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 highly efficient, fourth generation self-charging Toyota hybrid technology as the all-new Yaris, the 2021 European Car of the Year. 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.
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.
Model range and specifications
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)
Toyota Safety Sense
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.
Options
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.
Prices
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 |
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