I am a retired Toyota/Lexus tech. Best engine ever built from Toyota has to be the 4.7 lt in the GX470 The 4AFE in the older Corollas was bulletproof as well. 5.7 in the Tundra is almost indestructible.
Toyota's new turbo engines bypass the turbo at light throttle and operate normally-aspirated. Reliability is mainly an issue for drivers with a lead foot.
@@Xander1SheridanI love Toyota, but you seem to be a bot or simply Toyota fanboy. They have ruined their reputation with the new tundra and new Tacoma.
@@peacefulmind8991 could've happened with the time they had a mass problem with frame issues with their trucks in the past. Could've happened with the gas getting stuck in their cars as well. Engine issues with those 2 aren't gonna kill them.
While I am really happy that Mazda, Toyota, and Subaru want to keep ICE vehicles on the road, I really miss having NA V6s in cars like the Highlander and ES 350
One more year a V6 in the ES Lexus and I think I’m going to spring for it I like the idea of the next gen ES WITH the new technology but damn that V6 is sweet
don't know where you are getting this from but Subaru absolutely is not and you really don't know japanese brand to say this I had a mitsu evo IX and a subaru sti here's what japan do they don't work on their engines at all for years (except toyota) and drag them as long as emissions regulations allow it then they simply drop cars forever wether they sold well or not does not matter, mitsubishi is a dead brand subaru has killed the sti and soon to come the wrx and many other models in 2025, suzuki will remove the swift sport, jimny and others in 2025 most diesel and petrol engines are gone in Europe you can only buy HEV PHEV and EV now oh yeah Subaru stops the legacy next year too again you're clearly uninformed if you think they are keeping ICE they already removed them..just not in your market YET but it's coming for sure another thing all ICE engines left are downsized and lose power you can forget the "new year more power" era that died around 2021 now you only get worse for more money, in Europe I noticed that begin of 2023 and took a few hours studying the actually sold 2021-2024 models you're not ready for what is coming in NA they give no warning they don't say it publicly mainstream car coverage won't talk about it as it's against the zero emission mandate but half the available engines and car will disappear after 31 dec 2024 it happened already to us in 2021-2022-2023-2024 the Cupra Formentor in 2023 had 8 engines available up to 390hp in 2024 there's only two a 150hp HEV (for a sporty brand LOL) and an PHEV with 270hp or something don't care PHEV = EV don't even think about buying one
Kirk, I spent 2/3 of the video trying to figure out what the Corolla X was. 🤣 I want the next RAV4 Hybrid to hit 40+ mpg with 240-250 hp to allow for 3,500 lbs towing. I think we will see a 2.5 Hybrid system comparable to the Highlander/Crown/Camry for the foreseeable future. 🤩🤩
After toyota unveiled the new 2.4 liter turbo I don't see a need for a new 2l turbo. No need for a 1.5 turbo either. Turbo+hybrid technology is extremely complex and when something fails and it will, it will be an arm and a leg to fix.
Ironically hybrid is what saved the V35 engine from blowing up in hybrid Tundras/Sequoias because the engine runs less often. In hybrid cars the ICE is the limiting factor for reliability.
@@chezzyperson3339 Yeah agreed! I still think a Toyota Yamaha Daihatsu collaboration needs to happen for the MR2. A turbo Yamaha liter bike engine in the back of a stretched out Daihatsu K car with a Toyota body using their new design language (I don't care, the new Prius looks good, there I said it!). Choke it to high heaven with a tiny cat and McDonald's straw exhaust to pass emissions then offer an "off road only" GR option exhaust like Nissan did with the reskinned Z and Nismo exhaust. Folks who prance around town can careless about the exhaust, folks who want to go fast will do the upgrade, just like we did in the '90s an '00s!
Thoughts: Turbos allow equal output with smaller displacement, slower average engine speed, less frictional and pumping losses, keep the average RPM closer to optimum BMEP. Basic stuff. Turbochargers have been continuously refined over about the last 60 years. I’d say turbochargers don’t add any excessive stress to any engine unless at 90% to full power, in other words, infrequently. Hybrid and PHEV drivetrains will potentially extend ICE reliability and longevity by up to half again. (Example: ONLY ~30% of my miles in my PHEV are propelled by the ICE, and virtually no miles in stop and go / start stop situations.)
Yes turbo engines CAN be engineered for reliability but you don't want to see the price tag on it. Toyota currently does a pretty good job of reliability at a decent price. I'm not convinced they could do that on turbo engines.
Understand your points. Couple thoughts in response: Longevity today is often dictated by regulators. How long can you get spare parts - including replacement batteries? How long is it legal to register the vehicle? How much does it cost to dispose of batteries and other toxic parts that are no longer usable? The laws of physics, Toyota and consumers don't get to decide modern product longevity - bureaucrats do.
The problem is that dealing with today's economy regs require lighter engine reciprocating and rotating masses, which means lighter pistons, valves, connecting rods, crankshafts etc,. Whereas for turbos, you need these parts beefed up which makes them heavier. That means overall your 2024 turbo engine has lighter thinner parts compared to the beefier parts within a '90s engine even if the '90s engine is normally aspirated. Second issue is to improve fuel economy we are using 0w oils instead of 5w or 10w, which also causes oil to burn off faster. Third is that to reduce engine friction, piston rings are thinner, looser, which increases fuel escaping to the oil crankcase during the compression stroke, causing fuel dilution. Note that oil is already light weight. All three work and cascade their effects together. A turbo engine has higher heat which burns lighter oil faster while increased compression from boost forces more fuel through the thinner piston rings into the evaporating lighter oil.
I think Toyota is underappreciating the demand for PHEVs in North America. The daily driving of the average customer will be far under the 50-70 mile range of the '25-'26 battery potential capabilities.
They understand better than the rest of the industry which is why they said they’re focusing on hybrids not EVs. However the problem for PHEVs for Toyota is battery supply for the volume of vehicles they build.
They need the turbos to extract the thermal efficiency from the exhaust. You can get more boost than back pressure easily at lower cruising speeds and with DI you can run stoich so there is no FE loss as long as you're not demanding more torque than needed to accelerate reasonably
The '18-24 Camry got better real world fuel economy than the Accord with almost the same performance. The theoretical efficiency advantage of turbos mostly shows up on EPA tests, not with real people driving.
@@0HOON0 That's because most of the time the engine is off-boost and is not benefitting from the reduced pumping loss caused by the positive intake manifold pressure. In a hybrid the engine operates at a different load point than what's required so it could run at just slightly positive boost to fully take advantage of the efficiency gains.
I agree, I have the 2020 rav4 and it lacks power on the street(non hybrid model). I recently got a 24 tacoma and the turbo on that 4 cylinder really makes the truck move easily on the street. On my commute they have similar mpg, I'm getting between 20 and 22 city on the rav while 16 to 20 on the taco.
