of 7,953 vehicles, including Lexus models. Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 7,731 units, comprising 2,617 domestically assembled and 5,114 imported units.  TMV’s hybrid portfolio also continued to gain momentum, with HEV sales rising to 831 units in November, up roughly 37% YoY. The Yaris Cross remained TMV’s best-selling model for the month with 1,720 units, followed by the Vios at 1,554 units. Other core models also posted steady re...

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Toyota unveils Corolla Cross facelift with upgraded interior and hybrid powertrains On December 2, Toyota unveiled the facelifted Corolla Cross, featuring a sharper exterior design, an upgraded interior, and a new sporty equipment variant. The model is powered by a hybrid system offered in two outputs. The updated Corolla Cross is available with prices starting at EUR 36,990. The new Corolla Cross facelift features a honeycomb grille that improve...

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odels at the 42nd Thailand Motor Expo 2025, led by the latest-generation Hilux Travo and Toyota’s first all-electric Hilux, the Travo-e, which made its world debut in early November. The Hilux Travo pickup lineup offers versatility with three body styles (Standard Cab, Smart Cab, and Double Cab) across Prerunner (2WD), 4TREX (4WD), and Overland trims, powered by a 2.8-liter diesel engine with manual or automatic transmission depending on the va...

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2026, will use the TNGA-C platform and a 2.0-liter hybrid plug-in flex engine. Toyota is also developing a plug-in hybrid system based on the 2.0-liter Dynamic Force engine, designed for use in future vehicles such as the new RAV4 generation and the upcoming unibody midsize pickup derived from the Corolla platform. The announcement, made by Maggio in an interview, reinforces the company’s long-term electrification strategy, already applied to ...

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Auto Guangzhou 2025: FAW Toyota exhibits 6th-gen RAV4 SUV On November 22, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), FAW Toyota exhibited vehicle models including the 6th-generation RAV4 SUV and the new Corolla intelligent hybrid sedan. Launched on the eve of the event, the 6th-generation RAV4 is available in six 2.5L hybrid, 2.0L hybrid, and 2.0L gasoline variants, with prices ranging from CNY 151,800 to CNY 210,8...

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Toyota Yaris Cross to be launched in Argentina in February 2026 On November 17, Toyota Argentina announced that the new Yaris Cross will be launch in February 2026 across 43 dealerships nationwide. The model combines modern design, interior comfort, and advanced safety features, including Toyota Safety Sense across all versions. It offers two powertrains: a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 106 hp and a hybrid system delivering 111 hp, paired with a...

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ad surface to quickly alert anyone around. It signals that the vehicle is nearby, and also gives indications about the vehicle’s movements. This is the first such headlamp mass-produced in Japan, with features such as compact size, ease of installation, and low cost. It was first installed in the Corolla Cross that was released in May 2025. Additionally, we have on exhibition for the first time a “communication-concept mockup” equipped with...

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brid electric vehicles. The plant has initially begun shipping HEV modules to both Toyota Kentucky (TMMK) and Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTMUS) in Alabama. Additional production lines at TBMNC are set to launch by 2030.  Batteries assembled at Toyota North Carolina are set to power the Camry HEV, Corolla Cross HEV, RAV4 HEV, and a yet-to-be-announced all-electric 3-row BEV, the first of its kind for Toyota to be built in the U.S. (Toyota releas...

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dditional 2025 and 2026 models qualifying for awards in the latest batch of vehicle ratings from the agency. The Top Safety Pick+ winners include the Audi All-new A5, Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, BMW X3, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia Sportage.  The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Nissan Rogue and Toyota Corolla Cross earned the lower-tier Top Safety Pick award. New ratings are also available for the Audi Q4 e-tron, Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, Kia EV6, M...

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TAV Group launches Toyota Corolla Cross in Iran On November 5, multiple sources reported that TAV Economic Group introduced the Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid crossover in Iran. The car is powered by a 2-liter naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor. TAV Economic Group also introduced accessories for Toyota and Lexus cars in Iran.  Based on multiple sources ...

