New on Disney+ and Hulu in June—Hot picks and everything else coming


With May almost in our rearview mirror (it was a great month that scorched with The Punisher: One Last Kill, Daredevil: Born Again and more!) it’s not only time to get ready to enjoy the warmer climes of the summer but it’s time to stack your watchlist with all the great new movies and shows coming to Disney+ and Hulu in June.

Both streamers have released their lists of what’s coming—it’s a lot, and there’s something for everyone. The full list is below—and includes 65 new movies, sports events, live events and more—but to kick things off, Hulu’s highlights include a new workplace comedy, Not Suitable for Work (June 2) from Mindy Kaling, and a hilarious new British “wrong-com” starring Jemaine Clement called Alice and Steve (June 8). Additionally, Hulu delivers a 13th season of Love Island and, of course, it wraps up the month with the highly-anticipated final season of The Bear on June 25.

Meanwhile, just because the House of Mouse doesn’t have the quantity that Hulu does, Disney+ certainly has its trump card this month with James Cameron’s $1.5 billion blockbuster Avatar: Fire and Ash landing on June 24. It also rounds things out with the inclusion of a new Korean romantic drama, Doctor on the Edge, the controversial Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni drama It Ends With Us, and animated sports fantasy series Dragon Striker. Here’s June in all its glory.

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8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge

Name that Disney+ series or movie
Trivia challenge

From Marvel to Star Wars and beyond — can you identify these Disney+ originals from a single clue?

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Which Disney+ Marvel series follows Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they team up after the events of Avengers: Endgame?

Correct! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier premiered in March 2021 and explored Sam Wilson’s journey to accepting the Captain America mantle. The show also introduced John Walker as a controversial replacement Cap and brought back Baron Zemo in a big way.

Not quite — the answer is The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. While WandaVision and Loki were also early Marvel Disney+ shows, this series specifically followed Sam and Bucky navigating a post-Blip world. It culminated in Sam fully embracing the Captain America identity.

Which Disney+ Star Wars series centers on a bounty hunter and his Mandalorian creed as he protects a mysterious child known as Grogu?

That’s right! The Mandalorian was the flagship launch series for Disney+ in November 2019 and became a cultural phenomenon largely thanks to Grogu, affectionately nicknamed ‘Baby Yoda’ by fans. It was the first live-action Star Wars TV series ever produced.

Close, but the answer is The Mandalorian. The Book of Boba Fett also features Mandalorian characters and even crossed over with The Mandalorian’s storyline, which made it easy to confuse — but the series following Din Djarin and Grogu is definitively The Mandalorian.

Which Disney+ animated series reimagines the classic fairy tale universe where Snow White, Cinderella, and other princesses live together in a shared apartment?

Correct! Tiana is the Disney+ animated series that picks up after The Princess and the Frog and features Tiana going on new adventures in the bayou. The show brings back the vibrant New Orleans setting and soulful music style that made the original film so beloved.

Not quite — Tiana is the animated Disney+ series that follows Princess Tiana in a new adventure. While Baymax! is also a Disney+ animated show, it focuses on the lovable healthcare robot from Big Hero 6. Tiana expands on the world introduced in The Princess and the Frog.

Which Disney+ original movie follows a young woman who discovers she has magical healing hair after being raised in isolation by a mysterious villain?

Well done! Disenchanted is the 2022 sequel to the beloved 2007 film Enchanted, reuniting Amy Adams as Giselle and Patrick Dempsey as Robert. The film features a new magical world called Monrolasia and sees Giselle accidentally turn into a classic fairy tale villain.

That’s not it — the answer is Disenchanted, the 2022 sequel to Enchanted. While Hocus Pocus 2 is also a popular Disney+ live-action sequel, it follows the Sanderson Sisters returning to Salem. Disenchanted revisits Giselle’s story as she grapples with a magical wish gone wrong in suburbia.

In which Disney+ Marvel series does Kamala Khan discover she has crystalline energy powers and idolizes Captain Marvel?

