2026 Toyota Yaris Cross launched in Malaysia – from RM 100k, HEV and Petrol

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has launched the Toyota Yaris Cross with a starting price of RM 99,900, and it comes in two variants: the Yaris Cross 1.5S and the Yaris Cross 1.5S HEV. Categorised as a B-segment SUV, the Toyota Yaris Cross is set to compete with its sister model, the Perodua Traz, as well as a myriad of competitors, including the Proton X50, Honda HR-V, Jaecoo J5, and the recently launched Mitsubishi Xforce.

Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S HEV – RM109,900
Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S – RM99,900

Starting with the dimensions, the Toyota measures 4,310 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, and 1,615 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. Ground clearance measures 212 mm. Interestingly, the Toyota Yaris Cross is 40 mm shorter in height but has 2 mm more ground clearance than the Perodua Traz. From a styling perspective, the Toyota Yaris Cross is almost identical to the Perodua Traz, apart from small details that may be missed at first glance, such as the front grille trim, wheel design and size, as well as the addition of roof rails. An additional RM400 is required for the Platinum Pearl White exterior colour option.

Among the exterior features on the Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S for both variants are:

LED headlights with LED DRLs and follow-me-home function
LED front fog lamps
LED clearance lamps
LED rear combination lamps
Power-adjustable, auto-fold side mirrors with puddle lamps
Rear spoiler with 3rd brake lamp
Roof rails
18-inch wheels
215/55 R18 tyres
Dark Turquoise, Silver Metallic, Attitude Black, Spicy Scarlet SE, and Platinum Pearl White exterior colours

Under the bonnet, as expected, the non-hybrid Toyota Yaris Cross gets an identical powertrain setup to its Perodua sister, powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine producing 106 PS and 138 Nm of torque, mated to a CVT. As for the HEV variant, it is powered by a 1.5-litre hybrid naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine producing 91 PS and 121 Nm of torque, also mated to a CVT. It is, however, supplemented by an electric motor generating 80 PS, resulting in a combined power output of 111 PS. Both variants are front-wheel drive.

The table below shows the powertrain details for both variants of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

	Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S	Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S HEV
Engine	1.5L 4-cylinder 2NR-VE	1.5L 4-cylinder 2NR-VEX
Displacement	1,496 cc	1,496 cc
Engine Max. Power	106 PS	91 PS
Engine Max. Torque	138 Nm	121 Nm
Electric Motor Max. Power	N/A	80 PS
Combined Max. Power	N/A	111 PS
Battery Type	N/A	Lithium-Ion
Transmission	Continuous Variable Transmission	Continuous Variable Transmission
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive	Front-Wheel Drive

Stepping inside, the interior is once again almost identical to the Perodua Traz, but now comes with an abundance of feature upgrades, elevating the overall cabin experience to feel more complete. For example, the meter cluster is fully digital, the central infotainment touchscreen is larger at 10.1 inches, and features such as a power-adjustable driver’s seat and ambient lighting have also been added.

Among the interior features on the Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S are:

7-inch TFT meter cluster display
10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen display
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
6 speakers
Automatic single-zone climate control
Leatherette seats with blue stitching
8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
4-way manually adjustable front passenger seat
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
12V socket
1x USB Type-A port and 1x USB Type-C port for the front
2x USB Type-C ports for the rear
Rear air-conditioning vents
Rear centre armrest
60:40 split-folding rear seats
Tonneau cover
Power tailgate with hands-free kick sensor
Eco, Normal, and Power drive modes

The Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S HEV adds:

Wireless charging pad
Eco, Normal, Power, and EV drive modes

In terms of safety, the Toyota Yaris Cross comes equipped with the expected Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) suite, bundled with the following active and passive safety features:

Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Automatic High Beam (AHB)
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Panoramic View Monitor
6 airbags

To recap, the Toyota Yaris Cross comes in two variants: the Yaris Cross 1.5S and the Yaris Cross 1.5S HEV, priced at RM99,900 and RM109,900, respectively. It is backed by a 5-year/unlimited mileage vehicle warranty. The Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5S HEV also gets an additional 8-year/unlimited mileage hybrid electric warranty that covers the hybrid battery, inverter, and power management control ECU.