Toyota Yaris Cross
The Toyota Yaris Cross is a nameplate used by the Japanese automaker Toyota for two vehicles in the subcompact crossover SUV category. The nameplate first appeared for the crossover SUV counterpart of the XP210 model Yaris based on the Toyota New Global Architecture, which went on sale in August 2020 in Japan and in 2021 in Europe with the model code XP210.
In May 2023, Toyota released another vehicle with the same name in Indonesia, which is larger and based on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture, with the model code AC200. This version is available in most of Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and other emerging markets in Latin America and the Caribbean.
XP210 series (2020)
Primarily marketed for the Japanese, European, Oceanian, and Singaporean markets, the XP210 series Yaris Cross 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.The Yaris Cross was originally planned to be unveiled at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show; however, the show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Toyota then released the first pictures and specifications of the Yaris Cross on 23 April 2020. The model went on sale in Japan in September 2020, Australia in November 2020 and in Europe in mid-2021.
Development was done alongside the Yaris hatchback, led by Yasunori Suezawa as chief engineer and Hideaki Hayashi as deputy chief engineer under the internal "Toyota Compact Car Company". The design of the Yaris Cross is a collaboration between Toyota's European and Japanese studios, combining cues from the Yaris with features from Toyota's larger SUVs such as the more angular RAV4. According to Toyota, the Yaris Cross resembles a diamond when viewed from above because of its wider midsection, which allowed the designers to broaden the wheel arches to achieve a more 'rugged' styling. The dashboard design shares many components with the Yaris hatchback. The wheelbase of the Yaris Cross is identical to the European market Yaris, but the ground clearance is increased by over the standard Yaris.
Toyota offers an all-wheel-drive variant for the hybrid version, unlike other B-segment SUVs which are predominantly front-wheel drive especially in Europe. The system does not require a driveshaft, and instead utilising an electrified rear axle that supplies power during acceleration or when more traction is required. Under the WLTP test cycle, the i-AWD version of the new Yaris Cross emits 135 g/km of, and 120g/km for the front-wheel drive variant.
Production
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. The company planned to produce 150,000 units of the Yaris Cross per year in its French factory. The first Yaris Cross unit rolled out from the French factory in July 2021.Markets
Asia
Japan
In Japan, the Yaris Cross was sold from August 2020 and is available in both petrol and hybrid variants. All-wheel drive is available as an option and Toyota Safety Sense is standard across the line-up. It was initially available in X, G and Z trim levels. On 19 July 2022, two new trim levels were added: GR Sport and Z Adventure.Singapore
The Yaris Cross was launched by Borneo Motors in Singapore on 14 January 2021, with two trim levels: Active and Excite, it is powered by a M15A-FXE hybrid powertrain.Oceania
Australia
The Yaris Cross was launched in Australia in November 2020, with three trim levels available: GX, GXL, and Urban. It is available with petrol and hybrid powertrains for each trim, and the AWD-e all-wheel drive option is available across the line-up. In December 2022, the GR Sport trim for the Yaris Cross was introduced, powered only by a hybrid powertrain.New Zealand
The Yaris Cross was launched in New Zealand in November 2020, with three variants available: GX, Hybrid GX and Hybrid Limited. In January 2023, a GR Sport trim was added to the line-up, powered only by a hybrid powertrain.South America
Colombia
The Yaris Cross XP210 made its South American debut in Colombia in December 2021, with two trim levels: XS and XLS. The M15A-FXE hybrid powertrain is available for the latter trim.Ecuador
The Yaris Cross was launched in Ecuador on 13 May 2022, in a sole variant, powered only by M15A-FXE hybrid powertrain. Toyota Safety Sense is available as an option.2023 update
The Yaris Cross was updated on 21 November 2023 in Europe. Updates consists of a new "Premiere Edition" trim, which includes a new Urban Khaki two-tone paint, redesigned 18-inch alloy wheels, and green accents on the upholstery, instrument panel and doors. Other changes include a choice of new electric motor which improves the power output to and of torque, new Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system with a choice of 12.3-inch instrument panel and 10.5-inch head unit, improved NVH levels, thicker glass on the windscreen and side windows, revised Toyota Safety Sense features, new upholstery patterns, a soft lower instrument panel covering, and a new Juniper Blue paint option.Powertrain
Safety
The Yaris Cross was tested for automotive safety by ANCAP and Euro NCAP in September 2021 and October 2021 respectively. It received five stars out of a possible five from both tests.Awards
The Yaris Cross was awarded as the 2022 "World Urban Car of The Year".AC200 series (2023)
The AC200 series Yaris Cross was first unveiled in Indonesia on 15 May 2023, and started production on 13 June 2023 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia facility in Karawang, West Java, for both local and export markets amounting to 25 countries. Indonesian sales commenced on the same date.The development of the model was done by Daihatsu through a joint Toyota-Daihatsu internal company known as Emerging-market Compact Car Company, under the lead of chief engineer Toru Uda. It shares the DNGA-B platform with the AC100 series Vios/Yaris sedan. The front section of the platform such as the engine compartment is shared with the Avanza/Veloz, while the under section and wheelbase was reworked. The ground clearance is rated at.