Overview
- Toyota said the Porto Feliz engine facility in São Paulo suffered severe roof and structural damage in the 22 September storm, with ten minor injuries and the site now closed for inspections.
- The company will announce a new date after reprogramming, replacing the previously set 27 November debut and altering an October media presentation.
- The Argentina-bound Yaris Cross is produced in Sorocaba, Brazil, on a DNGA-B platform tailored for emerging markets and distinct from the European and Japanese version.
- Toyota had opened dealer reservations and trained its network on five trims featuring 1.5‑liter gasoline and 1.5‑liter hybrid powertrains with CVT and eCVT transmissions.
- Local pricing remains unconfirmed, and the model is positioned below Corolla Cross to take on B‑SUV rivals including Volkswagen T‑Cross, Chevrolet Tracker, Peugeot 2008, Nissan Kicks and Honda HR‑V.