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2026 Corolla Cross

Toyota's subcompact SUV, refreshed for 2026 with new styling, gas or hybrid power and available all-wheel drive, with Canadian pricing from $28,580 MSRP, according to Toyota Canada. A research reference built around the questions small-SUV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The Corolla Cross is a five-seat subcompact SUV offered in Canada in eight versions. Gas models use a 169 hp 2.0L four-cylinder with front- or all-wheel drive, from the L FWD at $28,580 to the XLE AWD at $37,885. The Corolla Cross Hybrid makes 196 net hp and comes with all-wheel drive as standard in SE and XSE trims, at $35,810 and $38,635. For 2026 it gets a new front fascia, a newly available 10.5-inch touchscreen and a redesigned console, according to Toyota Canada.

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Zack and Andrea on the Corolla Cross.

Their review of the 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, May 2, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

Verified trim data

Compare the Canadian Corolla Cross lineup.

Starting MSRP as published by Toyota Canada. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.

Data reference, October 23, 2026

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross trim comparison

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Question	Gas FWDL, LEFrom $28,580	Gas AWDL, LE, LE Premium, XLEFrom $29,980	Hybrid AWDSE, XSEFrom $35,810
PriceTrims and MSRPToyota Canada pricing.	L FWD $28,580 LE FWD $30,635	L AWD $29,980 LE AWD $31,655 LE Premium AWD $33,880 XLE AWD $37,885	Hybrid SE AWD $35,810 Hybrid XSE AWD $38,635
PerformanceEngine and outputToyota Canada.	2.0L Dynamic Force four-cylinder, 169 hp		2.0L four-cylinder hybrid, 196 net hp
TransmissionToyota Canada.	CVT with a physical first gear		Electronically controlled CVT
DriveToyota Canada.	Front-wheel drive	AWD with Dynamic Torque Control, up to 50% of power to the rear	Electronic On-Demand AWD, standard
FuelCombined fuel consumptionToyota Canada estimates, August 2025.	7.3 L/100 km (32 mpg US)	7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg US)	5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg US)
Seating and safetyToyota Canada.	Five seats, 60/40 split rear seat, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard

Gas FWD From $28,580

Trims and MSRPL FWD $28,580
LE FWD $30,635

Engine and output2.0L Dynamic Force four-cylinder, 169 hp

TransmissionCVT with a physical first gear

DriveFront-wheel drive

Combined fuel consumption7.3 L/100 km (32 mpg US)

Seating and safetyFive seats, 60/40 split rear seat, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard

Gas AWD From $29,980

Trims and MSRPL AWD $29,980
LE AWD $31,655
LE Premium AWD $33,880
XLE AWD $37,885

Engine and output2.0L Dynamic Force four-cylinder, 169 hp

TransmissionCVT with a physical first gear

DriveAWD with Dynamic Torque Control, up to 50% of power to the rear

Combined fuel consumption7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg US)

Seating and safetyFive seats, 60/40 split rear seat, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard

Hybrid AWD From $35,810

Trims and MSRPHybrid SE AWD $35,810
Hybrid XSE AWD $38,635

Engine and output2.0L four-cylinder hybrid, 196 net hp

TransmissionElectronically controlled CVT

DriveElectronic On-Demand AWD, standard

Combined fuel consumption5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg US)

Seating and safetyFive seats, 60/40 split rear seat, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions Corolla Cross shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 1,997 Corolla Cross comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

Gas or hybrid?

The hybrid choice is the biggest theme, raised in 567 Corolla Cross comments. The Hybrid adds 27 hp over the gas model, comes with all-wheel drive as standard and is rated at 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg US) combined, against 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg US) for the gas AWD, according to Toyota Canada. One hybrid owner wrote: "I opted for the Corolla Cross Hybrid this year and I love it. I had a CRV prior, but am spending half at the pump than before."

Take this to your test drive

Compare the LE Premium AWD and the Hybrid SE on price and equipment, since they sit about $1,930 apart.

02

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 439 comments. Toyota Canada lists the 2026 Corolla Cross from $28,580 for the L FWD to $37,885 for the XLE AWD, with the Hybrid SE at $35,810 and the Hybrid XSE at $38,635.

Take this to your test drive

Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and the expected delivery time for the trim and colour you want.

03

Is it ready for a Canadian winter?

Winter driving and all-wheel drive come up in 90 comments. Gas AWD trims use Dynamic Torque Control, which can send up to 50% of power to the rear, and the Hybrid has Electronic On-Demand AWD as standard. The XLE AWD and Hybrid XSE add heated rear seats. One viewer recommends it for exactly that: "It's become my go-to recommendation for anybody who wants an SUV that's straightforward to use and has all the creature comforts you'd need to survive the 4 seasons of Canada."

Take this to your test drive

Ask whether the trim you want has a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats, and fit winter tires either way.

04

Corolla Cross or RAV4?

Size is a common question, and space and cargo come up in 92 comments, often alongside the larger RAV4. The Corolla Cross seats five with a 60/40 split rear seat, and with an available tow hitch it can tow up to 1,500 lb (680 kg), according to Toyota Canada. One LE owner chose the smaller SUV: "It's a perfect size for me as I found the Rav4 to be too big."

Take this to your test drive

Bring what you carry most, from strollers to hockey bags, and test it in the cargo area with the seats up and folded.

05

Does the new design stand out?

Styling is discussed in 309 comments. For 2026 the Hybrid gets a colour-matched grille and new bumper, the gas model a wider, more rugged grille, and new colours include Cavalry Blue with an available Jet Black roof on the Hybrid, according to Toyota Canada. One owner wrote: "It's a nice-looking car that's just the right size for what I need."

Take this to your test drive

See the gas and hybrid models side by side, since the front styling now differs between them.

06

What tech do I get?

Interior and tech come up in 241 comments. Every 2026 Corolla Cross has Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and at least an 8-inch touchscreen. A 10.5-inch touchscreen is newly available, including on the LE Premium and both Hybrid trims, and the XLE and Hybrid XSE add a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, according to Toyota Canada.

Take this to your test drive

Try the 8-inch and 10.5-inch screens back to back, and pair your phone before you leave the lot.

07

How much fuel will it use?

Fuel economy comes up in 146 comments. Toyota Canada estimates 7.3 L/100 km (32 mpg US) combined for the gas FWD, 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg US) for the gas AWD and 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg US) for the Hybrid.

Take this to your test drive

Ask the dealer to estimate your yearly fuel cost for the gas AWD and the Hybrid using your own driving.

08

How does it drive?

Engine and power come up in 188 comments. The Hybrid's 196 net hp takes it from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds, according to Toyota Canada, and the gas model's CVT uses a physical first gear for pulling away. A parent whose daughter bought one wrote: "I was stunned how smooth the switch is from the electric to the gas drive."

Take this to your test drive

Drive the gas and hybrid models on the same route, including a highway merge.

Source ledger

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Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

Toyota Canada, What's New: The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, August 12, 2025 2026 trims and MSRP, engine output, fuel consumption, trim equipment, 2026 changes, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
Toyota Canada, 2026 Corolla Cross debuts with fresh style, May 8, 2025 Transmissions, AWD systems, Hybrid 0 to 100 km/h, styling changes and colours, heated rear seats, 60/40 rear seat, towing with the available hitch.
MotorMouth audience research 1,997 Corolla Cross comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 23, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current Corolla Cross and lightly cleaned for readability.

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