Toyota plans new, bigger hybrid cars
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Toyota plans new, bigger hybrid cars
TOKYO, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Toyota Motor Corp., the world's leader in hybrid cars, plans to introduce a new hybrid-only model in 2009. The model will be a midsize sedan with a 2.5- to 3-liter-engine, larger than that of the 1.5-liter Prius hatchback, Toyota's first hybrid, Japan's Asahi Shumbun reported Wednesday.
The new model is intended to serve U.S. car buyers, who like hybrids and prefer bigger engines.
Toyota is considering other hybrid-only models, such as a station wagon and a minivan, to spur sales of hybrid vehicles, the newspaper said.
The new model is intended to serve U.S. car buyers, who like hybrids and prefer bigger engines.
Toyota is considering other hybrid-only models, such as a station wagon and a minivan, to spur sales of hybrid vehicles, the newspaper said.
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Re: Toyota plans new, bigger hybrid cars
Sounds like the TCH.
Or are they talking about a hybrid avalon?
What I would really like is a hybrid 3/4 ton diesel tuck that I can tow with. One that gets 25 - 30 MPG unloaded and 15 - 20 loaded.
Or are they talking about a hybrid avalon?
What I would really like is a hybrid 3/4 ton diesel tuck that I can tow with. One that gets 25 - 30 MPG unloaded and 15 - 20 loaded.
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Re: Toyota plans new, bigger hybrid cars
I wouldn't mind seeing a hybrid car of "B" size as well. A Toyota hybrid the size of a Fit or Versa would be a great option. I'd consider a hybrid station wagon as well.
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Re: Toyota plans new, bigger hybrid cars
The minivan sounds like what my wife would want with optional:
- 6 kW whole house AC power
- camper options
- light duty tow option
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Re: Toyota plans new, bigger hybrid cars
I wonder when Toyota will offer TDI hybrids? Toyota's partenership with Isuzu makes this look likely. Here is an article that mentions Toyota will integrate a diesel engine into its Synergy hybrid powertrain, and is working on a diesel Prius prototype.
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