Why Does the Toyota Yaris Cross Continue to Evolve in 2024?

A few months after the launch of a new, more powerful engine, the Toyota Yaris Cross continues to evolve.

Best-selling Toyota model in Europe since its launch in 2022, the Yaris Cross is a bestseller that deserves special attention. So much so that the Japanese manufacturer continuously updates its compact small SUV, creating quite a fuss for the Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008. It must be said that the driving pleasure and energy efficiency of its hybrid powertrain are genuine.

Produced in France, this Toyota Yaris Cross 2024 receives several upgrades, starting with the new hybrid unit 130 which is more powerful (+12% overall, +14 hp) and more torque-rich (+30%, from 141 to 185 Nm). In reality, the 1.5-liter thermal engine remains unchanged, but it is now paired with a more generous electric motor.

More enjoyable performance

Acceleration to 100 km/h still won’t be shocking, but it drops by 0.5 seconds to reach 10.7″. This increased power mainly helps contain CO2 emissions, as the new Yaris Cross Hybrid 130 emits only 1 gram of CO2/km more than the 116 version, thanks to a fuel consumption ranging from 4.5 to 5.1 liters per 100 km depending on the options. The only transmission offered remains the continuously variable CVT, which is pleasant for everyday driving but less so when pushing the pace.

The real advantage of this new Yaris Cross probably lies elsewhere: it can recognize slopes (ascending or descending) and automatically adjust the pressure to be applied to the accelerator. It may seem trivial, but it’s a brilliant idea. No need to press harder on the accelerator; the car compensates automatically. The same applies when descending, where regenerative braking is enhanced. On scheduled or recurring routes, the Yaris Cross learns the driving style and knows where to deploy energy depending on decelerations and inclines.

Brilliant for further minimizing fuel consumption.

Even more comfortable

After two years on the market, the Yaris Cross has incorporated many customer feedbacks. The first improvements include a windshield and side windows with thicker glass to reduce wind noise. A dynamic damper was added to the engine to reduce vibrations, a resonator was integrated into an air intake hose to alter its sound, and the dashboard insulation was upgraded from one to three layers. Finally, the engine hood benefits from increased thickness of soundproofing felt.

Pricing and release date will be announced soon.

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