What’s New: The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross
What’s New: The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross
Posted on August 12, 2025
- 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 and new console storage design
- New Cavalry Blue exterior colour available on select grades and 18-inch alloy wheel options available on XLE and XSE grades
- Now on sale in Canada with starting MSRP of $28,580
Be daring, in the subcompact SUV that combines style and substance. The Toyota Corolla Cross and Corolla Cross Hybrid push boundaries in one of Canada’s most popular vehicle segments. A lineup of eight models provides exceptional choice – with every grade delivering a winning combination of smart technology, impressive comfort, and driving fun.
“The Toyota Corolla Cross continues to hit the sweet spot for Canadian drivers seeking a versatile, efficient, and confident compact SUV,” said Robert Tsang, Vice President, Toyota Canada Inc. “Updated for 2026 with even more features, a fresh new design, and new colour and wheel options, the Corolla Cross offers a bold look with the practicality and reliability and exceptional value Canadians expect from the Corolla nameplate.”
Every Corolla Cross and Corolla Cross Hybrid makes a strong first impression, with a style informed by sweeping body lines and flared fender arches. LED headlamps and tail lamps project unique lighting signatures whether coming or going, while the grade-specific 17-inch or 18-inch wheels emphasize this SUV’s firmly planted stance.
The Corolla Cross is equally impressive inside. Up to five passengers can enjoy its surprisingly spacious and comfortable cabin. Meantime, features like 60/40 split folding rear seats, wide rear doors, ample trunk space, and a low cargo-loading height enable this vehicle’s incredible versatility to carry passengers or haul cargo.
New this year, Toyota has refreshed the styling of the Corolla Cross Hybrid with a redesigned centre console, plus new front bumper and grille designs. Hybrid models are offered in six body colours including a new two-tone option this year: Cavalry Blue with Jet Black roof. Meantime, the Corolla Cross is offered in up to seven body colours, depending on the grade, including four grades available in a new Soul Red body colour.
Toyota offers this subcompact SUV in a choice of three powertrains:
- Two Corolla Cross models feature a 169 peak horsepower 2.0L Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine, mated to a CVT with sequential shift mode and front wheel drive. This powertrain generates 169 peak horsepower and a fuel efficiency of 7.3L/100km (city/highway combined).
- Four Corolla Cross models feature the same powertrain as the FWD editions, enhanced with Toyota’s Dynamic Torque AWD system for all-weather confidence and enhanced year-round driving fun. These models are rated at 7.8L/100km (city/highway combined).
- Two Corolla Cross Hybrid models are built around Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid powertrain that pairs a 2.0L four-cylinder engine with motor-generators plus an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission with paddle shifters and all-wheel-drive. This combination delivers 196 net system horsepower plus stellar fuel efficiency at just 5.6L/100km (city/highway combined).
Every Corolla Cross is a technology showcase – headlined by the Toyota Multimedia system. Toyota Multimedia integrates wirelessly with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and features Toyota’s newest interface, which improves interaction between people and vehicle through sight, touch, and voice.
The 2026 Corolla Cross also comes with an impressive package of safety features headlined by Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 – the newest suite of Toyota’s active safety technologies. Other standard safety features include the Toyota Star Safety System, nine airbags, and a backup camera.
Canadians shopping for a 2026 Corolla Cross can choose from eight grades – starting with six built around Toyota’s gas powertrain:
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross FWD L features a six-speaker Toyota Multimedia system with Safety Connect and Service Connect plus an eight-inch touchscreen display, heated front seats, 17-inch steel wheels, LED headlamps, a rear window wiper and updated 7-inch digital gauge cluster.
This model may also be ordered as the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross AWD L, which adds Toyota’s Dynamic Torque AWD system.
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross FWD LE builds on the front wheel drive L-grade, adding Remote Connect to the Toyota Multimedia system, 17-inch alloy wheels, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, the Toyota Smart Key System with Push Button Start, a tonneau cover, and the Blind Spot Monitor system with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
This model may also be ordered as the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross AWD LE, which adds Toyota’s Dynamic Torque AWD system.
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross AWD LE Premium builds on the all-wheel-drive LE grade, adding 18-inch alloy wheels, a power moonroof, roof rails, a wireless charging dock and new 10.5-inch multimedia display touchscreen.
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross AWD XLE enhances the LE Premium grade with the addition of Drive Connect to the Toyota Multimedia system, unique 18-inch alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats, Softex upholstery, dual zone automatic air conditioning, LED fog lights, a power back door, back guide monitor, auto-dimming rearview mirror, parking support brake, and new rear heated seats and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
For sharper looks, snappier performance, and impressive efficiency, Toyota offers the Corolla Cross Hybrid in two sporty S Line grades:
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid SE AWD introduces Toyota’s proven hybrid technology to the Corolla Cross lineup. This model also receives many upgrades for 2026 – including roof rails and a larger, 10.5-inch multimedia touchscreen. It also features a six-speaker Toyota Multimedia system with Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect services, heated front sport seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, a seven-inch digital gauge cluster, 17-inch alloy wheels, a tonneau cover, the Toyota Smart Key System with Push Button Start, and the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE AWD enhances the SE AWD grade with an upgraded Toyota Multimedia system – adding the Drive Connect service and a nine-speaker JBL Premium Audio system. Other upgrades include an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, Softex upholstery, dual zone automatic air conditioning, LED fog lights, a power back door, power moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror, back guide monitor, and parking support brake. New this year, the XSE grade now also includes heated rear seats, 18-inch black alloy wheels, plus a larger, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid are now on sale at West Coast Toyota and Toyota Dealers across Canada. For complete and up to date details and specifications visit www.westcoasttoyota.com/research-corolla-cross