Our multi-award-winning compact SUV has been gently but significantly enhanced, with the aim of maintaining the model’s position as the segment leader in Europe. This article reveals what has changed within the 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross line-up in the keys areas of technology, power and style.
2024 Toyota Yaris Cross: technology
The revised model introduces a completely new digital user experience. This includes new instrument displays that be configured and customised to suit the driver’s preference, and a new Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system that is more powerful, quicker to respond and offers a wider range of functions. The size of the displays are now class-leading: up to 12.3-inch for the driver’s combimeter and up to 10.5-inch for the multimedia touchscreen (both grade dependent).
In addition to wireless smartphone integration for both Apple and Android devices, a function of the new multimedia system is its ‘always connected’ cloud-based navigation, which uses up-to-the-moment information on routes, traffic and delays to offer optimal journey planning. The system also offers speech recognition through an on-board voice agent that can recognise and react to natural, conversational language and requests. For example, by saying, “Hey Toyota, I’m cold,” the system will automatically realise the need to raise the climate control temperature.
Convenience and security is enhanced with the availability of a new smart digital key (grade dependent). Linked to the MyToyota app, this digital key grants access to the vehicle through the user’s smartphone, and can be used to lock, unlock and start the vehicle without directly interacting with the phone. The app provides other useful functions, including remote locking/unlocking, pre-journey climate control operation, and activation of the hazard lights to help locate the vehicle, such as in a busy car park.
The revised car is also equipped with the latest generation of Toyota Safety Sense. The advanced features of this system – now with increased scope for detecting risks thanks to a new camera and radar set-up – are provided as standard throughout the 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross range. It is linked to a new data communications module that allows seamless, over-the-air software updates.
Protection is also offered when the car is stationary with the availability of a system that provides a visual and audible warning to help guard against a door being inadvertently opened into the path of approaching vehicles and cyclists.
2024 Toyota Yaris Cross: power and driving pleasure
The 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross joins its hatchback sibling in offering a second, more powerful version of its fifth-generation hybrid electric powertrain to further increase the model’s appeal.
This means that in addition to the established 1.5-litre full hybrid electric system, higher grade GR Sport and new Premiere Edition (see subheading below) models will be equipped with an upgraded system that features a new transaxle and a larger, more powerful motor-generator. Together with adjustments to the power control unit, output rises by 14% (from 114 to 130bhp), and maximum torque increases by 30% (141 to 185Nm). Acceleration from rest to 62mph is now reduced by half a second to 10.7 seconds, while emissions from the revised powertrain remain at a best-in-class 103-122g/km.
Statistics are only part of the story; equally significant is the impact the new powertrain has on the driving experience. It gives the 2024 Yaris Cross a more dynamic and responsive feel, with drive motor assistance also having been tuned to deliver a more linear relationship with accelerator input for faithful feedback.
Improvements have also been applied to how occupants are isolated from noise and vibrations through the powertrain. A dynamic damper has been added to the left-side engine mount; a resonator has been fitted to the intake hose; the inner dash silencer has been changed from a single layer to a three-layer construction; and an extra layer of felt has been added to the cowl top silencer. To combat wind and road noise, thicker glass is used across the windscreen and side windows.
2024 Toyota Yaris Cross: added style with new Premiere Edition
The new Premiere Edition represents the halo model of the 2024 range. Among the body colour options is an exclusive new Urban Khaki bi-tone paint finish (below and lead images), which is paired with exclusive new 18-inch machine-finished five-spoke alloy wheels. Inside, upholstery stitching and deco lines on the instrument panel and doors coordinate with the green paintwork.
When will the new Yaris Cross arrive?
UK pricing and ordering details for the 2024 Yaris Cross will be announced before the end of the year.
All information was correct at the time of publishing
Will the new updates be available on the Design as I am thinking of buying one .
Hi Dave, thanks for your comment.
There are many updates for the new Yaris Cross, your local Toyota Centre is best placed to explain everything during your test drive.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
I have ordered Yaris Croo Excel due to be delivered July 2024. Can you please confirm that this model now includes the Park Assist as part of the advanced safety kit together with 360 degree panoramic view?
