| Battery & Range | - Internal combustion diesel SUV, no traction battery (ktm2day.com)[3]
| - EV driving available via dedicated EV mode button
- Hybrid system prioritizes fuel efficiency over long pure-EV range
- Official EV-only range: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 1968cc TDI diesel engine, likely FWD (ktm2day.com)[3]
- Engine output not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Powered by 1.5L hybrid petrol engine plus electric motor
- Combined system output rated at 82 kW
- Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) used for traction
- Motor output 59 kW and 141 Nm torque
- e-CVT automatic transmission standard on Nepal hybrid
- Front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain configuration
- Hybrid drive modes: Eco, Normal and Sport
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Wheelbase measured at 2,620 mm
- Ground clearance rated at 210 mm
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| Dimensions | - Length around 4,382–4,390 mm (GadiDrive, generic Karoq)[7]
- Width, height not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
- 5-seater compact SUV body style (evnewsnepal.com)[1]
| - Overall length 4,310 mm
- Overall width 1,770 mm
- Overall height 1,655 mm
- Kerb weight listed as 1,850 kg
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| Cargo | - Boot space 521L, expandable to ~1,630L (GadiDrive, generic Karoq)[7]
- Rear VarioFlex-style configurable seating mentioned, not Nepal-confirmed (GadiDrive)[7]
| - Rear seats offer split-folding flexibility for cargo
- Exact boot capacity: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- No official Nepal figure for luggage volume
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| Comfort & Interior | - 5-seat layout with SUV seating position (evnewsnepal.com)[1]
- Specific upholstery and seat features not disclosed for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Features dual-zone automatic climate control system
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls
- Driver seat with manual adjustment; power not mentioned
- Rear seats designed with recline and fold functions
- Keyless entry and push start provided as standard
- Wireless smartphone charging pad included
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Infotainment screen size and features not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Convenience features like cruise control not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Large touchscreen infotainment display included; exact size not disclosed
- Supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
- USB ports available for device charging and media
- Multi-information display in instrument cluster
- Cruise control available; adaptive type not confirmed
- Smart entry with push button start convenience
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| Safety | - Safety equipment (airbags, ABS, ESP) not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
- International Karoq offers multiple airbags and ESP (Wikipedia, non‑Nepal)[4]
| - Equipped with multiple airbags; count not specified
- ABS with EBD standard on Nepal-spec model
- Vehicle Stability Control included for better handling
- Hill-start assist control provided
- Rear-view camera for parking assistance
- Disc brakes on both front and rear axles
- Toyota Safety Sense suite: Not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Design & Exterior | - Compact SUV design with Skoda family styling (GadiDrive, generic Karoq)[7]
- Colour options for Nepal not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
| - Compact crossover SUV body style with bold stance
- 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 R18 tyres
- LED headlights and daytime running lights present
- Available colours: Red, Silver, White, Pearl, Green, Black, Turquoise
- Roof rails add functional and visual SUV appeal
- Rear spoiler integrated into tailgate design
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| Sales & Imports | - Price listed at Rs 1,30,00,000 (likely ex‑showroom) (ktm2day.com)[3]
- evnewsnepal shows price segment starting at Rs 1.30 Cr (evnewsnepal.com)[1]
- On-road price not disclosed; taxes/insurance extra
| - Officially introduced in Nepal as hybrid-only trim
- Imported and distributed by United Traders Syndicate
- Listed on Toyota Nepal site as Yaris Cross Hybrid Electric
- On-road price around NPR 1.22 crore reported
- CKD or CBU status: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Positioned as premium compact diesel SUV in Nepal (evnewsnepal.com)[1]
- High price limits mass appeal but offers European brand image
| - Positioned as premium compact hybrid SUV in Nepal
- Priced significantly above non-hybrid subcompact SUVs
- Offers advanced hybrid tech and Toyota reliability
- Value depends on prioritizing efficiency and brand over features density
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| Pros | - Strong 2.0L TDI engine likely offers good torque (ktm2day.com, engine size)[3]
- Large boot and practical SUV packaging (GadiDrive, generic Karoq)[7]
| - Excellent ground clearance for Nepali road conditions
- Hybrid powertrain promises improved fuel economy
- Toyota brand image and reliability strong in Nepal
- Comprehensive safety and comfort features list
- Distinctive crossover styling with 18-inch alloys
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| Cons | - Detailed Nepal-spec features not transparently published (As of: 13/07/2026)
- High purchase price vs mainstream competitors (evnewsnepal.com, price segment)[1]
| - High on-road price versus similarly sized ICE rivals
- Pure EV range not comparable to full battery EVs
- Only single trim officially available, limiting choice
- Exact cargo and some tech specs not disclosed locally
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