Spot on! Ms. Marvel introduced Kamala Khan to the MCU in 2022, played by Iman Vellani. The series gave Kamala energy-based hard light powers rather than her comic book stretching abilities, a change that tied into her Inhuman heritage in the comics but was altered for the MCU continuity.

Not quite — the correct answer is Ms. Marvel. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is another Marvel Disney+ series from the same era, but it follows Jennifer Walters, a lawyer who inherits Hulk-like powers. Ms. Marvel is specifically Kamala Khan’s origin story and a love letter to superhero fandom.

Which Disney+ Star Wars series is set five years before Rogue One and follows a rebellious spy working to ignite the spark of the Rebellion?

Excellent! Andor premiered in 2022 and follows Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna, reprising his role from Rogue One. The series is widely praised for its grounded, politically rich storytelling and is considered one of the best Star Wars projects ever made by critics and fans alike.

The correct answer is Andor. While The Bad Batch and Ahsoka are also set in the Star Wars galaxy during the Imperial era, Andor specifically serves as a prequel to Rogue One. Its gritty, espionage-driven tone sets it apart from most other entries in the Star Wars universe.

Which Disney+ documentary series goes behind the scenes of Walt Disney World’s most iconic rides, exploring their history and creation?

Correct! The Imagineering Story is a six-episode documentary series that premiered with Disney+ at launch in 2019. It chronicles the history of Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative force behind Disney’s theme parks and attractions, from Walt’s original vision to modern-day projects.

The answer is The Imagineering Story. One Day at Disney is another Disney+ documentary series, but it profiles different Disney employees across various divisions rather than focusing on theme park design. The Imagineering Story is the definitive deep-dive into how Disney’s parks were built.

Which Disney+ original series follows a high school student who secretly lives a double life as a pop star named Hannah Montana?

You got it! Hannah Montana originally aired on Disney Channel from 2006 to 2011 and launched Miley Cyrus to global superstardom. The complete series is available to stream on Disney+, making it easy for a whole new generation to discover Miley Stewart’s double life as a pop sensation.

The answer is Hannah Montana. While Lizzie McGuire and That’s So Raven are also beloved Disney Channel classics available on Disney+, it’s Hannah Montana that features the secret pop star double life storyline. The show ran for four seasons and became one of Disney Channel’s highest-rated series ever.

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Not Suitable for Work (June 2, Hulu)

Mindy Kaling’s twenty-somethings will do anything for the corner office

From Running Point writer/creator (and actress) Mindy Kaling, Not Suitable for Work is a bright single-camera workplace comedy that follows five career-obsessed twenty-something entry-level Manhattan office schlubs, each vying for corporate success, clout, financial independence, and maybe personal happiness if any of them can find the time. Early reaction has described it as a cool “hang-out” show, and it stars newcomers Ella Hunt (Dickinson), Avantika (Mean Girls), Will Angus, and Jack Martin (Pizza Movie), Jay Ellis (Insecure), Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians), and SNL‘s Ego Nwodim in recurring roles.

The series premieres with three episodes on June 2, then releases two more each week through June 23.


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Not Suitable for Work


Release Date

June 2, 2026

Network

Hulu

Showrunner

Charlie Grandy




Alice and Steve (June 8, Hulu)

Jemaine Clement crosses the dating line in this new romcom

There’s already a ton of buzz surrounding Alice and Steve, a six-part British comedy written by Sex Education writer Sophie Goodhart and produced by the company behind Baby Reindeer. The dramatic comedy stars Flight of the Chonchords/What We Do In the Shadows‘ star Jemaine Clement, who plays Steve, who commits the ultimate betrayal—he falls for and starts dating Izzy, the 26-year-old daughter of his lifelong best friend Alice (Nicola Walker, Unforgotten, The Split). The romance devastates their relationship as Alice grapples with the dilemma of losing her daughter and her best friend all in one go. All six episodes drop June 8.


