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2024 Toyota Yaris Cross

Like Hyundai which recently introduced a facelifted Tucson, Toyota is also announcing a facelifted Yaris Cross for European customers. The car comes with a number of improvements and more horsepower.

The car has retained the appearance of its predecessor with the addition of Juniper blue. It is equipped with a Premiere Edition kit with an exclusive Urban Khaki color, a new set of 18″ light rims, a dynamic muffler on the engine mount on the left side, a resonator on the intake hose, three-layer insulation placed behind the dashboard and an additional layer of felt on the muffler of the top cover, which is reduced noise and vibration making the Yaris Cross even more comfortable. There are also upgraded hardware with a new camera and radar scanning farther and wider than before, an ADAS package that includes a Pre-Collision system, Acceleration Suppression, Proactive Driving Assist, Safe Exit Assist and Rear Seat Reminder System.

The interior of the car is equipped with a 7-inch or 12.3-inch digital instrument panel with a 9-inch or 10.4-inch infotainmnet touchscreen. There is also the Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Yaris Cross Hybrid 130 is powered by a 1.5L engine combined with an electric motor for a total output of 130 hp (97 kW) and 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) of torque. It accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.7 seconds, which is 0.4 seconds faster than its predecessor. The Yaris Cross Hybrid 115 is powered by the same engine but with 114 hp (85 kW) and 104 lb-ft (141 Nm) of torque.

Reservations will start at the end of the month, and Toyota has not announced the price of the car.

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Toyota has produced more than 300 million cars

In 1935, the Toyota G1 pickup was produced. It was the first car of the Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, and since then, as one of the largest car manufacturers ever, Toyota has produced more than 300 million cars.

In its 88-year long history, Toyota has produced most of its cars in Japan (180 million), but production in other countries (120 million) shows how popular the manufacturer is worldwide. Its first plant outside of Japan was built in 1962 in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. Over the next eight years, Toyota established its global presence, delivering its millionth vehicle.

In 1966, Toyota introduced a car that in just eight years, until 1974, became their best-selling car worldwide, and one of the best-selling cars in the world ever, the Toyota Corolla. In total production, Corolla makes 53.39% of total cars produced.

Toyota’s position in the global market is extremely strong and it is unlikely that anyone will take the throne of the largest car manufacturer in the near future. The demand for their cars is increasing, and last year the Japanese company was the largest car manufacturer in the world for the third year in a row with 10.5 cars produced. That position could be further strengthened by the concepts presented recently at the Japan Mobility Show, which are an electric pickup, SUV and sports car.

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2024 Toyota GR Yaris

According to information coming from Japan, Toyota is preparing a new version of the most powerful B-segment car, the Toyota GR Yaris. The company did not confirm information about the car, whose arrival is expected by the end of the year.

The Toyota GR Yaris was premiered in 2020, and is powered by a 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 261 hp (192 kW) and 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h).

However, according to new information, the new version should be more powerful. It will be powered by the same 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine but with 300 hp (221 kW) and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque. Power will be sent to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The new GR Yaris should receive a new bumper design, revised suspension, new brakes and a stiffer body, as well as a larger spoiler and a larger central screen in the cabin.

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