The Toyota Yaris Cross, which first debuted in Indonesia, has been launched in Thailand, with three variants being offered to customers there. All of them come with a hybrid powertrain, and the line-up starts with the base HEV Smart priced at 789,000 baht (RM100,637), which is followed by the HEV Premium at 849,000 baht (RM108,290) and the range-topping HEV Premium Luxury at 899,000 baht (RM114,668).
In terms of size, the Yaris Cross is comparable to the current Honda HR-V and much larger than the Perodua Ativa. Here are the official dimensions listed in the Thailand brochure:
- Length: 4,310 mm
- Width: 1,770 mm
- Height: 1,615 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,620 mm
- Ground clearance: 210 mm
- Minimum turning radius: 5.2 metres
As mentioned at the start, every variant of the Yaris Cross sold in Thailand is a hybrid with an electric motor, and the specifications of the front-wheel drive powertrain are as follows:
- Engine: 2NR-VEX 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol (E20-compliant)
- Engine output: 91 PS (90 hp or 67 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 121 Nm from 4,000-4,800 rpm
- Transmission: E-CVT, FWD
- Electric motor output: 80 PS (79 hp or 59 kW) and 141 Nm
- Total system output: 111 PS (110 hp or 82 kW)
- Hybrid battery: 4.3 Ah lithium-ion
- Rated fuel economy: 26.3 km/l
- Fuel tank capacity: 36 litres
Regardless of variant, the Yaris Cross comes equipped with front MacPherson struts and a rear torsion beam (with coil springs and stabiliser), while disc brakes are deployed all around. In terms of the individual kit list for each variant, the HEV Smart comes with automatic LED headlamps, LED taillights, LED DRLs, LED front fog lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels and synthetic leather seat upholstery.
The list continues with keyless entry and engine start, a 10.1-inch touchscreen head unit (with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), a six-speaker sound system, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, an electronic parking brake, automatic air-conditioning (with PM2.5 filter and rear vents), ABS, EBD, brake assist, VSC, traction control, hill start assist, six airbags, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera and three drive modes (Power, Normal and Eco).
The HEV Premium builds upon the HEV Smart by adding 17-inch brushed two-tone alloys, silver roof rails, an eight-way powered driver’s seat, seat upholstery featuring Quole Modure to reduce head buildup, two front parking sensors and a front-facing dashcam.
The mid-spec option also brings with it the Toyota Safety Sense suite, which includes front departure alert, pedal misoperation control, a blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, all-speed adaptive cruise control, pre-collision safety (autonomous emergency braking), lane departure warning and automatic high beam.
Moving on to the top-spec HEV Premium Luxury, this variant gets the same goodies as the HEV Premium, but with the addition of 18-inch polished dual-tone alloys, welcome lamps on the side mirrors, a fixed panoramic roof with powered curtain, a six-speaker Pioneer sound system, a Qi wireless charging pad, a powered tailgate with hands-free access, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a rear-facing dashcam and a panoramic view monitor.
Customers in Thailand have no shortage of cost options when ordering their Yaris Cross, and for the HEV Smart, the catalogue includes special colours (Dark Turquoise, Platinum White Pearl and Spicy Scarlet) that are an additional 7,000 baht (RM893). No-cost colours are Metal Stream Metallic, Attitude Black Mica and Urban Metal.
The HEV Smart’s hues are also shared with the HEV Premium, although the latter is also offered with two-tone options featuring a black roof, which are Platinum White Pearl for an additional 12,000 baht (RM1,530) and Metal Stream Metallic for 8,000 baht (RM1,020).
The HEV Premium’s Luxury range of options is even larger, as this variant can be ordered with either a black or grey/black interior. Go with the all-black cabin and the exterior themes offered include the no-cost Metal Stream Metallic and Urban Metal, while cost options are Spicy Scarlet (7,000 baht or RM893), Spicy Scarlet/black roof (12,000 baht or RM1,530) as well as Metal Stream Metallic/black roof (8,000 baht or RM1,020)
With the grey/black cabin, the sole no-cost option is Attitude Black Mica, while everything else will be a paid add-on. They include Dark Turquoise and Platnium White Pearl (7,000 baht or RM893) as well as Dark Turquoise/black roof and Platinum White Pearl/black roof (12,000 baht or RM1,530).
Aside from the colours, the Yaris Cross can also be ordered with two accessory packages, including the Urban Sport at 15,200 baht (RM1,938) and Modellista at 22,900 baht (RM2,919). Both add a body kit to the B-SUV, with the former also introducing additional garnishes throughout the exterior.
