Posted: 15/12/2022
Toyota's popular Yaris Cross compact SUV range has received a thrilling upgrade with the addition of the new GR Sport variant, offering customers a raft of dynamic and visual upgrades.
Vehicles like the Yaris Cross GR Sport offer customers a sporty aesthetic and a more dynamic focus on driving characteristics reaffirming Toyota's commitment to delivering ever better cars that are as exciting to drive as they look.
Unique 18-inch alloy wheels with a twin-five-spoke design and bright machined finish differentiate the GR Sport from the rest of the Yaris Cross range, housing sporty red brake callipers complete with GR logos on the front brakes. Exclusive tyres have also been fitted for improved dynamic performance.
Inside, the GR Sport is immediately identified by unique seats featuring synthetic leather on the bolsters and perforated black suede-like upholstery in the centre, with contrast light grey stitching on the seats and steering wheel. The front seats have also been redesigned for a more dynamic look and greater support.
The changes to the Yaris Cross GR Sport are more than just visual however, with retuned suspension that improves handling and sharpens the steering response and feel.
For the front suspension, engineers enhanced the spring constant and rigidity of the lower control arm, while an exclusive bound stopper has been added for the first time to control body roll and improve ride comfort.
At the rear, a grooved washer bolt evens out surface pressure for the suspension fastening bolt and improves rigidity at the joint for greater steering response.
Offered in a single, highly specified grade, the Yaris Cross GR Sport is powered by a 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain pairing a 67kW/120Nm three-cylinder petrol engine with a pair of motor generators on the front axle to produce a combined system output of 85kW.
Combined fuel consumption stands at 3.8 litres per 100km3 on the combined cycle, with CO2 emissions of 86 grams per km4.
The GR Sport builds on the specification of the GXL 2WD Hybrid, which offers LED headlights, a leather-accented steering wheel, a 7.0-inch multimedia system with Apple CarPlay®5 and Android Auto™, satellite navigation, panoramic view monitor, Toyota Connected Services8 and a comprehensive suite of Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance technologies.
A total of five exterior colours are available on the GR Sport, consisting of Frosted White, Stunning Silver, Ink, Atomic Rush and Lunar Blue, with Frosted White and Atomic Rush available with a black two-tone roof that also includes a silver Yaris Cross nameplate on the rocker moulding.
Keep an eye out on Toyota Australia’s social media for the release dates of the new Yaris Cross GR Sport!