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Toyota Yaris Cross Arrives With Two Feet In The Door: The Dispute Of The New Brazilian Mini SUV With The Honda WR-V Promises To Heat Up. Both Arrive On The Market Starting At R$ 120 Thousand To Annihilate Creta And Renegade
The fierce competition between Honda and Toyota is about to gain a new chapter with the arrival of the Honda WR-V and Toyota Yaris Cross SUVs. This rivalry dates back to the era of midsize sedans from the 1990s to 2010, where Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla led the market, rarely challenged by others, despite efforts from brands like Chevrolet, Volkswagen, and Nissan.
This same dynamic is expected to resurface next year with the nearly simultaneous launch of the WR-V and Yaris Cross.
Clash Of Giants: The Atmosphere Will Heat Up With The Nearly Simultaneous Arrival Of The TOYOTA YARIS CROSS And HONDA WR-V SUVs, Which Promises To Recall The Civic And Corolla Duels
Creta And Renegade Will Be Caught In The Crossfire With The Launch Of These Giants
Creta and Renegade will be caught in the crossfire! In addition to the new SUVs from Toyota and Honda sharing similarities in size, price range, and the novelty of incorporating flex hybrid systems into a more economical segment, they will now have rivals from Hyundai and Jeep.
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The Toyota model is expected first, as Honda’s hybrid technology will only be available in 2028, as revealed by Autoesporte.
Toyota Yaris Cross And Honda WR-V Share The Same Length Dimensions
The Honda WR-V, following the lines of the Elevate model, will measure 4.31 meters in length, 1.79 meters in width, 1.65 meters in height, and have a wheelbase of 2.65 meters. Its trunk will have a capacity of 458 liters.
On the other hand, the Toyota Yaris Cross will showcase the same length dimensions of 4.31 meters, but with a width of 1.77 meters, a height of 1.62 meters, and a wheelbase of 2.62 meters. The trunk of the Yaris Cross, however, will have 471 liters, representing a significant advantage for Toyota.
SUVs Will Be Equipped With 1.5-Liter Engines
Both vehicles will be equipped with 1.5-liter engines. The WR-V will feature the flex aspirated four-cylinder engine from the City, offering 126 hp and 15.8 kgfm of torque, coupled with a CVT automatic transmission CVT.
The Yaris Cross will utilize the 1.5 engine from the Yaris model, which produces 110 hp and 14.9 kgfm of torque. Improvements are expected to ensure its performance matches that of its rival.
Regarding the hybrid versions, both will use the same Atkinson cycle engine, which optimizes energy efficiency by adjusting expansion and compression timings. In India, the Honda WR-V currently does not have a hybrid version, but it is likely that Honda will use the City system, which combines a 98 hp thermal engine with two electric motors, achieving a combined power of 131 hp and 25.8 kgfm of torque.
For the Yaris, the setup consists of a gasoline engine with 90 hp and an electric one with 80 hp, resulting in a total power of 110 hp. With the adaptation for ethanol in Brazil, these numbers are expected to increase.
Toyota Yaris Cross And Honda WR-V Promise To Arrive In Brazil In The Range Of R$ 120 Thousand To Compete With Hyundai Creta, Jeep Renegade, And Volkswagen T-Cross
The competition will also extend to the equipment offered. Both SUVs are expected to come equipped with a floating multimedia center, 6 to 7 airbags, and possibly sunroof options in the higher-end versions, as is common in Asia.
In terms of pricing, the values will be similar and will compete directly with models like Hyundai Creta, Jeep Renegade, and Volkswagen T-Cross, currently in the range of R$ 120 thousand to R$ 180 thousand. It is worth noting that none of these competing models currently offer hybrid options. According to statements from Roberto Akiyama, the company’s vice president, to CBN Autoesporte, the WR-V, if launched today, would cost between R$ 120 thousand and R$ 150 thousand.
Let’s Be Honest, This Clash Of Giants Is Going To Heat Up! So, Now Tell Me Here What You Think Of The Yaris Cross And Honda WR-V SUVs. I Would Love To Know Your Opinion In The Comments Section. I’d Love To Know If You Own Or Wish To Buy A Car From These Brands. Don’t Forget To Turn On Notifications For CPG To Stay Updated On Everything Happening In The Automotive World, Thank You. See You Next Time!
Com essa motorização, e com um torque muito baixo, vai ter trabalho em competir com o Renegade, com 185 CV e 27,8 de torque, mesmo sendo um pouco mais pesado.
Quero Toyota Yaris CrossEspero que saia PCD
Lamentável a enganação para com o consumidor …
Dois veículos com propostas de fira de estrada sem 4×4 …
Triste…