20 August 2021

Toyota details three cars upcoming to Ireland


Toyota Ireland has announced details of three models on the way over coming months, which includes an SUV variant of the Yaris which arrives in Ireland in October at a starting price of €27,260, writes Brian Byrne.

The other models are a plug-in hybrid version of the RAV 4 compact SUV from €48,275 in very limited supply for Q4 2021 and an upgrade to the Camry arriving in the first quarter of 2022.

The Yaris Cross has a higher driving position and increased ground clearance over the hatchback which is the European Car of the Year 2021. It comes in four grades, powered by the 115hp petrol-hybrid engine debuted in the hatchback last year. It is available in AWD version. A Yaris Cross Roadshow will take place at Toyota dealerships from 26 August to 16 September.


The PHEV version of the RAV4 will offer an electric-only driving range of 75km, which Toyota says is class-leading in the segment. AWD is standard and the drivetrain power output totals 306hp. The car can also be viewed at a dealerships Road Show from 26 August to 26 September on an appointment basis only.


The updated Camry Platinum grade will offer a range of new features including redesigned alloys, a panoramic view monitor, ventilated front seats and an EV percentage time monitor.