Toyota revives the Corolla FX

Toyota revives the Corolla FX

After being with us for just two short years in the 1980s, the Toyota Corolla FX is coming back.

The new car, officially dubbed the Corolla Hatchback FX Edition, is inspired by the FX16 GTS Corolla hatchback sold in North America in 1987 and 1988. It was powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder that produced 108 horsepower that was paired with a base five-speed manual, or an optional four-speed automatic transmission that drove the front wheels.

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The new FX Edition, which arrives this fall as a 2026 model, is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (169 hp / 151 lb-ft.), that’s paired with a continuously variable transmission that drives the front wheels. If you want to row your own gears in a Corolla in 2025, the fire-breathing GR is your only option.

The other bit of bad news is the FX Edition will have limited production, with just 1,600 units ticketed for the U.S. Three colors are available: Inferno, Ice Cap, and Blue Crush Metallic. For Canada, the FX Edition will come in white only and will be limited to just 150 units.

2026 Corolla Hatchback FX 003

Based on the SE grade, the FX Edition comes standard with a black vented spoiler, 18-inch gloss white-finished alloy wheels with black lug nuts, and a unique rear badge like the one found on the 1980s FX16.

Inside, FX Edition models come with black sport touring seats with suede inserts and orange stitching. The stitching extends into the door panels, steering wheel and shifter boot. Other standard features include a 7-inch customizable digital gauge cluster, 8-inch multimedia touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a wireless charge pad.

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Photos courtesy of Toyota

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