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Obsession With Toyota? Brazilians Wait Nearly 200 Days to Have a Toyota Corolla Cross in Their Garage

Written by Alisson Ficher
Published on 31/05/2025 at 14:11
Updated on 31/05/2025 at 14:38
Toyota domina o Brasil em 2025, mas alta procura gera filas de até 160 dias para o Corolla Cross e espera indefinida para a Hilux.
Toyota domina o Brasil em 2025, mas alta procura gera filas de até 160 dias para o Corolla Cross e espera indefinida para a Hilux.
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Waiting For Toyota Models In Brazil Grows Rapidly, Revealing An Unexpected Phenomenon In The Automotive Market, With Long Lines And High Demand That Challenge Production Capacity And Arouse Interest From Consumers In Different Regions Of The Country.

The Toyota Corolla Cross Dominates Brazilian Streets In 2025, But This Popularity Comes At A Cost For Those Looking To Buy The SUV: The Waiting Time For Delivery Can Reach An Impressive 160 Days.

This Situation Is Not Exclusive To The Corolla Cross, According To Journalist Paula Gama From The Uol Portal, As Other Toyota Models, Such As The Corolla Sedan And The Hilux Pickup, Also Face Long Wait Times And Even Indefinite Delivery Dates, Recent Data Reveals.

Toyota Dominates Brazil In 2025, But High Demand Creates Wait Times Of Up To 160 Days For The Corolla Cross And Indefinite Wait For The Hilux.
Toyota Dominates Brazil In 2025, But High Demand Creates Wait Times Of Up To 160 Days For The Corolla Cross And Indefinite Wait For The Hilux.

The High Demand, Combined With Production Limitations, Has Transformed Toyota Into The Most Desired — And Anticipated — Brand Of The Moment In Brazil.

Toyota Officially Confirmed That The Reason For The Wait Times Is The High Demand For Its Vehicles, With No Other Hidden Causes.

Only Between January And April 2025, 19,242 Units Of The Corolla Cross Were Sold, An Impressive Growth Of 47.5% Compared To The Same Period Last Year.

In April, The Model Ranked Among The Five Best-Selling Cars In The Country, And By May Had Already Accumulated An Additional 4,874 Units Sold, Even Before The Month Ended, Reinforcing Its Current Market Success.

The Corolla Cross Received A Significant Update In 2025 That Further Boosted Its Acceptance By The Public.

The 2025 Line Brought Technological Features Such As An Electronic Parking Brake With Auto Hold Function, A 12.3-Inch Digital Dashboard, And Induction Charging In Mid And Upper Trim Levels.

Toyota Dominates Brazil In 2025, But High Demand Creates Wait Times Of Up To 160 Days For The Corolla Cross And Indefinite Wait For The Hilux.
Toyota Dominates Brazil In 2025, But High Demand Creates Wait Times Of Up To 160 Days For The Corolla Cross And Indefinite Wait For The Hilux.

Additionally, The Hybrid Version Continues To Attract Many Consumers Due To Its Fuel Economy, With An Average Of Up To 17.7 Km/L In The City When Using Gasoline, According To Official Toyota Data.

Another Factor That Boosted Sales Was The Aggressive Commercial Strategy Adopted By The Automaker, Which Increased Direct Sales To Dealerships And End Customers.

With Prices Starting At R$ 179,000 And Going Over R$ 220,000 For The Hybrid Version, The Corolla Cross Has Achieved A Modern Look And A Solid Reputation For Reliability, Causing The Most Feared Medium SUV In The Market To Displace Historical Competitors Such As The Jeep Compass.

However, This Strong Demand Faced The Challenge Of The Limited Capacity Of Toyota’s Brazilian Plant, Which Is Undergoing Adjustments To Start Production Of The New Yaris Cross, Temporarily Reducing The Production Volume Of The Corolla Cross.

This Set Of Factors Explains The Wait Times That, For Some Versions, Exceed 160 Days, Leaving Many Consumers In Anticipation.

Toyota Dominates Brazil In 2025, But High Demand Creates Wait Times Of Up To 160 Days For The Corolla Cross And Indefinite Wait For The Hilux.
Toyota Dominates Brazil In 2025, But High Demand Creates Wait Times Of Up To 160 Days For The Corolla Cross And Indefinite Wait For The Hilux.

