What is the recommended grade for the new Toyota Yaris Cross? Should you choose "hybrid" or "gasoline"?

This time, we will introduce in detail the recommended grades of the new Yaris Cross . We will provide information that will be useful for those who are confused by looking at the catalog, or those who are considering purchasing one. There are many grades of the Yaris Cross, so you may be wondering which grade is the best value. Therefore, we have researched the difference between hybrid and gasoline cars, and which of the various grades is the most recommended. We hope that this article will be helpful when considering purchasing a Yaris Cross.

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About the new Yaris Cross
New Yaris specs
Until the new Yaris Hybrid pays off
Conclusion
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About the new Yaris Cross

There are two engines to choose from, one gasoline and one hybrid. There are five grades available: X, G, Z, Z Adventure and GR Sport. The first thing you’ll have to think about is which engine to choose.

What grade is the new Yaris?

Customers can choose from the following grades: X, G, Z, Z Adventure, and GR Sport.

X: Entry grade
G: Intermediate grade
Z: High grade
Z Adventure: A grade that adopts exclusive equipment for the Z grade
GR Sport: A model with a specially designed exterior and improved driving performance

Features of the X/HYBRID X grade

The X grade is the entry-level model and is the least expensive.

If you choose the gasoline-powered X-grade Yaris, you can purchase it for as little as 1,907,000 yen . The exterior is equipped with halogen headlights and 16-inch steel wheels. The interior has an analog instrument panel, fabric seats, and a single color. It is equipped with a 7-inch display, but it cannot be equipped with options such as seat heaters or other comfort features.

Features of the G/HYBRID G grade

The G grade is a mid-range model that offers great value, and if you choose the gasoline-powered G grade, you can purchase it for as little as 2,150,000 yen . Unlike the X grade, the exterior has LED headlights and 16-inch aluminum wheels, and the interior has been significantly changed, with the steering wheel and shift knob wrapped in genuine leather, the seats covered in high-quality fabric, and the rear seats can be split 4:2:4. The instrument panel is digital, with an 8-inch display and a rear guide monitor as standard equipment, and heated seats are optional.

Features of the Z/HYBRID Z grade

The Z grade is a high-end model, and some may find it a little expensive, but if you choose the gasoline Z grade, you can purchase it from 2,435,000 yen . However, the exterior design has 16-inch aluminum wheels exclusive to the Z grade and LED headlights , so you can tell it’s the Z grade just by looking at it.

The interior comes with a combination of genuine leather and fabric seats as standard, seat heaters , and the option of a color head-up display, so you’ll notice the difference when you’re in the car.

Features of the Z “Adventure” and HYBRID Z “Adventure” grades

The Z “Adventure” grade comes with front underrun and rear lower bumper protection plates, standard silver roof rails and a set of 18-inch alloy wheels with a dark grey finish.

The interior features a black soft-touch instrument panel and deco line on the inner door moldings, and leather on the steering wheel and shift lever gaiter in Saddle Turn color.

Features of the “GR SPORT” and “HYBRID “GR SPORT” grades

The exterior has a wide and low stance, giving it an intelligent, sporty and aggressive form. GR exclusive front bumper, GR exclusive radiator grille, GR exclusive upper grille / GR exclusive hood molding, GR exclusive LED illumination beam, GR exclusive rear bumper, GR exclusive back door garnish, GR exclusive rear combination lamp, exclusive emblem, GR exclusive aluminum wheels & tires.

The interior features a black interior color, a genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel (black painted with silver stitching), GR-exclusive front sporty seats, a center console box with armrest (silver stitching), a GR-exclusive genuine leather-wrapped shift knob, a GR-exclusive power switch (red/with GR logo), aluminum pedals (accelerator/brake), front door speaker rings (chrome-plated decoration), and GR-exclusive floor mats.

Hybrid vehicles

The new Yaris Cross uses a new, compact THS II in the new generation “in-line 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection Dynamic Force Engine M15A type.” This improves the engine’s thermal efficiency and the transmission’s transmission efficiency while reducing the overall mass. As a result, the fuel efficiency of the entire powertrain system (engine and transmission) has improved by approximately 25%, and power performance by more than 15%. This system has dramatically improved fuel efficiency, achieving a low fuel consumption of 36.0km/L in WLTC mode.

In addition, the E-Four (4WD) model also features a newly developed rear suspension exclusively for 4WD, making it the first Toyota compact car to use a double wishbone suspension. This will almost certainly re-establish the car’s reputation as the “world’s most fuel-efficient passenger car.”