A turbo generator could turn exhaust waste heat into electricity to further charge the traction battery, helping to later accelerate, reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions further, in addition to brake regeneration which does the same.
Exciting news; however, I'm more looking forward to the cross cooperation between Toyota & Mazda. I would love to see the 1.5L turbo with 250+ horsepower and being a hybrid in the new redesigned CX-5.
I love hearing any Toyota news.....But the GR Corolla was the last sports car news in late 21. I hope we get something soon. Maybe discontinue the Supra put the Gr 1.6 in the GR86 bring in that new SFR and the MR2. But it sounds like a Celica is coming shortly. I am on the sports car hunt and would like to get some news soon.
@@greensleeves8095 I just want a Sienna Prime with 80km of usable EV range, so much room for activities and I can do all my daily commuting with post work shopping stops on battery!
Historically at least as to lineage, the RAV4 had been based on a gussied up Corolla, and the Highlander was essentially a gussied up Camry.. When Toyota moved to the TNGA platform, RAV4 and Highlander both shared the basics
I dont think the battery plant will be done by end of next year, so i am guessing the Rav4 might be introduced last quarter of 2025 or first quarter of 2026. The Rav4 will have probably 232 hp with camry hybrid system
As someone who lives in a country (Bangladesh) where cars are (exorbitantly) taxed according to engine size, Toyota/Lexus introducing 1.5L through most of their lineup is music to my ears!
I feel as if I'm the only one who's extremely excited for these new powertrains, as im curious of what they sound like, their horsepower, and most importantly, efficiently and price ranging
@chrisjmiller6 Agreed. And the people that can afford it don't care. They simply buy a different vehicle. It's why Hoovie has an endless supply of money-pits. Absolutely stunning cars, but mechanically trash😔
The 2ZR-FXE (1.8 hybrid) had a solid run in the Prius and Corolla, but it sucks to hear they alredy can the M20 hybrid, as far as I know if only came out in 2020. Hope they throw a 1.5 turbo hybrid in the Yaris in Corolla at least, that would be very fun.
Toyota's mistake started with V6 Turbos. They needed to switch back to an inline 6 TT. Glad that crappy V6 is biting them in their arse. This coming from a yuge yoter fanboy.
I saw something elsewhere where it shows RAV4 has a better market share than F150. Sounds unbelievable to me but that may not make up for actual sales. 🤷♂️
Kirk, you absolutely nailed one thing. Something I said many years ago. Toyota needs to make an inline 6 turbo like the B58. This would make Toyota king of trucks if they did that. You should make a video on just that. Companies need to hear this.
@@petera5560Toyota are going all EV's. The next phase is to standardize with as few engines as posible. This is because you free up engineers to build EV's. So, the V6 wil be rare on a Toyota in the future.
Follow your programs from Mexico. Always neat information. Here two Toyotas both 2019. A Rav4 made in Japan and a Camry made in US, both non hybrid, both with the 2.5 A25A engine. Both my most precious toys. At almost 60 years old probably both vehicles will survive me. Thank you for your trusted and kind information. Congratulations
Very few people can drive a manual transmission nowadays. For the last five years, I had to drive my car into the inspection bay because most of the car inspectors cannot drive a car with a manual transmission.
Too much turbo derangement syndrome, I have 2,7 turbo Chevy which has out performed what a lot of experts predicted, many fleet operators repory over 200,000 miles with no problem, confident that Toyota can build a reliable turbo engine
I think you’re spot on with what vehicles will get which engine. Makes a lot of sense. As far as the TT V6 goes, it will need to be replaced by 2027 due to new emission requirements. I would like to see a turbo 3.0 inline 6, and this could essentially be the 2.0T with two additional cylinders. This would cut down on production as well. A high performance I6 could also be offered for the Supra and Lexus RC+LC replacements.
for cvt, power meter needle should display another needle to show the drivetrain response timing vs the pedal position timing , in 2 different needles. that way it doesnt feel weird to quick acclerating drivers like when i trying to to drive for effiency by combusting fuel at optimal level per rpm . dont really need 1st gear for except as lxury car option, unless thats actually more efficient if driven correctly and everyone demands it
You don't have the same fuel economy law and CAFE laws requiring 0w16/0w8 oils ... Europe and other countries still call for Xw30 weight oils which improve long term engine reliability
@@EverydayJ1786 we have our fuel mixed with ethanol......up to 85% in France, 15% in the Netherlands. Toyota, Suzuki, Lexus, Honda remain very reliable with their engines, dedpite wr torture our engines, due to a more agressive handling, very much.... . We have 3 cilinder hybrid engine in the Toyota Yaris, 300k sales in Europe, no major problems sofar. Same for the Corolla hybrids, very very reliable.
I'm onboard with the turbos. Not sure why people fear modern ones so much. Having owned a fleet of Ford diesels with the turbos, I never had any problems running them over 300k+ miles; never had a turbo issue. Imagine the torque on a boosted hybrid! I'm all in.
I'm not towing 20k pounds or racing for pinks. I just want to get to work. Turbos raise long term ownership costs and bring few benefits to the average commuter. Also, diesel turbos tend to last longer than petrol because they don't have a traditional throttle.
I would be really disappointed if Toyota were to ditch the normally aspirated 2.5 hybrid, I have it in my RAV4, 2020 model, and it’s a great engine. Turbos are okay, I had one in a Landcruiser, but it’s just more complex. Great video Kirk, your analysis and insights for the manufacturers your channel covers, is never less than excellent.
My wife and I rented a 2024 RAV4 for a few days. I hate it. The automatic transmission is not refined at all, and its power is lacking. Going through turns and over bumps feels like I’m on a boat waving in the ocean, it’s almost nauseating. Months later we purchased a I6-turbo CX90 and it’s night and day compared to the RAV4.
Mazda is a luxury with an inline 6 turbo. Kudos to Mazda for doing the best engine design. They were smart and copied BMW. They look great too. RAV4 is a basic economy car. For people who don’t care about luxury, driving fun.
These same people upset with turbos better not say ONE word when a Corolla takes 10 second to go 0-60 😂 The internet never ceases to amaze me. Everyone complains that the Corolla (And other Toyotas) have been horrible slow. Now they try to fix that and y’all complain 😂 Trust me I love my 1.8 NA 4 Banger but you don’t see me commenting “SLow, Laggy” I always see these comment on videos with corollas or Camrys with the NA engines. Everyone needs to pick a lane
Opinion of these people online doesn't matter whatsoever. Everyone is acting like Toyota has never made a turbo vehicle. Tundra has a issue sure but every other turbo engine they make is ultra reliable. People always complain when a new gen or engines comes out then few years later it's a whole different case
I wonder how much it would cost Toyota to change the turbo on the 1.5l engines to an F1 style electric turbo. They can be used to pre spin the boost or to convert boost to battery juice. Porsche just released one, but here it could really help mileage and drivability. It might actually help with its own lifespan as a turbo.
