Having unveiled just last month, the Toyota Yaris Cross is now officially launched in the Indonesian market. Just in case you don’t know, this is the Yaris Cross for the ASEAN market and is a completely different model than the TNGA-based Yaris Cross in markets like Japan and Europe.
A total of three variants are offered for the Toyota Yaris Cross in Indonesia – two petrol variants and one hybrid variant. This consists of the G Type variant, which prices start from IDR351 million (approx RM108,760), the S Type variant, which is priced at IDR407.7 million (approx RM126,329), and the top-spec S HV hybrid variant, which retails at IDR440.6 million (approx RM136,564).
On the outside, the Indonesian-spec Yaris Cross comes standard with LED headlamps and front fog lamps. The S variant adds an electric power boot with a kick sensor. Wheels-wise, the G variant is fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels, while both the S and S HV variants get larger 18-inch alloy wheels.
Toyota’s distributor in Indonesia – PT Toyota-Astra Motor is also offering a GR Parts Aero Package for both the S and S HV hybrid variants. This package includes a front grille garnish, a rear bumper garnish, as well as a rear ducktail spoiler.
The G variant on the other hand gets a dahscam as an extra with this package. Additional optional accessories such as a cargo net and an air purifier are also available for the S and S HV variants.
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Dimensions-wise, the Toyota Yaris Cross in Indonesia measures 4,310 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, and 1,615 mm tall, and is underpinned by a 2,620 mm long wheelbase. This makes the B-segment SUV just slightly smaller than the Proton X50 and Honda HR-V, and larger than the A-segment Toyota Raize/Perodua Ativa. Suspension-wise the Indonesian Toyota Yaris Cross is fitted with MacPherson Struts at the front, and Torsion Beam at the back.
Powering both the G and S variants is a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated (NA) 4-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a CVT. The G variant is the only trim that comes with a 5-speed manual option. With power sent to the front wheels only, this setup churns out 105 hp and 138 Nm.
The S HV variant, which is the sole hybrid option, is powered by a 1.5-litre NA 4-cylinder engine, paired with a CVT under the hood, producing 105 hp and 138 Nm. With power also sent to the front wheels only, the engine is mated with a lithium-ion battery-powered electric motor which produces 79 hp and 141 Nm.
One interesting difference between the petrol-powered and hybrid variants is the fuel tank capacity. The petrol-powered G and S variants come with a 42-litre fuel tank, while the S HV hybrid variant is fitted with a smaller 36-litre fuel tank to accommodate the hybrid battery.
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Moving inside, the Indonesian-spec Yaris Cross, standard features you get with the entry-level G variant include fabric upholstery, a seven-inch digital instrumental cluster, and a nine-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. Moving up to the mid-range S variant, you get upgrades such as leather upholstery, a powered driver’s seat, paddle shifters, and automatic air-conditioning.
A 10.1-inch infotainment display, three selectable drive modes (Eco, Normal, and Power), and a built-in dashcam are also among the kits that come with the S variant as standard. The S HV variant tops the line with premium features such as a panoramic sunroof with a powered sunshade, a wireless phone charger, ambient lighting, as well as hybrid-specific features like the hybrid energy flow displays for the infotainment system. All variants also come with electronic parking brake with Auto Hold function and telescopic steering wheel adjustments as standard.
In the safety department, standard safety equipment that comes with all variants of the Indonesian-spec Toyota Yaris Cross includes front and rear parking sensors, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). Moving up to the S variant, you get a panoramic view monitor, as well as the Toyota Safety Sense package, which consists of Lane Keeping Control (LKC), Lane Departure Warning and Prevention (LDW & LDP), Front Departure Alert (FDA), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Pre-Collision Warning (PCW) and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), and Automatic High Beam.
The launch of the Toyota Yaris Cross in Indonesia is a significant one, to say the least. This is because it has been rumoured as the model that the upcoming Perodua B-segment SUV (codenamed the D66B) will be based on. If the upcoming B-segment Perodua SUV becomes a reality, it will sit above the A-segment Ativa and will compete with the likes of the Proton X50, Honda HR-V, and the Chery Omoda 5 which will be coming to Malaysia.
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