Gasoline vehicles

On the other hand, the gasoline vehicle also adopts the new generation “Inline 3-cylinder 1.5L Direct Injection Dynamic Force Engine M15A type”. By combining this with “Direct Shift-CVT” or “6MT” with starting gear, high driving performance is achieved. In addition, “Inline 3-cylinder 1.0L engine” model has also been added to the lineup.

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model	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
X	In-line 3-cylinder 1.5L engine M15A-FKS type	Direct Shift – CVT	2WD	1,907,000 yen
X			4WD	2,138,000 yen
HYBRID U (KINTO only)			2WD	2,451,000 yen
HYBRID U (KINTO only)			4WD	2,682,000 yen
G			2WD	2,150,000 yen
G			4WD	2,381,000 yen
Z			2WD	2,435,000 yen
Z			4WD	2,666,000 yen
Z Adventure			2WD	2,551,000 yen
Z Adventure			4WD	2,782,000 yen
GR Sport			2WD	2,571,000 yen

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model	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
HYBRID X	Inline 3 1.5L + motor M15A-FXE type	Electric variable speed transmission	2WD	2,295,000 yen
HYBRID X			E-Four	2,526,000 yen
HYBRID G			2WD	2,524,000 yen
HYBRID G			E-Four	2,755,000 yen
HYBRID Z			2WD	2,809,000 yen
HYBRID Z			E-Four	3,040,000 yen
HYBRID Z Adventure			2WD	2,925,000 yen
HYBRID Z Adventure			E-Four	3,156,000 yen
HYBRID GR Sport			2WD	2,954,000 yen

New Yaris specs

spec	Yaris Cross Hybrid	Yaris Cross gasoline car
full length	4,180mm	4,180mm
Overall width	1,765mm	1,765mm
Height	1,590mm	1,590mm
Wheelbase	2,650mm	2,650mm
type	hybrid	Gasoline vehicles
engine	Inline 3 1.5L + motor M15A-FXE type	In-line 3-cylinder 1.5L engine M15A-FKS type
Maximum power	67kW (91hp) / 5,500rpm	88kW (120hp) / 6,600rpm
Maximum torque	120Nm (12.2kgfm) / 3,800-4,800rpm	145Nm (14.8kgfm) / 4,800-5,200rpm
Motor maximum output	Front: 59kW (80ps) Rear: 3.9kW (5.3ps)	–
Motor Max Torque	Front: 141Nm (14.4kgm) Rear: 52Nm (5.3kgm)	–
WLCT mode fuel consumption	30.8km/L (2WD) 28.7km/L (4WD)	20.2km/L (2WD) 18.5km/L (4WD)
Drive system	2WD/4WD (E-Four)	2WD/4WD
Passenger capacity	Five people
Drive system	Electric variable speed transmission	Direct Shift- CVT 6-speed MT

Until the new Yaris Hybrid pays off

In the WLTC mode, which is close to the standard fuel economy, hybrid vehicles have a fuel economy of 30.8km/L, while gasoline vehicles have a fuel economy of 20.2km/L, which is a very troubling issue when you consider the price.

Fuel economy for gasoline vehicles (2WD) is WLCT mode: 19.8km/L to 18.3km/L (12.5km/L)
Fuel economy for hybrid vehicles (2WD) is calculated based on WLCT mode fuel economy: 30.8km/L to 27.8km/L (19.0km/L).

When comparing both grades “G” 2WD, the gasoline model is 1,953,000 yen and the hybrid model is 2,299,000 yen, a difference of 346,000 yen . Furthermore, taking into account tax reductions, the hybrid car is about 30,000 yen, making the difference in total 311,600 yen . Here we will calculate the cost of gasoline, and verify how much driving is needed to make up for the gasoline cost of about 310,000 yen.

When gasoline price is 170 yen per liter

Gasoline model 10,000km=136,000 yen
Hybrid car 10,000km＝89,474 yen

The difference is only 46,526 yen after 10,000 km, so even if you drive 50,000 km, the difference is only 232,630 yen. The difference will not be filled until you drive about 80,000 km .

Conclusion

Considering resale value, it is better to choose a hybrid car. The author especially recommends the hybrid car for the new Yaris Cross. Here are the reasons why:

First, the “Advanced Park” advanced parking assistance system (a first for Toyota) is only available on hybrid vehicles. In addition, the new generation “in-line 3-cylinder 1.5L direct injection Dynamic Force Engine M15A type” achieves a lighter ride by adding motor output to the engine output compared to gasoline vehicles, improving comfort in everyday life.

In addition, even if you sell it after driving 50,000 km, the hybrid car has a high resale value, so you can make up for the difference of 40,000 yen. For these reasons, we especially recommend the grades “HYBRID Z” and “HYBRID Z “Adventure”.