I was informed that the Excel no longer offer the city option but now incorprates the advanced safety kit as standard on the Excel and Premier models.
Hi John,
Thanks for your comment.
That is correct, the Advanced Safety Pack features intelligent parking assist and a 360 panoramic view monitor.
This pack is available as an option on the GR Sport grade and standard on Excel and Premiere Edition grades.
Thanks.
The guidance from my local Toyota dealer was sent as this pdf file – ‘NEW-Yaris-Cross-Launch-Bulletin-24.pdf’
Your reply to Bob Birch also shows Yaris Cross Excel to have Advance Safety Pack as standard including the park assistance !
Hi John,
Thanks for your comment, we apologise for this error.
To confirm, the Advanced Safety Pack is standard on Excel and Premiere Edition grades.
We hope this helps, we apologise for any prior confusion.
Thanks.
I’m likely to order the new Yaris Cross Premier Edition 130 bhp in the next month. Could you please confirm delivery times. Thanks
Hi Juliette, thanks for your comment.
We’re pleased to hear of your interest in the Yaris Cross. Orders placed today would be expected to arrive from around June time.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
Hi asking if the new 2024 Yaris cross would have the new vitual cockpit and multi media display as the premier edition
Hi John, we’re not completely sure which aspects you are referring to.
All grade of the Yaris Cross feature a digital combimeter, so the dashboard behind the steering wheel. However, the Icon and Design grades feature a 7″ version of this display, where as the other grades feature a larger 12.3″ version.
It’s similar with the multimedia display with the Icon grade having a smaller 9″ touchscreen and all other grades having the larger 10.5″ display. The only addition that the Premiere Edition grade has that is unique is the heads up display, which essentially projects the information straight in front of you onto the bottom of the windscreen.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
Hi! I’m looking at the new GR Sport for laterthis year….what colours are available?
Also my current Excell version hasthe360 camera and parking assist – does this come as standard?
ThanksBob Birch
Hi Bob, thanks for your interest in the new Yaris Cross.
The 360 Panoramic View Monitor is only available with the Advanced Safety Pack, which is optional on the GR Sport grade and standard on the Excel and Premiere Edition. Advanced parking assist is also featured in this pack.
Then colour wise, the GR Sport grade is available with the following options: Bi-tone Platinum White Pearl, Bi-tone Scarlet Flare, Bi-tone Silver Metallic, Bi-tone Ash Grey and Bi-tone Juniper Blue.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
I drive a Toyota Carola hybrid. 2021. And due to pick another car. As I’m on mobility and my dealer is in Colindale can you tell me when the new 2024 Yaris cross will be out. And what grade of car. Will I get. On mobility. Thanks. Mr. D. Parker .
Hi David,
Thanks for your interest in the 2024 Yaris Cross.
It is currently available on Motability in all grades.
Take a look at our latest pricelist here – https://www.toyota.co.uk/content/dam/toyota/nmsc/united-kingdom/motability/toyota-motability-price-list-q2-2024.pdf
Please let us know if there is anything else that we can help you with.
Thanks.
I have purchased the Design, but now see the models are GX, GXL etc. GX is entry level. I didnt get the Icon, which is entry level. Which model corresponds with Design?
Hi Kiran,
The Yaris Cross GX is an Australian specification.
You may have been looking at the Toyota Australia website here and not the UK one!
We hope this helps.
Thank you.
Hi which Yaris cross editions features keyless start?
Hi Lynn,
Thanks for your question.
All grades of Yaris Cross have Smart Entry and Push Button Start as standard.
We hope this helps.
Thanks.
Its now April 2024 and still no up dated web site etc, you are selling a car but no one can view it on line, 6 months after you put it on here. Are you ever going to up date things or just keep say soon, soon,
Please can you confirm the 2024 yaris cross excel includes the advanced safety pack which includes park assist and 360 view. I have ordered mine and have been told by management this is standard in the new excel spec 2024
Hi Iram.
Thanks for your question.
We can confirm that the Advanced Safety Pack is standard on the 2024 Yaris Cross Excel.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.
Thanks.