A Blast from the Past: The Corolla Hatchback Gets Rowdy with New FX Edition

• FX Edition Adds 18-inch White Wheels, Rear Wing and Sport Touring Seats with Orange Stitching


• Exclusively Available in White Exterior Colour in Canada


• Expected to Arrive at Toyota Dealerships Fall 2025

TORONTO, May 6, 2025 – For the 2026 model year, the Corolla Hatchback welcomes the FX edition into the fold, igniting the spirit of the legendary 1987 Corolla FX16. This special edition masterfully blends nostalgic charm with contemporary dynamism, injecting a dose of bold athleticism into the already spirited Corolla Hatchback.

Based on the SE grade, the Corolla Hatchback FX adds a black vented sport wing for aggressive flair and improved aerodynamics. The 18-inch gloss white-finished alloy wheels with black lug nuts give an unexpected wow factor. Other stylish features include a heritage-inspired rear badge reminiscent of the original FX16 from the 80s.

Under the hood of the Corolla Hatchback FX Edition is the 2.0-litre Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 169 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 151 lb-ft. peak torque at 4,800 rpm. Additionally, this hatchback provides a nimble ride and has a manufacturer-estimated combined fuel consumption of 6.8 L/100 km.

Inside, the Corolla Hatchback FX showcases new black Sport Touring Seats with suede inserts and orange stitching, but the pop of colour doesn’t stop there. The bright stitching continues on the steering wheel and shifter boot. The special edition comes standard with a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, an eight-speaker JBL audio system and a 7-inch digital gauge cluster that shares useful vehicle information and can be customized to show different layouts based on the driver’s preference. Also standard is a wireless charger to easily charge a smartphone on the go.

In Canada, the Corolla Hatchback FX Edition will be available exclusively in White exterior colour.

Not only is it practical, but the Corolla Hatchback FX Edition offers a stylish, sporty and exciting driving experience. There will only be 150 Corolla Hatchback FX Editions assembled for the Canadian market and customers can expect them to arrive at Toyota dealerships this Fall. Additional details and pricing for the full Corolla lineup will be shared later this year.

Instinctive Technology

The Corolla Hatchback FX Edition comes with the 8-inch Toyota Multimedia system. With an active Drive Connect* subscription, drivers can interact with the system through touch and voice activation and, with Intelligent Assistant available through Drive Connect*, simple phrases like “Hey Toyota” awaken the system for voice-activated commands to search for directions, find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more. Over-the-Air (OTA) updates will also be available.

The Toyota Multimedia system allows dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity, with support for standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility.

The Corolla Hatchback FX Edition offers a host of Connected Services available on all grades. The 5-year minimum Safety Connect* trial includes an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. The 5-year minimum Service Connect* trial provides drivers the capability of receiving Vehicle Health Reports, Maintenance Alerts and reminders. And, with an active Remote Connect* trial or subscription, drivers remotely interact with their vehicle through the Toyota app (3-year trial included).

*4G Network-dependent

Safety & Convenience

The 2025 Corolla Hatchback FX Edition comes with the robust Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. This safety suite 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.

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is expected to go on sale in the Fall at Toyota Dealers across Canada. For complete and up to date details and specifications visit toyota.ca/corolla-hatchback.

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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