It cost more than the vehicle Toyota is selling. Porsche can do it because they charge more to have that technology. Porsche is 1000 levels above and other company. My favorite company.
@@alvinsimba734 Nissan or honda can't do something means Toyota should not move With the times and give what the actual market or people want instead should keep doing what a small set of people like you want
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vl lm not one of those but Toyota can look at other brands to see what they are doing and then go from there. Me personally I would get a hybrid before getting a turbo charged engine in my opinion, the way it’s going. Toyotas have been making turbos for a long time.
@@alvinsimba734 fact is simple Toyota knows what they are doing very well. These days watching video and seeing this comment section is like dealing with mother in law who acts like a hole.
Using turbos in a ECVT could be good. They can make a lot of low down torque reducing the need for high revs. The motor can be used for torque fill of any turbo lag.
New Toyo management. Hey, lets take what our brilliant predecessors created with a great core philosophy and trash all that and make crap engines. It will be a great future.
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vl Tacoma isn’t selling very well when the Tundra outsells it now and the Tundra is having its all time best sells but they are the most in stock new Toyotas that stay on the lot the longest at least in my area
@@chezzyperson3339new Tacoma during Q1 was in it's generational change. simply called change over period were they was retooling issues and shortage of workers. that meant limited supply for dealers. Only time the tundra outsold the Tacoma was during Jan Feb and mar which was the change over period . Otherwise Tacoma is still the number one selling mid size truck in it's segment.Stop reposting something thats misleading.
Those engines are so beautiful. They need to stop painting stuff in black unless they are trying to hide something. The red highlights are hot hot and easy to see.
I do not understand why Toyota/Lexus will not use these high horsepower engines in their cars....makes no sense....for example I love the Lexus IS-350 but only 306 hp from their V-6 is way underpowered.
Insurance is probably why. High horsepower cars tend to be bought by people who are more likely to get into accidents. Toyota wants to stay as a low cost to insure mainstream brand. When you buy a sports car you are paying the price for other people's reckless behavior even if you were a good driver.
@@SkyWKingThat’s false. People who buy high hp cars actually are the lowest risk for accidents. They know how to drive and are enthusiasts. It’s the low hp cars that people build up are the ones who get into accidents.
driving fun is sense of acomplishment from escapign danger and driving effciently. drivign effceintly is speeding up more on realtivly downhillish roads and before up hills at optimal fuel level and rpm . braking and steering is minimal and steady. neutral gear transmission for rolling without power.
All these tiny turbo motors in 4000 pound vehicles is going to be a disaster long term. These engines are not going to be healthy with 100k km on them Imo.
What about Diesel Electric? If this was so, One could run BioDiesel, Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO), have Higher Torque figures, have increased thermal efficiency. The system could be driven be the electric motors only or driven be the Diesel Engine and Electric motors.
Wrong video wrong topic, but just wanted to say, the new Lexus RX is a stunningly beautiful thing. But it’s totally betrayed by its lack of a V6 option unbelievable a turbo four banger is standard in that thing.
Not having a 2.0L NA is the confusing part for me. There will be a big gap between the 1.5NA hybrid (150-180hp) and the 1.5T hybrid (250+hp). And that gap is where most of their current products are (Corolla cross hybrid, C-HR, UX, Camry hybrid, RAV4 hybrid, NX, ES etc.). A 150-160hp 2.0NA and 220-240hp in hybrid form makes a lot of sense. And I don't think just increasing the battery size on the 1.5NA hybrid solves the problem. They have to account for drivability at low state of charge, for example on a continuous uphill gradient. Once the battery runs out there will only be 130hp left and that's insufficient in a K platform car. PHEVs can get away with this since their batteries can last a lot longer under heavy load.
went to the dealership last week they was talking about inline 6 coming 2025 also spoke to a manager at a ram dealership he told me no more v8 all suv and trucks coming out with inline 6 engines and hybrids
This sounds like a detuned G series 1.5 liter 3 cylinder turbo. Think of the engine in the GR Corolla but making much less HP. This is also derived from the three cylinder engine of the JDM Yaris (not the venerable 1.5 liter 4 other regions have.). This is to be expected as we have seen with other companies with 1.5 turbos. However other companies started earlier giving them a headstart weeding out the bugs in their engines. My opinion is to get the 2.5 liter in hybrid or non hybrid form now before Toyota makes the inevitable transition.
I think everything was shifted regard the rav4 and crv and corolla and civic bcuz rav4 used to be corolla based and crv was civic based but now they kinda moved up a size now the crv and accord are really close now
I've got my Hot Pockets and Coke Zero and I'm buckled in !!! Let's go !!! At 1:56, the only reason why the Crown Sport looks so good is because of the guy next to it... just sayin'.
Toyota bet on black. The rest of the world bet on red.. Toyota are reaping their rewards..... The Chinese are starting to loom large and will probably have the European legacy car companies for breakfast soon..
These upcoming new engines will be extremely reliable . Toyota knows what they are doing very well. Get with the times because turbos are the future and present importantly what the full Majority I mean everyone else wants these days.
Twin turbo V6 main bearing scoring problem is a manufacturing issue, not a design flaw. That engine likely will continue in production after the fix. An inline six has lower production costs, is inherently balanced, and can fit into a truck. One turbo, not two. Toyota is being led off a cliff.
If Toyota can switch production quickly in response to market needs, then once gas prices drop below $2 gallon in USA they can easily switchover to mass producing F series V8's for the coming Lexus F-SUV's. . . Is that right?
Toyota is the company to make it work but Im worried about the larger vehicles in the lineup like the new 4runner. That vehicle right now the symbol of reliability but the 4 cylinder engine might be stretched thin. Definitely will need more maintenance than the V6 its coming off of. Hope it works out so i can think about purchasing one. The new design looks tough!
It does not make a lot sence if TOYOTA is going to keep the 2.5L in the next gen REV as it will look like another facelift for the current gen vehicle. The purpose of these new powertrains are not only keep up with other competitors like Nissan, Honda or BYD but also leapfoward in the hybrid game. REV is not a Camery, it is the top priority model for the company, it is going to be the first model to use the 1.5L turbo I think. The Corolla will be the first model to use the NA 1.5L. Conservatively they probably will give the current gen REV and Corolla another year just be safe. But I think they will publish these new models at the early next year due to the intese competition of electrification.
@@ouch9326 Because I like small cars. If the Yaris Cross had Toyota's hybrid system it would be economical and have better performance than an ICE model.
Long time Toyota owner, I no longer trust Toyota due to falsifying crash tests and EPA tests, telling customers they could change the oil at 10k miles when these engines have low tension piston rings which have lead to early engine failure. Toyota also says the automatic transmission fluid is good for 60k miles - good luck with that myth too. Nope, Not buying a new Toyota. I’m happy with my 2016 Avalon and 2020 Land Cruiser.
