The 2026 Corolla Cross will not be the most riveting little crossover you've ever seen or driven, but its cheerful demeanor and hybrid powertrain option make it a compelling choice in a crowded segment. For 2026, Toyota's giving it a bit of a refresh, and the gas and hybrid models both get different faces.
To us, the hybrid is the more handsome of the two redos. It gets a color-matched grille that adds to the Corolla Cross' funky style. There are also new colors like the Cavalry Blue that typically adorns Toyota's TRD-branded trucks and SUVs. The hybrid also gets a new 18-inch wheel option for SE and XSE trim levels. The hybrid powertrain remains the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a hybrid system (196 combined horsepower) and features the same on-demand electric all-wheel drive.
The regular gas car gets a new face, too, but it's a little less transformative. The grille gets a new shape, but it remains molded in some dark plastic. It also gets a new wheel option and the Cavalry Blue color. The gas models' engine choice is the same as before — a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque — and all models can be optioned with all-wheel drive.
Inside, the changes are a touch more substantial. All models and trims get a new center console that adds to better space management. The Corolla Cross can be optioned with a huge 10.25-inch touchscreen display on the LE and SE trims — the XLE and XSE model get the big screen as standard. The L, LE, S and SE trim levels all have a perfectly reasonably sized 8-inch display as standard. All models will come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
There is also a new instrument cluster design. Lower trims get physical dials with a 7-inch customizable display nestled between them. Higher trims get a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster that can show various information with three different preset views. Those who want a heated steering wheel can now have it with the optional cold weather package, and a higher-fidelity JBL sound system is available on XSE and XLE models for the audiophiles among you.