auto news desk,Toyota is looking to add new vehicles to its portfolio. With this, now the company has announced that it will launch the Icon SUV, which will be included in the Urban Cruiser line. This car will be launched in the global market on 15 May 2023. Toyota currently sells the Highrider SUV in India under the Urban Cruiser brand. The SUV is built on the same platform on which the Maruti Grand Vitara is based. Icon may be added to this lineup in the near future.
Platform of Toyota Urban Cruiser Icon
The new Toyota Icon SUV will be completely different from the Highrider. His codename is D03B. According to reports, it will be launched in the Indonesian market under the name Yaris Cross. The Yaris Cross, on the other hand, is already on sale in some overseas markets. This car will be built on the DNGA platform. Toyota Avanza and Rage were built on this platform. Both the SUVs are available for sale in the global market.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Icon Styling
The new Toyota Ikon will be completely different from the Yaris Cross available in the global market. Its length can be 4.3 meters and its cabin will have 5 seats. Also, the wheelbase of the SUV can be 2655 mm. In the global lineup, this car will come between Toyota Avenza and Corolla Cross.
toyota urban cruiser icon engine
Toyota Urban Cruiser Icon can get 1.5 liter petrol engine. At the same time, Toyota’s hybrid technology is available in the engine of the Urban Cruiser Highrider SUV sold in the Indian market. At present, there is no information about the India launch of Toyota Urban Cruiser Icon. Toyota is currently preparing to bring its own version of Maruti Frons to the Indian market. It will release by Diwali or by the end of this year.