After a delayed debut and a few teasers, Toyota has officially unveiled the new Yaris Cross, a B-segment SUV utilising the company’s TNGA-B platform that is positioned below the C-HR in the company’s line-up.
Essentially a high-riding version of the regular Yaris hatchback, the Yaris Cross shares the same 2,560 mm wheelbase with its close sibling but measures 4,180 mm long, 1,765 mm wide and 1,560 mm tall. That makes the Yaris Cross 240 mm longer, 20 mm wider and 90 mm higher than the hatchback – its ride height is also 30 mm more. For the sake of further comparison, the larger, TNGA-C-based C-HR measures 4,360 mm long, 1,795 mm wide, 1,565 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,640 mm.
Design-wise, the Yaris Cross sports several SUV-like cues to distinguish it from the hatchback, including black cladding that runs along the bottom of the vehicle’s body, with squared-off sections around the wheel arches. However, that’s not the only point of differentiation, as most of the sheet metal you see here is unique to the Yaris Cross. The carmaker says it “wanted to keep the strong DNA of Toyota’s SUV line-up but at the same time give the Yaris Cross an identity of its own.”
At the front, the SUV gets its own bonnet design with recessed creases blend in neatly with the sleek headlamps, which have LED daytime running lights near the top of each cluster. The nose is also more upright than on the hatchback, with a square mesh pattern for the grille and the Toyota logo as a leading point. Meanwhile, the lower apron has a wider second intake with integrated fog lamps and the faux side intakes are slimmer.
Viewed from the side, the Yaris Cross’ roofline differs from the hatchback due to its length and appears to promote better interior space. Like the normal Yaris, a two-tone paint scheme is available for the SUV and seen here is a Brass Gold primary finish with a black roof; this example rides on the largest available wheels for the model measuring 18 inches in diameter with 215/50 series tyres.
If you are still not convinced, a peek at the Yaris Cross’ rear should make you a believer. With inspiration from the Lexus UX and fourth-generation Harrier that was announced several days ago, the small SUV’s LED taillights mimic its larger brother in terms of looks but with a flatter rump.
While the exterior is distinctive on its own, the interior of the Yaris Cross is nearly identical to a standard Yaris. The same layout is carried over here, with a touchscreen infotainment system dominating the dashboard, just above the central air vents. Other things like the steering wheel and switchgear are all similar to the Yaris as well.
As practicality is a major selling point for SUVs, Toyota has fitted the SUV with a powered tailgate and a two-tier cargo area and a flex belt system to prevent items from shifting during driving. The exact trunk volume is not mentioned, but the car comes with a 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench for storage flexibility.
The similarities extend to the powertrain, as the SUV will be offered with the same Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) setup as the Yaris Hybrid. This pairs an M15A Dynamic Force 1.5 litre engine with an electric motor and a continuously variable transmission.
Toyota has yet to release detailed information but says the hybrid system has a maximum output of 116 PS and can be had in front-wheel-drive or E-Four (electric four-wheel-drive) configurations.
The company also touts strong fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, but only provided figures for the latter – below 90 g/km for the FWD version and below 100 g/km for the AWD-i version. There’s also a non-hybrid option for other markets that also uses a three-potter, which is mated to either a Direct Shift-CVT or six-speed manual, with drive going exclusively to the front wheels.
On the technology front, the car will be equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of safety and driver assistance systems, including automatic braking and steering intervention.
Toyota notes that the Yaris Cross will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) alongside the new generation Yaris hatchback, from 2021, while in Japan, production will be handled by Toyota Motor East Japan. Fancy one?
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Hmmmmmmmm the front end needs a redesign…..
The front end mimicked my Jaguar E-Pace. Cun!
This ugly desgn masterpiece
But looks exciting!
What brother? This is great. But much better than brv
Cannot imagine this PRIUS-c SUV is smaller than the C-HR
Habisla X50 if UMW Toyota bring this Game Changer here. Built with TNGA platform and equiped with complete features, this Game-Changing SUV comes with stunning design, modern interior and excellent handling.
The name itself will tell you Toyota won’t bring this into SEA because TNGA Yaris is not the same as our outdated SEA Yaris.
Nice
Your eyes need redesign…..
(Like) Toyota Yaris Cross.
(Dislike) Proton X50
(Like) Yaris Cross
(Dislike) BRV Facelift
More like car you can’t buy vs car you can buy later.
More like inspired by UX200, especially the squared-off sections around the wheel arches. The back also has the UX feel.
Agree, the rear light design look a lot like the Lexus UX.
Don’t get confused with the Thailand Yaris Cross
I guess only u r confused! That is COROLLA CROSS, this is YARIS Cross
Looks cuty
hard to get excited for toyota, not because of their cars, but because toyota in malaysia equals to umw.
Seriously! But honda doesn’t make so excited to most, because no honda sensing for many h model, bad service and too boring for design
So this is like Toyota’s CX-3 la eh ?
Bring it here and price it lower than Ch-R. If CH-R was a B-SUV, I think this one is A-SUV like Hyundai Venue challenger. Also the size just a bit larger than upcoming P2 SUV, leaving the X50 to challange the CH-R and HR-V
Nice design and spec. I shall save in my to do list for test drive. Very tempted lor.
Good specs & safety.
These images in paultan doesn’t look like CX3 or jaguar f pace. Found that these haters here from honda salesmen must be spending their time trying to talk shit about this when MCO haven’t lifted yet as extension for another two weeks.
Sushi cars and china cars will be better anytime than honda. Sushi cars, geely, volvo, p1 > honda
no point selling it here if its not assembled here
Our market is a “developing” market for toyota, so we won’t get it, instead we would get the toyota raize instead
Yaris Cross is bro. Yaris is sister
Think will bring here. But ckd i guess??
Cutie looks. Sure going to be hit among lady drivers.
looks ok to me. Why don’ they revive Urban Cruiser?
Hope UMW Toyota will bring it to Malaysia some day
Everythin seem nice except the front grilled part… abit dumb! anyway its still pretty much a nice one! Wondering if UMW bringing this in?!
The design is not too ugly. To me, I would lean towards what the car can actually do first, and then about how it actually looks like. I can actually bear how it look like. It’s not super striking as it doesn’t need to be nor it should look so beautiful. The shape and the design of the car is already beautiful to my eyes. The size is almost perfect for city drive, especially narrow roads and above all, bad quality Malaysian roads, especially in most areas in Ipoh where my wife used to reside, this cross is a great car to “cross” all of the ruts, loopholes and bumpy road conditions. This is all I’m concerned about.