It was planned for the Geneva Motor Show, canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and instead of revealing it on the same dates, Toyota preferred to postpone the revelation of its new SUV. So far the only certainty was that it was an SUV model for the B segment. Now, there it is, the new Toyota Yaris Cross! Pioneer in SUVs with the RAV4, and after revealing the second generation of the extrovert C- HR, Toyota has just revealed what will be its smallest SUV, the Yaris Cross. Sharing platform with successful model of the builder for segment B, the Yaris.With a robust, young, dynamic and modern aspect, the Yaris Cross has a more imposing front with torn LED headlights and a small front grille just below the brand emblem .
The ends of the front section are interrupted with elements of style that simulate air intakes, as well as in the rear where small reflectors are located. The rear highlights the high ground level with a high waist line and the LED headlights that seem to unite. the brand logo in the center. The pronounced wheel arches stand out on the outside, the coated sills where the model designation is located, and a higher ground clearance with 183 alloy wheels. The contrasting roof gives it such a youthful and dynamic look. Europe and for Europe, the new Yaris Cross promises to combine the agility of a compact model, with the versatility of a utility vehicle, where there will be plenty of space and various solutions to facilitate the day-to-day and the robustness of an SUV, capable of other challenges beyond the city.
In addition, the brand guarantees fun driving and according to Toyota, the Yaris Cross is even the most efficient model in the segment. With the long and unique experience in hybrid technology, Toyota's new B-SUV is equipped with the fourth and latest builder technology. The engine is completely new, although it is based on version 2.0 Dynamic Force already tested in the other SUV of the manufacturer, the C-HR, and also in the Corolla Touring Sports. Here we have one less cylinder and the help of a 59 kW electric motor.
This, together with the 1.5 liters and three cylinders, achieve a combined power of 85 kW, about 116 hp. Thus, the front-wheel drive version announces WLTP emissions of 120 g / km of CO2 or about 135 g / km for the all-wheel drive version, in which the aforementioned electrical unit is coupled to the rear axle, starting up whenever necessary . The Yaris Cross will have a version of all-wheel drive, called AWD-i. Diesel engine, with better levels of economy and pollutant emissions. With a superior driving position, greater ground clearance and a low center of gravity, while maintaining the compact dimensions of a utility like the Yaris. Thus, the new model has everything to integrate the current market trend. The new Yaris Cross, built in France, intends to sell approximately 150 thousand units per year in global terms. The new model will join the new Yaris and GR Yaris. Together, they should account for one third of the manufacturer's sales in Europe. Yaris Cross will not reach us until the second half of 2021.
Bridgestone EMIA has announced that several plants in its production network will slowly increase production in response to business and customer needs. The measure comes a few weeks after the announcement of closure or cut of production in European factories, taken on March 23, as a result of the spread of the pandemic by Covid-19. Thus, production has just resumed in all factories located in Spain ( Burgos, Bilbao and Puente San Miguel) and Russia (Ulyanovsk). The passenger tire factory in Bari (Italy) and retreading facilities in Lanklaar (Belgium) are expected to restart later this month. Factories in India, South Africa and France will remain closed for the time being. Production facilities in Poland (Poznan and Stargard) and Hungary (Tatabanya) remained operational during this period, but operating at reduced capacity. of activity, appropriate preventive measures are being taken, and the guidelines and recommendations of health authorities are being followed to ensure social distance and adequate protection of their workforce.
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