TOYOTA Indonesia has unveiled a brand-new model of the Yaris Cross, a B- Segment SUV that is unconnected to the one that is already available in Europe, Japan, and Australia. This one, however, is said to be the “sister car” to the Perodua Ativa we have here in Malaysia.
The model borrows stylistic ideas from the Highlander and the larger RAV4 with a choice of petrol or hybrid powertrains.
The new Yaris Cross will sit between the Raize and the Corolla Cross in Toyota’s SUV lineup for the Indonesian market.
Exterior
The Highlander-like big grille and robust headlights in the front sits in contrast with the RAV4-like boxy wheel arches, toned-up rear shoulders, and taillights. The ASEAN Yaris Cross differs from its identically called sibling in that it has more angular aspects on its face, such as the headlamps and fog lamp surrounds. It has a two-tone paint schemes, and body cladding are also characteristics of the ‘Solid & Dynamic’ style.
The Indonesian-specific Toyota Yaris Cross is built on Daihatsu’s DNGA platform and measures in at 4,310 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, and 1,615 mm long with a 2,620 mm wheelbase. It is 130 mm longer than the TNGA-based EU-spec Yaris Cross based on those measurements.