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Alice and Steve


Release Date

June 8, 2026

Network

Disney+

Directors

Tom Kingsley




The Bear: Season 5 (June 25, Hulu)

Order up: the kitchen closes for good after eight final episodes

The final season of FX’s 21-time Emmy-winning restaurant drama will arrive like a tasting menu all at once on June 25, and the internet is already bracing for impact. Jeremy Allen White returns as Carmy, leading the award-winning cast that includes Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Matty Matheson, Liza Colon-Zayas, and Lionel Boyce, as the series wraps up what has been one of the most intense, emotionally exhausting, and widely loved dramas in recent years. Season five is said to pick up the morning after the events of season 4, with the crew discovering that Carmy has quit the restaurant business altogether, leaving The Bear in their hands. All eight episodes drop at once on June 25.

If you’re a subscriber to the Disney Bundle in the U.S., as part of Disney’s unified app experience, most of Hulu’s titles will be available to stream in the Disney+ app as part of the Hulu on Disney+ experience, but due to licensing restrictions, some titles may not be.

Everything coming to Disney+ and Hulu in June 2026

Arrival Date

Title

June 1

Hulu: ABC Secret Savings: Sizzling Savings June Shopping Extravaganza

Hulu: AI: Artificial Intelligence (2001)

Hulu: Benjamin (2018)

Hulu: Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Hulu: Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Hulu: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Hulu: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Hulu: Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Hulu: The Color of Friendship (2000)

Hulu: Death on the Nile (2022)

Disney+: Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid – Season 2

Disney+ and Hulu: Doctor on the Edge

Hulu: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Hulu: Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill (1998)

Hulu: Eddie Izzard: Glorious (1997)

Hulu: Eddie Izzard: Wunderbar (2022)

Hulu: The Emoji Movie (2017)

Hulu: 52 Tuesdays (2013)

Hulu: Get Hard (2015)

Hulu: Gladiator (2000)

Hulu: Hancock (2008)

Hulu: Independence Day (1996)

Hulu: The Intern (2015)

Hulu: Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood (2015)

Hulu: Jermaine Fowler: Give ‘Em Hell Kid (2015)

Hulu: Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Hulu: Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

Hulu: Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

Hulu: Lincoln (2012)

Hulu: Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

Hulu: Madea Goes to Jail (2009)

Hulu: The Man With the Answers (2018)

Hulu: Maria Bamford: Local Act (2023)

Hulu: Maria Bamford: Weakness Is the Brand (2020)

Hulu: Mirrors (2008)

Hulu: Mr. Deeds (2002)

Hulu: National Treasure (2004)

Hulu: National Treasure: Book Of Secrets (2007)

Hulu: Out (Pixar Sparkshort) (2020)

Hulu: Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

Hulu: Postcards From the Edge (1990)

Hulu: The Prince of Tides (1991)

Hulu: Quinceanera (2006)

Hulu: Rachel Scanlon: Gay Fantasy (2024)

Hulu: The Raid: Redemption (2012)

Hulu: The Remains of the Day (1993)

Hulu: Resident Evil: Damnation (2012)

Hulu: Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017)

Hulu: Retreat (2011)

Hulu: Rio (2011)

Hulu: Rio 2 (2014)

Hulu: Russell Peters: Deported (2020)

Hulu: The Sandlot (1993)

Hulu: The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)

Hulu: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

Hulu: 12 Years a Slave (2013)

Hulu: Tiger Cruise (2004)

Hulu: Transformers (2007)

Hulu: Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

Hulu: Trevor: the Musical (2022)

Hulu: The Waterboy (1998)

Hulu: You Don’t Mess With the Zohan (2008)

June 2

Hulu: Kneecap (2024)

Hulu: Not Suitable for Work

June 4

Hulu: America’s Book of Secrets, Seasons 2-4

Hulu: Ancient Empires, Season 1

Hulu: Black Patriots: Buffalo Soldiers, Season 1

Hulu: Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War, Season 1

Hulu: Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution, Season 1

Hulu: Crumbling of America, Season 1

Disney+: Disney Jr. Play Break: Shorts

Hulu: First to Fight: The Black Tankers of WWII, Season 1

Hulu: Fort Knox: Secrets Revealed, Season 1

Hulu: Gettysburg, Season 1

Hulu: Hamilton: Building America, Season 1

Hulu: Jimpa (2025)

