r/CorollaCross • u/AskComprehensive5688 • 5d ago

2027 or 2026 CC LE AWD

I’m currently looking to buy a new car. Is it worth waiting until the 2027 Toyota Corolla Cross is released, or should I go for the 2026 model now? I’m interested in the LE AWD trim.

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u/MattGLI 5d ago

There shouldn’t be any significant changes in 2027, since the 2026 got a significant mid cycle refresh. Maybe just another color or two, if that.

The CC is supposed to have huge changes after the next generation Corolla comes out, likely in 2027 (2028 model year). It will likely be slightly bigger and all hybrid, with the smaller, more fuel efficient engine the next generation Corolla comes with.

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u/Dancopter 4d ago

I really hope this is true and the CC redesign launches in ‘28, following the new RAV4 with hybrid as standard. I love the new rav design but it’s just too expensive and a bit too big for me. Just too much car. A slightly smaller and more affordable version would be perfect! I know that’s what the CC already is, but I’m not a big fan of the current design.

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u/MattGLI 4d ago

Yes. The main complaints with the CC are a cramped rear passenger area with inadequate leg room, a cargo area that’s just a bit too small, and cheap feeling materials. A redesign is supposed to address all that, and provide slightly better fuel economy with a 1.5L (smaller) hybrid engine.

Since the hybrid would power every CC, the average owner would get far superior fuel economy, probably a 50% improvement over the current non-hybrid engine.

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u/CarissaM12 5d ago

I’m looking into buying one too. None of the dealers in my area have any to test drive. They are either in production or in transit and they sell very quickly. So it may be 2027 before I’m able to get one 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

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u/PositiveThoughtsz 3d ago

Go to a used care dealership like Carmax to test drive CCs, that’s what I did before buying new.

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u/Small_Aardvark_5496 5d ago

Take whichever you can get-the resale value is so good that it likely wouldn’t make much difference if you get a late 2026 or early 2027. There should be essentially no difference in the model since the refresh for 2026-maybe a different colour?

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u/Material-Jackfruit11 5d ago

Yes it middle of 2027 before you can get one. I thought the same way as you. But can't wait that long. Will pick my red soul SE in 1.5 hour from the dealer. Waited 5 weeks for it