Updated Toyota Yaris Cross Launched in Israel Starting at NIS 160,000
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Toyota's updated Yaris Cross has been launched in Israel by Union Motors, with prices starting at NIS 160,000. The subcompact crossover, produced in France, remains the segment leader in Israel. Updates include exterior styling, a larger digital cockpit, and enhanced safety features, while the hybrid powertrain remains the same. The vehicle competes with other hybrid SUVs, with its pricing positioned above some Chinese competitors.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The updated Toyota Yaris Cross is now available in Israel, with prices starting at NIS 160,000.
- The Yaris Cross is the best-selling vehicle in its segment in Israel, with 7,400 deliveries projected by end of 2026.
- Exterior updates include a revised front, full LED lighting, and electrically folding mirrors.
- The interior features a 7-inch digital cluster and new 9 or 10.5-inch multimedia screens.
- Safety systems are enhanced with expanded autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
- The hybrid powertrain delivers 116 horsepower with a fuel consumption of up to 22.7 km/liter.
Union Motors, the importer of Toyota in Israel, has launched the updated Yaris Cross, a subcompact crossover SUV produced in France. The vehicle maintains its position as the best-selling car in its segment in Israel, with 7,400 deliveries expected by the end of 2026, following 9,000 units sold throughout 2025. Despite a general trend of price decreases in the market, the Yaris Cross has seen a NIS 1,000 price increase, with the base model now starting at NIS 160,000. The top trim level, Urban TT, is priced at NIS 164,000.
Exterior updates include a revised front fascia, full LED lighting, and standard electrically folding side mirrors with a black finish. Inside, the digital cockpit has been upgraded with a 7-inch instrument cluster and new 9- or 10.5-inch multimedia screens supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The safety suite now features expanded autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection at intersections, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, emergency stop, and proactive steering assistance.
The Yaris Cross received a 4-star safety rating from Euro NCAP in 2025. The powertrain remains unchanged: a hybrid system combining a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 116 horsepower and a continuously variable transmission. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 11.2 seconds, a top speed of 170 km/h, and an official combined fuel consumption of up to 22.7 km per liter. Cargo space is 397 liters, expandable to 1,097 liters with the rear seats folded. The 130 horsepower version of the model will not be offered in Israel.
The ECO trim, starting at NIS 160,000, includes 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, a smart key, electrically folding mirrors, a 9-inch multimedia screen, a 7-inch digital cluster, a rearview camera, six speakers, and seven airbags. The URBAN trim, starting at NIS 161,000, adds 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, a larger 10.5-inch multimedia screen, front and rear parking sensors with braking function, a wireless charging pad, tinted rear windows, roof rails, ambient lighting, and upgraded sport-design upholstery. The URBAN TT trim, at NIS 164,000, features a two-tone body with a black roof. The pricing positions the Yaris Cross against larger Chinese hybrids like the Jaco 5 and is approximately NIS 20,000-25,000 more expensive than the BYD Atto 2 Plug-in, MG ZS, and Chery Tiggo 4.