Debuts – Petrol Hybrid, Panoramic Sunroof
Toyota has unveiled the 2023 Yaris Cross for ASEAN markets as a B-segment SUV. It might be positioned above the Raize SUV that’s largely the identical as Perodua Ativa and Daihatsu Rocky fashions. Prices of recent Yaris Cross might be introduced on the time of launch, which is anticipated quickly.
Existing Yaris Cross that’s on sale in Europe and Japan is predicated on Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Overall driving dynamics is anticipated to be completely different in case of the brand new Yaris Cross launched for ASEAN markets. DNGA Yaris Cross packs in a complete vary of options and comes with petrol and petrol sturdy hybrid powertrain choices.
vs rival compact SUVsNew ASEAN Yaris Cross design and options
As in comparison with present Toyota Yaris Cross, the brand new ASEAN Yaris Cross has a particular profile. It has putting options reminiscent of angular casing for the headlamps and fog lamps. Other highlights embrace a trapezoidal grille, rugged bumper with skid plate, squarish wheel arches, physique cladding, sporty alloy wheels and modern two-piece rear lights.
Toyota new DNGA Yaris Cross might be accessible in each dual-tone and monotone color choices. Monotone choices embrace Super White 2, Silver Metallic, Greenish Gunmetal, Altitude Black Mica, Dark Red, Platinum Pearl White Premium and Scarlet Premium. Dual-tone choices are Silver Metallic, Scarlet Premium and Platinum Pearl White Premium, all of which may have Altitude Black Mica roof.
Dimensionally, 2023 Yaris Cross is 4,310 mm lengthy, 1,770 mm large and 1,615 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of two,620 mm. In comparability, the present TNGA Yaris Cross is 4,180 mm lengthy, 1,765 mm large, 1,560 mm tall and has a wheelbase of two,560 mm. Perodua Ativa can be smaller at 4,065 mm lengthy, 1,710 mm large, 1,635 mm tall and wheelbase of two,525 mm. One of the rivals might be Honda HR-V that’s 4,385 mm lengthy, 1,790 mm large, 1,590 mm tall and has a wheelbase of two,610 mm.
New ASEAN Yaris Cross seems to have some stage of off-roading capabilities, as demonstrated in 260 mm of floor clearance, 19 method angle and 28 departure angle. Turning radius is 5.2 meters.
Inside, the 2023 Yaris Cross will get a layered dashboard and an asymmetrical, driver-focused cockpit. There’s a ten.1-inch freestanding touchscreen infotainment system and customizable 7-inch digital instrument cluster.
Other highlights embrace panoramic sunroof, wi-fi smartphone connectivity, ambient lighting, powered driver’s seat, wi-fi charger and powered tailgate. Safety equipment contains six airbags, panoramic view monitor, digital parking brake with auto brake maintain, ABS, EBD, VSC, blind spot monitor with rear cross visitors alert and Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver help methods.
2023 Yaris Cross powertrain choices
One of the engine choices is the 2NR-VE, 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder unit. It generates 106 PS of peak energy and 138 Nm of max torque. Transmission selections embrace 5-speed guide and CVT gearbox. Second powertrain choice is a robust hybrid comprising a 2NR-VEX 1.5 litre NA four-cylinder unit. It generates 91 PS / 121 Nm and is mated to a CVT gearbox. The electrical motor generates 80 PS and 141 Nm. It is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack.
It is unlikely that the brand new ASEAN Yaris Cross SUV might be launched in India. But in case it does, it can rival the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Virtus, Citroen C3 Aircross and upcoming Honda Elevate.
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