2026 Toyota Corolla

The Corolla comes in multiple trims: LE, Hybrid LE, SE, Hybrid SE, XSE, and Hybrid XLE. The LE offers a clean, contemporary look with LED headlights, 16-inch wheels, and subtle chrome accents. SE adds sporty touches—18-inch alloy wheels, a mesh-style grille, and body-color mirror caps. The XSE is the most upscale, with chrome exhaust tips, available two-tone paint, a power moonroof, and more aggressive front and rear fascias. Hybrid trims carry the same trim names but are subtly distinguished by hybrid badges, unique grille inserts, and sometimes different wheel designs.

The non-hybrid Corolla is powered by a 2.0-liter Dynamic Force inline-4 engine, generating around 169 horsepower. Hybrid variants use a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine paired with electric motors, producing about 138 horsepower. The transmission is a continuously variable automatic (CVT), and front-wheel drive is standard across most trims. Hybrid versions may offer all-wheel drive or improved efficiency depending on configuration.

The 2026 Corolla delivers a balanced ride, with comfortable suspension tuning that smooths out daily road irregularities while maintaining composure in curves. The SE and XSE trims sharpen handling with firmer rear suspension setups and larger wheels, contributing to more responsive cornering. Hybrid models emphasize smooth and quiet acceleration, especially at low speeds, and provide excellent fuel economy—in many cases mid-40s mpg combined or better.

Inside, seating for five comes standard, with higher trims offering upgraded upholstery—SofTex®, heated front seats, and contrast stitching. The dashboard centers around an 8-inch touchscreen in lower trims, while SE and XSE trim levels may include a larger 10.5-inch display and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Features like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, ambient lighting, and premium audio are available in the higher-end trims. Cargo space in the sedan is generous for its class, and the hatchback provides additional flexibility where offered.

Every Corolla includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 as standard. You’ll find features such as pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and road sign assist. Higher trims add blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, enhancing awareness in highway merges and parking lot exits.