2024 Toyota Yaris Cross GR SPORT European Version

Toyota has strengthened every key aspect of the popular Yaris Cross, building on the qualities that have helped the compact SUV lift the 2022 World Urban Car title among many other awards during its first year on sale. 

The programme of enhancements for the model focuses on the primary purchase considerations for customers in the segment, ensuring the Yaris Cross strengthens its all-round buyer appeal. Since its introduction in 2021, it has quickly established itself as strong and highly competitive challenger in the fast-growing European B-SUV market and it is the sales leader in its class, the most competitive part of the B-segment market. Moreover, Yaris Cross has become Toyota’s best-selling model in Europe. 

Built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France, the new Yaris Cross sustains a reputation for ingenuity and innovation in packaging, powertrains and safety that the Yaris family has enjoyed since the first generation’s introduction 25 years ago. The new model is on sale now across Europe. 

The new Yaris Cross delivers stronger and more rewarding performance from an additional iteration of its hybrid powertrain; safer and easier driving with the latest Toyota T-Mate safety and driver assistance systems; a fully digital user experience; and styling details that enhance its modern urban character. Its introduction completes a full revision of Toyota’s small car line-up with new Aygo X and Yaris hatchback – each model benefiting from the quality of the company’s GA-B platform. 

Toyota expects non-battery electric vehicles to account for around 80% of the B-segment between 2024 and 2026, equivalent to around four million annual sales. Of the non-BEV power options, hybrid is now firmly customers’ preferred choice. With its all-round quality, versatility and unmatched breadth of hybrid powertrain choice, the new Yaris Cross is well positioned to maintain its segment leadership and deliver conquest sales.

A DUAL HYBRID STRATEGY WITH THE NEW HYBRID 130 POWERTRAIN 

• New 130 DIN hp hybrid powertrain creates a dual hybrid strategy for the new Yaris Cross, offered alongside the established 116 DIN hp system 
• Powertrains named Hybrid 130 and Hybrid 115 
• Hybrid 130 uses elements of the latest, fifth generation Toyota hybrid technology, increasing efficiency, power and responsiveness 

The Yaris Cross follows the Yaris hatchback in adopting an additional, more powerful hybrid powertrain – the “Hybrid 130”. This “dual hybrid” strategy widens the model’s customer appeal, particularly to people who want a more compact vehicle, without forgoing power and performance. In the B-segment, around 50% of new customers are “downsizing” their choice of vehicle. 

The hybrid powertrain is the number one deciding factor for people choosing to buy Yaris Cross. They have more choice than ever before from the 100% hybrid line-up: two different powertrains (a unique-in-class offer) and front or intelligent all-wheel drive. 

In the new Hybrid 130, the established 1.5-litre full hybrid system has a new transaxle with a larger and more powerful electric motor-generator (MG1). This, together with adjustments to the power control unit (PCU), delivers a 12% increase in total system output, from 116 DIN hp/85 kW to 130 DIN hp/96 kW. At the same time, the MG2 motor’s torque has been increased across the entire rev band, with the maximum rising by 30% from 141 to 185 Nm. 

The result is faster acceleration, with the 0-100 km/h time reduced by half a second to 10.7 seconds and the 80-120 km/h overtaking benchmark brought down by 0.4 seconds to 8.9 seconds. Where CO2 emissions are concerned, the impact is modest: the new system achieves a best-in-class 101-116 g/km, while fuel economy is 4.5-5.2 l/100 km. This compares to figures for the Hybrid 115 of 101-115 g/km and 4.5-5.1 l/100 km. 

These statistics are only part of the story; equally significant is the impact on the driving experience. Engine, drive motor and hybrid battery performance have all been maximised. Along with a higher level of torque at all engine speeds, this gives the car a more dynamic and responsive feel with acceleration and deceleration performance that adds enjoyment to every drive, with more responsive performance on urban streets and confident overtaking acceleration on the open road. 

The Hybrid 115 system has built Yaris Cross’ reputation for exceptional efficiency (notably the model set a new record in the UK’s ‘What Car?’ magazine fuel economy testing). This quality remained a prime consideration in development of the new Hybrid 130. Its greater electric power allows for EV driving at higher speeds and it also allows the engine to operate in its high efficiency range more frequently, enhancing fuel economy. At the same time, there’s greater acceleration power and sharper response at low speeds. 

