Toyota launches all-new Crown Estate in Japan On March 13, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will commence sales of its all-new midsize station wagon Crown Estate model in Japan. Launched in 1955, the Crown celebrates its 70th anniversary with a history that has grown alongside the development of the Japanese economy. Following the launch of the Crossover, Sport, and Sedan, comes the fourth model in the lineup of the Crown series, the Es...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/13

Lexus India launches LM 350h MPV On March 15, Lexus India launched the Lexus LM 350h, an ultra-luxury flagship MPV in four-seat and seven-seat configurations. It comes with a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine which produces a combined power output of 184kW and is teamed with a low-resistance nickel-metal hydride battery. The E-Four technology (all-wheel drive system), places a motor at the front with 134-kW output, and rear 40-kW output axles for nea...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/15

Lexus introduces 2025 UX 300h in U.S. with new hybrid powertrain On December 20, Lexus introduced the 2025 Lexus UX 300h ahead of its launch in the U.S. in early 2024, with a new powertrain that develops 196 total system horsepower.  Only offered with a hybrid powertrain in the U.S., the 2025 UX 300h offers a combined 43 mpg rating on FWD models and 41 mpg on AWD models. The 2025 UX 300h is the first Lexus vehicle powered by the fifth-generation...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/21

Toyota launches Crown Sport PHEV model in Japan On December 19, Toyota announced that it commences sales of its all-new Crown Sport Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model in Japan. While retaining a beautiful design, the Sport PHEV model promises drivers a sportier feel incorporating exclusive equipment. 2.5L plug-in hybrid system, equipped with A25A-FXS 2.5L Dynamic Force Engine and high-output density drive motor (front: 134 kW, rear: 40 ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/19

Auto Shanghai 2023: Lexus unveils all-new Lexus LM luxury MPV On April 18, Lexus announced that it celebrated the world premiere of the all-new Lexus LM at Auto Shanghai 2023. Beginning with the key luxury MPV market of China, the second-generation LM will be launched in over 60 countries worldwide, including for the first time in Europe and Japan. The first-generation Lexus LM was launched in 2020 as a response to customer aspirations for chauf...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/18

All-new 5th generation Lexus RX launched in Indonesia; gasoline, HEV, PHEV powertrain choices available Announced on February 21, 2023, Lexus has officially launched the all-new RX in Indonesia with a choice of new powertrains, namely HEV and PHEV. The latter is also officially marketed for the first time in the line-up Lexus Indonesia products. RX itself was first marketed in Indonesia in 2009 with a gasoline variant in the RX 350 model. Meanwhi...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/24

Indian Auto Expo 2023: Lexus India, unveils 2023 Lexus RX On January 11, Lexus India unveiled the all-new 5th generation RX during the Auto Expo 2023. The Lexus RX India lineup comes with two powertrains. The RX 350h Luxury Hybrid will be powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a hybrid transaxle and a rear E-Four electric motor, producing 247 total system HP, electronically controlled continuously variable transmission, and AWD L...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/13

Toyota world premieres all-new Prius in Japan On November 16, Toyota unveiled its all-new Prius for the first time globally in Japan. Based on the second-generation TNGA platform, the new model inherits the unique monoform silhouette of the original and employs a wide and low stance.While the Prius has played a leading role in driving hybrid use, the current spread of HEVs through a wide range of models means it has reached a turning point. The f...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/16

Lexus introduces all-new 2023 RX luxury crossover in U.S. On September 9, Lexus introduced the all-new 2023 RX luxury crossover in the U.S. in six grades: Standard, Premium, RX-first Premium+, Luxury, F SPORT Handling and RX-first, F SPORT Performance.The 2023 RX rides atop the new, more robust Global Architecture-K (GA-K) platform, which is 198-pounds lighter and has a center of gravity that is 0.6 inches lower versus its predecessor.Although th...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/10

Lexus introduces fifth generation Lexus RX in Europe On August 29, Lexus announced that the new fifth-generation RX comes with a line-up of three different electrified powertrains in Europe. At the core of the brand’s offering in Western Europe, the RX 450h+ is the first RX to adopt Lexus‘plug-in hybrid technology. The RX 350h hybrid electric is positioned as an efficient alternative to lower displacement diesel and petrol powertrains. Lexus...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/30

