2021 Toyota Yaris Cross revealed

Toyota doesn’t currently offer a small SUV in Europe, but that situation is going to be fixed next year by the arrival of the all-new Yaris Cross. Like the recently-announced fourth-generation Yaris hatchback, it’s based on the company’s GA-B modular platform.

Toyota Yaris Cross (2021) Front Side 1Toyota Yaris Cross (2021) Dashboard

Indeed, both models share the same 2,560 mm (100.8”) wheelbase. However, the Yaris Cross is longer overall by 240 mm (9.4”), plus the ride height has been increased by 30 mm (1.2”) to provide slightly better ground clearance.

Toyota Yaris Cross (2021) Rear SideToyota Yaris Cross (2021) Side

Power comes from a ‘self-charging’ (i.e. non-plug-in) hybrid system consisting of a 1.5 litre, three-cylinder, Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. Maximum output is rated at 114 bhp (85 kW / 116 PS).

Toyota Yaris Cross (2021) InteriorToyota Yaris Cross (2021) Front Side 2

Significantly, Toyota has decided to offer AWD-i (intelligent all-wheel drive) as an alternative to front-wheel drive. This option, which is an electrical rather than a mechanical set-up, sends torque to the rear axle when only extra traction is required.

The Yaris Cross will be manufactured in France alongside the hatchback.

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  1. Autoesque21 April 2021 at 17:05:00 BST

    Toyota has today confirmed UK on-the-road prices for its new Yaris Cross:

    • 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

    A pre-sales period starts on the 4th of May, test drives are due to begin during August, then the first deliveries will take place in September.

    The special Premiere Edition (which additionally comes with 18” ten-spoke alloy wheels, a power tailgate with a kick sensor, black leather upholstery, a JBL eight-speaker audio system and a 10” colour head-up display) is going to be available for one year only.

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