Toyota introduces RAV4 PHEV and bZ4X BEV in Argentina On June 9, Toyota introduced its Beyond Zero strategy in Argentina, alongside the launch of the RAV4 plug-in hybrid and the bZ4X, its first fully electric vehicle in the country. Built on the TNGA-K platform, the RAV4 is available with two electrified powertrains: HEV and PHEV and three versions, all equipped with AWD. The HEV version features Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system, combini...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Toyota Egypt introduces two electric vehicles On May 13, multiple sources reported that Toyota Egypt Group unveiled its first electric cars for the Egyptian market. It has introduced the Toyota bZ4X and Lexus RZ. Both vehicles are based on the advanced e-TNGA electric platform. The company is also planning to provide after-sales services, charging infrastructure, and technical support. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Toyota introduces new-generation RAV4 in Brazil On April 14, Toyota Brazil announced the launch of the new-generation RAV4 in the country. Built on the TNGA platform, the new RAV4 will be offered in two full hybrid versions, S and SX. The model is powered by Toyota’s fifth-generation full hybrid system, combining a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 2 electric motors (MG1/MG2) and an electronic all-wheel drive system via a rear motor (MGR). Th...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

Toyota unveils sixth-gen RAV4 in Europe On April 7, Toyota launched the all-new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 compact SUV in Europe. The all-new RAV4 is available with plug-in hybrid and hybrid variant, in FWD and AWD. A lightweight, high-rigidity body is built on enhanced TNGA-K platform. All-new RAV4 measures up to 4,645 mm in length, 1,855 mm in width, up to 1,700 mm in height, and wheelbase of 2,690 mm. PHEV variant is equipped with new 2.5-li...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

INR 9 million. It is powered by a 74.68 kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 252 kW of output, all-wheel drive, and a claimed 0–100 km/h time of about 5.5 seconds with an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 580 km on a single charge. It comes with an 11kW home charger It is built on the TNGA GA-K platform with Lexus’ multi-path “Clean Tech x Elegance” philosophy, the eighth-generation ES combines a low-centre-of-gravity sedan st...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Toyota launches new Harrier Hybrid SUV in Malaysia Announced on March 2, 2026, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the Toyota Harrier HEV in Malaysia, a premium SUV featuring Toyota’s hybrid technology. Built on the TNGA-K platform, the Harrier HEV is powered by a 2.5L Dynamic Force engine paired with a fourth-generation hybrid system, delivering around 217 PS and fuel consumption of 4.7 L/100 km. The self-charging system regenerates energy during...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

dard. It has a standard North American Charging System (NACS) port, and as a first for a Toyota model sold in the U.S., the new Highlander can also serve as a mobile power source with vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology. The 2027 Highlander is built on a modified Toyota Next Generation Architecture-K (TNGA-K) platform that was newly developed to house Highlander’s high-capacity battery and maximize passenger space. The 2027 Highlander joins the To...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

x and next-generation SW4 may also adopt hybrid powertrains. The Hilux, built at Zarate plant, Argentina, is expected to feature a mild hybrid 48V system combining its 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine with a 16-hp electric motor. Meanwhile, Toyota’s new 150D pickup, set to debut in 2026, will use the TNGA-C platform and a 2.0-liter hybrid plug-in flex engine. Toyota is also developing a plug-in hybrid system based on the 2.0-liter Dynamic Force eng...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

0L hybrid, and 2.0L gasoline variants, with prices ranging from CNY 151,800 to CNY 210,800. The 2.5L hybrid variants deliver a maximum engine power of 136kW and a peak engine torque of 221Nm, and the 2.0L hybrid variants 112kW and 188Nm. The 2.0L gasoline variants are equipped with a newly upgraded TNGA 2.0L engine and a next-generation Toyota CVT transmission, delivering a maximum engine power of 126kW and a peak engine torque of 206Nm. The 6th-...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

in mid-2027. The compact electric SUV will join the bZ4X and bZ4X Touring, further expanding Toyota Australia’s BEV lineup.  Developed as a dedicated BEV, the model offers strong range, practical charging options, and the model’s signature styling. Unlike the hybrid C-HR, it uses Toyota’s e-TNGA platform, shared with the bZ4X.  For Australia, the C-HR BEV will feature a 74.7kWh battery and a front-mounted motor producing 165 kW and 269 N...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

eatures FOX suspension, a disconnecting stabilizer bar, and a Multi-Terrain Monitor with Crawl Control and Downhill Assist, offering 2H, 4H, and 4L drive modes for off-road capability. Externally, the Limited version includes 20” wheels and leather finishes, while both variants feature Toyota’s TNGA platform developed specifically for SUVs. Inside, the vehicle includes a 14" touchscreen, JBL audio, digital rearview mirror, heated and ventilat...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/28

