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.
Please note: the availability of vehicle features described in this article may be dependent on the grade of vehicle. Consult your local Toyota centre or visit toyota.co.uk for more information.
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.
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
I hope in the new generation Toyota have sorted the door lock problem out! So you can set it so the keyless entry or key fob can be sent so it only unlocks drivers door on first touch!
Hi Kenneth, thanks for your comment.
We will pass your feedback along to our team for consideration.
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Toyota UK
When will the digital key be available? This was advertised as a feature when I got my Yaris cross premium in June.
Hi Peter, thanks for getting in touch.
We have no further information on the digital key at the moment.
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Toyota UK
Does the excel grade have the dynamic reverse camera showing the predicted path when reversing? Thank you.
P.S. My 22 plate excel with city pack does have this gorgeous function.
Good morning, thanks for your question about the new Yaris Cross Hybrid.
Intelligent front and rear parking sensors with clearance sonar & automatic braking are optional on the Design and GR Sport grades and is standard on the Excel and Premier Edition grades.
Additionally, Advanced Parking Assist and 360º Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) is standard on the Excel and Premier Edition grades and is optional on the GR Sport grade.
A reversing camera is standard across all of the grades of the Yaris Cross Hybrid.
We hope this helps, thank you.
My Toyota Yaris cross flat battery over the last 2 months my battery has been flat on 4 occasions failed to start
I have taken it once to a Toyota garage all they did was keep it over night and charged the battery they said it was functioning ok but it has gone flat twice since then I have had to jumpstart it I did take it for a long run before I went away for 4 days when I got back the car would not start Battery flat I had to jump start it again took it for a run only 2 days later flat battery flat again I have rang Toyota all they said book it in we will look at it
I’m looking for a new but I don’t think it will be a Toyota so many people have this problem with battery going flat and they have not got an answer
It’s a problem because I had somewhere special to to go the other day and battery flat I had to get a friend to jumpstart my car I can’t rely on this Yaris cross excell it’s not 3 years old yet and winter is coming
Hi Brian, thanks for getting in touch.
We’re sorry to hear you are experiencing issues with the battery on your Yaris Cross. One method of ensuring battery health can be fitting a trickle charger, this will help to maintain the charge and can be purchased via your local Toyota Centre or there are also many options online.
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Toyota UK
My year old Yaris Cross has two incidents of flat where the car will not start. First time, in Augustwhen I went o a two week holiday . Then again in November after the car was not driven over a long distance for 19 days.
Shockingly bad and it’s time Toyota take the flat battery problem seriously and offer a solution other than using a trickle charger.
Hi there,
We’re sorry to hear this. Your local Toyota Centre is best placed to take a closer look at the health of your 12V battery.
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This happened to me 2 or 3 times and it gets a Run to York and leeds frequently,they charged it up,I was fuming as should not happen to a new car, eventually they changed the battery and since I have also knocked my radio off and not had any problems since .
I have a 2 year yaris cross battery allways going flat had to call AA out twice they say battery needs replacing but the garage is rude phoned you no responce the car should be sorted via warrinty why are you as toyota not doing this.
regards
anne mccarthy
Hi Anne, thanks for getting in touch.
We’re sorry to hear this. If you’d like to confirm which dealership you have been dealing with, we can pass a request over to them.
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Toyota UK
My Yaris cross excell is nearly 2years old and I would like to change it but after two episodes of the battery going flat I am ready to ditch Toyota My garage tells me I don’t do enough mileage to warrant having a hybrid. After having at least 10 new Toyota cars in the family. I feel totally let down by Toyota .What is Toyota doing to address the problem of flat batteries?
Hello Bill,
Thanks for your comment and for your loyalty to the Toyota brand over the years.
It is important to consider that all modern cars will have some degree of a discharge.
If the car is not used very much then the battery will discharge over time but also when it is driven if it is not driven for long enough, it cannot recover the battery back to the maximum capacity.
In fact, short journeys can be worse as the electrical power consumed to actually start the car may not be replenished if the engine does not run for long enough so the battery’s capacity will drop slightly.
If this is repeated over a number of days the battery will eventually discharge.
Toyota uses a smaller 12V battery in the hybrid models than in a normal conventional petrol or diesel engine.
This is because the 12V battery is not required to start the engine, only to power up relays.
By using the smaller battery, it means we save weight and make the vehicle more fuel efficient.
However, lack of regular use of the vehicle will deplete the life of the 12V battery in exactly the same way that it does in any conventional vehicle.
If you have a 12V battery trickle charger, or a solar panel charger, and are confident using them, then these are a good option to keep the battery fully charged whilst the vehicle is stationary for a period of time.
Unfortunately, due to the large number of variable factors that could affect the life of a battery, for example your usage patterns, low mileage & driving style etc, we won’t be able to comment further on your individual situation.
However, if you feel that there is an issue with your battery, it will need to be inspected by your nearest Toyota Centre in order to replace the battery under warranty if it is found to have a manufacturing defect.
We hope that you will find the information above both informative and useful and that it will restore your confidence in Toyota and your vehicle.
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Thanks.
What type of 12v battery does a 2024 Yaris cross premiere have? AGM , flooded or sealed.
Hi Peter, thanks for getting in touch.
The Yaris Cross has a sealed battery.
Thanks,
I’ve just ordered a Design spec model of this from my local Toyota dealer for delivery in December 2024. I’ve seen conflicting information online about whether it has the larger 10.5″ Smart Connect display and Remote Start, is there any way of confirming this?
Hi Rick, thanks for getting in touch.
If your vehicle is the MY24 Yaris Cross, the Design grade is equipped with the 10.5″ screen.
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Toyota UK
How can I tell the difference externally between mk1 Yaris cross and the updated mk2 Yaris cross which was introduced in 2024?
I am considering buying a 2024 model, but don’t want to buy a pre updated model.
Hi Neil, thanks for getting in touch.
There are no major exterior features that can be used to distinguish, but you can check the build date. Production started around April 2024 for the latest variant.
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Toyota UK
As I understand it, there are two external differences between the pre and post revision Yaris Cross.
Firstly the tailgate badge says ‘Hybrid’ on the pre facelift ones, whereas on the post facelift ones it says ‘HEV’.
Also the post facelift ones no longer have the blue detailing on the Toyota badge front and rear.
These are minor differences, but sufficient to tell one from the other.
Regarding the comments re the 12v battery problem. I agree that this is a problem facing most manufacturers hybrids, however for a major player like Toyota to advise prospective customers to place a solar panel onto the dashboard to trickle charge the battery after spending a considerable amount of money on a new car seems somewhat ludicrous.
Kia and Hyundai have recognised and addressed this problem by fitting a bypass button in the instrumentation switches. When the system detects that the 12v battery is below a certain charge level, it disconnects the battery. On arrival back to the car you have to gain entry, press the bypass button, this reconnects the battery which is ” topped” up by the main battery to enable the car to be driven away. Your comments would be appreciated as I will be placing an order somewhere shortly.
Solar panel option is such a bodge – the bypass would be a much better approach . I bought a new MY24 premiere, supposedly with an upgraded battery. Left me stranded at Heathrow this am after 4 days in a meet and greet car park. As the battery was <3v, my contingency jump pack was no use either. There are a lot of good points about the YC, however without doing the basics reliability eg starting, then they are of little comfort at 5:30 in a cold car park
Is the added noise insulation and thicker glass standard across all new 2024 models or is it only particular to the higher powered 130bhp models?
Many thanks.
Hi Michael, thanks for getting in touch.
It is standard across all grades.
Thanks,