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2026 Corolla Toyota

    2026 Corolla Toyota

    2026 Toyota Corolla Overview

    The 2026 Toyota Corolla continues as a compact car that blends comfort, efficiency, and modern tech in both sedan and hatchback body styles.

    Design & Variants
    Available in LE, SE, and XSE grades, the 2026 Corolla maintains its sleek, compact silhouette. A single all-new GR Corolla version is expected at a later date.

    Engine & Powertrain

    • Standard gas models use a 2.0L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder engine with Dual VVT-i, delivering 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque.

    • The hybrid versions carry over the 1.8L hybrid system (combined ~138 hp + electric motor), maintaining front-wheel drive with optional AWD straight to the rear wheels for added traction.

    Fuel Efficiency & Range

    • LE trim: roughly 32 mpg city / 41 mpg highway / 35 mpg combined.

    • SE & XSE trims: around 31/40/34 mpg combined.

    • Hybrid models achieve up to 50 mpg combined, reaching up to 53 city / 46 highway in FWD setup. AWD hybrids offer slightly reduced efficiency (~47/41 mpg).

    Performance & Ride Quality

    • Gas-only models: 0–60 mph in approximately 8.2 seconds.

    • AWD Hybrid: a more relaxed 9.7 seconds to 60 mph.

    • Real-world testing shows highway mpg around 40 mpg for AWD Hybrid, and 41 mpg for gas XSE sedan. Ride quality remains compliant but not as thrilling as rivals.

    Interior, Tech & Cargo

    • Standard features include an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 7-inch driver display. Higher trims offer a 12.3-inch driver screen and optional 10.5-inch infotainment display—all with multiple USB-C ports.

    • Cabin materials are soft-touch but interiors may feel less capacious than rivals. Cargo space: the sedan offers about 13 cubic feet, while the hatchback provides around 18–23 cubic feet with optional enhanced cargo package.

    Safety & Driver Assistance
    Every Corolla includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, featuring automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, road sign assist, automatic high beams, and includes blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert as standard.

    Summary Table

    Feature Details
    Body Styles Sedan and Hatchback (available in LE, SE, XSE trims)
    Powertrains 2.0L I4 (169 hp) gas; 1.8L hybrid (up to 50 mpg combined, AWD optional)
    Fuel Economy LE: ~32/41/35 mpg; SE/XSE: ~31/40/34 mpg; Hybrid up to 50 combined (FWD)
    Performance Gas: 0–60 mph ~8.2 sec; AWD Hybrid ~9.7 sec; Highway mpg ~40–41 mpg
    Interior & Tech 8–10.5” touchscreen, 7–12.3” driver display, wireless connectivity, USB-C ports
    Safety Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 w/ advanced driver-assist features
    Cargo Space Sedan ~13 cu ft; Hatchback ~18–23 cu ft (with enhanced cargo configuration)

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