Brazil's auto market rolls out new models and premium upgrades

In Brazil, BYD introduced the Omoda 5 SHS‑H Luxury hybrid SUV, priced around R$ 160 000 with promotional reductions to R$ 159 990, aiming to compete with established brands. The market also sees used‑car options like the Toyota Yaris sedan offered at about R$ 78 900.

Hyundai launched the i20 hatch, positioned above the HB20. While both share the 1.0‑litre engine family, the i20 features a more modern design, larger interior, and slightly lower power in the turbo version (115 hp vs 120 hp for the HB20). The i20’s price and equipment target a more upscale compact‑car segment.

Volkswagen expanded its T‑Cross line with the Extreme trim, costing roughly “R$ 7 mil” more than the Highline model. The Extreme adds exclusive matte‑finish paint options, orange interior details, and a digital instrument cluster, but retains the same 1.4‑litre 250 TSI engine delivering 150 hp, resulting in no performance gain.

Stellantis‑brand hybrids, such as the Fiat Pulse and Fastback, introduce light‑hybrid systems (12 V or 48 V). Maintenance intervals mirror non‑hybrid models, though battery replacement can exceed R$ 7 000. The extra 500 ml of coolant for 48 V systems adds minimal cost, and the batteries are currently imported, with plans for local production to lower prices.