The automaker introduced Toyota, who originally previewed the Yaris Cross SUV as the Urban Cruiser Icon and will first be sold in Indonesia. Because it will be marketed largely in ASEAN areas, this new car differs from the Yaris Cross SUV available in Europe and other countries.
The modular DNGA platform, a more affordable variation of the highly developed Toyota TNGA design, is the foundation for the new Toyota Yaris Cross. The Toyota Avanza MPV, the most recent Yaris sedan (the replacement for the Yaris offered in India), and the well-liked Toyota Raize SUV are just a few famous models that use this platform in the ASEAN countries.
The new Yaris Cross SUV, which sits above the Toyota Raize, will directly compete with the Hyundai Creta in areas like Indonesia. The Yaris Cross marginally outgrows the Creta in terms of length at 4,310mm. It has a 2,620mm wheelbase, also 10mm longer than the Creta's.
The high nose and mild forward slant of the Yaris Cross SUV give it a modern yet recognisable appearance. Elegant wraparound headlights reminiscent of the E60 BMW 5-series beautify the front. The trapezoidal grille's glossy black highlights complement the bumper's height and pronounced chin. Fog light housings that are vertically positioned also improve the appearance overall.
The design employs a straightforward strategy for the side profile, accentuated by broad, square-shaped wheel arches framed in striking black cladding. The front and back doors seem substantial, and a little piece of glass is next to the angled D-pillar. With a small taper towards the back to give it a dynamic appearance, the roof keeps its upright posture.
The Yaris Cross's rear has an angular appearance, with sharply angled taillamps and a comparatively flat tailgate. Interestingly, the bigger Corolla Cross SUV sold overseas may be distinguished by its general design, especially from the back.
The Yaris Cross's interior has a multi-layered dashboard with a conspicuous free-standing touchscreen infotainment system in the middle. It also features a fully digital instrument cluster and a wide selection of tactile buttons and knobs for operating crucial vehicle functions.
Two engine choices are available for the Yaris Cross SUV. The first choice is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine (2NR-VE) with 104 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque. The second option combines an electric motor with a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, normally turbocharged gasoline-hybrid engine. The combined output needs to be established. However, the gasoline engine produces 90 horsepower and 121 pound-feet of torque, while the electric motor delivers 79 horsepower and 141 pound-feet of torque. An e-CVT gearbox is paired with each available engine option.
Toyota's ability to produce cars, SUVs, and MPVs in India for both domestic and international markets primarily depends on its cooperation with Suzuki. The new Yaris Cross SUV is comparable to Toyota and Daihatsu models offered in ASEAN countries. Still, it differs greatly from the SUV portfolio offered by Toyota in India, making a debut there doubtful.
Instead, as a respectable order backlog, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder SUV is Toyota's challenger to the Hyundai Creta in the Indian market. Additionally, Toyota India is now preoccupied with supplying the Innova Hycross and the resurrected Innova Crysta to the market's rising demand.
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