The Toyota Yaris Cross has made its official ASEAN debut in Indonesia as a new B-segment SUV positioned above the Raize, which is the sister car to the Perodua Ativa we have here as well as the Daihatsu Rocky.
Built on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA), the Yaris Cross measures 4,310 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, 1,615 mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 2,620 mm. That makes it larger than the Ativa, which is 4,065 mm long, 1,710 mm wide, 1,635 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,525 mm.
If the name sounds familiar, you’re probably thinking of the other Yaris Cross that is based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) sold in Europe and Japan. That version is smaller than the ASEAN one presented today, measuring in at 4,180 mm, 1,765 mm, 1,560 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,560 mm.
Toyota touts a rocker panel height of 260 mm, an approach angle of 19 degrees and a departure angle of 28 degrees, which it claims makes the Yaris Cross suitable as a light off-roader. For something more relevant to everyday driving, the SUV has a turning radius of 5.2 metres.
The ASEAN Yaris Cross differs in terms of design from its identically-named counterpart as it features more angular elements on its face, represented by the headlamps and fog lamp surrounds. Other highlights of the ‘Solid & Dynamic’ approach include a large trapezoidal-shaped grille, slim two-piece taillights, available a two-tone paint schemes as well as obligatory body cladding.
Inside, you’ll find a sculpted dashboard and an asymmetrical centre console, the latter contributing to a driver-focused cockpit. A large 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system sits above the central air vents, with the air-conditioning controls placed below the latter near the gear selector. Toyota says the cabin some with soft-padded panels, a customisable seven-inch digital instrument panel and enough boot space to hold up four large suitcases.
Available equipment for the Yaris Cross include a panoramic glass roof, ambient lighting, wireless smartphone connectivity, a powered tailgate with hands-free access, a powered driver’s seat, a wireless charger, T intouch telematics, six airbags, an electronic parking brake (with auto brake hold), a panoramic view monitor, a blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert, passive safety systems (VSC, ABS, EBD) as well as the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver assistance systems.
In terms of powertrains, the Yaris Cross will be offered with two petrol-powered options. The first is the 2NR-VE that is also used by the latest Vios, and the 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder unit serves up 106 PS (105 hp or 78 kW) and 138 Nm of torque, with a CVT or five-speed manual used to drive the front wheels.
The second option is more interesting as it is a hybrid system featuring an Atkinson cycle 2NR-VEX 1.5 litre normally aspirated four-cylinder engine making 91 PS (90 hp or 67 kW) and 121 Nm. This setup is CVT-only and includes an electric motor that is rated at 80 PS (79 hp or 59 kW) and 141 Nm, which is powered by a lithium-ion battery – a first for a hybrid Toyota vehicle in Indonesia. The electric motor is beefy enough to move the car on electric mode with the engine shut off, so this is a full hybrid and not just a ‘mild’ hybrid.
For now, there’s no official pricing of the Yaris Cross in Indonesia, but the model is expected to be launched soon. There will be various colours available – Super White 2, Silver Metallic, Greenish Gunmetal, Altitude Black Mica, Dark Red, Platinum Pearl White Premium and Scarlet Premium. You can also have it with a dual-tone paintjob, where you can have the body done in either Silver Metallic, Scarlet Premium and Platinum Pearl White Premium with an Altitude Black Mica roof.
The introduction of the Yaris Cross (reportedly codenamed D03B) is notable as it has been heavily rumoured that Perodua is working on a new SUV (codenamed D66B; rumoured to be called the Nexis) that will sit above the Ativa in its line-up.
So far, there has been no confirmation from Perodua that it plans to launch such a model, but if it turns out to be true, the Yaris Cross is a good indicator of what we can expect.
As far as first impressions go, what do you think of the Yaris Cross?
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low cost SUV that even Japan didnt want?
this P2 Nexis crossover rm60k only. Ohsemm
Better hope n pray for such to happen ler….
(Like) Asean Myvi-Cross 1.5NA 106ps@110K
(Dislike) Honda HRV 1.5T 181ps@130K
With this kind of spec Toyota can only sell at RM90k or below. If RM 100k and above many people will go for X50, Chery Omoda 5, GAC GS3 etc. It is sad to see Toyota is losing its ICE market share and total gone in term of EV.
Price estimation announced
After conversion,
RM105k to RM136k.
305mil IDR to 416mil IDR
Kawan to HR-V 1.5L, 1.5EV.
100% Agree! Need to make room for Myvi Cross
if
Yaris Cross around RM100k-125k.
then
Myvi Cross around RM80k-100k
else
‘Rugi Besar’
endif
GG lah X50
Can you still belip Testinggate?
Big car, 1.5L. Small car, 1.5L. SUV, 1.5L, 7-seater MPV, 1.5L. with that crappy CVT that needs constant monitoring when going up Genting.
Klu berat, biarlah berat. Dia orang tak kisah.
Well… Don’t talk if you don’t have any of them.
I’ve driven up Genting with my new alza full load with no issues. noon time hot sin, was not terribly gentle with it either. No drama at all. Learn to drive properly.
Bro, he still stuck with his cvt is crap mindset. I have been thrashing my cvt in city gm6 everyday for almost 9 years now. 160-180kph, sudden accelerate & braking at traffic light & toll and lots of genting run still no issue at 240k KM, not even a slight jerking. The only problem i got since i got the car back in oct 14′ is the reverse sensor issue
Bro, kat indonesia tu lagi lah banyak bukit banyak offroad. Rilek je deme bawak sub underpowered. Sini bukit mana je pun. Kau je pergi genting berjudi.
Nice, want to trade in my old Nissan Xtrail.
