THE ALL-NEW 2026 TOYOTA COROLLA WILL EXTEND ITS LEAD // COROLLA PICK-UP TRUCK TOO!?

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The 2026 Toyota Corolla, entering its 13th generation, is anticipated to continue its reign as a practical and efficient global bestseller. While significant exterior and interior redesigns are not expected, the focus will likely be on subtle updates to the front and rear fascias, incorporating Toyota's new 'Hammerhead' design language, similar to the approach taken with the new Camry. The interior is predicted to largely mirror the current Corolla and Corolla Cross, with potential upgrades to larger touchscreen options and digital instrument clusters on higher trims, though a volume knob is not expected. Powertrain-wise, the GR Corolla will likely retain its current setup. For standard models, the video speculates heavily on a shift towards hybrid powertrains, potentially adopting the 2.5L hybrid system from the Camry and RAV4, or continuing with the 1.8L hybrid. A significant point of discussion is the possibility of the Mississippi plant shifting production from sedans to a rumored Corolla pickup truck (Stout) to avoid import taxes, while all Corolla sedans might be imported from Japan as hybrids. Pricing is expected to remain close to current levels, with a potential increase of around $1,000.