If 2018 was marked by the renewal of compact sedans, with the debut of VW Virtus, Fiat Cronos and Toyota Yaris (this one accompanied by the hatch), 2019's announcement as the year of the Leaders: Chevrolet Onix, Hyundai HB20 and Toyota Corolla will debut with the new generations, while VW will finally enter the battle of compact SUVs with T-Cross. See below for these and other versions planned for 2019.
New Toyota Corolla
Toyota has good news for the new Corolla. The Indaiatuba (SP) plant is already being upgraded to produce the TNGA platform and, more than just a new-generation sedan, it will be the first locally produced hybrid, including flex technology. On the outside, the look was sportier, although less daring than the Civic, and inside, new features such as the digital panel, the electronic parking brake and a new multimedia center. The launch, according to Toyota itself, is expected to take place in the second half of 2019.
Chevrolet Onix and Prisma
The market leader will change drastically. New platform, new turbo engines and larger dimensions are among the highlights of the new Onix and Prisma, its sedan version. In China, the latter has already appeared on patent images, showing the look we will have here, confirmed by some units during camouflage tests. Because they are bigger and more sophisticated, they will live with the current generations for a while, and the new Onix may call Onix "Plus", according to Chevrolet registered at the Brazilian INPI. .
Hyundai HB20
Of the same age as Onix (launched in 2012), the Hyundai HB20 will not be left out. Although it is not a new generation, but of a deep restyling, we expect a slight increase in the wheelbase, in addition to the 1.0 direct injection turbo engine. Visually, inspiration will come from the Saga concept, presented at the auto show.
Volkswagen T-Cross
One of the most anticipated releases of 2019 has already been presented to the press and appeared at the Motor Show. T-Cross marks VW's entry into the compact SUV segment and will take advantage of the same Polo and Virtus differentials. The MQB A0 platform has 2.65 m (2.6-ft) inner axles for the sedan, as well as 1.0 TSI and 1.4 TSI engines, as well as equipment such as the panoramic sunroof and LED headlights.
BMW 3 Series
One of the leading stars of the auto show came directly from Paris and already has its start date here. The new generation of BMW 3 Series will be launched in April, initially in the 330i version, with a 2.0 turbo engine of 258 hp and a torque of 40.8 kgfm. Larger and more equipped, including a digital panel and a personal badistant, the new Series 3 will cost about $ 280,000 in this version. In the second half of the year, the model will be nationalized and will receive the incoming 320i versions, at an estimated price of $ 180,000.
In addition to clbad A, already sold in the A250 version, Mercedes-Benz will sell the clbad A invisible sedan in Brazil.
Mercedes-Benz A-Clbad Sedan In addition to an entirely new base, it brings Mercedes' new multimedia system, the MBUX, and optional semi-autonomous driving equipment. For the moment imported from Mexico, it can be produced in Brazil according to the market acceptance. Renault Sandero and Logan
To remove Sandero and Logan from Kwid, the pair will go through a bathroom store, in addition to adopting a design different from what is happening in Europe for our market. At the back, the hatch will feature double lanterns that will invade the trunk lid for the first time. In the mechanical part, the 1.6 SCe engine will be connected to the automatic CVT, as in Captur.
Chery Tiggo 7
Chery's third SUV, the Tiggo 7 will compete with the Jeep Compbad and other mid-size SUVs. Produced in Anápolis (GO) under the name of Tiggo 5x, it will divide several components with the little brother, such as the 147/150 horsepower 150 turbo engine and the 21.4 kgfm torque connected to the double gearbox. six-speed clutch. Prices will range from R $ 100,000 to R $ 120,000, depending on the version. Presented as concepts at the Paris Motor Show, the brands Polo and Virtus GTS have already been confirmed by Volkswagen
VW Polo and Virtus GTS
Bringing back on the market acronym sport will differentiate by its 1.4 TSI engine of 150 hp and its specific suspension, its brakes and its direction; The look is clearly inspired by the European brand Polo GTI, featuring 18 "wheels and semi-hull seats, priced between R $ 90,000 and R $ 110,000
Mercedes X-Clbad
Produced in Argentina, it is so important for Mercedes-Benz not to show up at the auto show that it does not share the attention with d & # 39; Further information Developed from the Nissan Frontier project, the X-Clbad pickup will arrive at the second half of combat in the hot segment of midsize pickups and will have a base version to a V6 turbodiesel, with an eye on the VW Amarok V6.
Citroen C5 Aircross
Citroën achieved the success of the cousin, Peugeot 3008, and will import the Aircross C5 in Brazil, but its arrival will depend on the beginning of sales in Europe , which will only happen at the end of 2019 – or at the latest at the beginning from 2020. It will use the 1.6 turbo engine, the famous THP, with 165 hp and 6-speed automatic transmission. This is the atmosphere that takes the brand after the launch of the C4 Cactus.