The Yaris Cross is an important model to keep our eye on because it has been reported that the DNGA-based model serves as a preview for Perodua’s long-rumoured B-segment SUV positioned above the Ativa. It has been suggested by Kenanga Research that the model (currently codenamed D66B) will enter the market early next year.
Are you impressed by the specifications of the Yaris Cross in Thailand? It certainly makes for a good competitor to the HR-V, don’t you think? For now, there’s no word from UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) whether or not the Yaris Cross will come to Malaysia, and Perodua is keeping on the proposed D66B. In any case, share your thoughts on the Yaris Cross in the comments below.
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Better than x50 in terms of reliability and resale value
Will it be like alza vs veloz if both companies offer the same car?
Perodua D66B hybrid 85K
Yaris Cross hybrid 105K
That thing is too small for starting price at RM100k even if it is a hybrid. Even the Mazda CX-3 is not worth for the money.
Size is about the same as HR-V. Honda has been good with interior space. but if the price 30-40K lesser than HR-V, this is a good buy!
The Yaris Crosa price when it launch in msia should be around similar like Veloz (refer to Thailand price). In this price range there are gonna have Vios, Veloz and Yaris Cross. If Perodua is going to have similar model then the price might be around new Alza which is going to be very close to Ativa.
BTW this Yaris Cross design looks great compare to WRV by miles. Young people who want small SUV without hassle of maintenance this Yaris Cross gonna be a good buy. But for people who going to form a family Veloz is still the best choice.
The rear looks like samurai mask making ugly face. Awful.
the rear lamp resembles lexus
More like baby-RAV4
But Perodua version
Likely be economy-looks
If under perodua non hybrid with the same myvi, alza engine gearbox. What would the price to be? the most expensive perodua to date is the alza av only at rm75k.
Is the maximum torque 141Nm or 262Nm? What is the minimum RPM to reach full torque?
Time to replace my trusted TYT Prius C to this TNGA 1.5EV,
good city and hilly pickup yet magically with efficiency.
Your prius c is a genuine toyota b-platform and it was marketed globally…this ASEAN based Yaris Cross is not toyota’s tnga platform, its daihatsu based dnga instead
Assuming the photos are from the press pack, kudos to Toyota Thailand for supplying a wealth of images of all variants. If not from the press pack, kudos to whoever paultan liaise with.
Also appreciated, the displaying of all variants. Not something that can be said for Toyota new model launches in Malaysia.
If kasi UMW, pasti hancur….. Lihatlaah apa rubbish UMW jual..
Hallelujah
Yup,make by p2 next year. And its not Nexis,but Traz
1.5 hybrid with only 110hp is underpowered.
What do you expect from a cheap city car? Yup, fuel efficiency of a hybrid. Get a better car for a long haul. Unless you can’t afford one, then you only have yourself to blame.
at last…my dream car
the original design looks so nice. lets hope Perodua dont ugli-fy it, like they did with the Rocky/Raize that is the Ativa. original japanese designs are just so nice, why change it at all, Perodua???
Toyota is above Daihatsu, Daihatsu is above Perodua. Do you ever think about that? of coz the ‘more beautiful’ one will belong to the Higher one.
To be fair they ugli-fy and charge you less compare to Toyota.
Anything more than 99,999, it’s best give Toyota to sell as people who looks at Perodua could not afford it if it’s under Perodua.
The actual Toyota (TNGA) version sold in EU/AU/SG looks so much better than this rebadged Daihatsu.
When reaches Perodua hands, forget the front and rear centre console, forget 60/40 rear seat, forget the engine cover, interior trimming. forget the electric seat adjuster and telescopic steering wheel. Also forget the Pioneer speaker you see in the picture. It will be replaced by crappy Betamek sound system.
betamek is controlled by mahathir son so you you know who to thanks for that
Hoping UMW will launch the model here and not make us get a clone.
look at the front drl, if this tailgating me at night, maybe i mistakenly belief that is mercedes cla or a-class. rear lamp is safe design, looks better than corolla cross, looks lexus-ish. overall this can beat ativa, hrv, x50 and corolla cross. let see the price first and talk later. waiting for new crv, but this one maybe in my bucket list.
When it does come in under perodua, it will have many things stripped to set it apart from the toyota version.
Yaris Cross is a awesome SUV. Hope UMW will bring the model into Malaysia. It will surely help to boost Toyota sales.
Wait until neck long, all neighbour country complete launched
Hope it’s fitted with the built-in smart tag