Intro

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Facelift gets a cleaner ‘hammerhead’ front, updated tech and broader hybrid coverage. The update spans the sedan, Hatchback and Corolla Cross, with sales starting in North America in fall 2025, while an India return is still speculative for now.

What’s new in 2026

• Design moves towards Toyota’s latest family look with a slimmer central intake, C-shaped LED signatures and sportier bumpers that mirror the Prius/Camry language. The refresh is subtle, focusing on a slimmer central intake and C-shaped LED signatures.
• A new GR SPORT grade has been introduced for the Corolla Cross, featuring a tuned suspension and sportier design elements.

Exterior: sleeker, modern design

• Across body styles (sedan, hatchback, Cross) the facelift uses crisp surfacing, new dual-tone alloys .and a connected tail-lamp treatment with a red accent strip on the sedan.
• The facelifted model continues to be built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-C) platform, which is known for its predictable ride and handling.

Interior and tech: updated infotainment and ADAS

• Higher grades get Toyota’s 10.5-inch Audio Multimedia touchscreen, while a 7.0-inch digital gauge is standard on LE/SE and a 12.3-inch cluster on XSE/XLE, with clearer graphics and faster responses.
• Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is now standard across grades, with Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist – so a safer base even on entry trims.

Engine and performance

• Gas models get the 2.0-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder making 169 hp and 151 lb-ft, paired to a CVT for smooth, efficient commuting.
• The China-spec sedan hybrid produces a combined output of 122 hp, while the Corolla Cross Hybrid has a higher output of 196 hp.
• Gas models target up to 35 mpg combined (U.S. estimate), while The U.S.-spec Corolla Hybrid is rated at up to 53 city / 46 highway MPG, while the Corolla Cross Hybrid is rated for up to 42 MPG combined.”

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Price and availability

• U.S. pricing guidance for the Corolla LE starts at $22,725 USD, Hybrid LE mid-$24k and XSE gas just under $28.5k, with on-sale in fall 2025.
• India: The Corolla Altis was discontinued in 2020 and there’s no official word on a relaunch; given market trends Toyota might opt for the Corolla Cross if they bring back the nameplate.

Closing note

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Facelift features an updated design, standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and a new 10.5-inch infotainment system on higher grades.