Trims and Powertrain

The 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid is offered in the S, SE, and XSE trim levels. The hybrid system unites a 2-liter four-cylinder engine with three electric motors, netting 196 combined horsepower. An electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT) completes the powertrain, with paddle shifters on the two higher trims. Electronic on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard, as are MacPherson front struts and a double-wishbone multi-link rear suspension with trailing arms (both are sport-tuned and outfitted with a stabilizer bar, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers). As mentioned in the intro, this model has exceptional fuel economy, with every trim EPA-rated to return 46 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. The Corolla Cross Hybrid can even tow a small trailer with a total weight of not more than 1,500 pounds.

Standard Equipment and Optional Packages

The S gets cloth upholstery, manually adjusted front seats, automatic single-zone air conditioning with second-row vents, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, Smart Key with remote keyless entry and touch-sensor lock/unlock for the front doors and liftgate, push-button start, an overhead console with an integrated Safety Connect button, two front-mounted USB-C ports, heated side-view mirrors, Bi-LED projector headlights with auto-on/off function, LED combination taillights, LED daytime running lights, four cup holders, map lights, and 17-inch machined alloy wheels with a black finish. The 60/40-split rear seat has its own HVAC vents and a center console with storage, two cup holders, and an armrest.

The SE adds wireless smartphone charging, heated side-view mirrors with integrated blind-spot and turn indicators, two rear USB-C ports (for a total of four), privacy glass on rear windows, vanity mirror lights, sliding sunshade extensions, and black-painted roof rails. The XSE moves to mixed-media upholstery, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, a frameless day/night rearview mirror with HomeLink, a leather-trimmed shift boot, premium Bi-LED projector headlights with auto-on/off, premium LED combination taillights, LED fog lights, LED turn indicators, ambient interior lighting, a rear fold-down center armrest with two extra (six total) cupholders, chrome window molding, an illuminated glove compartment, a cargo-area tonneau cover and net, and 18-inch black-finished alloy wheels.

The available Cold Weather Package will equip the SE with a heated steering wheel and heated front seats, while the Moonroof Package adds a moonroof and tonneau cover. For the XSE, the Convenience Package will add a moonroof and power liftgate.

Safety Features and Driver-Assistance Technology

Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 driver-assist technology suite is installed on all Corolla Cross Hybrid trims, providing road sign assist, lane tracing assist, lane departure alert with steering assist, full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, proactive driving assist, a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, and automatic high beams. Also standard are hill start assist control, rear seat reminder, and a backup camera. Safe exit alert and a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert are included on the two higher trims, but only the XSE gets front and rear parking assist with automatic braking. While all trims get a backup camera, it only has dynamic gridlines on the XSE.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The S and SE channel their media through an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, and SiriusXM satellite radio. The XSE sports a 10.5-inch touchscreen (available on the SE). All trims come with six speakers, although a 9-speaker JBL audio system with a subwoofer and amplifier is available for the XSE. Toyota’s subscription-based Connected Services, which provide cloud navigation, remote functions, Wi-Fi connectivity, and roadside assistance, are available across the lineup.