Japanese automaker, Toyota is getting aggressive with its product strategy for the Indian market. The company is working on multiple new models in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki. In the next 1 year, Toyota is planning to launch 5 new cars in the Indian market.
1. New Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota will launch the new Urban Cruiser SUV soon after the introduction of the new Brezza in June 2022. The new model will come with significantly revised design and a completely new interior. Moreover, the new sub-4 meter SUV will receive several segment-leading features like an electric sunroof, a larger touchscreen infotainment system with wireless connectivity, e-SIM based connectivity suite, cruise control and many more. It will be powered by a new 1.5L K15C Dual-Jet petrol engine that powers the new XL6. Transmission choices will include a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic.
2. Toyota Hyryder SUV
Toyota has registered the Hyryder name, which is reportedly to be the name of the upcoming mid-sized SUV. Codenamed D22, the new SUV is jointly developed by Toyota and Maruti Suzuki. To be produced at Toyota’s Bidadi based plant, the new Toyota Hyryder will challenge the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos. The SUV will share the styling cues and the interior design with the global Corolla Cross. It will be based on the heavily localised TNGA-B or DNGA platform. The SUV will come with two petrol engines – one with mild hybrid & another with strong hybrid system.
3. Toyota C-MPV (New Innova)
Japanese automaker is testing a new C-segment MPV in India as well as in Thailand. The new model is rumoured to be the next-gen Innova. It will be based on Toyota’s DNGA or TNGA-B platform instead of the ladder-on-frame chassis. The new model will share the styling cues from the Toyota Rush SUV, which is already on sale in the select international markets. The new model will come with a new petrol-hybrid engine.
4. Updated Toyota Innova Crysta
If reports are to be believed, Toyota will also give a mid-life update to its existing Innova Crysta. The updated Crysta will be sold alongside the next-gen model. It will target the fleet operators and will continue to be based on the ladder-on-frame chassis. The MPV will retain the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine that produces 150bhp and 343Nm. The company could drop the petrol version of the MPV.
5. New Toyota Land Cruiser LC300
Toyota will launch the new Land Cruiser LC300 in the Indian market by August 2022. Bookings for the new model were commenced in February 2022. It is based on the GA-F platform that’s an upgraded ladder-on-frame chassis. It is likely to be powered by a 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel engine paired to a 10-speed automatic gearbox. This engine churns out 305bhp and 700Nm of torque.
