Toyota announced that they are introducing a new “dynamic focus” GR Sport its variation Yaris Cross line of light SUVs in Australia.
The 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport will be available at local showrooms in December and will only be available in 2WD Hybrid guise.
Toyota has yet to reveal pricing details for the Yaris Cross GR Sport, but they do say that more details will be revealed closer to the release date.
The Yaris Cross range now starts at $26,990 before on-road costs for the GX petrol and expands to $37,990 for the AWD hybrid. It is likely that the Yaris Cross GR Sport will cost less than the current flagship model.
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The Yaris Cross GR Sport has tweaked the suspension that is said to improve steering feel and response, as well as reduce body roll.
There are no modifications to the powertrain.
Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport is offered exclusively by a petrol-electric hybrid system include 1.5 liter three-cylinder gasoline engine and two electric motors on the front axle produces a total system output of 85kW of power.
This is combined with an electronically continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) that drives only the front wheels.
On the outside, the Yaris Cross GR Sport sets it apart with two-tone dual-tone 5-spoke dual-tone 18-inch alloy wheels, a unique black mesh front grille and a “sporty” rear diffuser. .
Inside the Yaris Cross GR Sport there are front sport seats with gray synthetic leather upholstery, “suede overlays” and light gray stitching that has also been transferred to the steering wheel.
It’s worth noting that all press images show a left-hand drive model with red stitching on the seats and steering wheel.
There are also aluminum pedals, gunmetal silver trim on the doors and dashboard, and the GR logo on the front headrests, keyless entry and steering wheel.
Just like the current Yaris Cross, the GR Sport variant will get a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, climate control, as well as a Toyota Connected subscription. Services for three years for free.
Like previous reportToyota Australia confirmed that it will offer “improved technology” on the Yaris Cross as part of an update in 2022.
It also confirmed that its entry-level crossover will receive a range of new exterior colors and finishes, as well as “interior trim enhancements” including black leather accents on Urban models. present.
The Urban currently comes with an incredible tweed upholstery with brown faux leather inserts, matching the dashboard and two-tone black and brown door trim.
The Yaris Cross light SUV is the latest model in the Toyota lineup to receive the GR Sport offer, and will be offered with C-HR GR Sport and LandCruiser 300 Series GR Sport.
Toyota Australia also recently announced that they will be introducing a “Difficult halo” HiLux The variant to be introduced in the second half of 2023 will also bear the name GR Sport.
For now, other official details are sparse beyond the fact that it’s described as a “off-road-focused” range-topping vehicle.
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