Hulu: Love Island: Season 13 Premiere

Hulu: Mob Land (2023)

June 5

Hulu: Hannah Berner: None of My Business

Hulu: Keeper (2025)

Disney+ and Hulu: Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA

June 6

Disney+: Chibiverse, Season 4

Hulu: Deadliest Catch, Season 21

Hulu: Four Weddings, Season 3

Hulu: House Hunters: Amazing Water Homes, Season 3

Disney+: Locker Diaries: Phineas and Ferb: Shorts

Hulu: Police Women of Broward County, Season 2

Hulu: Police Women of Cincinnati, Season 1

Hulu: Sister Wives, Seasons 4, 9

June 8

Hulu: Alice and Steve

June 9

Hulu: It Ends With Us (2024)

Hulu: Underworld: Blood Wars (2017)

June 10

Disney+ and Hulu: Dragon Striker, Season 1

Disney+: The Magic Behind Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

June 11

Hulu: Abraham Lincoln, Season 1

Hulu: After the First 48, Season 7

Hulu: Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War, Season 1

Hulu: America’s Book of Secrets: Special Edition, Seasons 1-2

Disney+ and Hulu: Bonnaroo Livestream Day 1–Live at 7:45 p.m. ET

Hulu: Mountain Men, Season 14

Disney+: The X-Files: I Want to Believe–Director’s Cut, Bonus Feature

June 12

​​​​​​Disney+ and Hulu: Bonnaroo Livestream Day 2–Live at 7 p.m. ET

​​​​​​Disney+: Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends

​​​​​​Disney+ and Hulu: Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA

June 23

Disney+ and ESPN: Banana Ball: Bananas vs. Firefighters (ESPN+)–8 p.m. ET

Hulu: Bobby’s Triple Threat, Season 4

Hulu: Body Cam – Seasons 6 & 7

Disney+ and Hulu: Bonnaroo Livestream Day 3–Live at 7 p.m. ET

Hulu: Four Weddings – Seasons 4-5

Hulu: The Golden State Killer: It’s Not Over, Season 1

Disney+: Locker Diaries: Phineas and Ferb: Shorts

Hulu: On the Red Carpet Presents Toy Story 5

Hulu: Tiny House Hunters, Season 4

Hulu: The Home (2025)

June 14

Disney+ and Hulu: Bonnaroo Livestream Day 4–Live at 5 p.m. ET

Hulu: Joel McHale: Live From Pyongyang (2019)

Disney+: Muppets Most Wanted: Unnecessary–Extended Cut, Bonus Feature

June 16

Disney+: Imagineer That!

Disney+: A Spark Into a Flame: Hamilton & Hip Hop

June 17

Hulu: Never Change! (2026)

Hulu: The Season, Season 1

June 18

Hulu: Forged in Fire, Season 8

Hulu: Million Dollar Nannies, Season 1

June 19

Disney+ and ESPN: Banana Ball: Bananas vs. Clowns (ESPN2)–7 p.m. ET

Hulu: Never Change!

Disney+ and Hulu: Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA

June 20

Disney+ and ESPN: Banana Ball: Bananas vs. Clowns (ESPN+)–7 p.m. ET

Hulu: Evil Lives Here, Seasons 12, 17

Hulu: Guy’s Grocery Games, Season 35

Hulu: House Hunters, Season 262

Hulu: Junk or Jackpot?, Season 1

Disney+: Locker Diaries: Phineas and Ferb: Shorts

Hulu: Supermarket Stakeout, Seasons 2, 6

Hulu: Toddlers & Tiaras, Season 9

Hulu: Undercover Billionaire, Season 1

Hulu: The Creator (2023)

June 21

Disney+ and ESPN: Banana Ball: Bananas vs. Clowns (ESPN)–3 p.m. ET

Hulu: Between the Temples (2024)

Hulu: The Forge (2024)

June 24

Disney+: Avatar: Fire and Ash

Disney+: Behind the Attraction, Season 3

June 25

Hulu: The Bear – Season 5

Hulu: Fugitives Caught on Tape, Season 2

Hulu: The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes, Season 2

Hulu: Where Pretty Girls Die (2025)

