A Buyer’s Guide for the 2026 Toyota Corolla

Performance

With the 2026 Corolla, the engineers at Toyota have succeeded in delivering a car that delivers a drive as peppy as it is practical. While competing cars rely on bells and whistles to distract you, the new Corolla gets right to the point by offering up a reliable and respectable powertrain bolstered by a 2.0L 4-Cyl. engine. With such a balanced powertrain and fuel economy, it's incredible that the Corolla continues to add more value with its reinforced handling and available all-wheel drive setup. Here’s a list with some more performance features available for this model:

• • Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension with Stabilizer Bar
• • Power-assisted Ventilated 10.8-in. Front Disc Brakes
• • Dynamic-Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Technology

The new Corolla from Toyota sports the comfort and safety technologies we expect from competitive cars. Options for additional safety features help you monitor the road, navigate tight parking lots, and protect passengers. Beyond just making your ride the safer, the latest Corolla also offers more standard connectivity features than any Toyota car prior. This car also offers the following in the way of technology:

• • Automatic Engine Shutoff
• • Integrated Backup Camera with Projected Path
• • Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

Design

Whether you're behind the wheel or riding shotgun, you'll feel proud turning heads with the design of the new Corolla. The exterior of the Corolla is draped with sleek contours which accentuate the car's already athletic build. You're also likely to be surprised by how roomy yet intimate the cabin of this car feels, thanks in no small part to the quality of materials used throughout the interior. The following design features are also available for this model:

• • Center Console with Storage Compartment
• • 12.3-in. Digital Gauge Cluster
• • Rear Window Defogger with Timer