Toyota Corolla Cross trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

For 2027 the Toyota Corolla Cross comes as a gas model in L, LE and XLE grades (169 hp, FWD or AWD) from $25,535, or as a hybrid in SE and XSE grades (196 hp, standard AWD) from $31,415, excluding destination. Toyota dropped the Hybrid S grade for 2027, so the hybrid lineup is now two grades.

Current Corolla Cross trim levels: Corolla Cross, 2027 model year

For 2027 the hybrid lineup shrinks from three grades to two (SE and XSE) after Toyota dropped the S; everything else carries over from the refreshed 2026 model. Toyota's launch release lists only the L FWD and Hybrid SE starting prices, so other 2027 grade prices are left blank here.[1]

Toyota Corolla Cross Corolla Cross, 2027 model year trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
L (gas)	$25,535L FWD; excl. DPH	2.0L Dynamic Force I4 (169 hp)	Entry gas grade with 17-in. steel wheels and silver covers 8-in. touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and LED headlights standard [1]
LE (gas)	—Price not listed in Toyota's 2027 release	2.0L Dynamic Force I4 (169 hp)	Adds Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Qi wireless charging, Smart Key and auto climate control 17-in. alloy wheels and roof rails [1]
XLE (gas)	—Price not listed in Toyota's 2027 release	2.0L Dynamic Force I4 (169 hp)	10.5-in. touchscreen and 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster SofTex seats, heated fronts and 10-way power driver seat Front and rear parking assist with automatic braking [1]
Hybrid SE	$31,415excl. DPH	2.0L I4 5th-gen hybrid, e-AWD (196 hp combined)	Now the entry hybrid grade after the S was dropped for 2027 Standard Electronic On-Demand AWD; manufacturer-estimated 42 mpg combined Paddle shifters, black roof rails and rear privacy glass [1]
Hybrid XSE	—Price not listed in Toyota's 2027 release	2.0L I4 5th-gen hybrid, e-AWD (196 hp combined)	12.3-in. digital cluster and 10.5-in. touchscreen SofTex mixed-media seats and dual-zone climate 18-in. black-finished alloy wheels [1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Toyota pricing source.

Corolla Cross packages and option codes (2027)

Toyota identifies packages and options with short codes recorded in the vehicle's build data. The codes below are as listed in Toyota order guides and press material.

Toyota Corolla Cross Corolla Cross, 2027 model year packages by trim with Toyota option codes
Code	Trim	What it is	Source
Multimedia Upgrade	LE, SE	10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen	[1]
Moonroof Package	LE, SE	Moonroof and tonneau cover	[1]
Convenience Package	XLE, XSE	Power rear liftgate and moonroof	[1]
Cold-Weather Package	LE AWD, SE	Heated steering wheel and heated front seats	[1]
JBL Premium Audio	XLE, XSE	Nine speakers including subwoofer, plus amplifier	[1]

Previous Corolla Cross trim levels: Corolla Cross, 2026 refresh

For 2026 the Corolla Cross got new front ends (a color-matched grille on hybrids, a rugged grille on gas models), a reworked console and an available 10.5-inch touchscreen. It launched at $24,635 (gas) and $28,995 (hybrid); the grade prices below are Toyota.com's current 2026 base MSRPs.[2][3][4]

Toyota Corolla Cross Corolla Cross, 2026 refresh trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
L (gas)	$25,335Toyota.com base MSRP (Nov 2026), excl. DPH; launched at $24,635 (Sep 2025, excl. $1,495 DPH)	2.0L Dynamic Force I4 (169 hp)	New rugged gas-model grille for 2026 FWD or AWD with Dynamic Torque Control Manufacturer-estimated up to 32 mpg combined (gas) [4][2]
LE (gas)	$27,665Toyota.com base MSRP (Nov 2026), excl. DPH	2.0L Dynamic Force I4 (169 hp)	Qi charging and Blind Spot Monitor standard Available Cavalry Blue paint Multimedia Upgrade adds the 10.5-in. screen [4][3]
XLE (gas)	$30,260Toyota.com base MSRP (Nov 2026), excl. DPH	2.0L Dynamic Force I4 (169 hp)	New 18-in. dark-gray alloy wheels 10.5-in. touchscreen standard Cold-Weather package standard on XLE AWD [4][2][3]
Hybrid S	$29,795Toyota.com base MSRP (Nov 2026), excl. DPH; hybrids launched at $28,995	2.0L I4 5th-gen hybrid, e-AWD (196 hp combined)	Entry hybrid grade (last year offered) Standard Electronic On-Demand AWD New color-matched hybrid grille [4][2]
Hybrid SE	$31,115Toyota.com base MSRP (Nov 2026), excl. DPH	2.0L I4 5th-gen hybrid, e-AWD (196 hp combined)	Cavalry Blue with Jet Black roof two-tone available Blind Spot Monitor standard Cold-Weather package available [4][2][3]
Hybrid XSE	$33,830Toyota.com base MSRP (Nov 2026), excl. DPH	2.0L I4 5th-gen hybrid, e-AWD (196 hp combined)	New 18-in. black-finish alloy wheels 10.5-in. touchscreen and 12.3-in. digital cluster Cold-Weather package standard for 2026 [4][3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Toyota pricing source.

