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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross

Compact SUV · 2.0L NA I4 · AWD

81/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a compact suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine2.0L NA I4
Horsepower169 hp
Torque151 lb-ft
0–60 mph10 sec
Top speed112 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG29 mpg (27 city / 31 hwy)
Range441 miles
MSRP$26,600
Body styleCompact SUV

The verdict

What's good

  • AWD without the hybrid price premium is rare at this price point
  • Class-leading reliability record from Corolla DNA
  • Top safety scores provide genuine peace of mind
  • Updated tech suite closes the infotainment gap with rivals

What's not

  • Modest rear legroom pinches adults on longer trips
  • Highway passing power feels strained when fully loaded
  • Small fuel tank means more frequent fuel stops
  • Interior materials feel budget-level at higher trim prices

The engine

Dynamic Force

2.0L Naturally Aspirated I4

A high-compression, eager small four that trades outright muscle for crisp efficiency and willing response in the Corolla and Corolla Cross.

The M20A is the four-cylinder Dynamic Force engine introduced in 2018 for the Corolla, sharing its clean-sheet TNGA design philosophy with the larger 2.5-liter A25A.

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