The Toyota Yaris Cross is a sub-compact crossover that slots between the smaller Raize and the larger Corolla Cross. It has three variants for the local market: the G, mid-spec V, and the top-spec S HEV. Prices for these range from Php 1,199,000 to Php 1,598,000.
Size-wise, it is 4,310mm long, 1,770mm wide, and 1,615mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,620mm and a ground clearance of 212mm.
Under the hood, the Yaris Cross gets two different engines. The entry-level G and the mid-spec V use a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine that’s capable of making up to 104 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque.
The top-spec S meanwhile, is propelled by a 1.5-liter hybrid. Its combustion component alone is good for 89 horsepower and 121 Nm of torque but its electric motor adds 78 horsepower. This comes up to 109 horsepower of total output.
Locally, the Yaris Cross competes against the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Venue, MG ZS, Mazda CX-3, GAC GS3 Emzoom, Geely Coolray, Kia Stonic, etc.
Launch
The Toyota Yaris Cross was launched for the Philippine market on August 2023 as a 2024 model. It joins Toyota’s lineup with three variants: the entry-level G, mid-spec V, and the top-spec S HEV. As of its launch, prices for these range from Php 1,199,000 to Php 1,598,000.
Exterior
On the outside, all Yaris Cross trims come standard with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, a clearance lamp, LED daytime running lamps, and LED rear taillights. Likewise present on all three variants is a rear spoiler, roof rails, and a sharkfin antenna.
Higher-spec models get a power-adjustable side mirror. Only the top-spec S HEV gets a panoramic moon roof.
Interior
Inside, the Yaris Cross can comfortably seat up to five occupants. Higher-spec models get leather seats and an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, but standard on all trims is an automatic air-conditioning system with rear vents.
All trims also get 60:40 split folding rear seats, a push-to-start button, a seven-inch TFT multi-information display, and a multi-function steering wheel.
Tech & Safety
For safety, all trims of this new Toyota crossover get a total of six airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, as well as sonar detectors for reversing and clearance. All three also get anti-lock braking, stability control, and hill assist control. Only the S HEV and V however, get blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a panoramic view monitor.
Active safety features, in turn, are only present on the S HEV and V. Both get a pre-collision alert system, auto high beams, lane trace assist, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control.
For entertainment, all variants are kitted out with a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The top-spec variant gets a six-piece Pioneer sound system, while the other two get a standard six-piece sound system. Also standard on all variants is a wireless charger, a 12-volt socket, and rear Type-C USB ports.
Engine & Performance
There are two engine options for the Toyota Yaris Cross. For the V and G trims, it uses a 1.5-liter combustion-only mill that can make up to 104 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque.
The top-spec S HEV meanwhile, gets a 1.5-liter hybrid mill. Its combustion-only component can produce 89 horsepower and 121 Nm of torque. Its electric motor then adds 78 horsepower, upping its total engine output to 109 horsepower.