The Toyota Corolla will launch in 2026 with some minor pricing and specification changes, as well as a redesigned sedan range following the axing of the flagship ZR.
A Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed this Daily Sparkz that “in 2024, the ZR class accounted for just 2.4 percent of total Corolla sedan sales, prompting a review of the lineup,” leaving the Ascent Sport and SX as the only remaining sedans.
As a result, Toyota’s hybrid-only hatchback and sedan lineup has been reduced to five variants, with the remaining two sedans now $265 more expensive than they were at the start of 2025. Prices for the three hatchback models remain the same.
The increased premium for the remaining sedans isn’t possible without additional equipment, as all sedans now feature a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (up from 4.2 inches) and Android Auto wireless connectivity. Previously, the 12.3-inch display was only available in the Corolla ZR, while Android Auto was only wired across the entire model range.
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The changes mean there is now some separation between the Corolla sedans and hatchbacks. A 7.0-inch digital instrument display remains standard in the Ascent Sport and SX hatches, while the 12.3-inch unit is reserved for the ZR.
Only wired Android Auto connectivity is available across the sedan range, but wireless Apple CarPlay is standard on both sedans and sedans.
The series continues to be powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline hybrid powertrain that produces a peak power of 103 kW – Toyota does not provide a combined torque value. Drive is transmitted to the front wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
The Corolla Hybrid is still a long way from the high-performance GR Corolla – although not as far as the smaller Yaris Hybrid and GR Yaris – which is due an update in early 2026 with a stiffer body, better endurance performance and an improved sound system.
Prices
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Hybrid Hatch | $32,110 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Hybrid Sedan | $32,585 (+$265) |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid Sedan | $35,185 (+$265) |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid Hatch | $35,260 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid Hatch | $39,100 |
Drives and efficiency
| Specifications | Toyota Corolla Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Motor | 1.8L 4-cylinder hybrid |
| Engine performance | 72kW |
| Engine torque | 142 Nm |
| Overall system performance | 103kW |
| battery | 1.3 kWh lithium-ion |
| transmission | CVT |
| Drive type | Front wheel drive |
| Curb weight | 1400 kg (hatch) 1430 kg (saloon) |
| Fuel consumption (claimed) | 4.0 l/100 km (hatch) 3.9 l/100 km (saloon) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 43L |
| Fuel requirements | Regular unleaded gasoline with 91 octane |
| CO2 emissions | 85 g/km (hatch) 90g/km (saloon) |
| Emissions standard | 5 euros |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Toyota Corolla Hatch | Toyota Corolla sedan |
|---|---|---|
| length | 4375mm | 4630mm |
| Width | 1790mm | 1780mm |
| Height | 1435mm | 1435mm |
| wheelbase | 2640mm | 2700mm |
| trunk | 217L (Ascent Sport, SX) 333L(ZR) |
470L |
Maintenance and warranty
The Corolla 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 and warranty | Toyota Corolla Hybrid |
|---|---|
| guarantee | 5 years, unlimited kilometers |
| Roadside assistance | $99 or $139 per year, depending on the plan |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000 km |
| Service at top prices | 5 years ($250 each) |
| Total service costs at the maximum price | $1250 |
Security
Toyota Corolla vehicles built from January 1, 2025 will not be rated by the independent car safety authority ANCAP as the five-star rating it awarded in 2018 has expired.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 7 airbags including driver’s knee
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian, cyclist and motorcycle detection
- Intersection assistant
- Blind spot monitoring (hatch)
- Emergency steering assistant
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keeping assistant
- Lane Trace Assist (lane centering)
- Traffic sign recognition
- Rear view camera
- Safe exit assistant
The optional Convenience Pack ($1,000) is exclusive to the Ascent Sport. It has rear cross-traffic warning on both body styles, but the sedan only has blind spot monitoring.
Add SX and above:
- Parking sensors front and rear
- Rear cross traffic warning
Standard equipment
The Corolla is offered in three trim levels – Ascent Sport, SX and ZR, the latter of which is now only available as a hatchback.
2026 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport trim highlights:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Space-saving spare wheel
- Automatic Bi-LED headlights
- Automatic high beam
- Heated, power folding mirrors
- LED daytime running lights and taillights
- Fabric upholstery
- 12.3-inch digital instrument display (sedan) (NEW)
- 7.0-inch digital instrument display (hatch)
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto (Hatch)
- Wireless Android Auto (Sedan) (NEW)
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- Illuminated cosmetic mirrors
- 6 speaker sound system
- Air conditioning
- Toyota Connected Services (12-month subscription)
- Keyless entry and start
Corolla SX adds:
- LED fog lights
- Electric parking brake
- Windshield wipers with rain sensors
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Steering wheel and gearshift lever covered in imitation leather
- Wireless phone charger
- Additional USB port
- Satellite navigation
- Automatically folding side mirrors
- Keyless entry and start
- Privacy glass
- Preconditioning of the remote controlled air conditioning system
Corolla ZR adds:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Tire repair kit
- JBL sound system with 9 speakers
- Sports seats in front
- 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat including lumbar spine
- Faux leather seat accents
- Heated front seats
- Head-up display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (tailgate)
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Ambient lighting
Colors
The Toyota Corolla range is available in eight exterior paint finishes for both body styles.
2026 Toyota Corolla Hatch Colors:
- Glacier white
- Matte White – $590
- Silver Bead – $590
- Graphite – $590
- Eclipse Black – $590
- Jasper Red – $590
- Sunstone Orange – $590
- Moon Blue – $590
The same colors are available on the ZR Hatch ($593 for all but the no-cost Glacier White), but there’s also a choice of five two-tone color options, each priced at $1,392 over Glacier White. Additionally, buyers can opt for a black or red leather accent interior for free.
Two-tone colors of the Toyota Corolla ZR Hatch 2026:
- Matte White/Black Roof – $799 (more than solid color)
- Silver Pearl/Black Roof – $799
- Graphite/Black Roof – $799
- Jasper Red/Black Roof – $799
- Moon Blue/Black Roof – $799
2026 Toyota Corolla ZR Hatch Interior Colors:
- Black leather with accents
- With red leather accents
2026 Toyota Corolla Sedan Colors:
- Glacier white
- Matte White – $593
- Silver Bead – $593
- Celestine Gray – $593
- Dark Gray – $593
- Eclipse Black – $593
- Atomic Rush – $593
- Saturn Blue – $593
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