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    2026 Toyota Corolla Cross price and specs

    It lives in the shadow of the hot-selling Toyota RAV4, but the recently refreshed Corolla Cross is better equipped than before and can be had in GR Sport trim.

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    The Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV received an update for 2026, bringing a modest price increase but various spec changes plus a more distinctive GR Sport variant.

    The entire refreshed 2026 Corolla Cross lineup arrived in showrooms before the end of 2025, with price increases of $950 across the board. The range now opens at $37,440 before on-road costs for the base front-wheel drive GX.

    While prices are up, there’s more standard equipment than before.

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    Atmos
    Atmos

    All variants received HF01234YF refrigerant for their air-conditioning systems and an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) to alert passersby to the hybrid SUV’s presence.

    The front and rear Parking Support Brake function, which applies the brakes if it detects an object or vehicle and which was previously exclusive to the Atmos, has been rolled out to the GX and GXL.

    The GXL was the biggest beneficiary of the refresh, also picking up rain-sensing wipers, a surround-view camera, a wireless phone charger, and heated front seats.

    GR Sport
    GR Sport

    The Atmos gained ventilated front seats, and also continues to offer a standard power tailgate and heated steering wheel.

    None of those three features are offered on the new all-wheel drive GR Sport, which is priced at $50,990 before on-road costs – identical to the Atmos AWD – but it compensates with a unique suspension and steering tune and a sportier look inside and out, including unique 19-inch alloy wheels.

    All Corolla Cross variants also gained refreshed exterior styling for 2026, including a new grille design.

    The small crossover SUV was launched here in 2022, though it first entered production in 2020. It sits between the Yaris Cross and RAV4 in Toyota Australia’s lineup, along with the more distinctively styled C-HR. All four of these SUVs, along with the larger Kluger, are offered in Australia exclusively with hybrid power.

    Pricing

    Prices were increased by $960 over the 2025 model.

    ModelPrice before on-road costs
    2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GX FWD$37,440
    2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GXL FWD$41,190
    2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GXL AWD$44,190
    2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos FWD$47,990
    2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos AWD$50,990
    2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S AWD$50,990

    Drivetrains and Efficiency

    The Australian-market Corolla Cross is exclusively offered with a hybrid powertrain, after the base petrol engine was dropped in 2024.

    Front-wheel drive variants feature torsion-beam rear suspension, with all-wheel drive variants upgrading to a trailing arm independent setup.

    SpecificationsToyota Corolla Cross
    Engine2.0L hybrid 4cyl
    Engine outputs112kW + 188Nm
    Electric motor outputs83kW/206Nm
    System outputs146kW
    Battery4.06Ah li-ion
    Transmissione-CVT
    Drive typeFront- or all-wheel drive
    Weight1435-1480kg – FWD variants
    1545-1555kg – AWD variants
    Fuel economy (claimed)4.2L/100km – FWD variants
    4.4L/100km – GXL AWD, Atmos AWD
    4.5L/100km – GR Sport AWD
    Fuel tank capacity36L – FWD variants
    43L – AWD variants
    Fuel requirement91-octane regular unleaded
    CO2 emissions96-102g/km
    Emissions standardEuro 5
    Braked towing capacity750kg

    Dimensions

    DimensionsToyota Corolla Cross
    Length4460mm
    Width1825mm
    Height1620mm
    Wheelbase2640mm
    Cargo capacity425L – FWD variants
    390L – GXL AWD
    380L – Atmos AWD, GR Sport AWD

    Servicing and Warranty

    The Corolla Cross is backed by Toyota Australia’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, which extends to seven years for the engine and driveline provided the car is serviced on time and within the Japanese brand’s national dealer network.

    Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. The first five services are capped at $275 each.

    Safety

    The Toyota Corolla Cross has a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.

    CategoryToyota Corolla Cross
    Adult occupant protection85 per cent
    Child occupant protection88 per cent
    Vulnerable road user protection87 per cent
    Safety assist83 per cent

    A surround-view camera, previously exclusive to the Atmos, is newly standard on the GXL.

    The front and rear Parking Support Brake function, which applies the brakes if it detects an object or pedestrian and which was previously exclusive to the Atmos, has also been rolled out to the GX and GXL.

    In GXL, GR Sport and Atmos variants, the Parking Support Brake can also detect vehicles.

    Standard safety equipment across the range includes:

    • Adaptive cruise control with curve speed reduction
    • Autonomous emergency braking
      • Pedestrian detection
      • Daytime cyclist detection
      • Intersection assist
      • Emergency steering assist
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Emergency Driving Stop System
    • Lane-keep assist
    • Lane Trace Assist (centring)
    • Rear cross-traffic alert
    • Safe exit warning
    • Speed sign recognition
    • Reversing camera
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • 8 x airbags

    Standard Equipment

    There are now four trim levels in the Corolla Cross lineup.

    Atmos
    Atmos

    The GX comes standard with the following equipment:

    • LED headlights
    • 17-inch alloy wheels
    • Space-saver spare (FWD) or tyre repair kit (AWD)
    • Automatic high-beam
    • Electronic parking brake
    • Proximity entry with push-button start
    • 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
    • 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • DAB+ digital radio
    • Dual-zone climate control
    • 6-speaker sound system
    • 12 months of complimentary Toyota Connected Services, incl. remote control of locks, climate control
    • Fabric upholstery
    • 60:40 split/fold rear seats

    The GXL adds:

    • ‘High-grade’ LED headlights
    • Rain-sensing wipers (NEW)
    • Rear privacy glass
    • Roof rails
    • Snow drive mode (NEW, AWD only)
    • 10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
    • Satellite navigation
    • Heated front seats (NEW)
    • Leather-accented steering wheel and shifter
    • Leather-accented upholstery
    • Wireless phone charger (NEW)

    The GR Sport adds:

    • 19-inch alloy wheels
    • Sports suspension and steering tune
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Advanced Park Assist
    • 8-way power driver’s seat
    • 12-inch digital instrument cluster
    • 9-speaker JBL sound system
    • Suede accents
    • Rear arm rest

    The Atmos does without the GR Sport’s specific suspension and steering tune, 19-inch alloys, and unique visual accents, but adds:

    • 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Hands-free power tailgate
    • Ventilated front seats (NEW)
    • Heated steering wheel

    Colours

    Ink and Glacier White are the standard exterior paint finishes.

    The following finishes are available for an additional $575:

    • Shadow Platinum
    • Massive Grey
    • Ash Slate
    • Feverish Red
    • Frosted White

    Frosted White, Feverish Red and Shadow Platinum can be had with a contrasting black roof on the Atmos and GR Sport for an additional $1350, while the GR Sport can’t be had in Glacier White or Massive Grey.

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    William Stopford

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford

    News Editor

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.

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