The Toyota Corolla Cross The small SUV received an update for 2026 that brought a modest price increase but various technical changes and a more distinctive GR Sport variant.
The entire updated 2026 Corolla Cross lineup hit showrooms before the end of 2025, with price increases totaling $950. The price range now starts at $37,440 before on-road costs for the base front-wheel-drive GX.
While prices are rising, there is more standard equipment than before.
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All variants received HF01234YF refrigerant for their air conditioning systems and an Audible Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) to alert passers-by to the hybrid SUV’s presence.
The front and rear parking assist brake feature, which brakes when an object or vehicle is detected, previously only available on the Atmos, has been introduced to the GX and GXL.
The GXL was the biggest beneficiary of the update, also gaining rain-sensing wipers, a surround-view camera, a cell phone charger and heated front seats.
The Atmos features ventilated front seats and also continues to offer a power liftgate and heated steering wheel as standard.
None of these three features are offered by the new all-wheel drive GR Sport, which costs $50,990 (before on-road costs) – identical to the Atmos AWD – but it compensates with unique suspension and steering tuning and a sportier look inside and out, including unique 19-inch alloy wheels.
All Corolla Cross variants also received refreshed exterior styling for 2026, including a new grille design.
The small crossover SUV was launched here in 2022 but first went into production in 2020. It sits between the Yaris Cross and RAV4 in Toyota Australia’s lineup, along with the more distinctive C-HR. All four of these SUVs, as well as the larger Kluger, are offered exclusively with hybrid power in Australia.
Prices
Prices have increased by $960 over the 2025 model.
| Model | Price 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 |
Drives and efficiency
The Australian market Corolla Cross will be offered exclusively with a hybrid powertrain after the base petrol engine is phased out in 2024.
Front-wheel drive variants feature a torsion beam rear suspension, while all-wheel drive variants upgrade to a trailing arm independent configuration.
| Specifications | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|
| Motor | 2.0L hybrid 4-cyl |
| Engine performance | 112 kW + 188 Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 83 kW/206 Nm |
| System outputs | 146kW |
| battery | 4.06 Ah Li-ion |
| transmission | E-CVT |
| Drive type | Front or all-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1435-1480kg – FWD variants 1545-1555kg – AWD variants |
| Fuel consumption (claimed) | 4.2 l/100 km – FWD variants 4.4L/100km – GXL AWD, Atmos AWD 4.5L/100km – GR Sport AWD |
| Fuel tank capacity | 36L – FWD variants 43L – AWD variants |
| Fuel requirements | Regular unleaded gasoline with 91 octane |
| CO2 emissions | 96-102g/km |
| Emissions standard | 5 euros |
| Braked towing capacity | 750kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|
| length | 4460mm |
| Width | 1825mm |
| Height | 1620mm |
| wheelbase | 2640mm |
| Loading capacity | 425L – FWD variants 390L – GXL AWD 380L – Atmos AWD, GR Sport AWD |
Maintenance and warranty
The Corolla Cross is covered by Toyota Australia’s five-year, unlimited kilometer warranty, which extends to seven years on the engine and drivetrain, provided the car is serviced on time and within the Japanese brand’s national dealer network.
Maintenance is required every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. The first five services are capped at $275 each.
Security
The Toyota Corolla Cross has received a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on tests carried out in 2022.
| category | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|
| Protection for adults | 85 percent |
| Passenger protection for children | 88 percent |
| Protection of vulnerable road users | 87 percent |
| Security assistant | 83 percent |
A surround view camera, previously only available on the Atmos, is now standard on the GXL.
The Front and Rear Parking Assist Brake feature, which brakes when an object or pedestrian is detected and was previously only available on the Atmos, has also been introduced on the GX and GXL.
In the GXL, GR Sport and Atmos variants, the parking assistance brake can also recognize vehicles.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Adaptive cruise control with cornering speed reduction
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Detection of cyclists during the day
- Intersection assistant
- Emergency steering assistant
- Blind spot monitoring
- Emergency driving stop system
- Lane keeping assistant
- Lane keeping assistant (centering)
- Rear cross traffic warning
- Safe exit warning
- Speed sign recognition
- Rear view camera
- Parking sensors front and rear
- 8 * Airbags
Standard equipment
There are now four trim levels in the Corolla Cross range.
The GX comes standard with the following features:
- LED headlights
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Space-saving spare wheel (FWD) or tire repair kit (AWD)
- Automatic high beam
- Electronic parking brake
- Proximity access with push button start
- 7.0-inch instrument display
- 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 free Toyota Connected Services, including remote control of locks, air conditioning
- Fabric upholstery
- 60:40 split/folding rear seats
The GXL adds:
- “High-quality” LED headlights
- Windshield wiper with rain sensor (NEW)
- Rear privacy glass
- Roof rails
- Snow driving mode (NEWAWD only)
- 10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- Heated front seats (NEW)
- Steering wheel and shifter with leather accents
- Leather accented upholstery
- Wireless phone charger (NEW)
The GR Sport adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Sports suspension and steering coordinated
- Panoramic sunroof
- Advanced parking assistant
- 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- 12-inch digital instrument cluster
- JBL sound system with 9 speakers
- Suede accents
- Rear armrest
The Atmos forgoes the GR Sport’s specific suspension and steering tuning, 19-inch alloy wheels and unique visual accents, but adds:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Ventilated front seats (NEW)
- Heated steering wheel
Colors
Ink and Glacier White are the standard exterior finishes.
The following finishes are available for an additional $575:
- Shadow Platinum
- Solid gray
- Ash slate
- Fever red
- Matt white
Frosted White, Feverish Red and Shadow Platinum are available on the Atmos and GR Sport for an additional $1,350 with a contrasting black roof, while the GR Sport is not available in Glacier White or Solid Gray.
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