Toyota Corolla, Levin plug-in hybrids in China by 2018

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Two new Toyota plug-in hybrid models will be entering the China market in 2018 – the Corolla and Levin. According to Toyota’s head of China operations, Hiroji Onishi, Toyota plans to take advantage of China’s consumer incentives for hybrids and EVs, and both plug-in hybrids are destined for the mass-market.

“Our decision to launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Corolla and the Levin reflects the depth of our resolve and commitment to the Chinese market,” Onishi said. The announcement was made ahead of the unveiling of the plug-in Corolla and Levin at the 2016 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition.

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Details on the hybrids were not revealed in Toyota’s press release, but an unnamed source from Toyota said the vehicles should be able to travel at least 50 km on a full charge. No plans were disclosed as to whether the pair of hybrids would be produced in China, but considering the size of the China market, it would be a distinct possibility.

Toyota also announced the introduction of a 1.2-litre direct-injection turbo engine for vehicles that are entering the China market later this year. The engine, first announced in April 2015, is claimed to provide superb driving performance and acceleration, while also achieving impressive fuel efficiency and thermal efficiency. At present, it is available in Europe and Japan.

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Comments

  • ….and we got the ugly corolla version instead..

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    • RavenAii (Member) on Apr 27, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      Our Altis version looks really old which meant it’s designed for uncle and aunties. Really hope they would bring in the USdm sport bodykit here in Malaysia.

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  • hailthepurist on Apr 27, 2016 at 10:50 am

    boring design language, theopulus chin could do better..

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    • Azt Fiq on Apr 27, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      Theophilus designs on a computer which possibility is limitless. Car makers design and built cars with practicality and loads of other things in mind.

      Its like saying i can go to war and fight better than soldiers since im good at counterstrike.

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  • tanpaul on Apr 27, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    kondem je pandai

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  • Same Lorrr? Idiot! on Apr 27, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    Much better look than current corolla but there’s always a but here..How to compete against new civic? Like stupid same lorrr said nothing goes wrong with sushi,if these 2 sushi if up to choose i rather get the new civic some said its weird design but only some cant afford versus more more would like to have it.My prediction civic 5-1corolla.

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  • Cool Council on Apr 27, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Toyota is the best amongst Japanese brands

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    • The best? In what term? Let’s face it here locally now.HRV vs rush? City vs vios? Accord vs Camry? Altis vs civic? Sales volumes indicates the best chosen by consumers.Best design,best fuel consumption,best engine performance..belong to Honda Malaysia.Quality issues being Toyota unsolved problems since years ago.Cut cost measures even made their plate number turned yellow in just few months.Haiyo

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