The FX Edition is a looker, but it’s the price point that makes the package a winner against the Civic Hatchback.
By Gray Van Dyke
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While there still may be a few months remaining in the year, automakers across the industry already have their eyes cast ahead to 2026.
For instance, as part of a recent string of model refreshes, Toyota has just confirmed the pricing and updates for its forthcoming Corolla Hatchback. 
While there’s no denying that the Corolla FX Edition makes for an attractive option from a visual standpoint, the model just got a whole lot more enticing because of its price point — especially when compared to the Honda Civic.  
Toyota is giving the entire Corolla Hatchback lineup added tech and improved safety, as both wireless phone charging and Blind Spot Monitor are now standard features. Previously, they’d been optional extras on all but the top-of-the-line XSE trim.
However, the big news for 2026 is that Toyota is introducing a new FX Edition trim level as an homage to the original FX16 of the 1980s. Granted, it’s a loose reinterpretation, but it nevertheless makes the Corolla Hatchback even cooler.
Along with a slick rear wing and some 18-inch gloss white alloy wheels, the car also features unique heritage-inspired badging, a distinctive orange-stitched interior and some upgraded sport touring seats.
Even though it’s strictly an aesthetic package, the FX Edition does come with a degree of exclusivity — Toyota is building just 1,600 examples for North America. This makes the Corolla Hatchback all the more enticing when priced against Honda’s Civic.
That’s because even the most expensive XSE trim level in Toyota’s Corolla hatchback lineup will be cheaper than the entry-level Honda Civic Sport Hatchback, as noted by Autoblog. 
For 2026, Toyota is pricing the base SE at $24,180, the XSE at $27,175 and the limited-run FX Edition at $26,780. By contrast, you’ll be paying at least $27,795 for a standard Honda Civic Sport Hatchback, and the more powerful and feature-rich Hybrid will run you $30,495 or more.
That’s not all; beyond its competitive price point, the Corolla Hatchback outguns the Civic Sport Hatchback when it comes to output and interior capabilities as well.
For instance, along with a more powerful 169-pony 2.0-liter inline-four (the Civic makes 150 horses in Sport guise), the Toyota also brings creature comforts like a heated front driver’s seat, Road Sign Assist and a larger 8-inch touchscreen. 
Add to that the fact that both the Corolla Sedan and the Corolla Hybrid start considerably cheaper than their Honda-badged rivals, and it’s clear that Toyota is ready to make some moves in 2026.
If you’re interested in getting your hands on the $26,780 Toyota Corolla FX Edition, you can sign up for updates about the model here.
As previously mentioned, pricing for the 2026 Corolla SE is expected to start at $24,180, while the XSE will run from $27,175. Check out Toyota’s website — where you can also get a read on the Corolla sedan — to learn more.
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