Corolla Cross-based SUV to share platform with the Innova Hycross Likely to be powered by a 2.0-litre strong-hybrid powertrain More C and D segment Toyota vehicles India-bound |
in the process of evaluating a larger SUV based on the Corolla Cross to take on the likes of the Hyundai Alcazar and probably the Hyundai Tucson and Jeep Meridian, as well as attract the Hyundai Creta buyers looking for an upgrade |
The platform, of course, is Toyota’s middle-of-the-road TNGA-C (or GA-C). Toyota can’t use the Hycross’s wheelbase; it’s clearly too long, at 2,850mm, and too much of a stretch from that of the Corolla Cross, at 2,640mm. However, there clearly is plenty of room for expansion. Expect an increase of around 150mm in the wheelbase, similar to the difference between, say, the Creta and Alcazar. This should give Toyota enough to add a third row and an extra pair of seats. Toyota currently has no three-row SUV of this size. |
For added flexibility, Toyota is likely to use seats that fold flat into the floor, just as on the Hycross, and the lengthened Corolla Cross is also likely to have an electrically operated tailgate. The new SUV, of course, will need longer rear doors to allow easy access to the third row. Along with the new rear doors, there are also likely to be changes made to the ‘C’ and ‘D’ pillars of the SUV. An ‘open’ layout for the rear, with plenty of glass and a slimmer ‘D’ pillar, should help visibility on the third row. |
The TNGA-C platform will even allow Toyota to choose either a more affordable torsion beam suspension or an all-independent multi-link one; low-friction dampers add to comfort levels. |
Expect the 2.0-litre M20A-FKS petrol, and especially the 2.0-litre M20A-FXS strong hybrid with 184hp and a healthy 206Nm of electric boost. The strong hybrid system, in fact, is what should give this SUV an efficiency advantage over its rivals, diesels included. Diesel fans, however, are likely to still miss the punchy midrange a modern direct injection turbo petrol delivers. |
Toyota could also choose to differentiate the SUV with a new nose and new ‘soft parts’, including a plastic bumper, grille and headlights. There are already many permutations and combinations for this SUV and Toyota could choose to go with the Japan-only or JDM (Japan Domestic Market) version of the Corolla Cross known as the Z. |
- Corolla Cross-based SUV to share platform with the Innova Hycross - Likely to be powered by a 2.0-litre strong-hybrid powertrain - More C and D segment Toyota vehicles India-bound |
Originally Posted by abh411
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I believe this is the car which was being talked about to be shared with Maruti....7 seater grand vitara may not be in the works. |
Fortuner Production Will Be Cut, Toyota Indonesia Will Focus On This Product The next generation, or to be precise, the Generation III Toyota Fortuner is said to be coming in the near future. Later, it is rumored that this SUV will remain loyal to using ladder frame construction, aka the dated chassis, in this next generation. The Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA)-F, which is also used by the Land Cruiser 300, Tundra or Sequoia, is a construction that will become a teacher in the next gen Fortuner. At this time the Fortuner is one of Toyota's production menus made in Indonesia. However, based on the information we received, the chassis SUV at this date is planned to no longer be made in Indonesia. "The production will still exist, but it will be carried out in Thailand," said an OtoDriver source some time ago. "But don't worry, production in Indonesia will be replaced by new SUV products which will likely be available in 2024," he continued. "This new product will use the same scheme as that of the Innova Zenix. It uses a monocoque structure, based on front drive and there may be a hybrid version," he continued. The figure who declined to be named said that Indonesia would be used as the production base for this monocoque SUV, alongside Zenix. Meanwhile, Thailand will focus on one of them as a production center for ladder-based vehicles. Regarding when, it is estimated that it will occur in 2024. Source |
Revealing the IMX -2, a potential replacement for the Toyota Fortuner in Indonesia Some time ago we announced that the Toyota Fortuner would be removed from the Toyota production list in Indonesia. Later this ladder frame SUV will still exist and its production will be focused on Thailand. So it can be interpreted that this famous product still exists, only the status is CBU import from Thailand. "It is estimated that this condition will occur in June 2025," said a trusted OtoDriver source. The empty line left by Fortuner in Indonesia will soon be filled with the presence of a new car that is strongly suspected to be a crossover. "So far the replacement for the Fortuner production is referred to as IMX-2. It stands for International Innovation Multipurpose X-over," he added. "More or less, there will be a lot in common with the Kijang Innova Zenix, which used to bear the name IMX-1," continued the figure who declined to be named. Not yet known clearly about the specifications that will be used. Strong suspicion that it will use the TNGA-C platform like Zenix. Likewise with the engine used. Furthermore, it is very possible that there will be a hybrid option in this model. What will it look like? There is no clear information about it yet. But we suspect this model will carry a design language that is similar to the Zenix. It is possible that its form will be like the Toyota Highlander, a medium-sized crossover that has many similarities with the Innova Zenix. Regarding when it will be realized, it is unlikely that it will be far from Fortuner's departure, namely in June 2025. We wait for the development. Source |
Indonesia Will Become a Production Center for Monocoque SUVs We received information that in the future manufacturers of passenger cars with ladder chassis will move their production lines outside Indonesia. Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport left and will focus on production in Thailand. Instead, both Three Ovals and Three Diamonds will have a new product in the form of a monocoque Crossover SUV, where Indonesia will be the production center. "It is possible that this step was taken because it would be more efficient to focus on products in Thailand, while for Indonesia it will become another production center," said a trusted source for Otodriver when contacted some time ago. “Replacing the Fortuner will have the same story as replacing the Innova. The IMX-2 project will produce a medium to large crossover SUV and can be said to be a car with front-wheel drive," he said. If you refer to the IMX-1 that produced the Innova Zenix, it is possible that the IMX-2 will use the same platform, namely TNGA-C. It is likely that it will be a crossover SUV with a capacity of 7 passengers. Source |
Originally Posted by Livnletcarsliv
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I don't understand why Toyota is only interested to launch 7 seaters (which eventually become only people movers) in India? We as enthusiasts want more from the T than just reliability. |
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