The subsequent Toyota Corolla could possibly be the primary within the nameplate’s historical past to be provided with plug-in hybrid (PHEV) energy, unlocking as much as 2100km of driving vary in line with abroad reviews.
Japanese publication Greatest Automotive claims the thirteenth era Corolla is because of launch in 2026, and won’t solely proceed to be a standard hybrid like the present mannequin, but in addition be accessible as a PHEV.
In contrast to the present Toyota Corolla hybrid, which mates its naturally aspirated 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine to a motor/generator, the brand new PHEV is anticipated to undertake a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder paired with an electrical motor.
This new-generation engine was previewed by Toyota earlier this yr as an much more compact and gasoline environment friendly providing, which Greatest Automotive reviews might present the Corolla with as much as 2100km of driving vary.
Lofty figures reminiscent of these aren’t unachievable, even with such a small engine.
Chinese language big BYD in Might launched its fifth-generation ‘DM-i’ PHEV system, claimed to offer 2100km of driving vary – towards China’s lenient take a look at cycles – by way of the mix of its 1.5-litre petrol engine and electrical motor, the latter of which is mated with a 15.87kWh battery pack.
Technical particulars in regards to the new Corolla and its PHEV drivetrain are restricted, although Greatest Automotive has speculated the setup might discover its manner into the RAV4, the best-selling Toyota globally – although it didn’t embody a possible date for this to occur.
It’s additionally not recognized how far the Toyota Corolla PHEV could be able to driving on electric-only energy, not like the model’s present crop of hybrids which may solely achieve this at low speeds as the electrical motor dietary supplements the petrol engine at larger speeds.
Such a setup at the moment offers claimed gasoline consumption figures between 3.9 and 4.0L/100km for the Corolla sedan and hatch, respectively, with a theoretical vary of just about 1100km.
Toyota is but to make any official bulletins about its next-generation Corolla.
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