Toyota has introduced the all-new Yaris Cross SUV, primarily targeted for the Indonesian market. The SUV is based on the previously showcased Urban Cruiser Icon. Toyota plans to gradually expand its presence in other Asian markets as well, aiming to make an impact in the competitive compact SUV segment, which includes popular models like the Hyundai Creta. The Yaris Cross stands out with its powerful design, built on Toyota’s modular DNGA architecture, a more cost-effective alternative to the advanced Toyota TNGA platform. It shares the platform with the Yaris sedan, Yaris Cross, and Raize SUV. It’s important to note that the recently debuted SUV designed for the Asian market differs significantly from the Yaris Cross available in European countries.
Exterior Styling: In the Indonesian market, the Yaris Cross directly competes with the Hyundai Creta. The Yaris Cross SUV measures 4,310mm in length, slightly longer than the Creta, with a wheelbase of 2,620mm, 10mm longer than the Creta. The exterior design of the Toyota Yaris Cross features a modern aesthetic, characterized by an upright front fascia and wraparound headlights reminiscent of the E60 BMW 5-Series. The SUV showcases tall bumpers, a prominent chin below the trapezoidal front grille finished in glossy black, and vertically positioned fog lamps with glossy black accents. At the base of the front profile, there is a large skid plate. The Yaris Cross’s dynamic appearance is further enhanced by its broad, squarish wheel arches with contrast black cladding and an upright top that tapers slightly towards the rear. The rear end of the Yaris Cross exhibits an edgy look with horizontally positioned tail lamps.
Interior: Inside the cabin, the Yaris Cross features a multi-layered dashboard. The focal point of the interior is a large freestanding touchscreen infotainment system. The instrument cluster is fully
. The petrol-hybrid model combines a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with an electric motor. The electric motor alone generates 79bhp of peak power and 141Nm of maximum torque, while the petrol engine contributes 90bhp and 121Nm. Transmission duties are handled by the SUV’s e-CVT gearbox.
Possibility of Launch in India: Toyota’s strategy for selling domestically and internationally exported vehicles, digital, while the central console incorporates physical buttons and dials for various functions.
Engine and Gearbox: The Toyota Yaris Cross SUV is available with both a gasoline-only and gasoline-hybrid powertrain option. The gasoline variant is equipped with a four-cylinder, 1.5-liter 2NR-VE petrol engine, delivering a maximum output of 104bhp and 138Nm of peak torqueSUVs, and MPVs produced in India relies heavily on its collaboration with Suzuki. Although the new Yaris Cross SUV shares similarities with Toyota and Daihatsu vehicles available in Indonesia and other ASEAN countries, it bears little resemblance to the Toyota SUVs offered in India. Therefore, it is unlikely to make its debut in the Indian market.