Japanese legacy automaker Toyota, through its Philippine arm, has just disclosed plans to further expand its electric vehicle portfolio in the Asian country.
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) officially unveiled its most affordable hybrid electric model to date, the subcompact Yaris Cross. For reference, it has a base price of ₱ 1,598,000.
Toyota Yaris Cross debut
TMP officially introduced the all-new Toyota Yaris Cross on August 4. It made its debut in a special event in Taguig City and across the company’s 72 dealerships in the country.
TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto noted Toyota’s goal of offering the Filipino people more EV options to improve the technology’s availability there.
“In Toyota, we believe in a multiple pathway approach to achieve carbon neutrality. One of the ways we are empowering you, our customers, to help build a sustainable future is through electrified vehicles. The way to maximize the environmental benefits of electrified vehicles is through widespread adoption. That is why we offer the widest range of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) in the market.”
Atsuhiro Okamoto, TMP President
The automaker expects the Toyota Yaris Cross to widen the customers’ options within its HEV lineup. It claims to offer a competitive value package with an attractive contemporary design. It will also have innovative tech features that adhere to most drivers’ preferences.
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Presented below are Toyota Yaris Cross 1.5 S HEV key specifications:
| Dimension and Weight | |
| Overall Dimensions (mm) | 4,310 x 1,770 x 1,615 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Hybrid 4-cylinder, In-Line, 16-Valve, Dual VVT-i |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1,496 |
| Maximum Output (ps/rpm) | 91/5500 |
| Maximum Torque (Nm/Rpm) | 121/4800 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Capacity (L) | 36 |
| Transmission | |
| Power Transmission | CVT |
| Function | |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Entry |
| Ignition System | Push Start |
| Drive Mode Select | Eco + Normal + Power + EV |
| Chassis | |
| Front Brake/ Rear Brake | Ventilated Disc / Solid Disc |
| Tires | 18” Alloy (Machine Cut) |
| Safety and Security | |
| Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) | Pre-Collision System, Automatic High Beam, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Camera | Panoramic View Monitor |
| Others | |
| Audio | 10.1” Display Audio |
The new Toyota Yaris Cross marks the automaker’s first HEV model to utilize its carbon neutrality badge. That said, the launch of this new model demonstrates Toyota’s mission to contribute to a sustainable and clean transportation future.
