Toyota’s new Yaris Cross undergoes some improvements, including changes to the center console, and will be released on January 17, 2024.

Toyota has made some improvements (minor changes) to the Yaris Cross, which was released on January 17, 2024. Prices range from 1,907,000 yen to 3,156,000 yen (tax included). This improvement includes the adoption of a new generation connected navigation system and the latest Toyota Safety Sense to enhance safety. The compact car Yaris will also undergo some improvements on January 17th.

Toyota Yaris Cross partial improvement 2024 model

Exterior grill mesh design changes

This minor change includes changes to the exterior design, including a revised roof spoiler for the “Z” and “Z Adventure” grades, and a revised grille mesh design, creating differentiation between models except for the “GR SPORT” grade.

The only thing that has changed is the grill mesh, so I think it’s safe to say that the design has remained almost unchanged.

New exterior body colors added

New body colors have been added: “Massive Gray (1L6)” and “Attitude Black Mica (218) x Massive Gray (1L6). ” “Massive Gray (1L6)” is already used on the “Voxy” and “Corolla Cross,” and is attracting attention as a recommended color from Toyota.

There are 11 body colors available

• Sensual Red Mica (+33,000 yen tax included)
• Black Mica x Sensual Red Mica (+77,000 yen tax included)
• Silver Metallic
• Black Mica
• Grayish Blue
• Massive Gray
• Black Mica x Massive Gray (+55,000 yen tax included)
• Platinum White Pearl Mica (+33,000 yen tax included)
• Black mica x platinum white pearl mica (+77,000 yen tax included)
• beige
• Black mica x beige (+55,000 yen tax included)

Top 3 most popular body colors

• 1st place: Massive Gray
• 2nd place: Platinum White Pearl Mica (+33,000 yen tax included)
• 3rd Place: Black Mica

Car color encyclopedia: [Popular color ranking] Introducing all the colors available for the Yaris Cross!

The interior features the long-awaited “front soft armrest with console box.”

The interior features a “front soft armrest with console box” (excluding the “X” and “U” grades), improving convenience, and is equipped with the latest display audio . Some of the interior decoration has been changed to gunmetal in the “Z” and “G” grades.

Toyota’s new Yaris Cross gets a partial update with an updated infotainment system

The car is equipped with a new infotainment system, and in addition to the “Connected Navigation” system also found in the new Noah and Voxy, it also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A USB-C charging port has also been added. While the system features a smartphone-like UI, there are some issues with usability. The navigation system’s final guidance is also unsatisfactory, and improvements are expected in a future version upgrade.

Toyota’s new Yaris Cross is partially improved with “Toyota Safety Sense” proactive driving assist.

It predicts potential risks while driving, such as pedestrians crossing the road or people suddenly stepping out into the street, and provides driving assistance to avoid danger. This increases the driver’s sense of security. It also has a function that automatically slows down when approaching a preceding vehicle or curve, reducing the need for frequent braking. This makes driving on public roads smoother and provides gentle support to the driver.

Steering and deceleration assistance for pedestrians, cyclists, and parked vehicles

It anticipates risks and supports steering and braking to prevent the driver from getting too close to danger.

Assistance for slowing down the vehicle ahead

When a preceding or adjacent vehicle is detected cutting in, the system gently decelerates in response to the driver’s release of the accelerator to prevent the vehicle from getting too close.

Curve deceleration assistance

If the system determines that the vehicle’s speed is too fast for the curve ahead, it will gradually slow down in response to the driver’s release from the accelerator.

Deceleration assistance when turning right or left

When the system detects that the vehicle is approaching a traffic light intersection, it assists the driver in decelerating in advance according to whether the driver releases the accelerator or operates the turn signal, ensuring sufficient maneuverability when turning left or right.

Constant steering assistance while driving within the lane

By anticipating the driver’s operations and varying the steering reaction force, unnecessary operations are suppressed, delays in operation are prevented, and smooth driving is supported.

