That is the crux of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. view exterior photos Michael Simari | Car and DriverToyota refreshed the Corolla Cross for 2026, and the difference is mostly visible in its grille. The Corolla Cross Hybrid returned 39 mpg in our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test, a 9-mpg boost over the nonhybrid XLE we tested. view interior Photos Michael Simari | Car and DriverAs for the interior design, Toyota designers reheated the Corolla sedan's pizza. It mostly works, but the Corolla Cross is missing some storage space that would've made it feel more functional as an SUV.