By Steve Laser
Yaris Cross is Toyota’s top-selling vehicle in Europe, with some 200,000 units sold in 2025. To reward the popular B-segment SUV, the automaker is introducing new front styling across the range for 2026.
Joining Toyota’s lineup in 2021, Yaris Cross features a stylish character, while offering packaging flexibility to accommodate active lifestyles and urban driving. Euro-market models are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France. TMMF celebrated its 25th anniversary earlier this year, and has built more than 5 million vehicles.
Yaris Cross trim level choices for 2026 include Mid, Mid+, High, and GR Sport. All receive a new front grille with a distinctive, honeycomb style, along with redesigned LED headlights and Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). GR Sport (above) also gains a new front bumper with sporty side pods.
The top three trims, including the Yaris Cross High (above) are powered by the Hybrid 130 system. Select trims offer the choice of front- or intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD-i), with total system output rated at 130 DIN hp (96 kW) and 185 Nm torque. The base Mid trim features the Hybrid 115 system with 116 DIN hp (85 kW) and 141 Nm torque.
GR Sport exclusive features continue with special 18-inch machined-finish alloy wheels, along with a retuned suspension that’s said to provide sharper handling.
Inside, GR Sport is fitted with sport seats dressed with suede-type gray seating surfaces and red stitching. Adding to the ambience are GR logos on the front headrests and steering wheel, plus silver trim accents on the instrument and door panels.
Yaris Cross delivers the Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system with cloud-based navigation, voice recognition, wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. Additional GR Sport features include ambient lighting, a wireless charger, blind-spot monitor, and power tailgate.
Notes: Features and specifications for European market models are subject to change without notice. Yaris Cross is not available in America.
News source and photos courtesy of Toyota Motor Europe (TME)
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