Toyota’s new Yaris Cross partial improvement “Toyota Safety Sense” now available for over-the-air updates

For the first time, the Yaris will receive over-the-air updates with Toyota Safety Sense, with new software upgrades downloaded while the car is driving and installed at your convenience.

Toyota New Yaris Cross Partially Improved Toyota Digital Key Compatible

For the first time, the Yaris is equipped with a digital smart key that allows you to use your Apple or Android phone to remotely lock or unlock the car and operate the climate control and hazard lights.

Monthly fee

G-Link contract Basic usage fee: 19,000 yen (tax included)/year Separate contract administration fee of 8,148 yen (tax included) required.

*If you purchase a new car, you can use it free of charge for three years from the date of initial registration.

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Digital key dedicated app free

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This function allows you to lock/unlock and start the engine using the digital key app and your smartphone’s Bluetooth® ^function . Before using the digital key, you must pair it with your car in the settings.

Points to note

It may not function properly when you are near a place where strong radio waves or noise are generated, or when your smartphone is in contact with or covered by metal objects such as the following. Doors other than those that detect your smartphone will not be unlocked.  Of course, if your smartphone is turned off, you will not be able to “lock/unlock + start the engine.”

Toyota’s new Yaris Cross partial improvement equipment comparison

System equipment		Old model Yaris Cross	New Yaris Cross
Toyota Safety Sense	Pre-crash safety system with collision avoidance support	Daytime and nighttime pedestrian and bicycle	Daytime and nighttime pedestrians , bicycles, and motorcycles
	Proactive Driving Assist	–	◯
	Lane Departure Alert ( with steering control function)	Steering control White/yellow line detection Road edge detection Wandering alarm	Steering control White/yellow line detection Road edge detection Wandering alarm
	Adaptive High Beam System	◯	◯
	Radar cruise control (with full-speed tracking function)	◯	◯
	Curve speed control function	–	◯
	Lane Tracing Assist	◯	◯
	Road Sign Assist	◯	◯
	Driver emergency response system	–	◯
	Leading vehicle departure notification	◯	◯
	Crossing pedestrian detection
preventative safety equipment	Blind Spot Monitor	◯	◯
	Intelligent Clearance Sonar	◯	◯
	Drive Start Control	◯	◯
	Hill Start Assist Control	◯	◯
	Panoramic View Monitor	◯	◯
Comfortable equipment	Comfortable heating sheet	◯	◯
	Center armrest	–	◯
	ITS Connect	◯	◯
	Helpnet	◯	◯
	Electric parking brake & hold	◯	◯
	power seats	◯	◯
	Microcomputer preset driving position system	◯	◯
	Navigation-less	–	◯
	Toyota Display Audio	◯	◯
	In-vehicle communication device (DCM)	◯	◯
	Digital inner mirror	◯	◯
	Digital Key	–	◯

When will the 2024 improved model Yaris Cross be released?

• It was announced and released on January 17, 2024.

The 2024 model underwent a minor change and was released on January 17, 2024. Because the Yaris Cross is a popular model, delivery times are relatively long. We recommend that those considering purchasing one visit a dealership early.

• Yaris Cross delivery information

Toyota New Yaris Cross Partial Improvement Price

• The 2024 improved model Yaris Cross has increased in price by 110,000 yen to 204,000 yen .

Prices have changed for the improved model due to the minor change, with the gasoline model increasing from the original 1,896,000 yen to 2,367,000 yen, and the new model increasing from 1,907,000 yen to 2,571,000 yen, a price difference of about 110,000 yen to 204,000 yen.The hybrid model has also increased from the original 2,284,000 yen to 2,750,000 yen, and the new model increasing from 1,907,000 yen to 2,571,000 yen, a price difference of about 110,000 yen to 204,000 yen.

