Does the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the L 2WD.
- All 9 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $225 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L 2WD | 2.0L | Regular | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| L AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| LE 2WD | 2.0L | Regular | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| LE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Hybrid S AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 42 | $914 | $1,086 |
| XLE 2WD | 2.0L | Regular | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| Hybrid SE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 42 | $914 | $1,086 |
| XLE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Hybrid XSE AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 42 | $914 | $1,086 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | L 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda HR-V | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree