Welcome to the Corolla Cross Forum! I checked the Toyota website and compared all six 2026 models for sale in the US. None of them mention power folding side mirrors, even as an option. Were you led to believe they were included, or just assumed they would be?

 

My wing mirrors unfold when I press the unlock on the key fob and fold when I press lock. Unfortunately, it was a dealer set option, which I requested before leaving with my then new purchase.

 

You are in S. Africa - so likely different options for different parts of the world. Not an option on the USA models, AFAIK.

 

Mine fold about 90 degrees straight towards the window.

 

I'm just exploring all the features. After manual fold worked, I thought I should be able to unfold through a button or by starting the engine.

 

Not a common option on the more basic cars/suvs - even w/the top trim level. RAV4s don't have power folding mirrors, either. Lexus models probably do or have more models that do. More common on European and other areas of the world where space is at a premium - think tight parking spaces, etc.

 

I must be really thick, but I just can't think of any reason to fold the mirrors anyway -- I just thought they folded so they wouldn't break off in a tight garage or parking lot entry, ha.

If it's to protect them in a car wash, then duh who'd use a car wash with brushes that could knock off your mirrors ...so many car washes to choose from without risk of that, and besides the mirrors benefit from a wash too ...turned in they just collect water spots.

 

?? - if a parking space is so tight it can't allow a side mirror, then it won't allow the door to open either. I suppose with the emergency back hatch release you could crawl out the back. Is that what Europeans have to do?

 

We allow motorcycles to lane share. I have folded my wing mirrors to allow motorcyclists through so that they can proceed to the front of the queue at a traffic light (robot).

 

I hate mirrors that fold with a tilt up they sould fold 90 degrees in just saying

 

Do motorcyclists fold back their own mirrors so they can pass through? Seems like the onus is on them since they are the one taking the action. But anyway, as a motorcyclist myself, not knowing which, or if, a car I'm passing will fold it's mirror is a set-up for an accident --you're not actually helping motorcyclists generally.

Any other reasons folks can invent for their folding mirrors?

 

I recently sold my superbike. So, perhaps I'm more courteous to fellow riders.

I fold when I'm stopped and the rider is trying to clear their handlebars to weave between stationary cars to reach the front. One less wing mirror to contend with is often appreciated judging by the thumbs up I get.

 

there are like twenty cars folded their mirrors on an avenue parked, courtesy to pedal bikes. or people not paying atttention to where they walk

 

Yes, I've seen that on narrow streets in Europe where people park half on the kerb / curb / pavement on one side only.

 

I live (and park) on a very narrow city street. I fold my mirror every time I park to avoid the mirror getting hit (which I assume would be an expensive repair).