KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Toyota to launch 3 new SUVs in next 18 months
- Toyota Taisor based on Maruti Fronx launching in 2024
- A 3-row SUV and more coming soon
Toyota is set to unveil three new SUVs in India over the next 18 months. The Toyota Taisor, based on the Fronx, is slated for release later this year. In 2025, a three-row SUV inspired by the Hyryder will make its debut, and there are plans for another SUV based on the Corolla Cross in development as well. Now, before we take a look at the details in this section, make sure you join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.
Toyota Corolla Cross
While the Corolla Cross is currently a standard five-seater globally with a 2640mm wheelbase, the Indian variant is poised for a noteworthy transformation. Expecting an extended wheelbase of approximately 150mm, the Indian iteration will accommodate a third row of seats, presenting a more spacious and distinctive profile compared to the global Corolla Cross. Globally, Toyota offers various powertrain choices for the Corolla Cross, encompassing 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated petrol engines, as well as 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter petrol-hybrid powertrains.
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Anticipated for the India-spec version is the introduction of 2.0-liter petrol-hybrid powertrain options, potentially tuned differently for the seven-seater Corolla Cross. This aligns with the prevailing demand for hybrid variants, evident in models like the Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Innova Hycross.
3-Row SUV Based On Hyryder
The upcoming three-row Hyryder is set to share a common production setup with the standard Hyryder SUV and its badge-engineered counterpart, the Grand Vitara. Last year, reports indicated that Maruti had initiated work on the three-row Grand Vitara (codenamed Y17), scheduled to be manufactured at Maruti's new Karkhoda plant, with production set to commence in 2025. The three-row Hyryder, based on the Grand Vitara, will be produced and supplied by Maruti to Toyota. While maintaining the same wheelbase, the three-row Hyryder is expected to feature a slightly elongated rear overhang to accommodate the third row.
In a departure from the production arrangement for the two-row versions, where Toyota builds and supplies to Maruti, the three-row version will follow the opposite process. Positioned alongside the Innova Hycross, this new SUV is aimed at customers eyeing vehicles such as the Alcazar, XUV700, and the Safari.
Toyota Taisor Launch In 2024: Maruti Fronx In Rebadging
Zeroing in on the rebadging route, the Toyota Taisor, a rebadged Maruti Fronx, With this launch set for 2024, the other 3 SUVs will follow within the next 18 months from now.
Verdict
As Toyota gears up to introduce three new SUVs in the Indian market within the next 18 months, anticipation runs high for the diverse offerings set to hit the roads. With models like the Fronx-based Taisor, the all-new three-row SUV inspired by the Hyryder, and the SUV based on the Corolla Cross, Toyota aims to cater to a broad spectrum of consumer segment.
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