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Internal Space, Giant Trunk, Agile Multimedia, TSS Safety, and Unbeatable Hybrid Consumption: See Why the Toyota Yaris Cross Promises to Fight for Leadership.
The Toyota Yaris Cross is coming! The launch of the brand’s new compact SUV is expected in July 2025. Toyota has a clear mission: to make it the best-selling car in Brazil. It will compete vigorously with T-Cross, Tracker, and Creta.
To that end, the Yaris Cross comes with solid arguments. We’ve listed 5 reasons for you to consider buying this SUV.
Generous Internal Space: Above-Average Comfort for the Toyota Yaris Cross
The first good reason is the size and internal space of the Toyota Yaris Cross. It measures 4.31 meters in length, which is a good size for the segment. The highlight is the wheelbase of 2.62 meters. This places it among the best in its class for internal space.
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Hyundai sells an executive minivan that looks like a VIP room on wheels: Custin carries 7 people, uses a 1.5 turbo engine with 168 hp, 8-speed automatic transmission, and costs around R$ 157,000 in direct conversion in Vietnam.
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The 7-seater Toyota that seems too cheap to exist in Brazil: Rush has a 1.5 engine, manual or automatic option, and a converted price close to R$ 81,000, while here families need to aim for much more expensive SUVs.
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The 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero Dakar diesel shows 314,000 km and still draws attention for its reputation for durability; the seven-seater 4×4 SUV handles trails, but signs of severe use may conceal losses for used car buyers.
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Peugeot publicly acknowledged the errors of the PureTech engine, which caused serious failures in hundreds of thousands of cars, and introduced the new Turbo 100 as a definitive solution, a 1.2 turbo tested for over 3 million kilometers that replaces the faulty belt with a more durable chain.
It is more spacious than Pulse (2.53m) and Kardian (2.60m). It is close to Corolla Cross (2.64m) and T-Cross (2.65m). The result is good leg and shoulder space, ensuring comfort for passengers.
Spacious Trunk: 471 Liters for the Family in the Yaris Cross Flex
The second reason is the trunk of the Toyota Yaris Cross. It offers a very generous space. In the Flex version, there are 471 liters of capacity. In the hybrid version, it is 466 liters (the battery takes up a little space). It’s an excellent size for families.
It surpasses direct competitors such as HR-V, Creta, Tracker (393L), and T-Cross (up to 420L). It falls just behind the Duster (475L) and Fastback (516L). The trunk’s finishing follows Toyota’s tradition of quality.
Fast and Connected Multimedia
The multimedia system is the third good reason. The Toyota Yaris Cross system connects Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. According to tests conducted in Chile by Auto Esporte magazine, the connection is very fast, above average. The system “remembers” the phone easily after the first pairing.
The touchscreen is also responsive, being very accurate. Although competitors like T-Cross, Fastback, and the new Kicks also offer good multimedia systems, the speed of the Yaris Cross stood out in the tests.
Toyota Safety Package
Safety is the fourth reason. The Toyota Yaris Cross will come standard with six airbags and parking sensors. In addition, the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) package will be available. It can be purchased even in the cheaper versions.
The TSS includes autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot alerts, and lane-keeping assistance. More expensive versions may have electronic parking brakes and digital air conditioning.
Unbeatable Consumption: The Hybrid Economy of the Toyota Yaris Cross
The fifth and perhaps main reason is the consumption. The Yaris Cross hybrid promises to be one of the most economical cars in Brazil. In Chile, with gasoline, it achieved 32 km/l in the city and 24 km/l on the highway. The hybrid engine is more efficient in urban usage.
The Brazilian Flex version is expected to have slightly higher consumption, but still excellent, expected to be over 20 km/l. These numbers surpass those of competing hybrids already on the market, such as BYD King, Song Plus, and Haval H6. Fuel economy is a strong argument for the Toyota Yaris Cross.
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