Toyota New Zealand has introduced a GR Sport specification for its Yaris Cross compact SUV.
Not to be confused with the full Gazoo Racing-developed models like GR Yaris, GR Supra and the forthcoming GR Corolla (you'll notice the "GR" comes before the model names in those, because it's a brand in its own right), "GR Sport" is focused on smaller modifications to existing models - as in the C-HR GR Sport and Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport (you'll notice the "GR Sport" comes after the model names for those ones).
The Yaris Cross GR Sport rides on new 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels with what TNZ says is "enhanced suspension, giving the driver better steering, roll and grip feel".
There are just two exterior colours available, both two-tone: Frosted White or Ruby, with an "ink painted" roof. Other styling touches include a new mesh rear bumper garnish and unique front mesh grille with GR badging.
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The interior is black with smoke silver detailing, and GR branding on the front sports seats and steering wheel. It includes high-grade Yaris Cross equipment such as dual-zone climate control, head-up display, Panoramic View Monitor, and rear privacy glass.
Power comes from the standard Yaris Cross 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine and hybrid system.
The Yaris Cross GR Sport is priced at $43,290, $200 below the flagship Limited model with the same powertrain. One key advantage the GR Sport offers over the Limited is that you might actually be able to get one: TNZ says stock of the new model is arriving now, while orders have now closed for the existing Yaris Cross models until 2024.