That G16E is begging to become a inline 6. Wish Toyota/Lexus would do so and make the GR GT3 their new RWD Platform. They could build the IS, LS, NX, RX, maybe the LX, and some coupes on the platform. Also using the GR DAT (ZF8). I can only dream.
1.5 turbo does not make sense. . Effective emissions of phev are also very low. They are just adding unreliability with this move. Also already like 5l/100km already.
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vlwe can’t know that for sure, they only started swapping out their mass market products with turbo engines in the past 2 years. Most of them haven’t even reached 30k miles
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vldude your a straight troll, you feel the need to reply to every single comment. You’re not an engineer, you’re not a VP for Toyota ……….your nothing but a RUclips troll, and your comments mean $hit. You probably don’t even own a Toyota goofy
@@davewilson7602 don't give me we can't know nonsense because nothing personal mate. Toyota has building turbo vehicles for forever and way Longer than two years. End of the day old engines go and new ones come. Learn to accept change because people outside this comment section does
I see why small displacement turbo engines have to be the future but longevity and squeezing a quart out of a pint pot don't go together. I buy hybrids for the nat asp powertrain. As soon as Toyota goes turbo, it will be time to go full EV or another brand without a turbo hybrid.
As a happy owner of a 2008 Toyota 4Runner I am not hopeful that the RAV4 will be improved. I hate the design the RAV4 and would not buy one, in spite of the popularity. However, all it would take to change my mind would be for a new RAV4 to include a flip up rear window.
I am a retired Toyota/Lexus tech.
Best engine ever built from Toyota has to be the 4.7 lt in the GX470
The 4AFE in the older Corollas was bulletproof as well.
5.7 in the Tundra is almost indestructible.
People that prefer reliability don't want turbos. The future for cars is depressing.
The 2GR-FE was a good, low worry engine.
this isn't 1980. How many decades of reliability is it going to take?
Toyota's new turbo engines bypass the turbo at light throttle and operate normally-aspirated. Reliability is mainly an issue for drivers with a lead foot.
@@Xander1SheridanI love Toyota, but you seem to be a bot or simply Toyota fanboy. They have ruined their reputation with the new tundra and new Tacoma.
@@peacefulmind8991 could've happened with the time they had a mass problem with frame issues with their trucks in the past. Could've happened with the gas getting stuck in their cars as well. Engine issues with those 2 aren't gonna kill them.
While I am really happy that Mazda, Toyota, and Subaru want to keep ICE vehicles on the road, I really miss having NA V6s in cars like the Highlander and ES 350
One more year a V6 in the ES Lexus and I think I’m going to spring for it I like the idea of the next gen ES WITH the new technology but damn that V6 is sweet
Thank your government! 👍
don't know where you are getting this from but Subaru absolutely is not and you really don't know japanese brand to say this I had a mitsu evo IX and a subaru sti here's what japan do they don't work on their engines at all for years (except toyota) and drag them as long as emissions regulations allow it then they simply drop cars forever wether they sold well or not does not matter, mitsubishi is a dead brand subaru has killed the sti and soon to come the wrx and many other models in 2025, suzuki will remove the swift sport, jimny and others in 2025 most diesel and petrol engines are gone in Europe you can only buy HEV PHEV and EV now oh yeah Subaru stops the legacy next year too again you're clearly uninformed if you think they are keeping ICE they already removed them..just not in your market YET but it's coming for sure another thing all ICE engines left are downsized and lose power you can forget the "new year more power" era that died around 2021 now you only get worse for more money, in Europe I noticed that begin of 2023 and took a few hours studying the actually sold 2021-2024 models you're not ready for what is coming in NA they give no warning they don't say it publicly mainstream car coverage won't talk about it as it's against the zero emission mandate but half the available engines and car will disappear after 31 dec 2024 it happened already to us in 2021-2022-2023-2024 the Cupra Formentor in 2023 had 8 engines available up to 390hp in 2024 there's only two a 150hp HEV (for a sporty brand LOL) and an PHEV with 270hp or something don't care PHEV = EV don't even think about buying one
@@jonathanratliff4780 in the same boat as you lol
@@ytj22 Fr emission standards have ruined everything
Toyota needs to develop a refined version for the Lexus lineup.
its refined its just extra insolation for lexus
The new engines often come out in Lexus, and whichever ones are simple and reliable then go into Toyotas.
@notsodelusional
Will never, ever happen as long as Akio Toyota is in the mix.
Give me a 1J in the rav4
Lexus all EVs
Kirk, I spent 2/3 of the video trying to figure out what the Corolla X was. 🤣 I want the next RAV4 Hybrid to hit 40+ mpg with 240-250 hp to allow for 3,500 lbs towing. I think we will see a 2.5 Hybrid system comparable to the Highlander/Crown/Camry for the foreseeable future. 🤩🤩
After toyota unveiled the new 2.4 liter turbo I don't see a need for a new 2l turbo. No need for a 1.5 turbo either. Turbo+hybrid technology is extremely complex and when something fails and it will, it will be an arm and a leg to fix.
At the same time, we're talking toyota so they'll probably be fine.
The 2.4l won't be able to meet euro 7 requirements coming in 2026-7 so they need to replace these tdf engines
Ironically hybrid is what saved the V35 engine from blowing up in hybrid Tundras/Sequoias because the engine runs less often. In hybrid cars the ICE is the limiting factor for reliability.
sounds like 2.0T is only for GR vehicles
@@AndreiGrozeaif living in the past ya
We don't want this. The A25A has been a great engine.
Don't say we. Full majority I mean everyone who does live outside the internet has no issues with change.
We’ve had 3 A25A vehicles, not a single engine issue. About 90,000 km across them.
A25 had issues in the beginning too
2.5 is fine but they want to keep downsizing
Quite ignorant take. Change can be bad.
That 2.0 turbo sounds like a great engine for a future MR2…. Please Toyota, make another MR2!!!
It will go inside Higlander as well ;) Makes sense there ... said noone ever.
The MR2 will still be a collaboration with another automaker because Toyota said they won’t make sports car alone despite all of us thinking that
It's not a performance orientated engine.
@@chezzyperson3339 Yeah agreed! I still think a Toyota Yamaha Daihatsu collaboration needs to happen for the MR2. A turbo Yamaha liter bike engine in the back of a stretched out Daihatsu K car with a Toyota body using their new design language (I don't care, the new Prius looks good, there I said it!). Choke it to high heaven with a tiny cat and McDonald's straw exhaust to pass emissions then offer an "off road only" GR option exhaust like Nissan did with the reskinned Z and Nismo exhaust.
Folks who prance around town can careless about the exhaust, folks who want to go fast will do the upgrade, just like we did in the '90s an '00s!
