2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Review 42 MPG Hybrid King for $28K! #automobile
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Review 42 MPG Hybrid King for $28K! 🚙 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Full Review: Refreshed Compact SUV with 42 MPG Hybrid, 10.5" Screen & Toyota Safety Sense 3.0! The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross just got sharper, smarter, and more efficient — now built in Huntsville, Alabama with over 1 million units sold since 2022. Starting at $24,635 (gas) and $28,995 (hybrid), this mid-cycle refresh beats Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, and Subaru Crosstrek in value, reliability, and resale. Gas gets rugged TRD-style grille; Hybrid goes sleek Camry vibes. Nasu Edition concept at SEMA teases future off-road kit! ⛽ Power & Efficiency Breakdown: Gas (L/LE/XLE): 2.0L 169 hp, CVT, FWD/AWD, 32 mpg combined. Hybrid (S/SE/XSE): 196 hp total, 3 electric motors, standard e-AWD, 42 mpg, 0-60 in ~7.5s. EV-mode city silence + instant torque for merging. 🎨 2026 Design Upgrades: Gas grille: Egg-crate mesh, black bezel, TRD truck DNA. Hybrid grille: Color-matched lattice, aero bumper. New LED DRLs, Cavalry Blue paint (mono gas, two-tone hybrid). 18" alloys: Dark-gray (XLE), gloss-black (XSE). Nasu Concept: Hood scoop, all-terrain tires, Toyota truck wheels! 🖥️ Interior & Tech Leap: 10.5" Toyota Audio Multimedia (LE Premium+) with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, cloud nav. 12.3" digital gauge cluster (XLE/XSE). Deeper center console, less piano black, wireless charger. Heated rear seats (XLE AWD, Hybrid XSE). 26–66 cu.ft cargo, 5-passenger comfort. 🛡️ Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (Standard): Adaptive cruise + lane centering, AEB with pedestrian, rear-seat alert. Blind Spot + Rear Cross-Traffic (LE+). Front/Rear Parking Assist w/ Auto Braking (XLE/XSE). 9 airbags, 5-star NHTSA. Drive/Safety/Service Connect + ToyotaCare 2yr/25K maintenance. 💰 Pricing & Trims (2026): Gas: L $24,635 | LE $26,000 | XLE $28,500 Hybrid: S $28,995 | SE $30,500 | XSE $32,800 AWD available, strong resale (beats HR-V/Kona). Is the 2026 Corolla Cross the BEST compact SUV under $30K? Watch our full test: hybrid 0-60, cargo load, off-road Nasu demo, city MPG loop, and family road trip!
