Toyota Yaris Cross

The Toyota Yaris Cross (Japanese: トヨタ・ヤリスクロス, Hepburn: Toyota Yarisu Kurosu) is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota since 2020. Adopting the Yaris nameplate primarily for the Japanese, European and Australian markets, it is built on GA-B platform as the XP210 series Yaris hatchback and positioned between the Aygo X or Raize and C-HR in Toyota's crossover SUV lineup. It replaces the Japanese/European market XP110 series Ist/Urban Cruiser.[3][4]

Toyota Yaris Cross (XP210)
2022 Toyota Yaris Cross XLS Hybrid (Colombia) front view.jpg
2022 Toyota Yaris Cross XLS Hybrid (MXPJ10, Colombia)
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
ProductionAugust 2020 – present
Assembly
DesignerHideaki Iida, Jun Takahashi, Maki Kobayashi and Yoshikazu Shoji[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformTNGA: GA-B[2]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
  • 59 kW (79 hp; 80 PS) 1NM AC synchronous (front, hybrid models)
  • 3.9 kW (5.2 hp; 5.3 PS) 1MM AC synchronous (rear, hybrid models)
Power output
  • 88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS) (M15A-FKS)
  • 67 kW (90 hp; 91 PS) (M15A-FXE, petrol engine only); 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS) (M15A-FXE, combined system output)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainPower-split
BatteryLithium-ion (hybrid models)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,560 mm (100.8 in)
Length4,180–4,200 mm (164.6–165.4 in)
Width1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height1,560–1,590 mm (61.4–62.6 in)
Kerb weight1,110–1,270 kg (2,447–2,800 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorToyota Ist/Urban Cruiser (XP110)[3][4]

OverviewEdit

The Yaris Cross was originally planned to be unveiled at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show;[5] however, the show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7] Toyota then released the first pictures and specifications of the Yaris Cross on 23 April 2020.[2][8] The model went on sale in Japan in September 2020, Australia in November 2020 and in Europe in mid-2021.[9] The design of the Yaris Cross is a collaboration between Toyota's European and Japanese studios.

ProductionEdit

The Yaris Cross is manufactured in Japan at Toyota Motor East Japan and France at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France, the same as the standard Yaris.[2] The company planned to produce 150,000 units of the Yaris Cross per year in its French factory.[10] The first Yaris Cross rolled out the French factory in July 2021.[11]

The wheelbase is the same as the European market Yaris, but the ground clearance is increased by 30 mm (1.2 in) over the standard Yaris.[2]

MarketsEdit

JapanEdit

In Japan, the Yaris Cross was sold from August 2020 and is available in both petrol and hybrid variants. Four-wheel drive is available as an option and Toyota Safety Sense is standard across the lineup.[12] It was initially available in X, G and Z grade levels. On 19 July 2022, two newer grades were added: GR Sport and Z Adventure.[13][14][15]

AwardsEdit

The Yaris Cross was awarded as the 2022 "World Urban Car of The Year".[16]

SalesEdit

Year Japan[17] Europe[i] Australia
2020 32,570
2021 98,160 22,743[18] 7,828[19]
2022 156,086[20]
  1. ^ Toyota Motor Europe: Europe including Russia and Turkey + Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Israel

ReferencesEdit

  1. ^ "A00202000566". Intellectual Property Database. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Toyota reveals the all-new Yaris Cross compact SUV" (Press release). Brussels: Toyota Europe Newsroom. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  3. ^ a b Huntingford, Steve (23 April 2020). "2021 Toyota Yaris Cross revealed: price, specs and release date". Whatcar.com. UK: What Car? (Haymarket Media Group). Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  4. ^ a b Dasgupta, Sabyasachi (23 April 2020). "Toyota enters compact SUV segment, launches Yaris Cross with hybrid option". Hindustantimes.com. India: HT Auto (HT Media). Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  5. ^ Ramsey, Jonathon (19 February 2020). "Toyota teases Yaris-based crossover for Europe". Autoblog.com. US: Autoblog (Verizon Media). Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. ^ Rosenholtz, Jared (7 March 2020). "What Happened To Toyota's Geneva Crossover Reveal?". Carbuzz.com. US: CarBuzz. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  7. ^ Bruce, Chris (3 March 2020). "Toyota Small Crossover Reveal Delayed For 'Weeks Or Months'". Motor1.com. US: Motor1. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Toyota's Yaris Cross Makes World Debut" (Press release). Toyota Global Newsroom. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  9. ^ Padeanu, Adrian (23 April 2020). "2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Debuts With Hybrid Power And All-Wheel Drive". Motor1.com. US: Motor1. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  10. ^ "Toyota reveals the all-new Yaris Cross compact SUV". Toyota reveals the all-new Yaris Cross compact SUV. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Toyota starts production of the all-new Yaris Cross compact SUV". Toyota Europe Newsroom. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "Toyota Rolls Out All-New Yaris Cross in Japan" (Press release). Toyota. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  13. ^ "TOYOTA GAZOO Racing、ヤリス クロスにGR SPORTの設定を発表" [TOYOTA GAZOO Racing announces GR SPORT setting for Yaris Cross] (Press release) (in Japanese). Toyota. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  14. ^ "2つの新しいヤリス クロスが誕生" [Two new Yaris Crosses are born] (Press release) (in Japanese). Toyota. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  15. ^ Bruce, Chris (19 July 2022). "Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport Debuts In Japan As More Exciting Small Crossover". Motor1. US: Motorsport Network. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  16. ^ Chan, Mick (14 April 2022). "Toyota Yaris Cross – 2022 World Urban Car of The Year". Paultan.org. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  17. ^ "トヨタ ヤリス/ヤリスクロス 新車販売台数推移 - クルマを買う!". kuru-ma.com. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
  18. ^ "Toyota sales increase +8% in 2021, record 6.4% market share". Toyota sales increase +8% in 2021, record 6.4% market share. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  19. ^ "Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2021: From Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger to Mitsubishi's Pajero and Mirage". CarsGuide. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  20. ^ "Toyota Motor Europe's market share increases to a record 7.3% in 2022, +0.9% points year-on-year". Toyota Europe Newsroom. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.

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