2026 Toyota Corolla Cross
Starting MSRP
$24,935
to $31,310
About the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross confidently strides into the crossover segment, delivering dependable efficiency wrapped in a surprisingly agile package. Beneath the hood, the 2.0L four-cylinder engine churns out a spirited 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque, paired seamlessly with a smooth continuously variable-speed automatic transmission. Its tidy dimensions—a length of 176.1 inches and a width of 71.9 inches—make navigating tight urban canyons a breeze, translating to superb driving dynamics for a vehicle focused on utility. While prioritizing fuel economy with a 32 MPG combined rating, the Corolla Cross maintains composure, making every commute an efficient yet engaging affair across its six available trims.
Key Highlights
Balanced Efficiency
Achieving 32 MPG combined (31 city/33 highway), the 2026 Corolla Cross provides excellent running costs for its practical crossover utility.
Nimble Footprint
Measuring just 176.1 inches long with a 103.9-inch wheelbase, this crossover is designed for easy maneuverability in congested areas without sacrificing cabin space.
Standard Power Delivery
The consistent 169 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque across the base trims ensures predictable and adequate power for merging and daily driving needs.
Cargo Utility
A respectable 24 cubic feet of cargo capacity offers solid storage behind the rear seats, accommodating luggage or groceries for up to five occupants.
Best For
Urban Explorers
- Its compact 176.1-inch length and standard front-wheel drive make the 2026 Corolla Cross easy to park and pilot through busy city streets.
Value-Conscious Commuters
- With a starting price of $24,935 and an impressive 32 MPG combined, this crossover offers impressive utility without demanding premium fuel.
Small Families
- The 5-passenger crossover provides ample front legroom at 42.9 inches while offering 24 cu ft of accessible cargo space for gear.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | $24,935 | front wheel drive | 169 hp | 32 mpg |
| L 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | $26,235 | all wheel drive | 169 hp | 30 mpg |
| LE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | $27,265 | front wheel drive | 169 hp | 32 mpg |
| LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | $28,565 | all wheel drive | 169 hp | 30 mpg |
| XLE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | $29,860 | front wheel drive | 169 hp | 32 mpg |
| XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | $31,310 | all wheel drive | 169 hp | 30 mpg |
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Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
L 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
L 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
LE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
XLE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
| Feature | L 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | L 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | LE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | XLE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) | XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (32 features) | ||||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | — | — | ||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | — | — | ||||
| Brake Assist | ||||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||
| Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | — | — | — | ||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | — | — | ||||
| LATCH System | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | — | ||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||||
| Traction Control System | ||||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||||
| Horsepower | 169 hp @ 6600 rpm | 169 hp @ 6600 rpm | 169 hp @ 6600 rpm | 169 hp @ 6600 rpm | 169 hp @ 6600 rpm | 169 hp @ 6600 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 151 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 151 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 151 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 151 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 151 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (2 features) | ||||||
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 384.4/409.2 mi. | 382.8/409.2 mi. | 384.4/409.2 mi. | 382.8/409.2 mi. | 384.4/409.2 mi. | 382.8/409.2 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 31/33 MPG | 29/31 MPG | 31/33 MPG | 29/31 MPG | 31/33 MPG | 29/31 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 32 MPG | 30 MPG | 32 MPG | 30 MPG | 32 MPG | 30 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||||
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (25 features) | ||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | — | ||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | — | — | — | — | ||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||||
| Front Parking Sensors | — | — | — | — | ||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | ||
| Push Button Start | — | — | ||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | — | — | — | ||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Single Zone Climate Control | — | — | ||||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | — | — | ||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | — | — | — | — | ||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | — | ||||
