Toyota will cancel orders received from customers for the hybrid variant of the Raize subcompact SUV, according to well-informed sources.
This is because there is no prospect of resumption of the model’s production amid a prolonged investigation into crash test misconduct found at Daihatsu Motor Company, the model’s manufacturer and a unit of Toyota, according to the sources. Likewise, Daihatsu will also cancel orders for the hybrid model of the Rocky subcompact SUV, the sister product of Toyota Raize.
Related: Daihatsu Admits Rigging Crash Safety Tests
Bear in mind irregularities were found in the certification procedures for side crash tests after which shipments and sales of both these models were suspended. A third-party committee is investigating the problem to determine its cause which is taking longer than expected.
Earlier this year Daihatsu acknowledged that it had engaged in “cheating,” specifically with regard to crash safety tests performed for regulatory certification applications for 4 of its models. This includes the new Toyota Vios (badged as the Yaris Ativ in Thailand and other markets), the Toyota Agya, the 2023 Perodua Axia, and a yet unreleased model.
Related: Daihatsu Rocky & Toyota Raize Sales Suspended Due to Fraudulent Testing
The order cancellations are expected to affect tens of thousands of units. It is yet unknown whether the Japanese automaker will offer refunds or will accommodate customer bookings into some other models in the lineup.
A computer animation professional with over 23 years of industry experience having served in leading organizations, TV channels & production facilities in Pakistan. An avid car enthusiast and petrolhead with an affection to deliver quality content to help shape opinions. Formerly written for PakWheels as well as major publications including Dawn. Founder of CarSpiritPK.com
wpDiscuz
