Toyota's Yaris Cross Is An Electrified SUV With Sharper Look And Tall Roofline — PICS

Toyota has revealed its Yaris Cross and it is an electrified SUV that will be sold in ASEAN regions. In Indonesia, the Yaris Cross would enter the B-segment as a full hybrid SUV. With a length of 4310mm, the new Yaris Cross is a bit longer than compact SUVS in India and gets a sharper new look. The new Yaris Cross is longer and gets a new design with a larger grille while the fog lamps are also placed vertically as well. Worldwide, it will sit above the Toyota Raize and looks large. (Image: Somath Chatterjee)

It gets cladding plus roof rails while the roofline is tall for a proper SUV look. Toyota also claims good off-road ability with the new Yaris Cross with a height of up to 260 mm plus gets a narrow front-rear overhang with an approach angle of 19º and a departure angle of 28º. Despite its size it has a turning radius of 5.2 meters. (Image: Somath Chatterjee)

Inside, the cabin seems very premium with soft touch materials and a sporty steering wheel design while there is a large digital instrument cluster too. Upholstery options with fabric and synthetic leather are also there. A long wheelbase of 2,620 mm means that the new Yaris Cross is pretty spacious and it gets a proper panoramic sunroof of course. Features include electric seat adjustment for the driver, powered back door, 7-inch digital TFT instrument panel and more. (Image: Somath Chatterjee)

The Yaris Cross gets a hybrid engine option with a 1.5l petrol along with an eCVT gearbox. You can of course go in EV mode too. There is also a standard 1.5l petrol with a manual and a CVT automatic. (Image: Somath Chatterjee)

Safety features meanwhile include 6- airbags , ABS+EBD+BA brakes, Parking Sensors, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill Start Assist (HSA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and Blind Spot Monitor (BSM). (Image: Somath Chatterjee)

The new Yaris Cross SUV will not come here as Toyota already sells the Urban Cruiser Hyryder which has been co-developed with Maruti who have their own Grand Vitara. (Image: Somath Chatterjee)