Toyota's popular hybrid SUV updated! 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross keeps it competitive against the 2026 Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30 and Subaru Crosstrek with a refresh and a up to $1260 price hike

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Jack Quick
Production Editor
30 Jun 2025
3 min read

Toyota Australia has confirmed the pricing of its updated Corolla Cross line-up ahead of orders opening on certain variants on July 24.

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross line-up now starts at $37,440 before on-roads for the GX 2WD and extends to $50,990 before on-roads for the Atmos AWD and new GR Sport AWD trims. A full pricing table is at the bottom of this story.

For the majority of the variants, pricing is up $960 compared to the pre-update version. The GXL 2WD variant gets the largest pricing hike, however, at $1260.

Toyota will open orders for the entry-level Corolla Cross GX 2WD, as well as the Atmos 2WD and AWD variants on July 24.

The Corolla Cross GXL 2WD and AWD, as well as the new flagship GR Sport AWD trim are set to arrive in the fourth quarter of 2025.

At this stage Toyota hasn’t confirmed full specifications for the updated Corolla Cross line-up, but there is a new front grille, LED headlights and alloy wheel designs.

Depending on the grade there is the addition of a wireless phone charger, as well as heated and ventilated front seats.

Now sitting at the top of the Corolla Cross line-up is the aforementioned GR Sport variant.

It picks up a unique front fascia, darkened 19-inch alloy wheels, a ā€˜Sport’ drive mode, specially tuned and lowered coil springs and shock absorbers, as well as a unique electric power steering system.

All 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross variants are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain with a total system output of 146kW of power, regardless of whether you opt for a front- or all-wheel drive version. This is mated with a continuously variable transmission.

A range of new exterior paint colours are available, including Massive Grey, Ink, Ash Slate, Shadow Platinum and Feverish Red. Glacier White and Frosted White carry over from the pre-update model.

Shadow Platinum, Feverish Red, Frosted White and Ash Slate will be offered with an optional two-tone black roof on certain variants.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross pricing:

ModelPricing (before on-road costs)
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GX 2WD$37,440 (+$960)
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GXL 2WD$41,490 (+$1260)
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GXL AWD$44,190 (+$960)
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos 2WD$47,990 (+$960)
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos AWD$50,990 (+$960)
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport AWD$50,990 (NEW)
Jack Quick
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Jack Quick has proven himself as one of the most prolific motoring journalists despite still being relatively fresh to the industry. He joins the CarsGuide team after spending four years at CarExpert in various roles. Growing up on a farm in regional Victoria, Jack has been driving cars since before he could even see over the wheel. He also had plenty of experience operating heavy machinery. In fact, he currently holds a Heavy Rigid license. On the farm, Jack spent a lot of time bush bashing in his family’s 1992 Suzuki Sierra soft-top and 1985 Holden Drover ute, and this helped fuel his life-long obsession with cars. He currently owns a 2020 Suzuki Jimny for nostalgic purposes. A detail-oriented person with a huge flair for the creative, Jack does competitive hip-hop dancing outside of work. His team, Pacific Elite Sirens, recently competed at the 2025 Dance Worlds and placed 12th place in their division.
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