New Toilet Models Released in 2026: What Is Worth Buying

The TOTO Nexus arrives as TOTO's most refined one-piece gravity-flush toilet to date, combining the company's Tornado Flush cyclone action with CeFiONtect glaze on a fully skirted one-piece vitreous china body.

The Nexus uses TOTO's dual-nozzle Tornado Flush system, which directs water in a centrifugal spiral rather than through a bank of rim holes. This design reduces the surface area where hard-water mineral deposits can accumulate and clog jets over time. Published MaP data confirms the 1,000-gram flush performance, placing it at the top tier of gravity-flush toilets available in 2026.

The skirted, seamless exterior eliminates the exposed trapway found on traditional two-piece designs. Early aggregated owner reviews note that the integrated supply port for WASHLET+ seats keeps the installation looking clean, particularly in renovated bathrooms where exposed bidet seat connections are a visual concern. The unit ships in Cotton White (01) and Colonial White (11) finishes.

The American Standard Titan carries on the performance legacy of the Champion 4 platform while introducing a revised PowerWash rim design and updated seat attachment hardware that addresses common complaints from previous American Standard two-piece models.

American Standard's EverClean finish is an antimicrobial coating baked into the vitreous china surface that inhibits the growth of stain- and odor-causing bacteria, mold, and mildew by up to 99.9 percent according to published manufacturer data. The 2026 Titan version applies this finish to both the bowl interior and the tank exterior for more consistent coverage than prior models.

The fully glazed 2-3/8-inch trapway is a specification that significantly differentiates the Titan from entry-level toilets that use 1.5 to 2-inch trapways. A wider, glazed trapway allows solid waste to pass with less surface friction, which is the primary mechanism behind the MaP 1,000-gram performance even though the Titan uses a conventional rim-fed gravity system rather than a cyclone or tornado design.

Kohler's 2026 refresh of the Veil Intelligent adds matter protocol support for seamless integration with Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, along with an updated tankless design that lowers the profile by roughly two inches compared to the previous generation.

The 2026 Kohler Veil Intelligent uses a direct-plumbing tankless flush mechanism rather than a gravity-fed tank. Water enters directly from the supply line at operating pressure when the flush is triggered, which enables the slim wall-hugging profile while maintaining reliable 1.0 GPF full-flush performance. The 800-gram MaP score is standard for tankless smart toilets; the geometry of integrated electronics and bidet components limits bowl trapway dimensions compared to dedicated gravity-flush units.

Matter protocol integration is the most consequential 2026 upgrade. Previous Veil Intelligent models required the Kohler Konnect app and a Kohler-specific ecosystem. The 2026 model exposes control to any Matter-compatible smart home platform, which removes vendor lock-in and makes voice-activated flushing, seat heating schedules, and usage statistics accessible through whatever hub a household already uses.

The TOTO Aquia IV WASHLET+ remains one of the most popular toilet-bidet combinations on the market, and the 2026 configuration update lowers the full-flush setting to 0.8 GPF while pairing with an updated C5 WASHLET seat that adds an oscillating spray function.

TOTO's WASHLET+ system routes the bidet seat's water supply through the toilet itself, which keeps the installation tidy. The 2026 update is notable for shifting the full-flush GPF from 1.0 to 0.8 while maintaining a 900-gram MaP score. This is accomplished through revised bowl geometry and an updated Tornado Flush nozzle configuration that concentrates water velocity more efficiently at lower volume.

The included WASHLET C5 seat adds heated water, rear and front wash, an air dryer, deodorizer, and the new oscillating spray function that moves the nozzle back and forth during a wash cycle for broader coverage. Unlike the higher-tier S7 and RX series, the C5 omits a heated dryer blower in favor of a simpler fan dryer, which keeps the under-seat profile more compact.

Swiss Madison's 2026 Carre edition extends the brand's angular European-influenced design language with a fully skirted concealed trapway and a flush button relocated to the top tank panel for a cleaner visual profile.

Swiss Madison's primary differentiator has always been European-influenced visual design at a price point below premium Japanese brands. The 2026 Carre adds matte finish options, which require non-abrasive, pH-neutral cleaners but offer a distinctive aesthetic unavailable from TOTO or Kohler in this configuration. The 800-gram MaP score is acceptable for households without a history of flushing-related clogs, though buyers with documented clogging issues should prioritize a 1,000-gram-rated model instead.

See our broader comparison of best modern toilets for additional square and rectangular profile options from this and prior model years.

Gerber's Beacon is a 2026 addition to the brand's professional-grade residential lineup, targeting contractors and plumbers who need reliable MaP 1,000-gram performance at a wholesale-friendly price with available round and elongated bowl options for multi-unit flexibility.

Gerber has long served the professional plumbing trade rather than the consumer retail market, and the Beacon reflects that priority. The available round bowl configuration is notable because very few 2026 models achieving MaP 1,000 grams offer a round bowl option; round bowls fit bathrooms with less than 30 inches of depth from the wall to the front of the fixture, a constraint common in older homes and smaller guest bathrooms.

For more on how Gerber's broader lineup compares to other professional-grade brands, see our Gerber toilets guide.

Woodbridge's T-0020 follows the established T-0001 platform with an updated skirted design that reduces the external seam, a top-mount flush button, and an option to add the brand's proprietary smart bidet seat as a bundle.

The Woodbridge T-0020 occupies a sensible middle position for buyers who want the visual appeal of a skirted one-piece without investing in a Japanese brand. The 850-gram MaP score handles standard household waste reliably; it is only in high-use or large-family scenarios that the difference between 850 and 1,000 grams becomes practically significant. The option to bundle with a smart bidet seat makes this a capable complete bathroom solution for remodels where budget is a constraint.