June 26

Hulu: Americana (2023)

Hulu: CMA Fest presented by SoFi

Disney+: How Not to Draw: Shorts, Season 5

Hulu: Queens of the Dead (2025)

June 27

Hulu: Alex vs America, Season 5

Disney+ and ESPN: Banana Ball: Bananas vs. Party Animals (ESPN) – 8 p.m. ET

Hulu: Baylen Out Loud, Season 2

Hulu: Izzy Does It, Season 1

Disney+: Locker Diaries: Phineas and Ferb

Hulu: Naked and Afraid, Seasons 12, 14

Hulu: 90 Day Fiance, Season 8

Hulu: Tournament of Champions, Season 7

June 28

Disney+ and ESPN: Banana Ball: Bananas vs. Party Animals (ABC)–4 p.m. ET

June 29

Disney+ and Hulu: Adventure Time: Side Quests

Disney+: Soy Luna: Seasons 1-3 Recap

June 30

Hulu: Happily Never After, Seasons 1-3

Disney+: Project Runway, Seasons 9-12

Hulu: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017)


Summer is heating up

Disney+ and Hulu are bringing it this summer with a pile of new shows, movies, sports, and live events. But if you’re looking for something else to watch, How-To Geek also has weekly roundups across every major streamer, including Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount+, Prime Video, and much more.

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Yes, $10/month

Live TV

Yes, various plans available

Price

Starting at $10/month ($2/month for students)

Number of live TV channels

Over 85




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The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has quickly become the default choice for buyers looking to step into an affordable hybrid SUV. It’s practical, efficient, and backed by a reputation that makes it an easy recommendation. But when you look beyond the badge, it’s no longer the clear-cut value leader it appears to be.

One Korean rival from Kia quietly outperforms it where it matters most. It’s cheaper to buy, significantly more fuel-efficient, and offers a more refined and spacious experience, despite targeting the same budget-conscious buyers. Instead of just meeting expectations, it raises them for what an entry-level hybrid SUV should deliver.

That’s what makes this comparison so one-sided. When a vehicle costs less while doing more, using less fuel, offering more room, and feeling more polished, it stops being an alternative and starts looking like the obvious choice.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites, including the EPA.


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There aren’t many small hybrid SUVs, but the Kia Niro is the best

Easily the most budget-friendly crossover on the market

Hybrid crossovers are a really attractive proposition. You get the added practicality of an SUV and fuel efficiency that keeps your monthly fuel bills low. Perhaps the most obvious choice here, especially if you’re on a tight budget, is the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. However, if you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, and the most efficiency, then the Kia Niro remains king of the subcompact SUV segment.

2026 Kia Niro Hybrid trims and pricing

Models

Starting MSRP

LX

$27,390

EX

$30,190

SX

$33,390

SX Touring

$35,790

As we’ve already mentioned, the Corolla Cross Hybrid is kind of the benchmark for small hybrid SUVs, with its badge definitely helping make it so popular. The Toyota has a starting price of $29,395, meaning it is just over $2,000 more expensive than the Kia. Despite this, we think even the most affordable Niro Hybrid feels more refined, better equipped, and, to top it all off, its more efficient.

With the Niro being one of the most affordable crossovers on the market, you have a little wiggle room when it comes to trims. We still wouldn’t climb the ladder far, as we think the EX offers the best bang for your buck. It comes with niceties like a smartphone charging pad, faux-leather upholstery, and an upgraded infotainment screen. The Premium package is also definitely worth the extra $2,000, adding things like a panoramic sunroof, a power-operated tailgate, and a premium sound system.


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Neither are particularly entertaining, but the Niro is lighter on fuel

Beating Toyota at the hybrid game isn’t easy

Toyota is one of the most experienced automakers out there when it comes to building hybrid powertrains, with the Japanese brand being a big proponent of the setup. This is why it’s so impressive that the little Niro comes out ahead when it comes to efficiency. On top of this, Kia has delivered a more refined driving experience that feels better than you’d expect considering the price you pay.

