India, Jan. 15 -- Toyota is working on all-new compact-SUV that will be based on the latest-gen Yaris hatchback. The new SUV is going to be sold in European markets at first, but given its size, it may also come to India in the future.

Toyota has confirmed that the company is working on an all-new compact-SUV. The upcoming SUV will be based on the latest-gen Yaris that's sold in global markets, and will sit below the C-HR in Toyota's SUV range. The new model will be sold in European markets at first, but given its size, there's a good chance of Toyota bringing it to developing countries, including India.

The Yaris crossover will be underpinned by Toyota's GA-B platform and will share its mechanicals with the hatchback. It's expected to be...