April 2020
Toyota Yaris Cross revealed
Toyota has revealed a new Yaris-based small crossover which is expected to start from around £20,000 when it goes on sale in 2021.
The Toyota Yaris Cross will be the smallest SUV in the firm’s range, sitting below the C-HR and competing against the Ford Puma, Nissan Juke and Volkswagen T-Cross.
Designed and developed in Europe, Toyota’s latest crossover will be built alongside the new Yaris at the firm’s manufacturing facility in France. It shares a platform and engine with the 2020 Yaris, following the brand’s well-established hybrid strategy.
As such, the Yaris Cross will use a three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine combined with an electric motor. Fuel economy figures are yet to be confirmed, but Toyota promises ‘excellent fuel efficiency’ with WLTP CO2 emissions from below 120g/km.
While front-wheel-drive models make up the majority of sales in this segment, Toyota’s offering the Yaris Cross with an intelligent all-wheel-drive system. This can send power to the rear axle when slip is detected - in snowy or wet conditions, for example.
With an extra 90mm in height (including 30mm of ground clearance) compared to the Yaris hatchback, Toyota says the Cross provides the high driving position and interior spaciousness demanded by buyers of small crossovers.
It’s yet to confirm exactly how big the boot will be but says it has a ‘large trunk volume’. A split floor system provides extra space if required, and the rear seats drop 40:20:40 to provide extra cargo capacity.
The Toyota Yaris Cross will go on sale later in 2020 with deliveries expected from 2021. UK prices and specifications will be announced at a later date.
April 2021
Toyota Yaris Cross priced from £22,515
Toyota has announced details of the model line-up equipment specifications and prices for Yaris Cross, the latest addition to extensive range of hybrid electric SUVs.
Yaris Cross is built on the same GA-B small car platform and uses the same hybrid technology as the all-new Yaris. This package promises, agile, rewarding handling, excellent efficiency with significant zero-emission all-electric capability together with the stance and performance that are expected of an SUV, says Toyota.
The UK pre-sales period for Yaris Cross begins on 4 May with vehicle reservations accepted prior to first test drives being available during August. Customer deliveries will commence in September.
Yaris Cross will be introduced as a full model range, with four core grades plus an exclusive Premiere Edition version, available for one year only.
Yaris Cross Icon provides a well-specified entry point. Key equipment features include: –
- 16-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels
- Toyota Safety Sense (details below)
- Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system with eight-inch touchscreen, DAB, Bluetooth and six-speaker audio system
- Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Smart entry and push-button start
- Reversing Camera
- Automatic air conditioning
- 2-inch multi-information display
- Power windows with auto up/down control
- Automatic headlights and wipers
The Yaris Cross Design further provides: –
- 17-inch dark grey/machined five-double-spoke alloys
- LED projector headlights
- LED rear lights and sequential indicators
- Light blue ambient cabin lighting
- Aluminium roof rails
- Black headlining
- Seven-inch multi-information display
- Rear privacy glass
The Yaris Cross Excel model is one half of the dual high-grade strategy (together with Dynamic, details below). It builds on the Design specification with features including: –
- 18-inch dark grey/machined five-triple-spoke alloys
- Power tailgate with kick sensor
- Nine-inch Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system
- Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto brake
- Intelligent parking sensors, clearance sonar and automatic braking
- Door mirrors with auto-retracting function
- Power lumbar adjustment on driver’s seat
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
The Yaris Cross Dynamic offers a more distinctive SUV appearance and can be specified with front or all-wheel drive. Its key equipment features (in addition to the Design specification) include: –
- 18-inch dark grey five-triple-spoke alloys
- Bi-tone paint finish with black roof
- Nine-inch Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system
- Door mirrors with auto-retracting function
- Power lumbar adjustment on driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
- Optional intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD-i)
The Yaris Cross Premiere Edition offers an even richer array of premium features, most notably: –
- 18-inch dark grey/machined 10-spoke alloys
- Black leather seat upholstery
- JBL eight-speaker premium sound system
- 10-inch colour head-up display
- Power tailgate with kick sensor
- Bi-tone paint finish with black roof
- Heated front seats
- Optional intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD-i)
All Yaris Cross models will benefit from Toyota Safety Sense active safety and driver assistance systems as standard. This equips the car with intelligent features that can recognise many of the most common accident hazards, warn the driver and initiate steering and braking control if necessary, to help avoid or mitigate the effects of a collision.
The package includes a Pre-Collision System with pedestrian and cyclist recognition and Emergency Steering Assist; full-range intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control; Lane Departure Alert and Lane Trace Assist; Road Sign Assist; and Automatic High Beam. Yaris Cross also come with eCall which can automatically summon emergency services assistance in the event of a serious impact.
Yaris Cross customers will be able to extend their car’s specifications with a choice of options and option packs.
The Tech Pack (Design grade) provides the latest, 2021 Toyota multimedia system while the City Pack (Excel grade and above) introduces semi-automated parking and satellite navigation. A Toyota Skyview panoramic roof and the JBL sound system are available for Excel and Dynamic models.
On-the-road prices for the new Yaris Cross are as follows: –
MODEL |
OTR PRICE |
Yaris Cross Icon FWD |
£22,515 |
Yaris Cross Design FWD |
£24,140 |
Yaris Cross Excel FWD |
£26,745 |
Yaris Cross Dynamic FWD |
£26,465 |
Yaris Cross Dynamic AWD-i |
£28,825 |
Yaris Cross Premiere Edition FWD |
£28,185 |
Yaris Cross Premiere Edition AWD-i |
£30,545 |