Model	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
X	In-line 3-cylinder 1.5L engine M15A-FKS type	Direct Shift- CVT	2WD	1,907,000 yen
			4WD	2,138,000 yen
HYBRID U (KINTO only)			2WD	2,451,000 yen
			4WD	2,682,000 yen
G			2WD	2,150,000 yen
			4WD	2,381,000 yen
Z			2WD	2,435,000 yen
			4WD	2,666,000 yen
Z Adventure			2WD	2,551,000 yen
			4WD	2,782,000 yen
GR Sport			2WD	2,571,000 yen

Following the new Prius, the Yaris Cross has been given a U grade as the second installment of the subscription service KINTO Unlimited.

Model	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
HYBRID X	Inline 3 1.5L + motor M15A-FXE type	Electric continuously variable transmission	2WD	2,295,000 yen
			E-Four	2,526,000 yen
HYBRID G			2WD	2,524,000 yen
			E-Four	2,755,000 yen
HYBRID Z			2WD	2,809,000 yen
			E-Four	3,040,000 yen
HYBRID Z Adventure			2WD	2,925,000 yen
			E-Four	3,156,000 yen
HYBRID GR Sport			2WD	2,954,000 yen

• Yaris Cross discount information

Toyota New Yaris Cross Partial Improvement Specifications

Specifications	Yaris Cross
full length	4,180mm
Overall width	1,765mm
Overall height	1,590mm
Wheelbase ​	2,650mm
type	hybrid
engine	Inline 3 1.5L + motor M15A-FXE type
Maximum power	67kW (91ps) / 5,500rpm
Maximum torque	120Nm (12.2kgfm) / 3,800-4,800rpm
Motor maximum output	Front: 59kW (80ps) Rear: 3.9kW (5.3ps)
Motor Max Torque	Front: 141Nm (14.4kgm) Rear: 52Nm (5.3kgm)
System maximum output	116ps (85kW)
Maximum system torque	141Nm (104 lb-ft)
WLCT mode fuel economy	30.8km/L (2WD) 28.7km/L (4WD)
Drive system	2WD/4WD (E-Four)
Passenger capacity	5 people
Drive system	Electric continuously variable transmission

Summary of improvements to the new Toyota Yaris Cross

Toyota’s new “Yaris Cross” partial improvement recommended points

What I found most appealing about this partial improvement is the addition of the new “Proactive Driving Assist” in addition to the latest “Toyota Safety Sense .” This adds “Low-Speed ​​Acceleration Suppression Function,” “Detection of Oncoming Vehicles and Pedestrians When Turning Right at Intersections,” and “Emergency Steering Avoidance Assist.” The “Driver Abnormality Response System” has been adopted, and “Curve Speed ​​Suppression Function” has been added to the “Radar Cruise Control.” These are all features that have only recently been added to higher-end models (such as the RAV4 and Harrier) in recent improvements, and were not available on higher-end models from a few years ago. While the partial improvements have increased the price, the increased safety features mean that the price is by no means high.

Furthermore, the interior adopts a “front soft armrest with console box” (excluding the “X” and “U” grades), improving convenience. This makes a subtle difference in driving comfort between cars with and without a center armrest.

Of course, if you have already purchased a Yaris Cross, you can also add the center armrest later.

Thoughts on the new Toyota Yaris Cross (partially improved)

The latest revision of the Yaris Cross for the Japanese model differs from the European model in a slightly disappointing change. The European model’s hybrid system has been updated, with a new transaxle featuring a larger electric motor and improved software. This increases system output from 116 PS (85 kW) to 130 PS (96 kW), and the new motor’s torque has also increased by 30%, from 141 Nm (104 lb-ft) to 185 Nm (136 lb-ft). The European model’s interior also features a 12.3-inch TFT display, a full LCD digital meter, and the 7-inch Display Audio has been discontinued in favor of an 8-inch Display Audio and a 10.5-inch Display Audio Plus. While these differences are significant, the Japanese model may also be subject to the above specifications with future improvements.

The great things about this partial improvement are the adoption of “Toyota Safety Sense” proactive driving assist, an updated infotainment system, and the addition of an armrest as an original part.

Toyota News Release

https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/toyota/40332710.html

Yaris Cross

https://toyota.jp/yariscross/

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