Kia Niro Hybrid performance and efficiency


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Base Trim Engine

1.6L I4 Hybrid

Base Trim Transmission

6-speed auto-shift manual

Base Trim Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Base Trim Horsepower

103.5 HP @5700 RPM

Base Trim Torque

106.3 lb.-ft. @ 4000 RPM

Base Trim Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined)

53/54/53 MPG

Base Trim Battery Type

Lithium polymer (LiPo)

Make

Kia

Model

Niro



The Corolla Cross Hybrid has a little more grunt than the Kia, putting down 196 horsepower versus the Niro’s dinky 139 horses. The 1.6-liter engine in the Korean crossover is an underachiever, which is why it takes around 8.9 seconds to get up to 60 miles per hour. With both of these crossovers being more urban crawlers than highway cruisers, we don’t think that lack of power is the end of the world.

There really isn’t a winner when it comes to driving engagement here, with both small SUVs being exceptionally dull to drive. However, the Kia Niro does come feature a pretty plush ride quality. It also gets a six-speed DCT instead of the CVT in the Corolla, which results in less droning when accelerating, resulting in a more refined experience.

Fuel economy

Model

City

Highway

Combined

Kia Niro FE

53 MPG

54 MPG

53 MPG

Kia Niro

53 MPG

45 MPG

49 MPG

Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

46 MPG

39 MPG

42 MPG

Efficiency is a massive reason to pick a Kia Niro over a Corolla Cross Hybrid. The base model Niro is rated for up to 53 miles per gallon combined, with every other model managing 49 miles per gallon combined. This means that even the least efficient Niro is rated to get seven more miles per gallon than a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.


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Kia delivers a sleek and stylish interior in the 2026 Niro

Meanwhile, the Corolla Cross is a bit boring

Toyota has always been known to value simplicity, and this has often resulted in somewhat underwhelming interiors. While there isn’t anything wrong with the cabin of the Corolla Cross, and it does come well-equipped, it does lean a little too far in the utilitarian direction. The Niro, on the other hand, finds a good middle ground between simplicity and modernity.

Interior dimensions and comfort

Model

Kia Niro Hybrid

Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Front row headroom

40.5 inches

38.6 inches

Front row legroom

41.5 inches

42.9 inches

Second row headroom

39.6 inches

39 inches

Second row legroom

39.8 inches

32 inches

Cargo capacity (behind second row)

22.8 cubic feet

21.5 cubic feet

Both the Niro and the Corolla Cross feel very practical for cheap subcompact SUVs, but the Kia has a pretty clear advantage. The Niro offers a much more spacious rear row of seats, with tons of legroom. You’d have no problem fitting even particularly tall passengers in the rear seats. It also does have a slightly more spacious cargo hold, though the difference here is much smaller.

Both the Corolla Cross and Niro have similar philosophies regarding interior design, but with some differences in execution. Both aim for basic functionality, but the Kia does it in a much more contemporary way. It’s obvious at all times that both crossovers are budget-oriented, in no small part thanks to the cheap plastics used, but build quality is good. The Kia also offers a few upscale touches that put it ahead of its Japanese rival, especially on higher trim levels.

Infotainment and technology

There is very little competition between the Niro and Corolla Cross when it comes to tech features. Both come standard with an eight-inch infotainment screen to start, with a 10.3-inch screen available on every trim but the base Niro and a 10.5-inch screen being optional in the Corolla Cross.

The two budget crossovers are fairly evenly matched when it comes to other tech features. Things like smartphone mirroring and a wireless smartphone charging pad are available on the Kia and Toyota. One key difference is the optional sound systems, with the Niro’s seven-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system performing much better than the optional JBL system in the Corolla Cross.


Cheaper, more efficient, and more refined

When comparing these two small crossovers side-by-side, it’s really hard to make a case for the Toyota. The Corolla Cross does have more power and comes with the peace of mind you get from the Toyota badge, but in just about every other way the Kia feels like the better deal. For less money, you’re getting a crossover that is more spacious, less boring on the inside, and far more efficient. In just about every way, the Niro is a more successful budget hybrid crossover.



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