Further improvement of the engine’s thermal efficiency and reduced losses throughout the powertrain through precise control of every element mean less energy is used, CO2 emissions are reduced, and the vehicle’s driving range is improved. 

The increased output from the hybrid battery means the engine can operate at lower rpm at start-up and under acceleration. The increase in initial acceleration responsiveness means there is closer co-ordination between the rise in the engine’s revs and sound and the vehicle’s speed, significantly reducing the “rubber band” effect associated with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). 

NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR MORE EFFICIENT DRIVING 

The new hybrid tech features include a function that assists the car’s acceleration or deceleration in line with changes in the road gradient. This mitigates the need for additional pressure on the accelerator when driving uphill and provides downhill control, whereby the vehicle is slowed when the driver takes their foot off the accelerator. 

In addition, Predictive Efficient Drive learns driver behaviour and road and traffic conditions on routes programmed into the car’s cloud-based navigation system. This intelligence is used by the hybrid system to optimise battery charging and discharge control, in line with the road and traffic conditions. 

Predictive Deceleration Support collects driving behaviour data which is used to give on-screen indications of route locations – “deceleration support points” – where the driver can come off the throttle to increase fuel and power efficiency. When the accelerator is released, engine braking force is increased to higher than normal levels (‘extended regeneration control’), which also allows for more efficient battery charging. 

The other element in Predictive Efficient Drive is Predictive State of Charge (SOC) Control. This operates in two driving scenarios. First, Downhill SOC Control predicts long downhill route sections from map data and reduces the battery charge level in advance so that more energy can be recovered when descending the slopes. Second, Congestion SOC Control monitors traffic information and, when congestion ahead is indicated, maintains the battery’s charge level so that the vehicle can travel for longer in slow moving traffic without the engine having to be started. 

The new Hybrid 130 powertrain is featured in the high grade models, including the new Premiere Edition and GR SPORT. The line-up continues to offer the established 116 DIN hp/85 kW hybrid system, now known as the Hybrid 115. 

ALL-ROUND BENEFITS OF THE GA-B PLATFORM 

• Toyota’s GA-B small car platform is the foundation for the Yaris Cross’ agile and rewarding handling 
• Fundamental benefits of high body strength and rigidity with light weight and low centre of gravity 

The car’s agile, confidence-inspiring performance is further supported by the capability of its GA-B platform, the foundation for a new generation of small Toyota cars. 

It delivers the fundamental benefits of a low centre of gravity, with heavier components located low and close to the middle of the vehicle, and a highly rigid body. The result is a stable, composed drive, with reduced body roll and precise chassis response that’s faithful to the driver’s inputs. 

Rigidity is achieved without the penalty of added weight, thanks to advanced construction techniques and the use of strong but lightweight materials in key areas. 

A QUIETER DRIVE WITH IMPROVED NOISE AND VIBRATION PACKAGE 

• Noise and vibration reduction a key improvement, responding to customer feedback 
• Multiple measures adopted to counter road, wind and engine noise 
• Performance benchmarked against the Yaris Cross’ leading segment competitors 

The new Yaris Cross benefits from a range of additional measures to reduce noise and vibration. Responding to customer feedback, the new Yaris Cross was benchmarked against its principal competitors to manage road, engine and wind noise and raise performance to equal class-leading levels. 

Where engine noise is concerned, four key areas have been the focus for improvement: a dynamic damper has been added to the left-side engine mount; a resonator has been fitted to the intake hose; the inner dash silencer has been changed from a single layer to a three-layer construction; and an extra layer of felt has been added to the cowl top silencer. 

To combat wind and road noise, thicker glass is used for the windscreen as well as front and rear side windows on all new Yaris Cross models. 

A FULLY DIGITAL USER EXPERIENCE 

• 12.3-inch digital driver’s combimeter with customisable display on higher grade models 
• Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system with cloud-based navigation 
•  Smart digital key coming later in 2024 

Access to information, connectivity and entertainment has been transformed with the introduction of a completely new digital user experience. This includes both a driver’s instrument display that can be configured and customised to suit the driver’s preference, and a multimedia system that’s more powerful, quicker to respond and offers a wider range of functions. The displays are class-leading in size: seven or 12.3-inch for the driver’s combimeter, and nine or 10.5-inch for the multimedia touchscreen, depending on grade. 

