article thumbnail

Toyota introduces new XSE Hybrid Grade Camry

Green Car Congress

With the refresh for 2021 Camry models, Toyota is introducing the first XSE Hybrid grade, combining the Camry’s most fuel-efficient powertrain with its highest expression of the sport and luxury blend. liter V-6; and next-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). Toyota Hybrid System. 2021 Camry XSE Hybrid. The Dynamic Force 2.5-liter

Toyota 400
article thumbnail

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: How its 42-mile range and 38 mpg compare to rivals

Green Car Reports

Official EPA ratings were posted Monday for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, and they’re exactly as anticipated by Toyota ahead of the model’s launch. That includes a rating of 42 all-electric miles on the model’s plug-in charge, then 40 mpg city, 36 highway, 38 combined.

MPG 128
article thumbnail

New Toyota Highlander turbocharged engine offers more torque and fewer emissions

Green Car Congress

The 2023 Toyota Highlander gas models are equipped with a new, higher-torque, high-efficiency turbocharged engine. For the Highlander Gas L, LE and XLE models, the optional AWD system can send up to 50% of available torque to the rear wheels to help counter wheel slip when necessary. The 265-horsepower, 2.4-liter

article thumbnail

New Toyota Yaris marks first use of TNGA for compact; new hybrid system

Green Car Congress

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) unveiled the new model Yaris. The first-generation Yaris was created in 1999 as a car that would serve as the global standard for compact cars by enlisting the full portfolio of Toyota’s technology. —Chief Engineer Yasunori Suezawa, in charge of development of the new Yaris.

Toyota 247
article thumbnail

Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., revealed the all-new Toyota RAV4 EV at the 26 th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles. The battery-electric SUV features a 41.8 With a 10 kW charger on-board (SAE J1772 connector), charging time of the large pack is approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger.

Toyota 307
article thumbnail

Hyundai commits to fulfilling electrification strategy despite hybrid appeal

Teslarati

Hyundai is committing to fulfilling its electrification strategy, refusing to divest and putting effort toward other, potentially more in-demand powertrains as it continues to find its footing in the world of electric vehicles. They’re even revising investment strategies and pulling back EV efforts in favor of hybrids.

Hyundai 104
article thumbnail

Toyota Unveils Dedicated Hybrid Concept, Plan for Prius Family; Expands Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program in the US

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. A century after the invention of the automobile, we must re-invent it with powertrains that significantly reduce or eliminate the use of conventional petroleum fuels. The FT-CH concept.

Prius 218