Wrong
Well, all I can say is if the Turbo is their decision say good-bye to 500k mile engines (when taken care of).
if i were to drive a RAV4 i would have to wait until 2029 to avoid engine recalls
I'm fine with my 24 RAV4 Hybrid.....and you are right. 1.5L? wth pretty sure gerbils will be in these engines to remain green.
@@justahumbledudeyou would need to flintstone your toyota to be the most green
Yup, just makes the value of current models go up. I'll keep my Rav 4 Ltd Hybrid for a long timem
@@justahumbledude Honda is already running a 1.5 for like 10 years they are decent enough, still slow yeah.
Flintstone got it 😂😂😂😂😭😭@@upperleftnorthwest4278
Thoughts: Turbos allow equal output with smaller displacement, slower average engine speed, less frictional and pumping losses, keep the average RPM closer to optimum BMEP. Basic stuff. Turbochargers have been continuously refined over about the last 60 years. I’d say turbochargers don’t add any excessive stress to any engine unless at 90% to full power, in other words, infrequently.
Hybrid and PHEV drivetrains will potentially extend ICE reliability and longevity by up to half again. (Example: ONLY ~30% of my miles in my PHEV are propelled by the ICE, and virtually no miles in stop and go / start stop situations.)
Yes turbo engines CAN be engineered for reliability but you don't want to see the price tag on it.
Toyota currently does a pretty good job of reliability at a decent price. I'm not convinced they could do that on turbo engines.
Until you a buy a new tundra
Well said. That is true. This comment should be pinned.
Understand your points.
Couple thoughts in response: Longevity today is often dictated by regulators. How long can you get spare parts - including replacement batteries? How long is it legal to register the vehicle? How much does it cost to dispose of batteries and other toxic parts that are no longer usable?
The laws of physics, Toyota and consumers don't get to decide modern product longevity - bureaucrats do.
The problem is that dealing with today's economy regs require lighter engine reciprocating and rotating masses, which means lighter pistons, valves, connecting rods, crankshafts etc,. Whereas for turbos, you need these parts beefed up which makes them heavier. That means overall your 2024 turbo engine has lighter thinner parts compared to the beefier parts within a '90s engine even if the '90s engine is normally aspirated. Second issue is to improve fuel economy we are using 0w oils instead of 5w or 10w, which also causes oil to burn off faster. Third is that to reduce engine friction, piston rings are thinner, looser, which increases fuel escaping to the oil crankcase during the compression stroke, causing fuel dilution. Note that oil is already light weight. All three work and cascade their effects together. A turbo engine has higher heat which burns lighter oil faster while increased compression from boost forces more fuel through the thinner piston rings into the evaporating lighter oil.
I think Toyota is underappreciating the demand for PHEVs in North America. The daily driving of the average customer will be far under the 50-70 mile range of the '25-'26 battery potential capabilities.
They understand better than the rest of the industry which is why they said they’re focusing on hybrids not EVs. However the problem for PHEVs for Toyota is battery supply for the volume of vehicles they build.
70 miles is my daily commute as is many in California
Speak for yourself. In the DC metro area rat racers regularly put 20,000 miles a year on their cars or more. That's 83 miles per workday.
They need the turbos to extract the thermal efficiency from the exhaust. You can get more boost than back pressure easily at lower cruising speeds and with DI you can run stoich so there is no FE loss as long as you're not demanding more torque than needed to accelerate reasonably
The '18-24 Camry got better real world fuel economy than the Accord with almost the same performance.
The theoretical efficiency advantage of turbos mostly shows up on EPA tests, not with real people driving.
@@0HOON0 That's because most of the time the engine is off-boost and is not benefitting from the reduced pumping loss caused by the positive intake manifold pressure. In a hybrid the engine operates at a different load point than what's required so it could run at just slightly positive boost to fully take advantage of the efficiency gains.
I agree, I have the 2020 rav4 and it lacks power on the street(non hybrid model). I recently got a 24 tacoma and the turbo on that 4 cylinder really makes the truck move easily on the street. On my commute they have similar mpg, I'm getting between 20 and 22 city on the rav while 16 to 20 on the taco.
A turbo generator could turn exhaust waste heat into electricity to further charge the traction battery, helping to later accelerate, reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions further, in addition to brake regeneration which does the same.
Just Make a station wagon
Move to Europe.
The Crown Signia is essentially a station wagon.
SUVs are so boring to drive.
Crossovers are just station wagons with a different name. 🙃
there are millions of toyota corolla station wagons in europe lol.
Exciting news; however, I'm more looking forward to the cross cooperation between Toyota & Mazda. I would love to see the 1.5L turbo with 250+ horsepower and being a hybrid in the new redesigned CX-5.
Totally agreed, and a real JDM Supra using a turbo version of Mazda's I-6 with a Yamaha head.
they all need plug in hybrids. And I don't know why they are limiting power still. They can do 300 hp with great gas mileage now.
I love hearing any Toyota news.....But the GR Corolla was the last sports car news in late 21. I hope we get something soon. Maybe discontinue the Supra put the Gr 1.6 in the GR86 bring in that new SFR and the MR2. But it sounds like a Celica is coming shortly. I am on the sports car hunt and would like to get some news soon.
They need a compact pickup to compete with the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz
GR Camry 400 hp 😍
I want a GR sienna with removable 2nd row seats.
And have towing capacity for a GR Corolla
@@greensleeves8095 I just want a Sienna Prime with 80km of usable EV range, so much room for activities and I can do all my daily commuting with post work shopping stops on battery!
@@greensleeves8095it’s a van. You want a race van.
@@geoffreymak000 Hey, the Previa Alltrac SC was an AWD, mid-engined, supercharged minivan. That's supercar recipe my boy.
So buy the current one asap, got it.
Just bought a V6 Lexus for that reason afraid they're going to phase them out for nothing but hybrids and turbo fours
Well said lol.
Dear Mazda Ⓜ️- please make a Plug In 🔌
Hybrid
CX30
Turbo 💨 or even MillerCycle 👍🏼
in a GREEN color
The new rav4 going to have the same engine and transmission from 2025 Camry.
It already does. 2.5 L eCVT
Historically at least as to lineage, the RAV4 had been based on a gussied up Corolla, and the Highlander was essentially a gussied up Camry.. When Toyota moved to the TNGA platform, RAV4 and Highlander both shared the basics
RAV4 is actually a gussied up Camry.
This. And the Highlander used to be based on the Camry but its basically a redesigned RX with less luxury stiff and more focused on utility
@@midnitestate and, in turn, the RX was also based on the ES which was based on the Camry.
I dont think the battery plant will be done by end of next year, so i am guessing the Rav4 might be introduced last quarter of 2025 or first quarter of 2026. The Rav4 will have probably 232 hp with camry hybrid system
As someone who lives in a country (Bangladesh) where cars are (exorbitantly) taxed according to engine size, Toyota/Lexus introducing 1.5L through most of their lineup is music to my ears!
