All New Yaris Cross Launches, Comes with Hybrid Variant, Starting from Rp300 Million

Dream - Toyota introduces a new champion in the Indonesian car market, the All New Yaris Cross. The SUV crossover is available in two variants, gasoline and hybrid.

"We are proud to have the opportunity to do the World Premiere of the All-New Yaris Cross. Now, we are bringing the first full Hybrid EV in the B-segment through the All-New Yaris Cross, which also completes Toyota's SUV lineup in Indonesia," said President Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), Hiroyuki Ueda during the launch of the All New Yaris Cross in Jakarta, Monday, May 15, 2023.

Ueda explained that the All New Yaris Cross is claimed to be one of Toyota's pioneer Medium SUV 5-seaters for the growing Asian market. There are four main points that are the target of its development, namely strong acceleration response, cabin silence, efficient fuel consumption, and ultra-low emissions.

"Toyota's priority is to combine these 4 main aspects to ensure a non-tiring and stress-free driving experience in all road conditions," said Ueda.

The All New Yaris Cross is offered with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with the code 2NR-VE, producing 78 kW of power and 138 Nm of torque. As for the transmission options, there are manual and CVT.

Meanwhile, the Yaris Cross hybrid technology is equipped with an engine with the code 2NR-VEX, producing 67 kW of power and 121 Nm of torque, with the addition of a lithium-ion battery where the electric motor has a power of 59 kW and 141 Nm of torque. The hybrid variant is only available with a CVT transmission.

Vice President Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) Henry Tanoto explained that the All New Yaris Cross, which will compete in the medium SUV segment, will be priced below Rp500 million.

"The range is from Rp300-400 million," said Henry on the same occasion.