| In Car Entertainment (10 features) | ||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||||
| Infotainment Display | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 10.5 in | 10.5 in |
| Satellite Radio | With Real Time Traffic | With Real Time Traffic | With Real Time Traffic | With Real Time Traffic | With Real Time Traffic | With Real Time Traffic |
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | ||||||
| USB Port | ||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||||
| Power Feature (3 features) | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Keyless Entry | — | — | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | — | — | — | — | ||
| Frontseats (14 features) | ||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | — | — | — | — | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | — | — | — | — | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | — | — |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | — | — | — | — | 8-way | 8-way |
| Front Head Room | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. | 52.6 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.9 in. | 42.9 in. | 42.9 in. | 42.9 in. | 42.9 in. | 42.9 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.7 in. | 52.7 in. | 52.7 in. | 52.7 in. | 52.7 in. | 52.7 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | — | — | — | — | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Seat Material: Cloth | — | — | ||||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | — | — | ||
| Rearseats (6 features) | ||||||
| Folding Center Armrest | — | — | — | — | ||
| Rear Head Room | 39.0 in. | 39.0 in. | 39.0 in. | 39.0 in. | 39.0 in. | 39.0 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 43.8 in. | 43.8 in. | 43.8 in. | 43.8 in. | 43.8 in. | 43.8 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 32.0 in. | 32.0 in. | 32.0 in. | 32.0 in. | 32.0 in. | 32.0 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.4 in. | 52.4 in. | 52.4 in. | 52.4 in. | 52.4 in. | 52.4 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | ||||||
| Tire Size | P215/65R17 | P215/65R17 | P215/65R17 | P215/65R17 | P225/55R18 | P225/55R18 |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Cover Type | Full | Full | — | — | — | — |
| Wheel Diameter | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel Finish | — | — | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Material | Steel | Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Suspension (4 features) | ||||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | — | — | — | |||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Front Suspension Type | Independent | — | Independent | — | Independent | — |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||||
| Clock | ||||||
| Compass | ||||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||||
| Tachometer | ||||||
| Trip Computer | ||||||
| Measurements (13 features) | ||||||
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 24.0 cu.ft. | 21.5 cu.ft. | 24.0 cu.ft. | 21.5 cu.ft. | 24.0 cu.ft. | 21.5 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 3097 lbs. | 3274 lbs. | 3086 lbs. | 3263 lbs. | 3142 lbs. | 3296 lbs. |
| EPA Interior Volume | 118.9 cu.ft. | 116.4 cu.ft. | 118.9 cu.ft. | 116.4 cu.ft. | 118.9 cu.ft. | 116.4 cu.ft. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4290 lbs. | 4455 lbs. | 4290 lbs. | 4455 lbs. | 4290 lbs. | 4455 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. | 8.1 in. |
| Height | 64.9 in. | 64.9 in. | 64.9 in. | 64.9 in. | 64.9 in. | 64.9 in. |
| Length | 176.1 in. | 176.1 in. | 176.1 in. | 176.1 in. | 176.1 in. | 176.1 in. |
| Maximum Payload | 1165 lbs. | 1160 lbs. | 1175 lbs. | 1170 lbs. | 1120 lbs. | 1130 lbs. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. | 71.9 in. |
| Telematics (4 features) | ||||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||||
| Emergency Service | ||||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary difference between the FWD and AWD versions of the 2026 Corolla Cross?
The primary difference lies in traction capability; the AWD models add capability for light off-road conditions or slippery roads, while the standard front-wheel drive models prioritize efficiency for the 32 MPG combined rating.
How much usable space is available in the cargo area of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross delivers 24 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the rear seats, offering substantial room for shopping trips or luggage for weekend adventures.
Can I use regular unleaded fuel in the 2026 Corolla Cross?
Yes, the 2.0L engine powering all trims of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is designed to run efficiently on regular unleaded fuel.
How does the horsepower output compare across the 2026 Corolla Cross lineup?
All six available trims of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross utilize the same 2.0L engine, meaning whether you select the L or the XLE trim, you receive the standard 169 horsepower output.
What is the price range for the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross offers six trims ranging in price from an accessible $24,935 up to the top-tier models priced around $31,310.
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