2026 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS XLE
2.0L 4-Cylinder Gas FWD - USA-CANADA Market
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4.0 / 5.0The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE offers a compelling package for the utility vehicle segment, blending practical design with modern technology. This SUV features LED lighting, including an adaptive front-lighting system and automatic high beams, enhancing visibility. Inside, occupants are treated to a spacious cabin with SofTex upholstery, a 10.5-inch infotainment display supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and a JBL audio system. Comfort is prioritized with a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, heated steering wheel, and dual-zone climate control. For safety, it comes equipped with Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0 suite, offering advanced driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and a 360-degree camera system. Powered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 169 horsepower, it achieves an estimated 32 mpg combined.
- • Vehicle Identity
- • Exterior and Lighting
- • Dimensions and Aerodynamics
- • Interior and Infotainment
- • Engine Specifications
- • Transmission and Drivetrain
- • Performance and Fuel Economy
- • Chassis Suspension and Brakes
- • Wheels and Tires
- • Weights and Towing
- • Safety and Driver Assistance
- • Fluids and Maintenance
- • Warranty and Services
| Vehicle Identity: | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Toyota |
| Model Name | Corolla Cross |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Trim Level | XLE |
| Car Segment | utility vehicle class |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Target Market | USA-Canada |
| VIN Locations | top left of the instrument panel |
| Exterior and Lighting: | |
|---|---|
| Headlights Technology Type | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Equipped |
| Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) | Equipped (if equipped) |
| Automatic High Beam | Equipped |
| Tail Lights Technology Type | LED |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Equipped |
| Sunroof/Panoramic Roof Type | Moon roof (if equipped) |
| Door Handles Type | Grip |
| Dimensions and Aerodynamics: | |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 175.6 in. |
| Overall Length (mm) | 4460.04 mm |
| Overall Width | 71.9 in. |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1826.06 mm |
| Overall Height | 64.8 in. |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1645.92 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in. |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2639.06 mm |
| Front Track Width | 1554.48 mm |
| Rear Track Width | 1569.72 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205.74 mm |
| Roof Rack Type | Black-painted roof rails |
| Interior and Infotainment: | |
|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | 5 persons |
| Seating Layout | 2+3 |
| Second Row Seating Type | 60/40 split fold-flat |
| Seat Upholstery Material | SofTex |
| Seat Adjustment Ways | 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 4-way manual passenger seat |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Tilt and telescopic |
| Steering Wheel Controls Type | Multi-function |
| Climate Control Zones | 2 |
| Cabin Air Filtration Type | Air conditioning filter |
| Ambient Lighting System | Yes |
| Glass Type | Privacy glass |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Auto anti-glare |
| Cup Holders Count | 4 |
| ISOFIX Anchors Count | 2 sets |
| Power Tailgate | Yes |
| Infotainment Display Size | 10.5 in |
| Digital Gauge Cluster Size | 12.3 in |
| Smartphone Integration | Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes |
| Audio System Brand | JBL |
| Speakers Count | 6 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Front USB Ports Count | 2 ports |
| Rear USB Ports Count | 2 ports |
| In-Car Connectivity Type | Cellular, GPS |
| OTA Updates Support | Yes |
| OTA Domain Capability | Safety Sense 3.0 |
| Autonomous Driving Level | Level 2 |
| Engine Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Engine Code | M20A-FKS |
| Engine Type | 4-cycle |
| Engine Configuration | 4-cylinder in line |
| Engine Displacement | 1987 cm3 |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 cylinder |
| Bore (mm) | 80.5 mm |
| Stroke (mm) | 97.6 mm |
| Total Valves | 16 |
| Camshaft Layout | DOHC |
| Engine Fuel Type | Unleaded gasoline only |
| Recommended Octane Rating | 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher Octane Rating |
| Variable Valve Timing (VVT) System | Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence |
| Recommended Oil Viscosity | 0W-8 SAE |
| Power | 169 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 6600 rpm |
| Power (kW) | 126.03 kW |
| Torque | 151 lb.-ft. |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 204.71 N-m |
| Maximum Torque RPM | 4400 rpm |
| Transmission and Drivetrain: | |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Continuously variable transmission |
| Transmission Marketing Name | 10-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode |
| Number of Forward Gears | 10 gears |
| Manual Shift Mode | Yes |
| Drivetrain Architecture | FWD |
| Performance and Fuel Economy: | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Speed | 140 km/h |
| Top Speed Electronically Limited | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46.94 L |
| Fuel Economy (City) | 31 mpg |
| City Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 7.59 L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (Highway) | 33 mpg |
| Highway Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 7.13 L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (Combined) | 32 mpg |
| Combined Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 7.35 L/100km |
| Emission Standard | Tier 2/Bin 3 Federal emissions standard |
| Catalytic Converter Type | Three-way |
| Chassis Suspension and Brakes: | |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam rear suspension with coil springs, trailing arms and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Steering Assist Type | Electric Power Steering |
| Front Brakes | ventilated front discs |
| Rear Brakes | solid rear discs |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | TRAC (Traction Control) |
| Hill Descent Control (HDC) | Hill-start assist assist control |
| Wheels and Tires: | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Width (mm) | 225 mm |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 55 |
| Front Rim Diameter (inches) | 18 inches |
| Rear Tire Width (mm) | 225 mm |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 55 |
| Rear Rim Diameter (inches) | 18 inches |
| Tire Load Index | 98 |
| Tire Speed Rating | V |
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque (Nm) | 103 N-m |
| Spare Wheel Type | Compact spare |
| TPMS Type | Direct |
| Weights and Towing: | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Payload (kg) | 425 kg |
| Maximum Towing Capacity (Braked) | 680 kg |
| Maximum Towing Capacity (Unbraked) | 680 kg |
| Maximum Roof Load (kg) | 34 kg |
| Safety and Driver Assistance: | |
|---|---|
| Airbags Count | 9 |
| Airbags Deployment Locations | Front, Knee, Side, Curtain (Head/Rollover) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors | Yes |
| Pre-Crash Safety System | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | Yes |
| Evasive Steering Assist | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Yes |
| Stop & Go Function | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Yes |
| Lane Centering Assist | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Yes |
| 360 Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors Count | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors Count | Yes |
| Fluids and Maintenance: | |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil Capacity with Filter (Liters) | 4.2 L |
| Engine Oil Capacity without Filter (Liters) | 3.9 L |
| Coolant System Capacity (Liters) | 6.3 L |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity (Liters) | 8.2 L |
| Brake Fluid Specification Type | FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703, FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704 |
| Spark Plug Type Code | DENSO FC20HR-Q8 |
| Spark Plug Gap (mm) | 0.8 mm |
| Warranty and Services: | |
|---|---|
| Basic Warranty (Years) | 2 years |
| Basic Warranty (km) | 40233.6 km |
| Roadside Assistance Duration (Years) | 2 years |