The 12.3-inch combimeter presents dials, information and graphics in sharp definition for good visibility in all light levels. 

The driver can customise the display’s appearance to suit their mood or the type of journey with four style options: Smart, Casual, Sporty and Tough. There’s a further choice of two, one or no dials to create 12 layouts in all, plus a change in background colour according to the drive mode selected – Normal, ECO or Sport. 

A digital speedometer and the shift position indicator are centrally positioned in all configurations. Multi-information displays (MID) are positioned centre, left and right; the central section presents important data, such as advanced safety system status; those to either side present details such as journey data, fuel consumption and audio. 

The driver can view combinations for the three pages in each MID with ease using control switches on the steering wheel. They can also customise the information on each page on the left and right displays; the centre display content is fixed. 

According to model grade, a head-up display is also available, giving the driver even more direct access to key driving information. 

The seven-inch version is standard on Mid and Mid+ grades; the 12.3-inch is featured on high grade, GR SPORT and Premiere Edition models. 

TOYOTA SMART CONNECT

The Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system is designed for easy, intuitive use with quicker response to inputs thanks to increased computing power. Its functions include cloud-based navigation as standard, an “always connected” system that accesses up-to-the-moment information on routes, traffic, and delays for better journey planning. 

The system has an enhanced, more responsive voice recognition system and an on-board “Hey Toyota” voice agent that can recognise natural, conversational language and requests. For example, say “Hey Toyota, I’m cold” and the system will automatically raise the climate control temperature. 

Easy connectivity is designed-in, with wireless smartphone integration for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

The preference profiles of up to three different users can be stored on the system, automatically applying the user’s favoured audio and navigation settings. Using the MyToyota app, the owner can also store their setting at their chosen Toyota Centre and access on any other vehicle they use that’s equipped with same multimedia system. 

EASY ACCESS WITH SMART DIGITAL KEY 

Later in 2024, The Yaris Cross will join the new Yaris hatchback in offering owners the convenience and security of a Smart Digital Key. Linked to the MyToyota app, this will give up to five users access to the vehicle using their smartphone. The digital key can be used to lock, unlock and start the vehicle – with no need for the phone to be taken out of the user’s bag or pocket. 

The key is compatible with Apple and Android devices and is provided as standard on the Premiere Edition. One year’s connection is included in the car’s purchase price. 

The MyToyota app provides other useful functions, including remote locking/unlocking, pre-journey climate control operation and activation of the hazard lights to help locate vehicle – for example, in a busy car park. 

SAFER, LESS STRESSFUL DRIVING WITH COMPREHENSIVE TOYOTA T-MATE FEATURES 

• Safer, easier driving with latest Toyota T-Mate features 
• New and extended Toyota Safety Sense functions 

Toyota set out to make the Yaris Cross the safest car of its size, equipping it with a wealth of active and passive safety provisions and features that can take much of the familiar stress out of driving. The Yaris Cross has benefited from the same wide-ranging Toyota T-Mate package. 

Toyota T-Mate is the umbrella term for advanced features that make a car safer and easier to drive and park. In the new Yaris Cross, these have been enhanced and extended to be more effective than ever, including the introduction of the latest generation Toyota Safety Sense systems. These features, often extra-cost options or simply not available on other B-SUV models, are provided as standard throughout the Yaris Cross range. 

Adjustment of the safety and driving assistance features is made simple, using the control switches on the steering wheel. For example, these can be used to engage the Lane Trace Assist and adjust the distance settings for the dynamic radar cruise control. 

The table below provides an overview of the breadth of Toyota Safety Sense features and the latest additions and enhancements, available in the new Yaris Cross range.

Using a new camera and radar system which can scan further and wider than before, there’s increased scope for detecting accident risks. For example, the Pre-Collision System (PCS) can now recognise a potential head-on impact, crossing vehicles and a wide range of objects and vehicles in the car’s path, including pedestrians, cyclists and now also motorcycles. 

