2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid buyer's guide

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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

196 combined horsepower, standard AWD, and 42 MPG combined — the efficient compact crossover

196hp
Net Combined HP
42mpg
Combined (All Trims)
$29,395
Starting MSRP
3 Trims
S · SE · XSE

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Trims & Pricing
2.0L Dynamic Force 4-Cyl Hybrid · ECVT · Standard Electronic On-Demand AWD — MSRP excludes $1,450 destination
S
Standard AWD
$29,395
8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
7-in. digital gauge cluster
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
Bi-LED projector headlights w/ AHB
Smart Key w/ Push Button Start
17-in. machined alloy wheels
6-way manual driver seat
SE
Standard AWD
$30,715
All S features, plus:
Leather-trimmed steering wheel
Blind Spot Monitor w/ RCTA
Safe Exit Alert
Wireless Qi charging
Paddle shifters
4 USB-C ports (2 front, 2 rear)
Privacy glass & roof rails
XSE
Standard AWD
$33,430
All SE features, plus:
10.5-in. Audio Multimedia display
12.3-in. digital gauge cluster
10-way power heated driver seat
Premium Bi-LED headlights & LED fogs
Dual-zone auto climate control
18-in. black alloy wheels
Ambient lighting & heated steering
Trim Comparison
Powertrain
2.0L Dynamic Force 4-Cyl + electric motor — 196 net combined hp — ECVT — Electronic On-Demand AWD
Infotainment
8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia — 6 speakers — Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto — SiriusXM trial
Driver Display
7-in. digital gauge cluster
Lighting
Bi-LED projector low/high beams with Automatic High Beams — LED DRLs — LED combination taillights
Seating
6-way manual driver — 4-way manual passenger — Fabric 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats
Safety
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 — 9 airbags — Star Safety System — Hill Start Assist — Backup camera (static gridlines)
Convenience
Smart Key w/ Push Button Start — 2 front USB-C ports — Single-zone auto A/C — Rear-Seat Reminder
Wheels
17-in. machined & black-finished alloy wheels — 215/65R17 tires — Tire repair kit
Upgraded Steering
Leather-trimmed steering wheel with paddle shifters — Heated steering wheel available via Cold Weather Package
Safety Additions
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert — Safe Exit Alert — Gloss-black mirrors with BSM indicators
Connectivity
Qi wireless smartphone charging — 4 USB-C ports (2 front, 2 rear) — 10.5-in. display available
Comfort
Illuminated vanity mirrors with sliding extensions — Privacy glass — Heated front seats available via Cold Weather Pkg
Exterior
Black-painted roof rails — Two-tone exterior color available — Intermittent rear wiper
Audio Option
10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia available — JBL 9-speaker Premium Audio available
Packages Available
Moonroof Package (moonroof + tonneau cover) — Cold Weather Package (heated wheel + heated seats) — JBL Premium Audio
Wheels
17-in. machined & black-finished alloy wheels — 215/65R17 tires
Premium Display
10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia (standard) — 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster — 6 speakers standard, JBL 9-speaker available
Premium Lighting
Premium Bi-LED projector headlights with LED turn signals — LED fog lights — Premium LED combination taillights — Ambient interior lighting
Premium Seating
10-way power heated driver seat with lumbar — Mixed-media 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats — Rear fold-down armrest with cupholders
Climate & Comfort
Dual-zone automatic climate control — Heated steering wheel (standard) — Heated front seats (standard) — Ambient lighting
Advanced Safety
Front & Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking — Backup camera with dynamic gridlines — BSM with RCTA
Premium Interior
Leather-trimmed shift boot — Satin-finish door handles — Frameless rearview mirror with HomeLink — Lighted glove box — 6 cupholders
Exterior
18-in. black-finished alloy wheels — Chrome side-window molding — Two-tone available — Spider cargo net & tonneau cover standard
Connected Services
Drive Connect with 1-year trial (Cloud Nav, Intelligent Assistant, Destination Assist) — Safety Connect 5-year trial — Remote Connect 1-year trial
Quick Feature Comparison
Feature S SE XSE
8-in. Audio Multimedia
10.5-in. Audio MultimediaOpt
12.3-in. Digital Gauge Cluster
7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster
Wireless Qi Charging
4 USB-C Ports
Paddle Shifters
Premium Bi-LED Headlights w/ LED Turn Signals
LED Fog Lights
10-Way Power Heated Driver Seat
Heated Front SeatsOpt
Heated Steering WheelOpt
Dual-Zone Auto Climate
Blind Spot Monitor w/ RCTA
Safe Exit Alert
Front & Rear Parking Assist w/ Auto Braking
Backup Camera — Dynamic Gridlines
Ambient Lighting
HomeLink Rearview Mirror
Privacy Glass
Black-Painted Roof Rails
Chrome Side-Window Molding
Two-Tone Exterior AvailableOptOpt
JBL 9-Speaker Premium AudioOptOpt
Full Specifications
Engine & Hybrid Powertrain
Engine Type2.0L Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder, Aluminum Alloy Head
Valve TrainDOHC 16-valve with Dual VVT-i
Displacement1,987 cc
Bore × Stroke80.5 × 97.6 mm
Compression Ratio14.0:1
Engine Horsepower150 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine Torque139 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm
Hybrid System Net HP196 net combined hp
Electric MotorPermanent Magnet Synchronous
BatteryLithium-ion, 4.08 Ahr, 222V nominal
Fuel SystemD-4S
IgnitionToyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Recommended Fuel87-octane unleaded or higher
EmissionsSULEV 30
TransmissionElectronically Controlled CVT (ECVT)
DrivetrainElectronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Fuel Economy
Chassis & Suspension
Dimensions & Weight
Wheels & Tires
Safety & Driver Assistance
Standard on all trims
Available on select trims
Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (PCS w/ Pedestrian Detection, PDA, DRCC, LDA w/ Steering Assist, AHB, LTA, Road Sign Assist)
Nine airbags (front, side, curtain, rear side, driver knee)
Star Safety System™ (VSC, TRAC, ABS, EBD, BA, SST)
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
Rear-Seat Reminder
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with individual tire location
Anti-theft system engine immobilizer
Collapsible steering column & crumple zones
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
Backup camera (static gridlines on S/SE, dynamic on XSE)
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (SE, XSE)
Safe Exit Alert (SE, XSE)
Front & Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (XSE)
Exterior Colors
Select a color
* Extra-cost color. Two-tone options include black-painted roof and black rear spoiler.
Optional Packages
Moonroof Package
Available on: SE
Power moonroof
Cargo area tonneau cover
Convenience Package
Available on: XSE
Power liftgate
Power moonroof
Cold Weather Package
Available on: SE
Heated steering wheel
Heated front seats
JBL® Premium Audio
Available on: SE, XSE
9-speaker JBL system
Subwoofer and amplifier
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All prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) and do not include the $1,450 delivery, processing, and handling fee. Pricing last updated 2/26/2026. Toyota Safety Sense is a driver-assist feature and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors. Class claims based on EPA Small SUV segment. Fuel economy estimates are EPA manufacturer estimates; actual mileage will vary. MikesCarInfo.com is not affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation. All information sourced from official Toyota press materials.

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