2029 Toyota Corolla Cross Preview.

A new Toyota is coming soon. Very soon. Probably before the end of the year. That means a new Corolla Cross SUV will not be far behind. Probably showing up around a year or so after the redesigned sedan.

While the Corolla Concept from last year was pretty futuristic and actually quite stunning, the production version will be, of course, less dramatic. However, it might still look very nice. But Toyota doesn’t have a fantastic track record with its designs. I think the current Prius is one of the best looking cars currently out there, but that’s about it. The Crown was a huge letdown, and the RAV-4 is a busy mess inside and out. I have to say, their offerings in the Chinese market are much more attractive.

The illustrations above show what a redesigned Corolla Cross could look like. Making sure it does look new, while not being too good looking. Which is probably more realistic. At least something a bit more original than the current breadbox-looking small crossover.

What we do know is that it will likely adopt Toyota’s new 1.5-liter engine, most likely paired with a standard hybrid setup in the U.S. ull gas versions are expected to still be offerd in some markets.

The new Corolla will also be offered as a PHEV or even a full EV. You would think it makes sense to offer the same powertrains in the Corolla Cross version, but who knows.

The current Corolla Cross received minor updates for the 2026 model year, but none that significantly enhanced its overall design. And it still looks like a breadbox.

Competition will be tough, and by 2028 there will be a new Honda HR-V and Hyundai Kona. Both will probably offer a Hybrid as well.