new delhi toyota motors has launched yaris cross a newcompact suv in its home market the yaris cross will be available in dealerships across japan starting todaythe development of the newgeneration yaris cross aims to pursue new value as a compact suv that not only offers convenience but also carries on the nimble driving advanced security and safety technology and superior fuel economy features of the yaris seriesspecifically as with the yaris the allnew yaris cross is toyotas first compact vehicle to adopt the tnga platform as a package that can make full use of this performance in addition to the condensed design the new model features lean wellbalanced and refined proportions that express the robustness and presence unique to an suv although a compact suv the yaris cross offers easytouse and uncompromising luggage room that supports the active lifestyle of its driver and passengersa 4wd fourwheel drive system affords a seamless driving performance for a wide range of activities from urban driving to leisure activities the gasolinepowered model is loaded with functions that offer a satisfying suv driving performance including multiterrain select that allows the driver to choose between three modes to adjust to road surface conditions toyota is also offering hev models featuring the efour electric 4wd system for the first time in a compact car furthermore the hybrid variant achieves a worldclass toplevel fuel economy for its class that surpasses what is the typical performance of an suvthe yaris cross renews the traditional concept of a compact suv including its driving performance convenience and safety functions it will provide new value as an urbantype suv imbued with the individuality and lifestyle of the driver and its passengers