Verdict
At RM95,000, the Seres 3 costs RM4,900 less and brings EV running with a 161 hp, 300 Nm front motor, a 53.6 kWh battery and 340 km of quoted range. It is also roomier on paper: 4,385 mm long with a 2,655 mm wheelbase and 525-litre boot. The Toyota Yaris Cross counters with its 1.5-litre petrol engine, 42-litre tank and much stronger driver-assistance kit, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera. Home or workplace charging makes the Seres the better fit; regular long-distance refuelling favours the Toyota.
Pick the Seres 3 if you can charge regularly and want 300 Nm, a 525-litre boot and more cabin footprint for RM4,900 less.
Pick the Toyota Yaris Cross if you want petrol refuelling, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Seres 3 RM95,000; Toyota Yaris Cross RM99,900.
- Powertrain: Seres 3 has a 161 hp/300 Nm electric motor; Toyota Yaris Cross has a 105 hp/138 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Energy storage: Seres 3 has a 53.6 kWh battery and 340 km range; Toyota Yaris Cross has a 42-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: Seres 3 525 litres; Toyota Yaris Cross 471 litres.
- Wheelbase: Seres 3 2,655 mm; Toyota Yaris Cross 2,620 mm.
- Kerb weight: Seres 3 1,650 kg; Toyota Yaris Cross 1,150 kg.
3
- RM4,900 lower purchase price.
- 161 hp and 300 Nm electric motor.
- 525-litre boot and 2,655 mm wheelbase.
- No blind-spot monitoring or collision warning.
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control; no lane-keeping steering correction.
- No front parking sensors or 360-degree camera.
Yaris Cross
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and collision warning.
- 360-degree camera, front parking sensors and powered boot.
- 42-litre petrol tank for quick refuelling.
- Costs RM4,900 more.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the Seres 3's 161 hp and 300 Nm.
- 471-litre boot is 54 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM95,000✓ | RM99,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 72.5 mm × 91.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 53.6 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 340 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,385 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,650 kg | 1,150 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 471 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Steel 195/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | Toyo Proxes R61 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" 2-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used 3 & Yaris Cross for sale
3 vs Yaris Cross FAQ
Is the Seres 3 or Toyota Yaris Cross better?
The Seres 3 is better for regular charging, stronger 300 Nm torque and a larger 525-litre boot. The Toyota Yaris Cross is better for petrol refuelling and safety assistance, with adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The Seres 3 costs RM95,000 and the Toyota Yaris Cross costs RM99,900, so the Toyota is RM4,900 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The Seres 3 has the larger boot at 525 litres, compared with 471 litres for the Toyota Yaris Cross. That is a 54-litre advantage for the EV.