EMs recently announced their May 2025 new car sales results in China. Toyota sold 144,900 units in May, up 6.8% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving growth y/y for 4 consecutive months. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 680,000 units, up 7.5% y/y. Specifically, FAW Toyota electrified models and TNGA-K platform-based high-end models took up 48% and 61%, respectively. The FAW Toyota bZ5 midsize battery electric SUV launched on June 10 is expect...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

ne model with a hybrid powertrain. Toyota has redesigned the car to fit the hybrid system without changing its 2,430 mm wheelbase or boot space. The battery cells are placed side by side under the rear seats to save space. The vehicle is based on GA-B platform of the Toyota Global New Architecture (TNGA). It delivers 116 DIN hp of maximum power output, which is 44 DIN hp more than the previous model. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in under ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

Toyota debuts all-new 2026 C-HR BEV in U.S. On May 14, Toyota announced the all-new 2026 Toyota C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), an all-new model in its electrified lineup. Built on Toyota’s e-TNGA platform with a coupe-like SUV profile, the 2026 C-HR is expected to arrive at U.S. Toyota dealerships in 2026. Developed from a compact BEV concept Toyota first presented in 2022, the new C-HR BEV has compact crossover proportions with an overal...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

rugged design for the ICE model.  The interior brings a new front console design that maximizes usable space and a newly available 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and a 7-inch Multi Information Display (MID) or 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.  The 2026 Corolla Cross is built on the TNGA-C platform in the U.S. at the MTMUS plant in Huntsville, Alabama., which also build the Mazda CX-50. The Corolla Cross Hybrid models have Toyota...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

e new ES. Deepening the expression of elegance, the design creates a clean, welcoming atmosphere. The all-new ES measures 5,140 (+165 compared to conventional model) mm in length, 1,920 (+55) mm in width, 1,555/1,560 (+110/115) mm in height, and 2,950 (+80) mm in wheelbase. With the newly developed TNGA GA-K platform, the new ES supports both HEV and BEV powertrains. For HEV models, the ES300h adopts a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder hybrid system fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Toyota premieres 3 EVs in Europe, including all-new midsize SUV C-HR+ On March 12, Toyota announced that it will be expanding its BEV lineup in Europe as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. In its course, Toyota will be introducing three new EVs. Toyota C-HR+, the all-new compact electric SUV based on the e-TNGA platform, is the latest addition of powertrain range to the existing C-HR models. It comes wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

300, flagship SUV of Toyota’s global lineup, in India. The vehicle will be a completely built unit (CBU) imported from Japan and will be available in two variants, ZX and GR-S. It is priced at INR 23.1 million for ‘ZX Grade’ and INR 24.1 million for ‘GR-S Grade’. The vehicle, built on the TNGA-F platform with a ladder-frame, is equipped with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivering 227kW of maximum...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

owertrain, which produces up to 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque, with an EPA-estimated 24 MPG highway rating. The standard i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine offers up to 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque and an EPA-estimated 26 MPG highway.  The 4Runner is built at Toyota’s Tahara plant in Japan on the TNGA-F global platform shared with the Tacoma, Tundra, Land Cruiser, and Sequoia. 4Runner will be offered in 2WD, part-time 4WD or Full-time 4WD. 2WD ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

available grades include GX, GXL, VX, and top-of-the-range Kakadu, along with the off-road-focused Altitude.  Featuring a stylish new design, this SUV delivers comprehensive improvements in driveability, off-road capability, safety, technology and functionality.  Riding on a stronger and stiffer TNGA-F architecture, the model introduces Toyota’s latest on and off-road driver assistance, multimedia and active safety technologies, and new 48-v...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/18