This looks more Agile and Fun.
why downgrade?
The Indo specs are quite generous, if Perodua assembles this it’s probably going to be quite barebones.
They should probably leave this one to Bukit Raja
Of course. Perodua is selling priced optimised car.
Sounds more like selling cheap car at optimised price.
What makes you conclude that if Perodua assembles this product, the specifications will be reduced?
Gerenti cut out the glass roof. Malaysian takut panas, takut leaking, konon…
Based on recent Axia launch. Indon got 1.2L offering while P2 still giving the same 1L. Also Android auto/apple carplay.
P2 will surely go with LOCALLY SOURCED PARTS and thus we will get horrible quality parts. the oil filter part issue may just be the one we NOTICED right now.
The head unit on the Alza and Veloz(both also come from the same Perodua factory) seems to have caused the owners a lot of headaches too, when the one that came with the car from the factory fails to work properly, the SC replace it with a new head unit under warranty, but after a while same problem again with the head unit. Local quality standards like this one loh.
So it is true Ativa is not so success.
Japan is selling both Toyota Raize and Yaris Cross
And they both Top3 JDM sales, for non-Kei group.
I am surprised with this DNGAYaris Cross, looks good and better than Corolla Cross for value money.
Mitsubishi Townbox is a hit in Japan, so Proton without thinking also made Juara in Malaysia and it was a flopped. But today the Juara’s RV is rising because niche hipster segment convert it into motorhome.
The Ativa is an A segment suv
At the Japan Market:
Toyota Raize Ativa > TNGA Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris Cross > Toyota Raize
3 different size, different market needs.
Some even prefer smaller one like Toyota Passo
and Kei like Daihatsu Mira Taft Move Tanto Honda NBox Suzuki Jimny.
ATIVA is like a dragon n elephant combination…so damn ugly if u look closely.
Lots of Ativa r spilling into the streets at their warehouses.
Toyota cross punya adik, ativa punya abang.
Looking at the outside: Wow, this looks cooler than the Corolla Cross.
Looking at the interior: Oops, Ativa.
Please bring it in as Toyota, not as Perodua. Or bring it in under both badges. Thanks
Back side design got lexus NX feel…hmmm
Nexis? I don’t think so. Perodua always starts with A (except myvi and bezza).
Why they sully the Yaris name like this? Yaris means 1st world TNGA safe & sound platform while Vios means 3rd world DNGA poverty & kampung platform. Should’ve called this Vios Cross instead!
the vios is yaris ativ la
Call it a Zelensky mate. Ugly with all the awkward corners
The XP150 Yaris still available tho
Mini Rav4
We have both:
1. DNGA Rav4
2. TNGA Rav4
Wonder why there is no such thing as a world premiere of a car like in indonesia or thailand in malaysia except for p1 and p2 launch locally rebadged car which no media outlets outside malaysia even bother to cover. Sadly, malaysia is insignificant in automotive scene
shh… juara kampung
I thought Lexus version of the Corolla Cross.
Lexus rear light there too.
Almost like a Lexus UX Facelift
Another Jinjang look. If not, Mickey mouse Ativa.
If it’s a Toyota only model, it will remain as a Toyota only model, so don’t dream too much lah, I know you guys are really good at dreaming.
I always keep sanitizer with me so that when I shake my hand with people driving perodua, i can immediately sanitize my hand.
Don’t need a car that’s more expensive than the Ativa. Anything more and people will just go for Vios, X50..
Bring in the Bezza replacement next
Pricing could be tricky if assemble and sell under perodua. Ativa and alza pricing quite similar, if this “nexus” sit above ativa price let say 10k more, must well just buy the alza, it’s almost the same dnga thing.
Highlander wannabe
My best bet is with that kind of price tag this surely will be sold as Toyota but churned out from Rawang plant.
got AWD or not?
Why don’t put the 1.2 hybrid which has 106ps/170nm which is more than enough to move the vehicle instead of using traditional 1.5 hybrid system. The trend of hybrid is moving to HEV which engine is only acts as generator.
Toyota is pioneer of hybrid but it lack of innovation and the hybrid system is not evolve to next generation and EV is even far behind Chinese, European and Korean brands.
just like japanese phones use to be great. now, almost half the market is flooded with cheap but good chinese phones. japan industry is losing gradually to the chinese/korean.
cheap but good? actually most china phones are terrible
Toyota is really losing badly here. New Vios was had too many things taken from it and Honda is demolishing them in market share for cars below 150k. If they keep using the DGNA platform, then there is no point in getting a Toyota anymore when Perodua sells the same car for alot cheaper.
I see the Yaris Cross as a Rush/Aruz replacement. Rush/Aruz are both due for Nigel change in my opinion.
Don’t think so… it hasn’t gone through a major facelift yet. Anyway, new release will be next year as this is Axia year.
We could expect a facelift to the Aruz or Bezza this year.
why interior look like ativa
Daihatsu’s DNGA based? No thanks..
Looks good with that aggresive highlander-ish front and the vibe of rav4 from the back. Tbh, from the exterior design looks better than JDM-ish TNGA yaris in japan and europe, i bet their R&D have gone thru alot of studies in asean. TNGA yaris would not make sense in asean in terms of pricing. Like you know the TNGA innova zenix price top trim even neck and neck with the base trim of fortuner in indonesia. With this design and all the bell and whistle package, i think this is value for money if it comes in the price point of honda HRV
Mhmmhmhm mini Rav4
YES to the Yaris Cross only to be made the Perodua Nexis, over the PODAHPUNDAH nonsensical yet expensive Creta by Hyundai ANYTIME