Toyota launches all-new Sienta in Japan On August 23, Toyota has commenced sales of the all-new Sienta minivan in Japan. It evolves the Sienta's key features of the driving ease of a compact car and convenience of a minivan that have been maintained from the first generation.Based on the TNGA (GA-B) platform, it measures 4,760 mm length, 1,695 mm width, 1,695/1,715 mm height with 2,750 mm wheelbase. It has ensured a cabin space that seven adults ...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/23

Lexus makes world premiere of all-new RX On June 1, 2022, Lexus has premiered its all-new luxury crossover, the RX (prototype), online to the globe.The new RX, now in its fifth generation, uses an enhanced GA-K platform. The center of gravity has been lowered by 15 mm compared to the previous model by reducing vehicle weight and lowering the floor. While overall length is the same as the former model, the wheelbase is 60 mm longer and the tread i...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/01

Toyota launches all-new Noah and Voxy minivans in Japan On January 13, 2022, Toyota Motor Corporation announced the Japan wide launch of its completely redesigned "Noah" and "Voxy" minivans, with models scheduled for release on January 13.The all-new Noah and Voxy are built on the GA-C platform. Body structure optimization enables more vertically aligned C pillars compared to previous models, which achieves a distance of 1,295 mm between left and...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/13

FAW Toyota launches Harrier mid-sized crossover SUV On November 18, FAW Toyota launched the Harrier mid-sized crossover SUV. The vehicle is available in 7 versions including gasoline versions and dual-engine versions. Its retail prices range from CNY 211,800 to CNY 297,800.The new model measures 4,755 mm long, 1,855mm wide and 1,660mm high with a wheelbase of 2,690mm.The gasoline versions are equipped with a 2.0L engine (maximum power output: 126...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/22

Toyota launches all-new Corolla Cross in Japan On September 14, 2021, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it launched the all-new Corolla Cross compact SUV in Japan.The Corolla Cross was born as the first-ever SUV model of the Corolla series. It combines the spacious interior and outstanding utility characteristic of an SUV with powerful performance and superb fuel efficiency.The Corolla Cross has been designed to be "urban and active," with...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/14

Aisin Drivetrain plans USD 55 million Indiana plant expansion for Toyota EV axles Aisin Drivetrain Inc. (ADI), a Japan-based manufacturer of automotive and heavy equipment parts, announced it is investing USD 55 million to expand its operation in Crothersville, Indiana, creating up to 141 jobs by the end of 2024. ADI, which manufactures industrial transmissions, commercial transmissions and power steering columns, will renovate and purchase new e...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/11

FAW Toyota launches all-new Crown Kluger flagship SUV featuring Toyota's next-generation hybrid system On August 27, Crown Kluger, the first flagship SUV under the Crown brand owned by FAW Toyota, was launched. The new vehicle has a total of 6 models featuring either 2WD or 4WD, retailing for between CNY 275,800 and CNY 350,800.The new car is developed using the TNGA-K platform. Designed with a low center of gravity and incorporating the “Crown...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/01

GAC Toyota begins preorders of fourth-generation Highlander large luxury SUV On June 1, GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GAC Toyota) began preorders of its fourth-generation Highlander, a large luxury SUV.The dimensions of the all-new Highlander are 4,965mm long, 1,930mm wide and 1,750mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,850mm.It adopts a TNGA 2.5L hybrid engine for the first time, mated to the fourth-generation enhanced THS (Toyota hybrid system) II and th...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/02

[Auto Shanghai 2021] Toyota announces new battery electric vehicle series Toyota bZ and exhibits concept version of series’ first model On April 19, 2021, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), FAW Toyota, GAC Toyota and the Lexus brand exhibited their products at the Auto Shanghai 2021. Toyota held a global premiere for the all-new Toyota bZ battery electric series and exhibited the Toyota bZ4X Concept, a concept version of the series’ first m...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/21

Aisin Seiki’s electric drive unit adopted for Toyota C+pod ultra-compact EV Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. (Aisin Seiki) announced on January 13 that its electric drive unit has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation’s C+pod ultra-compact electric vehicle (EV). Aisin Seiki has developed the electric drive unit by utilizing the rear-wheel drive unit of the E-Four Toyota Prius electric four-wheel drive system. While the E-Four drive system uses an in...

News  Updated at: 2021/01/14