The next-generation Toyota Corolla is said to debut in 2026, according to Best Car Web, and the upcoming iteration of the highly popular model is said to employ plug-in hybrid technology from Chinese manufacturer BYD that will enable the model to reach a combined range of up to 2,100 km.
This range will be achieved with a new family of 1.5 litre petrol engines, with which Toyota aims to achieve a thermal efficiency of at least 46.06%, up from the Japanese manufacturer’s current Dynamic Force engine that achieved 41% thermal efficiency at its highest, according to the Japanese publication.
The new family of petrol engines will displace 1.5 litres and will be offered in naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms. While exact specifications have yet to be officially revealed, Best Car Web indicated that the new engine is expected to produce around 130 PS and 147 Nm in naturally aspirated guise, 100 PS and 127 Nm as a hybrid, and around 180 PS and 225 Nm in turbocharged form.
The Japanese publication suggests that the upcoming 1.5 litre turbocharged engine would serve in the 2.5 litre engine category, and it alludes to Toyota’s GA-K models powered by engines matching that description such as the RAV4, Vellfire/Alphard MPVs, and the Crown.
Said to be paired with plug-in hybrid technology from BYD, the publication claims that Toyota is aiming for the same combined driving range of up to 2,100 km for the PHEV version of its upcoming models, as achieved BYD Qin L DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i.
At present, the plug-in hybrid version of the fifth-generation Prius packs a 13.6 kWh battery, which enables the PHEV to attain a battery-only range of up to 105 km.
A digital rendition of the next-generation Corolla depicted what the publication suggests the upcoming, new model could look like, and the Touring (station wagon) rendered appears to wear a sleek, low-slung bonnet line, sloped to meet the car’s A-pillars in a fashion similar to that of the fifth-generation Prius that made its debut in November 2022.
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Eh Toyota, where’s your evolutionary hydrogen engine cars that you claimed gonna change the whole automotive industry for the mass market? Now pula BYD plug in hybrid? Didn’t you condemned plug in EV not the way to move forward? Half breed can pula?
I guess BYD wins after all.
next toyota to rebadge byd seal and rename it as camry
lol. Didn’t expect Toyota to adopt Proton and Perodua’s strategy as well.
Hopefully its next generation Toyota engine 1.5L N/A is much better and if it is true its better than BYD Qin of 100hp & 126Nm.
It’s the entire dmi system, which include the engine as well, so it’s the same BYD 1.5 NA and Turbo, was already doing 46% thermal efficiency.
Then i will bash toyota next
Hahaha, 180hp really ? When Toyota Malaysia launches them , say in 2027, they only offers in 1.8 dual VVTi variant .
BYD hybrid technology very advanced
Next Toyota Corolla to get PHEV variant “matching” to BYD hybrid technology for up to 2,100 km of range?
There’s a new naturally aspirated 1.5-liter unit about 10 percent smaller in volume and height compared to the current engine. Not only is it going to be more powerful, but also more efficient. A weight loss of around 10 percent is promised. other figures are not announced yet?
Ewwwwww gross!
No worries. UMW will still continue to bring in ICE models from 2020.
I will humbly bash toyota next if this bound to happen
So Jepun dah kalah to BYD? Hahahaha
I dont get it; the article you mention from bestcarweb has nothing to it which says ., toyota will be using BYD Hybrid Technology !! !! !!!!