Toyota Corolla Hatchback – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

Fans of reliable five-door compact cars will want to check out the Toyota Corolla Hatchback. It features the same mechanics as the popular Corolla Sedan. But the more practical hatchback has better styling in our eyes.

It may not be as engaging to drive as the Mazda3 hatchback or Honda Civic 5-door, but the Corolla Hatchback should provide years of trouble free driving.

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The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is a compact vehicle offered in SE, XSE, and a new FX Edition grade. All models are powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 169 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is paired with a Dynamic Shift continuously variable transmission (CVT) that incorporates a physical launch gear for initial acceleration. Paddle shifters are standard, providing access to 10 pre-set ratios, and drivers can choose between NORMAL, ECO, and SPORT drive modes. The vehicle is built on the TNGA-C platform and features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. The SE grade achieves an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 35 MPG combined.

The interior of the Corolla Hatchback comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen equipped with the Toyota Audio Multimedia system, which includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Seating materials vary by trim, with the SE featuring fabric seats, the XSE offering SofTex-trimmed heated and power-adjustable front seats, and the new FX Edition providing Sport Touring heated front seats.

All 2026 models are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, a suite of active safety technologies. This includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist.

The FX Edition is a limited-production model based on the SE grade. Its distinct features include 18-inch gloss white-finished alloy wheels, a black rear sport wing, and a heritage-inspired rear badge. The interior of the FX Edition has black Sport Touring seats with suede inserts and orange contrast stitching, along with a standard 7-inch digital gauge cluster.

What's New for 2026

• Introduction of the limited-run FX Edition trim level, inspired by the historic FX16 model.
• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is now a standard feature on all grades.
• A wireless charger is now standard equipment across the entire model lineup.

It wasn’t that long ago that hatchback cars ruled the weekly commute. Small, efficient, and relatively inexpensive, these were the top choice for those enduring mundane drives to work.

But both the automotive and workplace landscapes have changed. Crossovers and SUVs are in high demand while more people work from home, negating the need for a commuter-specific car. In last decade, the class of cheap, cheerful hatchbacks has dwindled significantly. Gone are the Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Mazda2, and Toyota Yaris. The Mitsubishi Mirage is really all that remains.

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Hatchbacks: they’re like SUVs, just better—in ways.

The shape is hugely practical, so we were happy to see Subaru switch up to only the five-foor form for the latest version of the Impreza. Not only that, the brand brought back the RS badge, signalling a return of a sporty-ish Impreza for the first time since the WRX became its own thing.

It had been a while since we experienced the Toyota Corolla hatchback too—well, outside of the laugh-a-minute GR Corolla. With its own round of updates last year, we were eager to see how this front-drive hatch faired against its all-wheel-drive competitor. Managing editor Mike Schlee and I spent a week in these two red—but not red-hot—hatchbacks to see which was the smarter buy.

Read the full comparison here.