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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
39% of 3,097 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 19-26 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 1,500 lb: L 2WD, $25,335.

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
L 2WD2.0L2WD1,500 lb1,193 lb4,290 lb3,097 lb$25,335
L AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,295 lb$26,635
LE 2WD2.0L2WD1,500 lb1,204 lb4,290 lb3,086 lb$27,665
LE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,285 lb$28,965
Hybrid S AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,205 lb4,600 lb3,395 lb$29,795
XLE 2WD2.0L2WD1,500 lb1,148 lb4,290 lb3,142 lb$30,260
Hybrid SE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,385 lb$31,115
XLE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lbN/AN/A3,325 lb$31,710
Hybrid XSE AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb1,227 lb4,600 lb3,373 lb$33,830

Max rating by year

05001,0001,50020222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2022 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2022 to 2026: 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Subaru Crosstrek3,500 lbWilderness AWD$33,795
Toyota RAV43,500 lbSE FWD$34,700
Toyota Corolla Cross (this car)1,500 lbL 2WD$25,335
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$30,920

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Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked