New Toyota Yaris Cross: Chasing the second generation

It could be aesthetically close to the C-HR.

Photo by: Digimods Design

By: Fernando Moreno

Oct 29, 2024 at 4:32am ET

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Last May, we drove the Toyota Yaris Cross 2024, the restyling of the first generation of the Japanese urban SUV. But the automotive world is moving very fast and many people are already on the lookout for clues to the second instalment of this successful hybrid SUV.

Of course, it's still too early for Toyota to give any hints about the car, but designer Digimods Design has digitally rendered an aesthetically interesting new Yaris Cross, which is based on the C-HR.

New Toyota Yaris Cross, rear

You only have to look at the front of the car to see its source of inspiration. The headlights are similar to those of the C-HR. They are divided into two blocks, with a slanted light signature at the top and a lower module on the sides.

The grille, meanwhile, bears some resemblance to the one we have just seen on the international restyled Corolla Cross. This means that the new Yaris Cross could have a more avant-garde and less conservative look, in order to stand out from the multitude of urban SUVs that populate our cities.

Gallery: Toyota Yaris Cross (2024)

Looking at the rear of the car, the lights remind me slightly of those on the Alfa Romeo Tonale and that's a good sign, because it means there's a sporty line at the rear too. However, it doesn't miss the rugged touches either, thanks to a bulky bumper or the 'square' wheel arches.

The new Yaris Cross could grow slightly and thus offer more spacious rear seats, which is perhaps one of the weak points of the current model. Likewise, the almost 400 litres of boot space (a good figure) would be improved.

What will be retained are the hybrid powertrains, which are likely to be more powerful and, in turn, more efficient, something Toyota usually does fantastically well. But will there also be a 100 per cent electric Yaris Cross? It would make perfect sense, of course.

What do you think?

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We're guessing that we'll have to wait until 2026 at the earliest to see the new hybrid SUV. So, we'll stay patient, and should Toyota release any more 'info pills' in future months, you'll be the first to know.

Source: Digimods Design, via AutomagzTV