Incredibly high sales numbers have been achieved by the new Toyota Yaris Cross model. Toyota’s new hybrid SUV, which has been dubbed the protagonist, has already overcome the Toyota Yaris and placed the RAV4 in its sights in Spain, where it has already eclipsed the popular RAV4.
In Europe, Toyota has opted to reaffirm its commitment to the tough B-segment market with a new and highly fascinating SUV. A vehicle that is expected to lead the pack. The initial sales statistics in Spain are confirmation of this, as seen by the numbers. In our showrooms now, the new Toyota Yaris Cross is a major factor in the company’s registration growth.
The new Yaris Cross was the fourth most popular Toyota vehicle in Spain for the month of October 2021. Furthermore, it has surpassed the Toyota Yaris in terms of registered units, a feat that no other vehicle has ever achieved. Small Japanese B-SUVs are a strong indication that they will soon become an integral part of Toyota’s overall product line.
Yaris Cross, which has overtaken the Yaris, is now aiming for the well-known RAV4.
In October, 405 Yaris Cross models were sold. The Yaris only managed 276 registrations, which is a far cry from this statistic. According to the Toyota RAV4’s sales total of 484 units, we can see that the gap between these two SUVs is quite little. The Yaris Cross, on the other hand, recorded 874 units between January and October.
We can also see how the new Yaris Cross compares to other hybrids by looking at the top 10 best-selling hybrid vehicles in October. The Hyundai Kona was just ahead of him in the standings, but he was able to hold on for ninth place. It is not out of the question that it will continue to rise in the rankings over the next several months.
Small cars and sport utility vehicles are two areas where Toyota has great expertise and know-how. The Yaris Cross is a new model that was designed for European consumers from the very beginning of the concept phase.
The newest Yaris hatchback, Europe’s reigning car of the year, incorporates the most important features of the new generation: a “Big-small” design that maximizes interior space and functionality, the fourth generation of the hybrid electric drive, the highest safety standards with Toyota Safety Sense second generation, and a genuinely enjoyable driving experience.
Toyota has a long history of creating innovative products, and the RAV4 was the first to do so, paving the way for today’s core recreational SUV market sector more than two decades ago.
The Yaris hatchback and the purebred GR Yaris are now members of the Toyota Yaris family, thanks to the Yaris Cross. As a result, Toyota offers the widest selection of hybrid-electric SUV models on the market, which includes the tiny C-HR, the midsize RAV4, and the seven-seater Highlander.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing France’s Valenciennes facility produces the Yaris Cross. In order to produce both the Yaris and the Yaris Cross simultaneously, 400 million euros have been committed. Its inclusion in Toyota’s European production portfolio will help the firm accomplish its target of selling 1.5 million cars per year in the area by 2025 by strengthening the company’s localization strategy.
The B-segment SUV market in Europe is booming, and this vehicle is a formidable contender. Growth in sales is expected to continue for Toyota mainly owing to buyers shifting from bigger C-segment cars to smaller models or searching for a more contemporary vehicle option in the B-size category.
The “Easy, Fast, Smart” design motif for the Yaris Cross was intended to create a vehicle that would be perfect for everyday use. An urban SUV recreated in the south of France by the design team at Toyota European Design and Development (ED2), Toyota’s European design base in the south of France.
There is no doubt that its muscular design conveys the durability and agility desired by European buyers, yet it has a small body that makes it ideal for urban driving. With its “big-small” concept, the Yaris continues to provide a spacious cabin with plenty of room for passengers and luggage.
With a high horizontal axis from the nose to the tail lights, it gives the impression of a strong, lifted SUV. Larger-diameter wheels and tires, such as those up to 18 inches in diameter, not only enhance the vehicle’s aesthetic appeal, but they also improve its versatility on many types of roads. The significant tire overhang on the rear fenders further enhances the vehicle’s small image.
As a typical Toyota SUV, the upper and lower grilles create two trapezoids that are placed one on top of the other in the front area. It has a thin diamond-shaped headlamp with LED projector lamps and separate daytime running lights and circular LED fog lights at the bottom grille corners.
Tailgate and square center section express vehicle functionality and are framed by broad rear fenders with C-shaped character lines at lower corners, which give the car a distinctive back end. Sequential indicators are standard on all rear lights starting with the Mid+ class.
This model has an overall length of 2,240 millimeters (240 millimeters more than the hatchback) and an overall height of 1,595 millimeters (95 millimeters more) (4,180 mm). A 25 mm increase in ground clearance to 170 mm highlights the original SUV architecture, together with a high sitting position and good vision for driver, while the wheelbase stays constant at 2,560 mm. A turning radius of 5.3 meters (tires) guarantees maneuverability in a city setting.
The Yaris Cross is available with 16-inch silver alloy wheels, 17- and 18-inch glossy or dark gray alloys, or 18-inch black alloy wheels, depending on the model class. New pearlescent and metallic hues are among the 10 paint finishes available. For higher-end variants, two-tone painting with a black, gold, or white roof is offered.
The Yaris Cross’s interior design follows the hatchback sedan’s sleek and high-quality look while focusing on “rapid access,” which emphasizes daily ease.
It has been given a fresh look with the addition of additional features, such as new door panels and armrests with new finishes. There has been an increase in the prominence of the center console, which indicates the vehicle’s position as an SUV.
Heating and ventilation controls are located in the vertical portion that extends from a multimedia display to the gearshift lever. Front and center of the gearshift lever are the controls for driving functions, including the switches for driving mode selection and (if applicable) for all-wheel drive.
Because of the SUV’s elevated seating position, the driver has the enhanced peripheral vision that comes standard on most luxury vehicles. With the seat and steering wheel, the driver may feel connected and in charge of the car.
Smart Cargo is a Toyota product.
The innovative interior layout of the Yaris Cross ensures a convenient, easy-to-use cargo area with plenty of room for leisure and trip things as well as everyday freight. A total of 397 liters of cargo capacity is available, and with the rear seats folded down it rises to a whopping 1,097 liters.
High-class vehicles include 60:40 or 40:20:40 back seats, which provide a comfortable ride for passengers. Toyota’s Smart Cargo System, which is available in higher-class models, has a 60:40 loading space split into two sections, allowing for bigger and taller items to be carried.
Two big luggage or golf bags, skis or a bicycle may all fit in the space provided by this flexibility. The new flex belt accessory option makes it simple and secure to attach smaller items.
As the Hybrid Dynamic Force motor accelerates, it is quieter and its peak power and peak torque may be obtained at lower speeds, namely at 5,500 and 4,800 rpm.
The system’s maximum power is 116 DIN PS / 85 kW, which includes both the motor and the electric motors. AWD-best-in-class i’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (WLTP combined) are 4.4-5.0 liters per 100 kilometers and 100-114 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
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