This would give Toyota a model underneath the current C-HR+ in its range, sitting beside the Yaris Cross, which will remain in hybrid form for the time being.

However, with the firm in the process of creating a new, highly flexible architecture for all its global models, there is also a good chance that what we’re looking at here might feature this radical new tech.

From a global perspective, we expect to see the new architecture deployed in the all-new Corolla that’s due to be revealed in the next 12–24 months. This is a model that will support petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric powertrains, and will underpin other global models such as the next Yaris and Yaris Cross.

It comes as a surprise, then, to see this new architecture potentially being tested in the form of a small, electric SUV – a body style that is more important for Europe than just about anywhere else.

Regardless of whatever model is being tested here, though, it confirms that Toyota’s electrification plans are now moving ahead at speed. Alongside other legacy brands, Toyota is working quickly to sharpen up its model range in order to compete with the cheaper Chinese competition which has flooded the market.