Sedan Maintains Consistent Demand Even With Delays

Meanwhile, The Toyota Corolla Sedan Remains Strong, Maintaining Its Leadership In The Mid-Size Car Category, Even Without The Same Glamor As The Latest Versions Of The SUV.

From January To April 2025, The Sedan Accounted For 12,000 Units Sold, Representing 57% Of Total Corolla Sales, A Modest Increase Compared To The Same Period Last Year When 10.9 Thousand Cars Were Sold.

The Average Delivery Time For The Sedan Is Around 60 Days, Indicating That Demand Remains Strong, Though More Moderate Compared To The SUV.

Toyota Corolla Sedan Remains Strong, Maintaining Its Leadership In The Mid-Size Car Category. (Image: Reproduction)
Toyota Corolla Sedan Remains Strong, Maintaining Its Leadership In The Mid-Size Car Category. (Image: Reproduction)

Demand For Both The Sedan And SUV Was Boosted In May 2025 By A Special Toyota Campaign Targeting The PCD Audience (People With Disabilities), Offering IPI Exemption.

The Versions Of The Corolla Sedan Included In The Promotion Are XEi, Altis Premium 2.0, And Altis Premium Hybrid, Along With The Corolla Cross XRE 2.0 For The PCD Audience.

Highlight For The Discount On The Hybrid Sedan Version, Which Reaches R$ 15,292.93, And For The SUV, Which Offers A Discount Of Up To R$ 14,899.34, Reinforcing The Commercial Appeal For PCD Consumers.

Hilux Faces Waiting List With Undefined Delivery Times

The Hilux Pickup, An Icon Of Toyota Imported From Argentina, Maintains Its Position As The Absolute Leader In Its Category, With 14.1 Thousand Units Sold Between January And April 2025, Plus An Additional 3,905 In May Before The Month Concludes.

However, The Delivery Time For The Hilux Is Considered “Indeterminate” By The Brand, As Revealed By The Uol Portal, With Reports Of Waiting Times That Can Reach Six Months Depending On The Version And Location.

This Situation Reflects Not Only The Strong Demand For The Utility Vehicle But Also The Logistical And Production Difficulties Affecting The Pickup Segment In Brazil In 2025.

Delivery Time For The Hilux Is Considered “Indeterminate” By Toyota. (Image: Reproduction)
Delivery Time For The Hilux Is Considered “Indeterminate” By Toyota. (Image: Reproduction)

Toyota’s Success In Brazil Is On The Rise, But Patience Has Become A Fundamental Requirement For Those Seeking To Secure A Model From The Brand In Their Garage.

The Combination Of Technological Innovations, Effective Commercial Campaigns, And A Solid Reputation Has Elevated Toyota To A Rare Status, Where Temporary Scarcity Has Become Synonymous With Prestige.

This Situation Creates An Interesting Scenario For The National Automotive Market, Which Is Witnessing An Unusual Phenomenon: The Wait For The Arrival Of A Car, Even With So Much Supply And Competition.

Additionally, The Brazilian Consumer’s Trend Toward Seeking Hybrid Cars And More Technological SUVs Reinforces Toyota’s Bet On Maintaining This Leadership Through Constant Innovations And Models Aligned With Market Profile.

Will This Waiting List Increase Even More In The Coming Months, Or Will Other Automakers Be Able To Remove Toyota From This Temporary Throne Of Popularity?

Have You Ever Experienced Waiting So Long To Receive A New Car? What Do You Think Of This Waiting Phenomenon In The Automotive Industry?

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Carlos
Carlos
31/05/2025 22:25

O meu pedi dia 28 de janeiro esta previsto p final de junho praticamente 5 meses media de 150 dias isso se nao atrasarem como nao tenho pressa segue o jogo

Alisson Ficher

Jornalista formado desde 2017 e atuante na área desde 2015, com seis anos de experiência em revista impressa, passagens por canais de TV aberta e mais de 12 mil publicações online. Especialista em política, empregos, economia, cursos, entre outros temas e também editor do portal CPG. Registro profissional: 0087134/SP. Se você tiver alguma dúvida, quiser reportar um erro ou sugerir uma pauta sobre os temas tratados no site, entre em contato pelo e-mail: alisson.hficher@outlook.com. Não aceitamos currículos!

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