limit, stop, and yield signs. RSA provides sign information to the driver via the Multi-Information Display
• Automatic High Beams: Automatic High Beams (AHB) is designed to detect headlights of oncoming vehicles and taillights of preceding vehicles. AHB automatically toggles between high and low beams as appropriate.
• Proactive Driving Assist: Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) uses the vehicle’s camera and radar, when system operating conditions are met, to provide gentle braking and/or steering to support driving tasks such as distance control between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist. PDA can also provide gentle braking into curves.

For complete details on TSS 3.0, please visit Toyota.ca/safety-sense.

There are also available safety and convenience features like Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, standard on LE, XLE, SE and XSE grades, and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, standard on the XLE and XSE grades. All grades come with nine airbags throughout the cabin standard to help protect occupants.

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is expected to go on sale at Toyota Dealers across Canada later this year, with pricing announced closer to launch. For complete and up to date details and specifications visit toyota.ca/corolla-cross.

About Toyota Canada Inc.
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota has sold over six million vehicles in Canada through a national network of 287 Toyota and Lexus dealerships. Toyota is dedicated to bringing safety, quality, dependability and reliability to the vehicles Canadians drive and the service they receive. TCI’s head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and parts distribution centres in Clarington and Vancouver. Toyota also operates two manufacturing facilities in Canada. Having produced more than eleven million vehicles, popular Canadian models built at these facilities include Toyota RAV4, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus RX and RX hybrid, as well as Lexus NX and NX hybrid. The company has sold more than 24 million electrified vehicles worldwide and is the number one seller of electrified vehicles in Canada.

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