Toyota is increasing the lineup of the Yaris Cross in Japan with the addition of the GR Sport and Z Journey trims. The previous injects a sporty taste to the small crossover with visible and dealing with updates, whereas the second emphasizes its outdoorsy nature.

Beginning with the Yaris Cross GR Sport, it can most definitely be the sportiest variant of the mannequin you should purchase since Toyota will not be planning on providing a full-blown GR variant after the rally-prepped supermini.

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Visually, the Yaris Cross GR Sport is distinguished by the Gazoo Racing emblems on the grille and tailgate, 18-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in Falken FK510 SUV tires, and barely redesigned entrance and rear aprons. Inside, we discover sporty seats with added help, Air Nubuck and artificial leather-based upholstery, darkish metallic accents, aluminum pedals, and the GR badge on the steering wheel and on the headrests.

Extra importantly, there are additionally some dealing with enhancements, elevating the driving expertise in comparison with the usual Yaris Cross. These embody additional bracing underneath the ground for elevated rigidity, a sportier suspension setup that lowers the trip by 10 mm (0.4 inches), a tweaked electrical steering system, a extra inflexible drive shaft within the hybrid model and optimized response for the powertrain.

Energy stays unchanged although, with the 1.5-liter gasoline engine rated at 118 hp (88 kW / 120 PS,) and the 1.5-liter hybrid producing a mixed 118 hp (88 kW / 120 PS).

JDM-spec Toyota Yaris Cross Z Journey Is Comparable To Europe’s Journey

As for the Toyota Yaris Cross Z Journey, it appears to be like equivalent to the Yaris Cross Journey which was unveiled in Europe in 2021. Aluminum-style skidplates have been added on the entrance and rear bumpers, alongside 18-inch wheels and discreet roof-rails. Contained in the cabin, the Z Journey will get a flowery upholstery combining saddle-coloured artificial leather-based with black tweed-like cloth.

These minor visible tweaks inside-out make the Yaris Cross look rugged, though mechanically-speaking it’s no completely different than the usual mannequin which suggests it’s accessible with the FWD petrol powertrain, or a 1.5 Hybrid that is available in each FWD and AWD guises.

The brand new variants will probably be accessible in Japan from August 8. The Yaris Cross GR Sport is priced from ¥2,367,000 ($17,169) for the petrol-powered mannequin, and from ¥2,750,000 ($19,947) for the self-charging hybrid. The Yaris Cross Z Journey begins from ¥2,331,000 ($16,900) and from ¥2,936,000 ($21,286) for the hybrid.