According to SPEEDME.RU, the production of a new crossover for the poor countries of Southeast Asia will be launched at the plant of the TMMIN joint venture located in Indonesia (it is 50/50 owned by Toyota Motor and local holding Astra International).
If «Japanese-European» Yaris Cross relies on a TNGA GA-B chassis, the «Indonesian» has a simplified «trolley» DNGA-B developed by Toyota's subsidiary Daihatsu Motor.
Overall length, width and height of the «Indonesian» Yaris Cross are 4310, 1770 and 1615 mm respectively, wheelbase — 2620 mm. In Toyota's product hierarchy for Southeast Asia, the model will take a position one step above the Daihatsu Rocky.
Toyota emphasizes that the «Indonesian» The Yaris Cross is well suited for light off-road use: approach and exit angles are 19 and 28 degrees, respectively, and the height of the thresholds — 260 mm. At the same time, the car has excellent maneuverability: turning radius — 5.2 m
In the cabin, a large display of the media complex (10.1 inches), a digital instrument panel (7 inches) and a spacious trunk that can carry up to 4 suitcases are especially noted.
In the maximum equipment, the novelty, among other things, has a panoramic glass roof , wireless charging of a smartphone, electric adjustment of the driver's seat, six airbags, a preventive security system, ABS, ESP.
Yaris Cross «for the poor» will be offered in two modifications — petrol and hybrid.
Standard has a 1.5-liter 2NR-VE engine with 106 hp. and a torque of 138 Nm. The engine is combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox or CVT.
The hybrid version involves a parallel type installation, composed of a 1.5-liter gasoline engine 2NR-VEX, CVT, electric motor and lithium-ion battery. Total maximum power — 110 hp
Sales of the Indonesian-made Toyota Yaris Cross will start in the coming months, and prices for the local market will be announced at the same time.