Acceleration Suppression is a new addition to the PCS functions. When driving at low speeds, this intervenes to slow any sudden acceleration when it recognises there’s the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead. 

The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) has been revised to respond more quickly and operate with a more natural feel. For example, when another vehicle moves into the car’s lane, deceleration is more gradual. The vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings have been extended so the driver has more choice to suit their preference, and the system’s curve speed reduction is activated earlier, giving smoother speed control. 

The DRCC also has new turn signal-linked control and deceleration assist that supports smooth overtaking and rejoining of the traffic lane, at a safe speed and distance from other vehicles. 

The driver’s forward vision in night-time driving is improved with the first availability of an Adaptive High-beam System (AHS) on the Yaris Cross. This option integrates LED low and high beam operation for more precisely tuned control of the forward lighting, maximising illumination while automatically avoiding the risk of dazzling oncoming drivers. 

Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) is another new feature, designed to help avoid familiar accident hazards when driving at low speed. It has three elements: obstacle anticipation assist, deceleration assist and steering assist. 

Obstacle anticipation assist is activated when the system detects obstacles ahead that could be a collision risks, such as pedestrians crossing or close to the side of the road, cyclists or parked cars. It provides steering and braking assistance to help the driver safely manoeuvre past the hazard. 

Deceleration Assist provides smooth deceleration when the driver releases the accelerator to slow down when approaching a slower vehicle ahead, or entering a bend. Steering Assist recognises a bend in the road ahead and adjusts steering force to help the driver make a smooth and stable turn. 

The new Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS) is able to support the driver, should they be taken ill or incapacitated. If it detects the driver has made no inputs – steering, braking, accelerating – over a certain amount of time, it will sound a warning. If there is no reaction from the driver, it will bring the car to a gentle stop, activate the hazard lights, and unlock the doors. 

The Lane Departure Alert (LDA) now recognises when the driver has moved out of lane while trying to avoid an obstacle (pedestrian or other road users) and temporarily cancels its warning function. The lane-centring function of the Lane Trace Assist (LTA) has been adjusted so that its performance has a more natural feel – for example, it will follow an offset driving path to avoid passing close to parked vehicles. 

The Road Sign Assist has been enhanced so just a one-touch adjustment of the speed limiter is all that’s required to match traffic sign information. The vehicle’s speed limiter can also now be linked to the RSA to help ensure conformity with changes in speed restrictions. 

Toyota T-Mate also provides protection when the car is stationary, with the optional Safe Exit Assist (SEA), a visual and audible warning system helps guard against a door being inadvertently opened into the path of vehicles and cyclists approaching from the rear. And the Rear Seat Reminder System (RSRS) will alert the driver with visual and sound warnings if they have left a child or pet on the back seat, helping avoid the risk of “hot car” incidents. 

ADDED STYLE WITH NEW PREMIERE EDITION 

• Limited edition top of the range model introducing the new Yaris Cross 
• Ultimate specification and exclusive Urban Khaki paint finish 

The Yaris Cross’ cool contemporary styling has resonated strongly with customers since launch, capturing the stance and image of an SUV in a car that’s compact and manoeuvrable on urban streets. Its visual appeal is enhanced in a new halo model for the range, the Premiere Edition. 

This is offered in an exclusive new Urban Khaki paint finish in a bi-tone execution and with exclusive new 18-inch dark grey/machined five-spoke alloy wheels that enhance the dynamic, rugged look. Inside, upholstery stitching and deco lines on the instrument panel and doors match the green body colour. Platinum Pearl White and Silver Metallic bi-tone options are also available. 

Interior seat upholstery has also been refreshed with a new pattern and a soft lower instrument panel covering has been introduced on all grades. A new Juniper Blue paint option is available across the range. 

YARIS CROSS GR SPORT 

The Yaris Cross line-up also features a GR SPORT grade, inspired by Toyota Gazoo Racing’s motorsports successes. 

The Yaris Cross GR SPORT has a sportier look, with dedicated 18'' dark grey alloy wheels, bespoke sporty seats with red stitching, and GR and GR SPORT badges both on the outside and inside of the car. Also, suspensions have been tuned for a more engaging drive.

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