China began accepting orders for a budget Toyota Frontlander

As it became known, the first customers will receive cars by the end of 2021. Frontlander's main target region is China and India. The budget version of the car in the basic configuration will cost 1,57 million, in the improved version - a little more than 2 million rubles.


This is a redesigned version of the Corolla Cross sold in the US since the spring. The cost is approximately the same, as for the appearance, there are certain differences, but they cannot be called fundamental.

Features

The updated version differs from its predecessor in sharper outlines and changes in the front of the body. The lattice became lower, the characteristic massive frame was preserved. The side silhouette and rear end remained virtually unchanged except for minor details.



The salon was made almost the same: a digital tidy, a multimedia system monitor towering above the center console, a multifunctional steering wheel. Climate control, seats and other interior elements are no different.

Technical equipment requires attention. By default car is equipped with a two-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine and a continuously variable transmission. With a power of 171 hp, the torque is 203 Nm. The unit has proven itself well in operation and is one of the most reliable in the Toyota lineup today.

The second option will be a more economical atmospheric engine with a volume of 1,8 liters. Power - 140 hp, with a torque of 177 N * m. It will also be used in a hybrid modification, but in a deformed version, where the figure is reduced to 98 hp. With. This had to be done in order to adapt the power unit for use in combination with a 72 hp electric motor. With. system. The timing of the appearance of the hybrid in the line is still unknown.



The company did not announce the launch date and terms of sales of the compact SUV Toyota Frontlander in other regions. News should be expected in the first half of 2022. Much depends on the interest in the new product in different countries, there is no certainty yet.

The press release also did not provide information on available trim levels, they will be announced one of these days. Frontlander will be sold for several years, after which, with a high degree of probability, its production will be discontinued. The company will soon present 15 models of electric cars at once, which will replace the options with internal combustion engines. Their mass production is planned to begin within 4-5 years.