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Toyota Launches Yaris Cross in Brazil With Hybrid‑Flex, Opens Pre‑Sale of 8,500 Units

The compact SUV debuts Toyota’s full hybrid‑flex powertrain for local production in a push to make electrified versions the majority of sales.

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Overview

  • Pre‑sale pricing runs from R$161,390 (XRE) to R$189,990 (XRX Hybrid) for an initial lot that will be delivered by February 2026.
  • The hybrid system pairs a 1.5‑litre Atkinson‑cycle engine with two electric motors for a combined 111 cv and requires no external charging.
  • Inmetro figures indicate the hybrid achieves up to 17.9 km/l in city driving and 15.3 km/l on the highway when fueled with gasoline.
  • Toyota plans about 50,000 units per year for Brazil and 10,000 for export and expects hybrids to account for more than half of sales.
  • All trims include Toyota Safety Sense with six airbags and driver‑assist features, and Toyota confirmed the GR Yaris arrives in April 2026 with a 300 hp 1.6‑turbo and manual or automatic transmission.