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Toyota reportedly resumes operations at two assembly plants in Brazil On November 3, it was reported that Toyota resumed production of the Corolla and Corolla Cross at its Indaiatuba and Sorocaba plants in São Paulo, Brazil. The restart will be gradual, and only hybrid versions are being produced for now, as these use engines imported from Japan. The Porto Feliz engine plant remains closed with no reopening schedule, and its 800 employees are cu...

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ncluding Lexus models. Breaking it down, sales of Toyota-branded vehicles totaled 7,768 units, comprised of 2,521 locally assembled cars and 5,247 imported vehicles. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) sales also showed month-on-month growth in October, with 822 units sold. Among Toyota models, the Yaris Cross led the charge with 1,833 units. The Vios sedan followed with 1,402 units sold. Other models such as the Corolla Cross, Veloz Cross, and Innova ...

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-on-year increase. Both Toyota and Lexus achieved record performances, with Toyota maintaining its position as the second best-selling brand in Europe. EVs accounted for 77% of total sales, 5% more, as BEV sales grew by 41% and PHEV surged by 209 percent. Toyota sold 865,401 units, led by the Yaris Cross, which dominated the B-SUV segment with an 11% share, followed by the Yaris, Corolla, Toyota C-HR, RAV4, and Aygo X. Toyota Professional sales r...

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of torque, paired with a six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission, achieving a combined fuel economy of 15.3 km/l. In the i Grand Touring MHEV trim includes Bose 12-speaker audio, leather seats, and i-Activsense safety systems such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Priced below MXN 500,000, it competes with models like the Volkswagen Jetta, Kia K4, and Toyota Corolla Hybrid, standing out for ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

units (15.4%), GM sold 5,042 units (9.5%), Toyota sold 4,199 units (7.9%) and Ford sold 3,883 units (7.3%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in September with 10,647 units, followed by the Fiat Argo with 9,484 units, Hyundai HB20 with 8,796 units, VW Tera with 7,610 units, Toyota Corolla Cross with 7,282 units, Chevrolet Onix with 7,039 units, and Nissan Kicks with 6,319 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial ve...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

Toyota announces impossibility to import engine for Yaris cross production in Brazil On October 6, it was reported that Toyota’s key project for the second half of the decade, the Yaris Cross, remains without a launch date in Brazil following the September 23 storm that destroyed the company’s engine plant in Porto Feliz, São Paulo. While production of other models will resume with imported engines starting in November, the Yaris Cross faces...

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Toyota Brazil to resume assembly operations in November On October 3, it was reported that Toyota will resume operations at its Sorocaba and Indaiatuba plants, Brazil in November. Production will restart gradually on November 3 with imported engines and components, mainly from Japan, focusing initially on hybrid versions of the Corolla and Corolla Cross for both domestic and export markets. Conventional engine models, including the Corolla, Corol...

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3,906 vehicles (7.4% share), Renault sold 2,570 vehicles (4.9% share), and RAM sold 2,496 vehicles (4.7% share). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in September with 10,647 units, followed by Fiat Argo with 9,484 units, Hyundai HB20 with 8,796 units, VW Tera with 7,610 units, Toyota Corolla Cross with 7,282 units, Chevrolet Onix with 7,039 units, and Nissan Kicks with 6,319 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial ve...

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Toyota Vietnam reports sales of 7,209 cars in September 2025 (including Lexus) On October 1, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) announced its September 2025 sales results, reporting a total of 7,209 vehicles sold, including Lexus models. Nationwide sales of Toyota-branded vehicles reached 7,013 units, comprising 2,338 domestically assembled and 4,675 imported units. The Yaris Cross continued to lead TMV’s lineup with 1,964 units sold, followed by...

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c and export markets are produced. In a meeting with regional metalworkers’ unions on September 24, Toyota management acknowledged the extent of the damage and the absence of a timeline for recovery. According to union leaders, the priority is preserving the jobs of approximately 4,500 employees across both plants. Celso Simomura, Toyota’s HR head, confirmed that the structural damage is extensive, while union president Leandro Soares warned ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26