Discover the 2026 Toyota Yaris Cross update in Japan—bigger infotainment screen, added safety tweaks, and new color options. Learn more now!
Toyota has unveiled the 2026 version of the Yaris Cross for the Japanese market, bringing a blend of subtle refinements and notable equipment changes. While the model retains its familiar silhouette, the latest update focuses on interior tech, colour‑palette expansions, and a surprising shift in safety equipment.
Exterior updates
The bodywork remains unchanged from the 2020 launch and the light 2024 refresh. New black‑finished side‑mirror caps and a shark‑fin antenna give the front end a slightly sportier look. Paint options have broadened: the standard Yaris now offers a mustard‑yellow hue, while the Yaris Cross adds an “Urban Lock” shade. Enthusiasts can still accessorise with optional GR Parts and Modellista kits.
Interior & infotainment
Inside, the most visible upgrade is the infotainment display. Premium trims now feature a 10.5‑inch screen, replacing the old 7‑inch unit, while entry‑level models receive an 8‑inch panel. The larger screen delivers clearer maps, smoother smartphone integration, and a more attractive layout—features that are already standard on the 10‑inch screens used in Vietnamese‑spec Yaris Cross models.
In addition to the bigger display, hybrid versions receive an electronic parking brake and a front centre armrest, echoing the convenience items already offered on the Vietnam‑bound Yaris Cross.
Technology & safety
One unexpected change is the removal of the Toyota Teammate Advanced Park suite. This package previously bundled a 360‑degree camera, a floor‑view monitoring system, and automated parking‑assist brakes—highly valued by Japanese drivers who favour cutting‑edge assistance tech. Toyota appears to be streamlining its equipment list, focusing on features that see frequent use and omitting cost‑intensive options that could push prices higher.
Powertrain options
Both gasoline and hybrid powertrains stay on the menu. The 1.5‑litre petrol engine delivers roughly 118 hp, while the hybrid system produces a combined 114 hp. Transmission is primarily a CVT, with front‑wheel drive (FWD) as standard. The gasoline model can be ordered with a mechanical 4WD system, whereas the hybrid benefits from Toyota’s e‑Four electric‑four‑wheel‑drive.
Pricing and market position
In Japan, the 2026 Yaris Cross starts at ¥2.126 million and tops out at ¥3.349 million (approximately $13,500‑$21,300). Prices have nudged up slightly from the previous generation. In Vietnam, the model is sold in two variants: a pure‑gas version priced at VND 650 million and a hybrid at VND 765 million.
The Yaris Cross has become a cornerstone for Toyota in Vietnam, recording cumulative sales of 14,601 units in 2025—outpacing the Vios and contributing over 20 % of Toyota’s total domestic volume, a 30.66 % year‑on‑year increase driven by its appealing design and fuel‑saving hybrid option.