2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Facelift – Full Review (Exterior, Interior, Hybrid Driving)

This is our full review of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift. We show all trim levels, the updated exterior design, NVH improvements, new interior features, digital instruments, the upgraded hybrid drivetrain and real-world Autobahn acceleration. Includes GR Sport details, space, boot test and full driving impressions. With Thomas on Autogefühl in 4K, full screen and full length. Let’s go! Timecodes 00:00 2026 Corolla Cross trims 01:37 Length and wheels vs GR Sport 02:20 NVH updates 03:08 Interior quality 04:58 Cockpit and interface 06:57 Driver POV 07:47 Rear seats 09:00 Trunk / boot 10:25 Engine lineup 11:14 Driving 2.0 Hybrid 14:22 Autobahn acceleration 18:54 Assistance systems 20:26 Countryside driving 24:50 Fuel economy mpg 25:32 Price and conclusion Data & Facts — Toyota Corolla Cross facelift • Updated LED lamps • Length 4.46 m / 176" • Ground clearance 16 cm / 6" • 17"–19" wheels • Built in Takaoka (Japan) for EU, Alabama (US) Design updates: • New honeycomb front grille • New front and rear lights • Adaptive high beam on upper trims • New 18" wheel design • Rear Corolla Cross lettering NVH improvements: • Better damping materials • Reduced vibrations (roof + rear area) • Three-layer dash silencer (Lounge, GR Sport) GR Sport: • 10 mm lower suspension, stiffer tuning • Sport grille, 19" black wheels • Microfibre sport seats • Sport mode with quicker throttle • New AWD Snow Mode (2.0 AWD) Interior updates: • New center console • Faster wireless charging • New gearshift knob • 12.3" digital instruments • 10.5" infotainment • Heated steering wheel & heated seats (high trims) • Fabrics on lower trims, animal-based leather on high trims, microfibre on GR Sport Boot: 470 litres (up to the roof) Hybrid engines: • 1.8 l 4-cyl, 140 hp, FWD — 9.9 s • 2.0 l 4-cyl, 180 hp, FWD/AWD — 7.7 s / 7.6 s • Outside Europe: also pure petrol 1.8 & 2.0 FWD Prices (Germany): 37,000–49,000 € Test vehicle: ~41,000 € Credits Review & footage © Autogefühl / Thomas Majchrzak Localization: Auto Feeling (Авто Чувство)