The Toyota Yaris Cross is the latest model from Toyota to exclusively use a hybrid engine, following the C-HR and the new generation Camry.
Toyota has confirmed that the petrol engine option will be removed from the B-segment crossover Yaris Cross, making hybrids the exclusive powertrain worldwide. In a recent press release, a Toyota representative stated, “Global production of the petrol-powered Toyota Yaris Cross will end in December 2023 due to the high demand for the hybrid version.”
Therefore, the Yaris Cross will become the third Toyota model (excluding the Prius) to transition to a pure hybrid powertrain, joining the C-HR and the new generation Camry.
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Statistics show that in 2022, 75% of Yaris Cross cars sold were hybrids, with 3 out of every 4 Yaris Cross cars sold being hybrid. In 2023, this ratio decreased to 63%, but it still indicates a strong customer demand for the hybrid version of the Yaris Cross.
As a result of removing the petrol version, the starting price of the Toyota Yaris Cross has slightly increased by 2,000 AUD (33 million VND), reaching 30,000 USD (about 730 million VND).
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In 2023, Toyota introduced a new version of the Yaris Cross in the Japanese and European markets (international version). The car has been upgraded in terms of engine configuration and interior equipment. Depending on the version, the 2024 Yaris Cross is equipped with a 7-inch or 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 9-inch or 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment display. Additionally, the Japanese CUV model features the Toyota Smart Connect multimedia system, which supports online updates and wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
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It remains unclear how Toyota’s new statement will impact the Yaris Cross sold in Southeast Asia. The Yaris Cross for the Southeast Asian market offers both petrol and hybrid engine options, but differs in platform (TNGA and DNGA).
In Vietnam, the Toyota Yaris Cross was launched in September 2023. In November, the car achieved sales of 1,092 units, ranking second in its segment, behind the Hyundai Creta with 1,218 units.
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