Toyota is making tweaks to its new upcoming crossover model.
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We were looking forward to seeing the new Toyota crossover which was meant to be revealed at the cancelled Geneva Motor Show but the official reveal has now been postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Nonetheless, Toyota appears to be using the extra time to conduct a few chassis tests for its new model. The unnamed model will rival cars such as the Renault Captur, Ford Ecosport, Mazda CX-3 and Volkswagen T-Cross, to name a few.
Seen here is a test mule wearing the camouflaged body of the previous Yaris testing in the Arctic Circle. With that said, the production model is likely to look very different when it finally arrives.
The new crossover will be based on the same TNGA-B platform as the new Yaris and is expected to powered by a 1.5-litre petrol hybrid powertrain coupled with all-wheel-drive capability. Some markets, however, may get 1.0-litre turbopetrol engines to power the new crossover. A choice of either a manual and CVT is also expected.
The new model will be revealed later this year and will go on sale in 2021.
We will keep you updated soon as more details become available.