I feel as if I'm the only one who's extremely excited for these new powertrains, as im curious of what they sound like, their horsepower, and most importantly, efficiently and price ranging
FULL majority I mean everyone else have love change and new engines. It's just some people online post crazy comments
I am excited as well.
That Volvo he mentioned at approx 4:30 will be gorgeous trash at 70k miles. Just like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Rolls, Rover, ......
Volvo makes some of the most beautiful cars. Unfortunately, most of us could never afford to maintain them outside the warranty period
@chrisjmiller6 Agreed. And the people that can afford it don't care. They simply buy a different vehicle. It's why Hoovie has an endless supply of money-pits. Absolutely stunning cars, but mechanically trash😔
Aka money pits.
The 2ZR-FXE (1.8 hybrid) had a solid run in the Prius and Corolla, but it sucks to hear they alredy can the M20 hybrid, as far as I know if only came out in 2020.
Hope they throw a 1.5 turbo hybrid in the Yaris in Corolla at least, that would be very fun.
Shorter stroke but still with a turbo?? I see a tuner's dream... AKA I'm thrilled 😃😃
Toyota's mistake started with V6 Turbos. They needed to switch back to an inline 6 TT. Glad that crappy V6 is biting them in their arse. This coming from a yuge yoter fanboy.
I saw something elsewhere where it shows RAV4 has a better market share than F150. Sounds unbelievable to me but that may not make up for actual sales. 🤷♂️
That Venza looks badass …
Kirk, you absolutely nailed one thing. Something I said many years ago.
Toyota needs to make an inline 6 turbo like the B58.
This would make Toyota king of trucks if they did that.
You should make a video on just that. Companies need to hear this.
ines grenadier uses b58 . i think they had to replace plastic parts with metal because under heavy work those have been melting
A 300hp hybrid powertrain in the ES with actual F-sport suspension tuning is all I want. Come'on lexus
overweight and excessily quiet
Fwd and sport suspension is an oxymoron. It’s just gonna under steer worse than an Audi.
That 2.0T (350hp?) would look good in the next GR Corolla to go against Type R’s 2litre
Will Toyota use eTurbos?
This will give you power from the exost, and give the engine power at low revs.
Not good for engines and reliability, that's what happened to the V6 Turbo trucks.
@@petera5560Toyota are going all EV's.
The next phase is to standardize with as few engines as posible.
This is because you free up engineers to build EV's.
So, the V6 wil be rare on a Toyota in the future.
Follow your programs from Mexico. Always neat information. Here two Toyotas both 2019. A Rav4 made in Japan and a Camry made in US, both non hybrid, both with the 2.5 A25A engine. Both my most precious toys.
At almost 60 years old probably both vehicles will survive me.
Thank you for your trusted and kind information. Congratulations
If Toyota makes them with manual transmissions, I would be very excited!
Very few people can drive a manual transmission nowadays. For the last five years, I had to drive my car into the inspection bay because most of the car inspectors cannot drive a car with a manual transmission.
@picklerix6162 I know it sucks but lately when it comes to affordable sports cars, the market demands a manual
Unless you have to drive in stop and go traffic congestion to commute to and from work or school etc
@@AaronSchwarz42 I would still drive manual regardless
Too much turbo derangement syndrome, I have 2,7 turbo Chevy which has out performed what a lot of experts predicted, many fleet operators repory over 200,000 miles with no problem, confident that Toyota can build a reliable turbo engine
You are absolutely correct My friend 💯. Some people don't want to accept the Truth online.
When a turbo gasoline motor is built to diesel quality(and cost) they can last - can't skip oil changes
I think you’re spot on with what vehicles will get which engine. Makes a lot of sense. As far as the TT V6 goes, it will need to be replaced by 2027 due to new emission requirements. I would like to see a turbo 3.0 inline 6, and this could essentially be the 2.0T with two additional cylinders. This would cut down on production as well. A high performance I6 could also be offered for the Supra and Lexus RC+LC replacements.
for cvt, power meter needle should display another needle to show the drivetrain response timing vs the pedal position timing , in 2 different needles. that way it doesnt feel weird to quick acclerating drivers like when i trying to to drive for effiency by combusting fuel at optimal level per rpm . dont really need 1st gear for except as lxury car option, unless thats actually more efficient if driven correctly and everyone demands it
It would nice to see the sienna getting a turbocharged hybrid because it’s going to get even better fuel economy and way more torque
Agree
Which ones are using byd's dm-i tech? These engine sizes are fully in line wirh byd's current engine sizes too.
We have small toyota hybrid engines for decades in Europe, all very good, very reliable.
You are 💯 perfectly correct. This comment section is becoming a joke
You don't have the same fuel economy law and CAFE laws requiring 0w16/0w8 oils ... Europe and other countries still call for Xw30 weight oils which improve long term engine reliability
With turbos though? Turbos decrease reliability.
@@EverydayJ1786 we have our fuel mixed with ethanol......up to 85% in France, 15% in the Netherlands.
Toyota, Suzuki, Lexus, Honda remain very reliable with their engines, dedpite wr torture our engines, due to a more agressive handling, very much.... . We have 3 cilinder hybrid engine in the Toyota Yaris, 300k sales in Europe, no major problems sofar. Same for the Corolla hybrids, very very reliable.
@@InternetDude 1.5 liter 3 cilinder engines.
3.5 V6 should still be offered . Glad I bought 2022 RX350 V6 last year. Don’t have to deal with 4cyl Buzz boxes that are $70K .
What happens to the G16-GTS Inline-3 Turbo GR engine?
Are they going to continue with that, or is there going to be a replacement
It's staying. Their specialty GR racing engines will stick around
@@KirkKreifelsawesome news
I'm onboard with the turbos. Not sure why people fear modern ones so much. Having owned a fleet of Ford diesels with the turbos, I never had any problems running them over 300k+ miles; never had a turbo issue. Imagine the torque on a boosted hybrid! I'm all in.
I'm not towing 20k pounds or racing for pinks. I just want to get to work. Turbos raise long term ownership costs and bring few benefits to the average commuter.
Also, diesel turbos tend to last longer than petrol because they don't have a traditional throttle.
Turbo diesel is not the same as non diesel Turbo engines 🤌
the twin turbo V6 is literally being recalled right now.
@user.joshua• you are perfectly correct.
@@skolarii not for the turbos specifically… not sure what point you’re trying to make here.
I would be really disappointed if Toyota were to ditch the normally aspirated 2.5 hybrid, I have it in my RAV4, 2020 model, and it’s a great engine. Turbos are okay, I had one in a Landcruiser, but it’s just more complex. Great video Kirk, your analysis and insights for the manufacturers your channel covers, is never less than excellent.
