The domestically produced model takes the first real shot of the Toyota Yaris Cross in the exhibition room

• ●All models come standard with LED Bi-Beam headlights + LED taillights
• ●Drive+ Link 9-inch touch screen host is standard on all vehicles
• ●Full-speed ACC+PCS+AHB+BSM+RCTA (standard for trendy version)
• ●1.5-liter engine paired with CVT gearbox (with 7-speed manual transmission)
• Pre-sale price of new car: Enjoyment Edition/725,000 yuan, Cool Action Edition/765,000 yuan, Trendy Edition/835,000 yuan

Yaris Cross, which has launched pre-sale activities at the end of August, will officially hold a new car launch conference on September 28, and it is reported that the cumulative number of orders has exceeded 2,000. However, this small and medium-sized crossover SUV, which has attracted much attention and expectations from domestic consumers, has also been stationed in various new car showrooms across the province to hold preview events starting from September 15th before its launch, and this magazine also held the first Take the time to go to the Beitou Yangming showroom to see the new car and take photos directly, so that everyone can have a first look at the Yaris Cross, and to bring first-hand new car information and equipment configurations of each model level to interested buyers.

For the Yaris Cross, there are currently three model levels available: the pleasure version, the cool action version and the trendy version. The pre-sale prices are 72.5, 76.5 and 835,000 yuan respectively. However, the official price is expected to be lowered. However, the equipment configuration of each model has been determined. Readers can refer to the attached configuration table. In addition, I would like to explain to everyone that the domestically produced Yaris Cross is an "Asia-Pacific standard" version model. It is built on the DNGA-B chassis platform, and the power specification adopts a single 1.5-liter straight-four gasoline engine setting. There is no The 1.5-liter Hybrid petrol-electric power configured in many Southeast Asian countries is introduced, and the GR Sport version is also missing. In addition, the domestic version is not equipped with the overseas 10.1-inch central control screen host. Instead, it uses the domestically developed 9-inch Drive+ Link 9-inch touch screen host, which is listed as standard for all car series.

LED headlights and taillights are standard on all models

The domestically produced Yaris Cross has a very handsome and dynamic appearance. Its body length/width/height and wheelbase are 4310/1770/1655mm and 2620mm respectively. It belongs to the class of small and medium-sized crossover SUVs, and its body shape and silhouette are similar to those of the Honda HR. Rivals such as -V, Nissan Kicks and MG ZS are similar, and the prices are also distributed between 700,000 and 900,000 yuan. Therefore, they are the most direct domestic competitors of Yaris Cross after it was put into the market.

The Yaris Cross that was shown directly at the exhibition this time is a top-notch trendy version. Compared with the other two models, its appearance includes silver water tank guard trim strips, silver front/rear spoiler lower fenders, The roof rack, LED front fog lights, piano-painted fog light holders and rearview mirror LED welcome lights are all equipped with the latest technology. Standard equipment of the car series. As for the 17-inch two-color cutting aluminum rims, they are standard equipment on the Coupe version and above. In terms of car colors, this time the Yaris Cross offers a total of 6 car colors to choose from, including ferret white, aurora silver, cloud gray, sandalwood black, dazzling red and unrestrained blue.

7-inch digital instrument + 9-inch central touch screen

In terms of interior equipment and materials, the entry-level Enjoy Edition model comes standard with a domestically developed 9-inch Drive+ Link central touch screen host, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto mobile phone connection functions, and a dual-ring instrument + 4.2-inch all-in-one Color MID and Push Start engine opening and closing system, etc., but only equipped with basic comfortable leather seats. The mid-range Coupe model adds electric folding rearview mirrors, rear seat air outlets and Samrt Entry door opening and closing system, and is equipped with soft leather interior materials, including the center console and front seat center armrest. Covered in soft leather material.

As for the top-end fashion version photographed this time, it adds a 7-inch full-color digital instrument panel with 4 display styles, constant temperature air conditioning, cabin atmosphere lighting, kick-sensitive electric tailgate and rear seat center armrest, etc. It is equipped with luxurious leather seats with blue stitching on the front seats. In addition, the interior of the car is matched with black piano paint and silver trim panels, as well as the door trim panels with embossed design on the four doors, which indeed brings a quite nice touch to the cabin. High-end texture atmosphere.

In terms of safety equipment, all domestic Yaris Cross models are equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense safety system as standard. The entry-level pleasure version is equipped with ACC full-speed active distance maintenance, PCS early warning protection, and AHB intelligent remote control. Automatic light switching and lane driving assistance systems, etc., while the top-spec trendy version adds BSM blind spot detection warning and RCTA rear side warning system, etc., but unfortunately it does not meet the Level 2 standard.

Excellent passenger space and functionality

In terms of riding space performance, if an adult with a height of 175cm actually sits in the back seat, the knee room is good, about 1 fist away from the back of the front seat, and the distance between the head and the roof is even better, about 1 fist plus. With 2 finger-widths of space, the rear seat back has 2 levels of adjustable inclination (approximately 6 degrees) and the design of the rear seat air outlet, the ride comfort in the rear seat is quite good. As for the luggage compartment space, it has a storage volume of 458 liters under standard conditions, and there is a large storage space under the floor that can accommodate two 20-inch suitcases. In addition, the luggage compartment floor is also double-layered. With the adjustable design and the large flat storage platform that can be formed by tilting the rear seat back, the functionality of the entire passenger space can be said to be very excellent.

As for the power system, the domestically produced Yaris Cross is equipped with a single 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine code-named 2NR-VE, equipped with a Dual VVT-i dual continuously variable valve timing control system, and is matched with a CVT continuously variable transmission system. (With 7-speed manual transmission function), it has a maximum horsepower and torque output of 106hp and 14.1kgm. As for the average fuel consumption data, it has not been released yet, but if you look at the 17.5km/L figure revealed by Toyota Taiwan fans, it completely crushes similar competitors such as HR-V, Kicks and ZS.

Yang Zhihan

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