Previous Corolla Cross trim levels: Corolla Cross, launch years (2022–2025)

The Corolla Cross debuted for 2022 as a gas-only compact SUV in L, LE and XLE grades. The 196-hp Corolla Cross Hybrid (S, SE, XSE) followed for 2023 with standard AWD, and a Hybrid Nightshade joined for 2024. Prices below are 2025 starting MSRPs.[5][6][7][8]

Toyota Corolla Cross Corolla Cross, launch years (2022–2025) trims in ladder order with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2025, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
L (gas)	$24,0352025 L FWD; excl. DPH	2.0L Dynamic Force I4 (169 hp)	Launch grade from 2022 FWD or AWD Matte black mirror caps for 2025 [5][8]
LE (gas)	—Not listed in Toyota's 2025 release	2.0L Dynamic Force I4 (169 hp)	Mid gas grade since 2022 8-in. touchscreen on all 2025 grades FWD or AWD [5][8]
XLE (gas)	—Not listed in Toyota's 2025 release	2.0L Dynamic Force I4 (169 hp)	Top gas grade since 2022 Rear center armrest with cupholders Available power liftgate and moonroof [5][8]
Hybrid S	$28,3952025; excl. DPH	2.0L I4 5th-gen hybrid, e-AWD (196 hp combined)	Hybrid launched for 2023 with standard e-AWD Sport-tuned suspension and 17-in. alloys 8.0-second 0–60 mph (Toyota estimate) [5][7]
Hybrid SE	—Not listed in Toyota's 2025 release	2.0L I4 5th-gen hybrid, e-AWD (196 hp combined)	Adds privacy glass, roof rails and paddle shifters Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Standard e-AWD with 196 hp combined [7][6]
Hybrid Nightshade	—Not listed in Toyota's releases	2.0L I4 5th-gen hybrid, e-AWD (196 hp combined)	Added for 2024, based on the SE Blacked-out badges, handles and mirrors Two-tone options added for 2025 [6][5]
Hybrid XSE	—Not listed in Toyota's 2025 release	2.0L I4 5th-gen hybrid, e-AWD (196 hp combined)	Sportiest hybrid grade 18-in. alloy wheels EPA-estimated 42 mpg combined (2023) [7][6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Toyota pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the 2027 Toyota Corolla Cross trim levels?

Gas models come in L, LE and XLE grades with FWD or AWD; hybrids come in SE and XSE grades with standard AWD. Toyota lists starting MSRPs of $25,535 (L FWD) and $31,415 (Hybrid SE), excluding the Dealer Processing and Handling fee.

Is there still a Corolla Cross Hybrid S?

No. For 2027 Toyota simplified the hybrid lineup from three grades to two, dropping the S and keeping the SE and XSE. The 2026 Corolla Cross was the last model year with the Hybrid S.

How much horsepower does the Corolla Cross have?

The gas Corolla Cross uses a 2.0-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder rated at 169 hp. The Corolla Cross Hybrid makes 196 net combined hp from its 2.0-liter engine and three electric motors, with standard Electronic On-Demand AWD.

What changed on the 2026 Corolla Cross?

Toyota gave the 2026 model two new front fascias (color-matched on hybrids, rugged on gas models), a reworked center console, an available 10.5-inch touchscreen, new 18-inch wheels on XLE and XSE, and Cavalry Blue paint.

Where is the Corolla Cross built?

Toyota says 2026 Corolla Cross models are assembled in Huntsville, Alabama.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Toyota for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2027 Toyota Corolla Cross Blends Capability, Utility and Style for the Just Right SUV (Oct 2, 2026) — Toyota Motor North America (pressroom.toyota.com)
Assembled in America and Arriving Now: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross (Sep 24, 2025) — Toyota Motor North America (pressroom.toyota.com)
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Debuts with Fresh Style Inside and Out (May 8, 2025) — Toyota Motor North America (pressroom.toyota.com)
2026 Corolla Cross grades and base MSRPs (accessed Nov 5, 2026) — Toyota (toyota.com)
Toyota Corolla Cross Stands Out with Vibrant New Colors for 2025 (Dec 3, 2024) — Toyota Motor North America (pressroom.toyota.com)
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Adds Blackout Beauty with Nightshade Edition (Sep 26, 2023) — Toyota Motor North America (pressroom.toyota.com)
REVEALED: First-Ever 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid (Apr 6, 2023) — Toyota Motor North America (pressroom.toyota.com)
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Makes U.S. Debut and Expands Corolla Lineup (Jun 2, 2021) — Toyota Motor North America (pressroom.toyota.com)

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