My wife and I rented a 2024 RAV4 for a few days. I hate it. The automatic transmission is not refined at all, and its power is lacking. Going through turns and over bumps feels like I’m on a boat waving in the ocean, it’s almost nauseating. Months later we purchased a I6-turbo CX90 and it’s night and day compared to the RAV4.
Mazda is a luxury with an inline 6 turbo. Kudos to Mazda for doing the best engine design. They were smart and copied BMW. They look great too.
RAV4 is a basic economy car. For people who don’t care about luxury, driving fun.
The Camry/corolla cross over already exists and sells like hot cakes in the USA it’s called the Corolla cross…
PHEV hybrid would be great in the Stout, how amazing that would be if going turbo plug in hybrid at that too
These same people upset with turbos better not say ONE word when a Corolla takes 10 second to go 0-60 😂 The internet never ceases to amaze me. Everyone complains that the Corolla (And other Toyotas) have been horrible slow. Now they try to fix that and y’all complain 😂 Trust me I love my 1.8 NA 4 Banger but you don’t see me commenting “SLow, Laggy” I always see these comment on videos with corollas or Camrys with the NA engines. Everyone needs to pick a lane
Opinion of these people online doesn't matter whatsoever. Everyone is acting like Toyota has never made a turbo vehicle. Tundra has a issue sure but every other turbo engine they make is ultra reliable. People always complain when a new gen or engines comes out then few years later it's a whole different case
The 2024 Corolla runs 0 to 60 in 8.8 to 9 seconds depending on the trim.
@@0HOON0 many people would says that’s entirely too slow! I drive a 2017 Corolla so that sucker is doing like 9.7 second 😂😂 seems fast enough for me!
You get what you paid for.
Yes Kirk......Why doesn't Toyota just bring the Crown Sport to North America, everyone's asking for it !!!!!!
Lexus.
Every 2 people interested have askef for it !!
And yeah, there is a Lexus wall
@@kolejnipolscykrakersiToyota could sell it as a Lexus. Not my preference, but it’s a way around the Lexus wall.
Can't fit an elephant in that room 😂
I wonder how much it would cost Toyota to change the turbo on the 1.5l engines to an F1 style electric turbo. They can be used to pre spin the boost or to convert boost to battery juice. Porsche just released one, but here it could really help mileage and drivability. It might actually help with its own lifespan as a turbo.
It cost more than the vehicle Toyota is selling. Porsche can do it because they charge more to have that technology. Porsche is 1000 levels above and other company. My favorite company.
they need to drop the bottom two for the USA. Everything should have at least the 1.5 turbo.
Look at Honda with their 1.5 turbo engines and also in Nissan rogue 1.5 turbo as well. It’s hell
@@alvinsimba734 Nissan or honda can't do something means Toyota should not move With the times and give what the actual market or people want instead should keep doing what a small set of people like you want
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vl lm not one of those but Toyota can look at other brands to see what they are doing and then go from there. Me personally I would get a hybrid before getting a turbo charged engine in my opinion, the way it’s going. Toyotas have been making turbos for a long time.
@@alvinsimba734 fact is simple Toyota knows what they are doing very well. These days watching video and seeing this comment section is like dealing with mother in law who acts like a hole.
Using turbos in a ECVT could be good. They can make a lot of low down torque reducing the need for high revs.
The motor can be used for torque fill of any turbo lag.
Small displacement turbo ICE or hybrid. Yeah, no thank you.
I wonder if the next gen Mx-5 will get that NA 1.5 hybrid
New Toyo management. Hey, lets take what our brilliant predecessors created with a great core philosophy and trash all that and make crap engines. It will be a great future.
How is their 1.5D engine on Proace City Verso? Worth buying?
Bring the Crown Sport to the states and rebadge as the new Rav4.
It won’t sale as well due to having less space and less ground clearance as the current RAV4. Americans love space and height, not small hatchbacks 🚗.
As long as Toyota does not use wet belts for timing in there new engines, I am okay!
Sales for June very strong. Toyota knows what it's doing
Agree
Every Toyota is only staying a few days on the lot except Tundras, Tacomas, and Sequoias even BZ4X are flying off the lots with the crazy lease deals
@@chezzyperson3339 new Tacoma is selling very well and tundra sales are actually up despite the recalls.
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vl Tacoma isn’t selling very well when the Tundra outsells it now and the Tundra is having its all time best sells but they are the most in stock new Toyotas that stay on the lot the longest at least in my area
@@chezzyperson3339new Tacoma during Q1 was in it's generational change. simply called change over period were they was retooling issues and shortage of workers. that meant limited supply for dealers. Only time the tundra outsold the Tacoma was during Jan Feb and mar which was the change over period . Otherwise Tacoma is still the number one selling mid size truck in it's segment.Stop reposting something thats misleading.
Those engines are so beautiful. They need to stop painting stuff in black unless they are trying to hide something. The red highlights are hot hot and easy to see.
I do not understand why Toyota/Lexus will not use these high horsepower engines in their cars....makes no sense....for example I love the Lexus IS-350 but only 306 hp from their V-6 is way underpowered.
@@nicks1137 that’s why you buy a real IS and get a 500 with prob the best engine on the planet.
Insurance is probably why. High horsepower cars tend to be bought by people who are more likely to get into accidents. Toyota wants to stay as a low cost to insure mainstream brand. When you buy a sports car you are paying the price for other people's reckless behavior even if you were a good driver.
@@SkyWKingThat’s false. People who buy high hp cars actually are the lowest risk for accidents. They know how to drive and are enthusiasts.
It’s the low hp cars that people build up are the ones who get into accidents.
driving fun is sense of acomplishment from escapign danger and driving effciently. drivign effceintly is speeding up more on realtivly downhillish roads and before up hills at optimal fuel level and rpm . braking and steering is minimal and steady. neutral gear transmission for rolling without power.
All these tiny turbo motors in 4000 pound vehicles is going to be a disaster long term. These engines are not going to be healthy with 100k km on them Imo.
Any chance they use solid state batteries?
nah for hybrids they probably use lithium-ion battery that they gonna make it bipolar. Bipolar battery was introduced with the aqua in the jdm model
What about Diesel Electric? If this was so, One could run BioDiesel, Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO), have Higher Torque figures, have increased thermal efficiency. The system could be driven be the electric motors only or driven be the Diesel Engine and Electric motors.
Wrong video wrong topic, but just wanted to say, the new Lexus RX is a stunningly beautiful thing. But it’s totally betrayed by its lack of a V6 option unbelievable a turbo four banger is standard in that thing.
You’de tell us if the Camrys engine/transmission fails right? Unlike tfl
Just get a hybrid. Turbo power without the turbo (if you're scared). Bulletproof. 46 mpg combined.
I drove a Chevy 1.3 turbo in Brazil. It was actually pretty decent for an economy car
My gf works at toyota missouri where the heads are made for many vehicles.
