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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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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
| Specifications | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L hybrid 4cyl |
| Engine outputs | 112kW + 188Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 83kW/206Nm |
| System outputs | 146kW |
| Battery | 4.06Ah li-ion |
| Transmission | e-CVT |
| Drive type | Front- or all-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1435-1480kg – 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 capacity | 36L – FWD variants 43L – AWD variants |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 96-102g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 |
| Braked towing capacity | 750kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|
| Length | 4460mm |
| Width | 1825mm |
| Height | 1620mm |
| Wheelbase | 2640mm |
| Cargo capacity | 425L – 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.
| Category | Toyota Corolla Cross |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 85 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 88 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 87 per cent |
| Safety assist | 83 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.
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.