2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Specs, Trims & Research

Buyer brief

Corolla Cross at a glance

Model-year research organized around the questions shoppers compare most: price, powertrain, space, safety and ownership.

The 2026 Corolla Cross offers gas FWD/AWD versions and a hybrid lineup with standard electronic AWD. Toyota publishes a 42 mpg combined hybrid rating and a 1,500-pound maximum tow rating.

Starting MSRP: $25,335.

The hybrid uses AWD, so compare it with AWD rivals.

Keep the source check date beside live Toyota pricing.

Model-year status

U.S. 2026 model-year research checked 2026-09-23. Live pricing and next-model-year pages can change; use VIN/window-sticker data for the exact vehicle.

Evidence status

Why trust this page?

Checked within 90 days

Last checkedSep 23, 2026Profile-level review date

Research sources3Source records attached to this model year

Normalized fit fields33 manufacturer-backed · 0 independent/editorial

Physical-fit coverageCargo 0/5 · Cabin 3/4Coverage counts only calculator-ready fields

Known data gaps

Rigid-cargo geometry coverage: 0 of 5 key physical fields normalized.
Cabin-space coverage: 3 of 4 key headroom/legroom fields normalized.

Lineup

Pricing and trims

U.S. market

MSRP references exclude destination, taxes, registration, dealer charges and options unless stated otherwise.

Gas lineupFrom $25,335

FWD or AWD by grade

Hybrid S$29,795

AWD

Hybrid SE$31,115

AWD

Hybrid XSE$33,830

AWD

Powertrain & efficiency

How it is configured

Engine, output & drive

Gas engine2.0L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Hybrid systemGas-electric AWD systemManufacturer-published U.S. specification

DrivetrainFWD or AWDHybrid uses AWD

Fuel & efficiency

Gas modelsUp to 32 mpg combinedManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Hybrid46 city / 39 highway / 42 combined mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Dimensions, room & utility

The measurements that affect daily use

How SUVLook compares measurements

Exterior & footprint

Overall length176.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Overall width71.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Wheelbase103.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ground clearance8.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Passenger space

Front legroom42.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Rear legroom32.0 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front headroom38.6 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo & capability

Cargo behind rear seat24.0 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum towing1,500 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Rear seat60/40 split-foldingManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Measurement ledger

Detailed verified fields

Evidence labels stay attached so factory specifications, physical measurements and unresolved fit questions are not treated as equivalent.

MeasurementValueEvidence label

Overall length176.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Overall width71.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Wheelbase103.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Ground clearance8.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front legroom42.9 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Rear legroom32.0 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Front headroom38.6 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating5Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo behind rear seat24.0 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum towing1,500 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Safety & driver assistance

Ratings and active-safety context

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

Safety evidence

Crash-test statusVerify exact 2026 model yearNo previous-year score is inferred here

Key driver-assistance systems

Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
Lane-support features
Blind-spot systems where equipped
Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Technology & ownership

What changes the day-to-day experience

Cabin technology

Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Ownership notes

WarrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

MaintenanceFollow the 2026 owner manualIntervals depend on powertrain and operating conditions

Buying context

What to compare before you choose a trim

The hybrid uses AWD, so compare it with AWD rivals.

Keep the source check date beside live Toyota pricing.

Use the exact trim for passenger-space and cargo checks.

Before you measure or buy

Model-year and measurement caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Quick answers

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross FAQs

What matters most on the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?

The hybrid uses AWD, so compare it with AWD rivals.

What should I verify before buying a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?

Keep the source check date beside live Toyota pricing.

Are these SUVLook road-test measurements?

No. Factory specifications and manufacturer-published capacities are labeled as such; SUVLook does not present them as physical measurements taken from a test vehicle.