Not having a 2.0L NA is the confusing part for me. There will be a big gap between the 1.5NA hybrid (150-180hp) and the 1.5T hybrid (250+hp). And that gap is where most of their current products are (Corolla cross hybrid, C-HR, UX, Camry hybrid, RAV4 hybrid, NX, ES etc.). A 150-160hp 2.0NA and 220-240hp in hybrid form makes a lot of sense.
And I don't think just increasing the battery size on the 1.5NA hybrid solves the problem. They have to account for drivability at low state of charge, for example on a continuous uphill gradient. Once the battery runs out there will only be 130hp left and that's insufficient in a K platform car. PHEVs can get away with this since their batteries can last a lot longer under heavy load.
went to the dealership last week they was talking about inline 6 coming 2025 also spoke to a manager at a ram dealership he told me no more v8 all suv and trucks coming out with inline 6 engines and hybrids
This sounds like a detuned G series 1.5 liter 3 cylinder turbo. Think of the engine in the GR Corolla but making much less HP. This is also derived from the three cylinder engine of the JDM Yaris (not the venerable 1.5 liter 4 other regions have.). This is to be expected as we have seen with other companies with 1.5 turbos. However other companies started earlier giving them a headstart weeding out the bugs in their engines. My opinion is to get the 2.5 liter in hybrid or non hybrid form now before Toyota makes the inevitable transition.
Japanese engineering, best of the best.....don't worry.
If it is build in the Usa, Toyota Plano.....worry!
Wait till it shows up at TMMC Cambridge
Best of all worlds!
Did anyone else see those Mazda rear lights on that lime yellow Harrier?
I see a Mini Cruiser on the cover of that magazine too, what's the news there?
I think everything was shifted regard the rav4 and crv and corolla and civic bcuz rav4 used to be corolla based and crv was civic based but now they kinda moved up a size now the crv and accord are really close now
Plug in hybrids are already being sold in austrailia, India and S.E. Asia with panoramic sunroof, and everything the Rav4 can do and more For $26,700.
I've got my Hot Pockets and Coke Zero and I'm buckled in !!! Let's go !!! At 1:56, the only reason why the Crown Sport looks so good is because of the guy next to it... just sayin'.
Toyota bet on black. The rest of the world bet on red.. Toyota are reaping their rewards..... The Chinese are starting to loom large and will probably have the European legacy car companies for breakfast soon..
I get less & less excited for the future of these ice engines & hate to think about their reliability..
These upcoming new engines will be extremely reliable . Toyota knows what they are doing very well. Get with the times because turbos are the future and present importantly what the full Majority I mean everyone else wants these days.
Twin turbo V6 main bearing scoring problem is a manufacturing issue, not a design flaw. That engine likely will continue in production after the fix. An inline six has lower production costs, is inherently balanced, and can fit into a truck. One turbo, not two. Toyota is being led off a cliff.
If Toyota can switch production quickly in response to market needs, then once gas prices drop below $2 gallon in USA they can easily switchover to mass producing F series V8's for the coming Lexus F-SUV's. . . Is that right?
Toyota is the company to make it work but Im worried about the larger vehicles in the lineup like the new 4runner. That vehicle right now the symbol of reliability but the 4 cylinder engine might be stretched thin. Definitely will need more maintenance than the V6 its coming off of. Hope it works out so i can think about purchasing one. The new design looks tough!
I think new RAV4 will get new Camry hybrid engine as it base model
It does not make a lot sence if TOYOTA is going to keep the 2.5L in the next gen REV as it will look like another facelift for the current gen vehicle. The purpose of these new powertrains are not only keep up with other competitors like Nissan, Honda or BYD but also leapfoward in the hybrid game. REV is not a Camery, it is the top priority model for the company, it is going to be the first model to use the 1.5L turbo I think. The Corolla will be the first model to use the NA 1.5L. Conservatively they probably will give the current gen REV and Corolla another year just be safe. But I think they will publish these new models at the early next year due to the intese competition of electrification.
2018 2AR-FE and 6speed auto trans for my Rav4 SE. Smooth, Simple and Reliable. And made in Japan
Are these engines Byd Dm i 5th gen?
Please give me news on the stout!
I wish the Yaris Cross would come to the USA.
🙌🙌
why? not safe not econmical not fun to drive. the worst
@@ouch9326 Because I like small cars. If the Yaris Cross had Toyota's hybrid system it would be economical and have better performance than an ICE model.
Long time Toyota owner, I no longer trust Toyota due to falsifying crash tests and EPA tests, telling customers they could change the oil at 10k miles when these engines have low tension piston rings which have lead to early engine failure. Toyota also says the automatic transmission fluid is good for 60k miles - good luck with that myth too. Nope, Not buying a new Toyota. I’m happy with my 2016 Avalon and 2020 Land Cruiser.
That G16E is begging to become a inline 6. Wish Toyota/Lexus would do so and make the GR GT3 their new RWD Platform. They could build the IS, LS, NX, RX, maybe the LX, and some coupes on the platform. Also using the GR DAT (ZF8). I can only dream.
Inline 6 is the best design.
Dropping the V-6 in the Tacoma is Toyota's Bud Lite moment.
History repeats itself! Junky little 4cyl engines just like K-cars had due to new CAFE standards back in the early 80s.
A redesigned phev for the regular highlander would be nice. 😂
If the regular highlander isn’t cut from the lineup by then
1.5 turbo does not make sense. . Effective emissions of phev are also very low. They are just adding unreliability with this move. Also already like 5l/100km already.
Toyota has building turbo engines for a long time. Only the tundra engine has issues otherwise everything else is ultra reliable. Get with the times.
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vlwe can’t know that for sure, they only started swapping out their mass market products with turbo engines in the past 2 years. Most of them haven’t even reached 30k miles
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vldude your a straight troll, you feel the need to reply to every single comment. You’re not an engineer, you’re not a VP for Toyota ……….your nothing but a RUclips troll, and your comments mean $hit. You probably don’t even own a Toyota goofy
@@davewilson7602 don't give me we can't know nonsense because nothing personal mate. Toyota has building turbo vehicles for forever and way Longer than two years. End of the day old engines go and new ones come. Learn to accept change because people outside this comment section does
@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vl Yes, but a hybrid starts and stops it's engine frequently, at least in city driving. Turbos hate that.
I see why small displacement turbo engines have to be the future but longevity and squeezing a quart out of a pint pot don't go together.
I buy hybrids for the nat asp powertrain. As soon as Toyota goes turbo, it will be time to go full EV or another brand without a turbo hybrid.
As a happy owner of a 2008 Toyota 4Runner I am not hopeful that the RAV4 will be improved. I hate the design the RAV4 and would not buy one, in spite of the popularity. However, all it would take to change my mind would be for a new RAV4 to include a flip up rear window.