Prices range from 1,798,000 yen to 2,815,000 yen (RM71,000 to RM112,000).
As with the Yaris, the all-new Yaris Cross is Toyota's first compact vehicle to adopt the TNGA platform (GA-B).
As a package that can make full use of this performance, in addition to the "condensed" design, the new model features lean, well-balanced and refined proportions that express the robustness and presence unique to an SUV.
Although a compact SUV, Toyota says the Yaris Cross offers easy-to-use and generous luggage room that supports "the active lifestyle of its driver and passengers."
This is the first compact SUV by Toyota to use the 40/20/40 split rear seat and the 60/40 split adjustable deck board. To keep the luggage from moving around, there is a combination of a utility hook and flex belt, making it possible to diversely arrange the luggage in the deck, and support an active lifestyle.
The Yaris Cross is equipped with a convenient hands-free power tailgate when transporting luggage. There is also a smartphone key to automatically open and close the tailgate by kicking your foot under the rear bumper, which is a first for a Toyota compact SUV. In contrast with a conventional Toyota SUV, the door opens and closes nearly twice as fast.
A 4WD (four-wheel drive) system affords a seamless driving performance for a wide range of activities from urban driving to leisure activities.
The petrol-powered model runs on a 1.5-litre inline-three cylinder Dynamic Force Engine and is loaded with functions that promise a heightened SUV driving performance. It even has a "Multi-terrain Select" feature that allows the driver to choose between three modes to adjust to road surface conditions.
Toyota is also offering hybrid models (HEV) featuring the E-Four (electric 4WD system) for the first time on a compact car, ensuring safety, even when driving over snowy roads.
The car is equipped with a new-generation hybrid electric vehicle system (Toyota Hybrid System II or THS II) which uses the 1.5-litre Dynamic Force Engine.
The hybrid variant achieves world-class fuel economy for its class (2WD, 30.8 km/l in WLTC mode) that surpasses the typical performance of an SUV.
The petrol SUV uses a Direct Shift-Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), while the hybrid combines an electric drive and a planetary gearset which performs similarly to a CVT.
The new SUV comes with Toyota Safety Sense, the company's newest active safety package.
The decision to equip the all-new vehicle with Toyota's latest technologies and features came following the Yaris because many consumers choose to drive compact class cars.
This includes Toyota Teammate Advanced Park, an advanced driving support system, including Full Speed Range Radar Cruise Control that supports driving behind another car and an Adaptive Hi-beam System.
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