Toyota Motor Philippines adds a new variant to its Yaris Cross range starting this August with the Yaris Cross SE HEV. Priced at P 1,690,000, it’s P 80,000 more than the Yaris Cross S HEV.
Inside, it gets a digital (camera-based) rearview mirror and ambient lighting. Meanwhile, the 6-speaker Pioneer sound system has been upgraded with a Digital Signal Processor module. Finally, for added safety, it gets front and rear facing drive video recorder or dash cam.
The Yaris Cross SE HEV is available in three colors—Platinum White Pearl, Scarlet Red SE, and Dark Turquoise SE—all paired with a contrasting black roof.
Mechanically, the Yaris Cross SE HEV is unchanged from the Yaris Cross S HEV in that it gets an electrified 1.5-liter powertrain and a CVT combo. The 2NR-VEX engine pushes out a combined 111 horsepower (91 horsepower from the 4-cylinder engine and 80 horsepower from the electric motor). Electrical energy is stored in a lithium-ion battery.
Standard exterior features include LED head and taillamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, power tailgate, and a panoramic sunroof. Interior features include an 8-way power adjustable driver seat, a push-start system, and a 10.1-inch display audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Safety-wise, it has Toyota Safety Sense on top of 6 SRS airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control, front and rear clearance sensors, and a 360-degree camera.
The Yaris Cross also recently received a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating with a 83.02 out of 100 score.
Hope Toyota Ph rings in the real Toyota Yaris Cross and not just the Daihatsu Yaris Cross.
ReplyDeleteWhen a g or a v variant of the yaris cross hybrid?
ReplyDeleteAt this price point you might as well go for a full EV like the Lynk & Co 02 (1,788,000 vs 1,690,000 cross). It's a safer car (stricter Euro NCAP 87 vs ASEAN NCAP 83) with more than double the horsepower (272 vs 111) almost triple the torque (and not a CVT), has a more premium and roomier interior and also has powered, ventilated and memory(!) seats for both the driver and front passenger.
ReplyDeleteAt that price - the marine mammals seem to offer great alternatives
ReplyDeleteThat's an amusing way to put it. The diehard haters around here don't seem to have the brain power to parse that kind of language.
DeleteLynk n co is a new EV Chinese car co w no proven record. It is not worth the risk buying a Chinese made ev car.
ReplyDeleteIt's linked to Geely/Volvo so there is some reputability there (whether you think that counts is out of our control because the market will decide what it wants despite what we think/say).
DeleteBesides, the argument of risk/worth buying a Chinese car is even more moot when we're talking about EVs. Car journalists (and Car executives) aren't joking when they say China is so ahead of the game in terms of EVs. European/Japanese/American car companies partnering with Chinese companies to gain their knowledge in EV manufacturing is worth more than any argument we can try and type out on an internet forum. Why does the US absolutely refuse to let Chinese cars in? Because they are not dumb. They know American buyers (just like anywhere else in the world, including the Philippines) will see what these cars offer at the price that is below the legacy players (read: value). Claims such as yours may be based on some healthy skepticism but honestly, read the room. When the big/old players are showing concern/taking this seriously then maybe we should too.
For now: EV china, HEV toyota, PHEV everybody's game, ICE everybody's game except china car brands. Tesla EV
DeleteProblem with Chinese cars is reliability, parts availability, and how long parts will be available. China manufactures make all sorts of claims and promises but dissappear to the wind due to financial problems.
ReplyDeletesometimes it's the independent dealership that's the culprit. just like the geely
DeleteConsidering brands like Geely have invested in parts distribution centers to tackle these issues (same with other brands like Ford to tackle the same thing), I wonder how long it will take to convince the public these issues have largely been dealt with? With Geely again as an example, the online complaints have essentially died down since their takeover of operations yet people on forums like here still cling to these past issues as if they never improved.
DeleteI'm also curious about these claims and promises that have disappeared if you would care to share?