The new Toyota Yaris Cross took another step towards being launched in Brazil. After being confirmed and spotted testing on the country’s streets, the SUV had its appearance registered by the Japanese manufacturer at INPI – National Institute of Industrial Property.
The Toyota Yaris Cross will be the brand’s cheapest model in Brazil, positioned below the Corolla Cross. The SUV will be the third product to feature a hybrid-flex engine in the country, but with a difference for the Corolla family.
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Here, the Yaris Cross is expected to have a 1.5-liter aspirated flex engine associated with an electric motor. The set should offer 113 hp of combined power, while the transmission will be the e-CVT transaxle. Despite the registration, production will only start in 2025.
The look of the Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota’s new SUV will come to Brazil with the same look that is already sold in Asian markets. At the front you can find a trapezoid-shaped diamond grille, as well as LED headlights, with DRL, and fog lights.
The rear is simpler, without interconnected lights or anything like that. The dimensions of the Toyota Yaris Cross are: 4,310 mm long; 2,620 mm wheelbase, 1,620 mm high and 1,770 mm wide.
Inside, the compact SUV will have a sober finish, but with a floating multimedia center equipped with wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, a partially digital instrument panel, an electronic parking brake (which the Corolla does not yet have), a Pioneer sound system and even a roof. panoramic solar.
In terms of safety, the new Toyota Yaris Cross should feature six airbags and part of the TSS (Toyota Safety System) package that equips the Corolla family, such as autonomous emergency braking, blind spot warning and lane avoidance warning. Also noteworthy are the 17 or 18-inch alloy wheels and the air conditioning with rear air outlets.
