{"id":2622,"date":"2026-04-24T05:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2026-04-24T05:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:20:13","slug":"toyota-yaris-cross-now-available-for-booking-in-malaysia-entry-price-around-rm100k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/?p=2622","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Yaris Cross Now Available for Booking in Malaysia \u2014 Entry Price Around RM100K"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
UMW Toyota Motor has officially opened bookings for the all-new Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia, signaling that the long-awaited compact SUV is finally close to launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the company hasn\u2019t confirmed official pricing yet, early dealer information points to two variants: a 1.5 S petrol<\/strong> model estimated at around RM99,900<\/strong>, and a 1.5 S HEV hybrid<\/strong> variant expected to start from roughly RM109,900<\/strong>. If these figures hold, the Yaris Cross will sit right in the sweet spot of Malaysia\u2019s growing sub-RM120K SUV segment.<\/p>\n\n\n
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What We Know So Far<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Toyota is still holding back full specs, but early material gives a clearer picture \u2014 especially for the hybrid model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside, the Yaris Cross HEV is expected to feature a 10.1-inch infotainment display<\/strong> with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, paired with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster<\/strong>. You\u2019ll also get modern touches like ambient lighting<\/strong>, wireless charging<\/strong>, and adaptive cruise control<\/strong>, alongside practical features such as automatic high beam and an EV driving mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the outside, the hybrid variant rides on 18-inch alloy wheels<\/strong>, giving it a slightly more premium stance compared to typical compact SUVs.<\/p>\n\n\n
Although official specs are still under wraps, the powertrain lineup isn\u2019t exactly a mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The petrol version is likely to use a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine<\/strong> similar to what\u2019s found in Perodua Ativa\u2019s platform relative (DNGA-based models), delivering just over 100 hp and paired with a CVT driving the front wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hybrid variant is where things get more interesting. It combines a 1.5-litre engine with an electric motor<\/strong>, producing a total system output of around 111 hp<\/strong>. Power is sent through an eCVT, with regenerative braking helping to boost efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toyota claims fuel consumption can reach up to 27.8 km\/l<\/strong>, which \u2014 if accurate \u2014 would make it one of the most efficient SUVs in its class.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Colours & Early Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For now, the hybrid model is expected to launch with five colour options, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dark Turquoise<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Silver Metallic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Attitude Black<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spicy Scarlet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Platinum Pearl White (with a small premium)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s still unclear whether the petrol variant will share the same palette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
New Info: Where It Fits & When It Launches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Yaris Cross is built on Toyota\u2019s DNGA platform<\/strong>, the same architecture used across several compact models in the region. This keeps costs competitive while allowing for hybrid integration \u2014 a key reason why Toyota can price the HEV variant relatively close to the petrol version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Malaysia, the model is expected to be locally assembled (CKD)<\/strong>, which helps explain the aggressive pricing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for launch timing, industry chatter suggests an official debut could happen within the next few months<\/strong>, likely before the end of 2026\u2019s first half, depending on demand and booking response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Yaris Cross looks set to be a strong new contender in Malaysia\u2019s compact SUV space \u2014 especially with a hybrid option priced just above RM100K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If Toyota delivers on efficiency, features, and pricing, this could easily become one of the most practical entry-level hybrid SUVs on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now it comes down to one thing: Will Malaysians choose this over the usual petrol SUVs \u2014 or finally make the switch to hybrid?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
UMW Toyota Motor has officially opened bookings for the all-new Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia, signaling that the long-awaited compact SUV is finally close to launch. While the company hasn\u2019t confirmed official pricing yet, early dealer information points to two variants: a 1.5 S petrol model estimated at around RM99,900, and a 1.5 S HEV […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2623,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,71],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-car-review","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2622"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2632,"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2622\/revisions\/2632"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shiftfocus.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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