2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport

• The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross gets updated styling, a larger infotainment screen, and refined hybrid power.

• Hybrid models now deliver 196 hp and improved fuel economy, targeting 42 mpg combined.

• It stays competitively priced, starting near $25,000, with hybrids beginning around $28,000.

Subtle Tweaks on the Outside

You won’t need a second glance to know it’s a Toyota Corolla Cross, but Toyota’s made some light revisions to keep it fresh. The front end gets a reshaped grille — slightly bolder now — and the headlights have a more sculpted LED signature. No major dimensional changes, which is fine. Its balanced, compact profile still slots neatly between the C-HR and RAV4.

The stance remains upright and honest, not trying to pretend it’s something sportier than it is. Just a practical SUV with clean lines.

A More Useful Interior

Inside’s where most of the noticeable change happens. The center touchscreen jumps to 10 inches on most trims (up from 8), and top versions now get a 12.3-inch digital cluster. Both feel crisp and modern. Toyota’s infotainment layout isn’t flashy, but it’s easy to live with — and now supports wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, which is long overdue.

Materials are fine. There’s a bit more soft-touch plastic where your hands land, though entry models still carry over harder panels elsewhere. It’s not luxury, but it’s definitely more polished than the early versions.

Powertrain: Gas or Hybrid, Your Pick

The base engine’s unchanged — a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 169 hp and a CVT, available in FWD or AWD. Adequate for daily stuff, nothing more. The real progress is in the hybrid system.

Now using Toyota’s fifth-gen hybrid tech, the updated 2.0-liter setup delivers 196 hp. Not only does it get off the line quicker, it also improves fuel economy. Estimated combined figure is 42 mpg, which puts it right up there with some of the most efficient small SUVs on the market.

Safety: Still a Strong Suit

Every Toyota Corolla Cross now comes with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. That means adaptive cruise, lane keeping, pre-collision braking — all the usual suspects. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are added in mid and top trims. You also get a panoramic view camera up high in the lineup, which is genuinely useful in tight parking spots.

Where It Stands in a Crowded Field

Toyota Corolla Cross is still going head-to-head with stuff like the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30, and Hyundai Kona. But it’s doing what Toyotas do well — staying solid, efficient, and just modern enough without chasing trends.

For buyers who just want a dependable, easy-to-use compact SUV that doesn’t feel stripped bare or overly complex, the updated Toyota Corolla Cross makes a good case for itself.

Final Thought

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross isn’t flashy — and that’s kind of the point. It’s a car designed to quietly improve year after year. And in a segment that keeps shifting, that sort of consistency still counts.

Category	Specification
Performance	Gasoline Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 169 hp (126 kW), 150 lb-ft torque Hybrid Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder with electric motor, 196 hp (146 kW) combined, 152 lb-ft torque Acceleration (0–60 mph): Gasoline FWD – 8.4 sec; Gasoline AWD – 9.3 sec; Hybrid AWD – 7.4 sec
Powertrain	Transmission: CVT (gasoline), eCVT (hybrid) Drivetrain: FWD (gasoline), AWD (hybrid) Fuel Economy (mpg): Gasoline – 29–31 city / 32–33 highway; Hybrid – 45 city / 38 highway Driving Range: Hybrid – 445 miles
Body Measurements	Length: 4,460 mm (175.6 in) Width: 1,825 mm (71.9 in) Height: 1,620 mm (63.8 in) Wheelbase: 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Capacities	Seating Capacity: 5 passengers Cargo Volume: 21.5 cu ft (seats up), 61.8 cu ft (seats down) Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gallons (50 liters)
Price	Starting MSRP: $25,000 (gasoline), $28,000 (hybrid) Top Trim MSRP: Approximately $32,000 Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles (basic), 5 years / 60,000 miles (powertrain)

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