Deliveries of the Toyota Yaris Cross are suspended in Australia amid a safety investigation
Australian customer deliveries Toyota Yaris Cross has been suspended indefinitely, following an investigation into the safety tests of the light SUV model in Japan.
A spokesman for Toyota Australia said: “Toyota Australia has temporarily stopped delivering Yaris Cross cars to customers.” Car expert.
“We take the certification of our vehicles extremely seriously and are working closely with regulators.
“We are advised that no Yaris Cross SUVs currently for sale or operating on the road in Australia have any safety or performance issues. Customers can continue to drive their vehicle.”
As reported todayJapanese government officials raised concerns about Toyota’s failure to comply with certification requirements on many vehicle models, including the Yaris Cross.
Toyota claims it has performed more stringent safety tests than required by the Japanese Ministry of Transport for certification, but it did not receive approval to do so.
While waiting to hear from Japanese regulators on whether the Yaris Cross will comply, the auto giant has suspended exports of the model.
Toyota reported 2582 Yaris Cross units sold in Australia between January and April 2024, making it the third most popular light SUV, behind the light SUV. Mazda CX-3 (sales 5639) and Suzuki Jimny (sales 3037).
Other models affected by Japan’s suspension of deliveries include the Toyota Corolla Fielder wagon and Corolla Axio sedan, both of which are gray imports popular in Australia’s taxi and ride-sharing industries. but not related Corolla Hatchbacks and sedans are officially sold here.
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