Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the Indian arm of the Japanese carmaker, recently introduced the updated Glanza hatchback in the country. Prices of the new model start from Rs 6.39 lakh and go up to R 9.69 lakh (all, ex-showroom). After the new Toyota Glanza, the company will roll out a new mid-size SUV (codenamed – Toyota D22) to challenge the Hyundai Creta. In the mid-size SUV segment, it will also face challenge from cars like Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq.
The upcoming Toyota SUV will be built on the Daihatsu-sourced DNGA (Daihatsu New Global Architecture) modular platform. The architecture, which has been developed for the emerging markets, reduces vehicles’ weight and provides high rigidity body. The same platform will be used for the new Maruti Suzuki mid-size SUV (codenamed – Maruti YFG). Despite sharing the platform, both SUVs will carry different design language.
The latest spy images of the Toyota D22 reveal that the model will feature split headlamps with double LED DRLs and a large airdam with a honeycomb mesh pattern. The lower variants are likely to be offered with steel wheels. The SUV will come with prominent wheel arches and turn indicators mounted ORVMs along with a high ground clearance (possibly around 200mm).
As of now, there is no details of its interior and features. We expect it to come with a large touchscreen infotainment system and advanced tech. Read – Toyota Exploring Maruti Baleno Based Crossover For India
If reports are to be believed, the new Toyota SUV could be offered with Maruti Suzuki’s 1.5L K15B naturally aspirated petrol engine. Suzuki’s new strong hybrid technology might debut on the upcoming Toyota and Maruti Suzuki’s mid-size SUV.
Official launch timeline and details of the Toyota D22 are yet to be revealed. It’s reported to hit Indian roads near around 2022 Diwali season. More details on the model are likely to be revealed in coming months.
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