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From Mini SUV Yaris Cross to ‘Anti Hilux’: The 23 Machines That Will Appear at the 2025 Auto Show and Promise to Stop Brazil in 2026, at the Largest Automotive Event in Latin America
When it comes to the automotive market, 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive years of the decade. The mini SUV Yaris Cross is already on everyone’s lips and promises to heat up the direct competition with Creta, T-Cross, and Fiat Pulse, while other heavyweight launches are preparing to share the spotlight at the Auto Show.
The expectation has grown even higher because all these innovations will debut at the largest automotive event in Latin America, which returns in 2025 with 23 brands, 700,000 expected visitors, and the mission of showcasing the cars that will dominate the streets in the following year.
Next, you will see everything we already know with updated context, technical details, and public statements from the automakers.
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Auto Show 2025: The Showcase That Defines What We Will See on Brazil’s Streets, But the Toyota Yaris Cross Promises to Win the Hearts of Brazilians
The sector has been without its most important event for seven years. According to the official organization of the Auto Show, the return in 2025 marks “a historic reunion between the Brazilian public and global brands,” reinforcing the strength that the country still has in the industry.
The comeback also arrives with greater investments in electrification and hybrid solutions, a move confirmed by recent reports from the National Association of Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers, which indicate growth in the demand for hybrid and electrified cars.
The stage will be set from November 22 to 30 in São Paulo, and the promise is clear: to reveal the cars that will set the tone for the following year.
RAM Dakota, aka Anti Hilux: Argentina Delivers the New Rivalry Among Pickup Trucks
Among the cars that arrive to change the game, the Dakota stands out as the protagonist. Produced in Argentina, the pickup truck boasts the Warlock version, equipped with a 2.2 turbodiesel engine, 200 hp, and 45.9 kgfm.
The expectation is so high that Stellantis executives stated in recent interviews that the Dakota was designed to “fill the space that the brand did not yet have in medium pickups,” directly targeting the loyal audience of the Hilux.
Toyota Yaris Cross: The Mini SUV That Promises to Heat Up the Competition Between Creta, T-Cross, and Fiat Pulse
If there’s a launch that has been missing in Brazil, it’s the mini SUV Yaris Cross. Toyota has decided to dive into the hottest segment in the country with a two-pronged offensive:
- 1.5 Naturally Aspirated Engine
- New Hybrid Flex Version, which is expected to be the model’s major differentiator
Experts already point to the Yaris Cross as a strong candidate to shake up the lives of those currently considering Creta, T-Cross, and even Fiat Pulse.
Toyota emphasized in an official statement that the hybrid flex is part of its strategy to make Brazil a global reference in biofuels, an idea that is detailed in the brand’s global electrification report.
Tiggo 9: The 7-Seat Giant That Wants to Compete With Premium SUVs
The new top-of-the-line model from Caoa Chery arrives with the status of a “monster” — and not just because of its size.
It measures 4.82 meters in length and offers a plug-in hybrid version with a combined range of 1,400 km and fuel consumption of 19.2 km/l, numbers that surpass various models sold by traditional brands.
Denza B5: BYD’s Luxury Division Arrives Accelerating
BYD will not limit its showcase to just the Song and Dolphin. At the Auto Show, the Denza B5, a plug-in hybrid SUV with impressive 686 hp combined from electric and combustion engines, is expected to steal the spotlight.
The automaker has already publicly announced that the B5 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds, placing it in the territory of sports cars. More details can be found on the brand’s global website.
Goodbye Toyota Yaris Cross? Fiat Concept, the Car That Anticipates the Entire Future Line
Fiat has chosen the path of provocation. Instead of showcasing a ready model, it will present a concept that, in the brand’s own words, “establishes the new design DNA for the coming years in Brazil.”
This concept is expected to directly influence the successor to the Argo and Fiat Pulse, along with other compacts in the lineup.
GWM Haval H6 Flex: The Sales Champion Now Runs on Ethanol
The Haval H6 is already a leader among hybrids. Now, it arrives in Brazil with a facelift and the long-awaited hybrid flex engine, expanding range and providing an advantage for those who prefer to refuel with ethanol.
GWM has reported that this will be one of the pillars of the brand’s electrification strategy in Brazil, as reinforced on the automaker’s official website.
BYD Song Pro Flex: The Direct Rival Arrives Updated
Like GWM, BYD has also decided to bet on flex with the renewed Song Pro, now aligned with the “Dragon Face” design philosophy.
The model continues to be equipped with the DM-i system, but in a flex version, something that experts believe could further boost the brand’s sales in the country.
Kia Sportage: New Look and More Efficient Consumption
The Sportage arrives with exterior changes, including vertical headlights, and improvements to the mild hybrid system.
Urban fuel consumption has been updated to 12.5 km/l, according to Inmetro — a figure that places the SUV in a competitive position in the mid-size segment.
Fiat 600e Abarth: An Electric Car with a Sporty Soul
The 600e appears in Brazil in its most radical configuration, the Abarth Scorpionissima, with 281 hp and a suspension tuned to drive like a small sports car.
Tiggo 5X: Facelift and Completely Renewed Interior
Closing the list, the Tiggo 5X gains a more modern look and an interior with two integrated 10.25-inch screens.
Caoa bets on the model to reinforce its presence among compact SUVs in the upcoming year.
So, which of these models has the best chance of dominating the streets? With the return of the Auto Show and so many strong launches, 2026 is poised to be one of the busiest years in the industry.
The competition between hybrid flex vehicles and the arrival of the new RAM (Anti Hilux) promises to shake up the market and accelerate the competition.
If you’ve made it this far, tell me: which of these launches impressed you the most? Do you think Dakota really has what it takes to challenge the Hilux? Leave your comment or share this article with someone who loves cars!
Faltou a referência de SUV no Brasil. JEEP, o icônico Renegede e lançamento do mini Avenger.