Vietnamese customers love B-class SUVs but are still waiting for new factors

High chassis cars are increasingly popular with customers and in Vietnam, this trend is clearly shown with the appearance of many products for users to choose from. Previously, the SUV line developed strongly in the C-D segment, but now it has expanded to include urban cars. In particular, the upcoming competition of B-SUV models in Vietnam promises to be more exciting.

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In 2014, with the appearance of Ford EcoSport, the small SUV group really gained attention. But the American car model’s journey in Vietnam only lasted 8 years, before distribution was stopped because the product became uncompetitive.

Next in 2018, Hyundai Kona and Honda HR- V is officially present in the Vietnamese market, diversifying the B-SUV model. However, the Korean car model has also been discontinued since June 2022.

The new factor repositioning the game at that time was the Kia Seltos. With the advantage of a late-born product, this car line meets Vietnamese customers’ expectations of a high-riding urban car with an accessible price, especially spacious enough space and stylish design. an SUV.

Indeed, this segment in Vietnam is too fierce when there are many other names like MG HS Nissan Kicks or Volkswagen T-Cross.

Waiting for a new element called Toyota Yaris Cross

Officially on September 19, Toyota Vietnam introduced a potential element in The group of B-sized SUVs – Yaris Cross continues to increase heat in this segment. Close to the G hour, the Toyota Yaris Cross became an increasingly hotly discussed topic on Facebook groups as well as automobile forums.

It is not difficult to explain why the Yaris Cross attracts so much attention. Just with the parameters and configuration of the car in foreign markets, this car model is hot enough to make netizens “wake up” discussions and interest. The “heat” continues to be pushed up when the car has not yet been launched but the company has already received a 50% discount on the registration fee, something unprecedented for Toyota, showing that the Japanese car company has high expectations for the Yaris Cross.< /p>

Yaris Cross inherits the lines of its “elder” Highlander and RAV4 – popular models in the international market. This design has a modern, strong and somewhat fresh style.

Yaris Cross has a ground clearance of 210mm plus an angle of entry of 19 degrees and an angle of departure of 28 degrees, which Toyota’s model does not indicate. The shape of a truly high-riding vehicle is also versatile in overcoming difficult terrain suitable for complex road conditions in Vietnam.

Seeing from the front, the Yaris Cross gives a feeling of stability. Strong thanks to the trapezoidal design of the grille and front bumper. The angular lines of the headlights and fog lights create a dynamic, sporty image of a modern SUV. The car’s wheels are also designed with two 18-inch paint colors – leading in the segment to date.

In addition, the Toyota Safety Sense Yaris Cross active safety package is fully equipped with features such as: pre-collision warning (PCS), lane departure warning and lane keeping assist. (LDA & LTA) accelerator control (PMC) front vehicle departure warning (FDA) automatic high beams (AHB) and adaptive cruise control (ACC).

Other modern features are also fully equipped such as ABS EBD BA brakes, electronic handbrake, automatic brake hold, blind spot warning, hill start assist, electronic balance, front and rear sensors, cross-traffic warning rear and 6 airbags…

With Toyota Vietnam, the appearance of Yaris Cross helps the Japanese brand complete the SUV product range in Vietnam as this car line will fill the gap between Raize and Corolla Cross. As for Toyota’s rookie customers, they promise to be a factor worth waiting for and can become a bright star in the B-SUV segment.