Toyota to merge electric and petrol model lines
Instead of having separate internal combustion engine (ICE) and EV models, Toyota and Lexus will shift to offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric drivetrain options on a wider range of vehicles.
Right now Toyota has a bunch of overlapping ICE and EV models, each around the same size, but featuring unique bodies and interiors to match their drivetrain type.
For example, the all-electric bZ4X, and the hybrid and plug-in hybrid RAV4 are between 4.6 and 4.7 metres in length. There's also significant overlap between the C-HR+ and Corolla Cross; and Lexus RZ and RX.
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Andrea Carlucci, head of marketing and planning for Toyota Europe, admitted to Autoblog the current strategy 'causes a complexity challenge'.
Not only do the extra models cause confusion in showrooms, but it also makes it harder for the automaker to adapt to fluctuating demand for ICE and EV drivetrains.
'We should simplify the number of silhouettes, with multiple powertrains. We are trying to navigate our way through it. We need to find a platform that's good for PHEV and HEV and EV,' Ms Carlucci continued. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
The template for this change was laid out with the eighth-generation Lexus ES, which Ms Carlucci describes as 'the right balance for a multi-energy car'.
Unveiled at the Shanghai motor show last month, the new ES will be offered in Australia, the US, China, Europe and other markets with the choice of petrol and all-electric drivetrains.
The two hybrids on offer are the entry-level 148kW ES300h, which has a 2.0-litre hybrid system, and the 182kW ES350h with a 2.5-litre hybrid drivetrain. The EV range starts with the 165kW ES350e, and is crowned by 252kW all-wheel drive ES500e.
The new ES is based on an updated version of Toyota's TNGA-K platform, which underpins cars like the RAV4, Camry, and Kluger, as well as the Lexus NX, RX and LM. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert
It's unclear which models from the Toyota and Lexus families will benefit from the new approach, but Ms Carlucci was happy to point out the GR family and the LandCruiser won't go down this route.
'I don't think simplification for its own sake is good,' Ms Carlucci said. 'We won't simplify away the GR models. GR isn't just profit, it's intangible value to Toyota. And we won't stop the LandCruiser.'
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For the 2025 model year range, the other French brand's rival for the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic kicks off with the Expert Pro Short Wheelbase with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the manual gearbox previously offered in the City and Pro grades now dropped from the lineup. All variants have been given exterior styling updates including new headlights, new front and rear bumpers and the latest Peugeot logo and lettering, with an additional paint colour – Titanium Grey – also added to the options list. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the load areas are the same size as before, the changes increase the Expert's overall length by 24mm, to 4981mm for Short Wheelbase versions and 5331mm for the Long Wheelbase body style. The interior receives a redesigned dashboard with additional storage compartments, and both a new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-inch central infotainment touchscreen as standard across the range. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, while the driver's seat offers additional manual adjustment. Payloads have also increased, with the Short Wheelbase now offering a claimed class-leading 1350kg – up from 1280kg – and Long Wheelbase versions improving from 1237kg to 1325kg. There are no changes to the 110kW/370Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that powers all versions of the Expert. Pricing remains unchanged, but the removal of the entry-level City Short Wheelbase manual – previously priced at $43,397 before on-road costs – means the cheapest 2025 Expert variant is now the Pro Short Wheelbase, priced at $48,990 plus on-roads. 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All variants have been given exterior styling updates including new headlights, new front and rear bumpers and the latest Peugeot logo and lettering, with an additional paint colour – Titanium Grey – also added to the options list. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the load areas are the same size as before, the changes increase the Expert's overall length by 24mm, to 4981mm for Short Wheelbase versions and 5331mm for the Long Wheelbase body style. The interior receives a redesigned dashboard with additional storage compartments, and both a new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-inch central infotainment touchscreen as standard across the range. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, while the driver's seat offers additional manual adjustment. Payloads have also increased, with the Short Wheelbase now offering a claimed class-leading 1350kg – up from 1280kg – and Long Wheelbase versions improving from 1237kg to 1325kg. There are no changes to the 110kW/370Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that powers all versions of the Expert. Pricing remains unchanged, but the removal of the entry-level City Short Wheelbase manual – previously priced at $43,397 before on-road costs – means the cheapest 2025 Expert variant is now the Pro Short Wheelbase, priced at $48,990 plus on-roads. The 2025 Expert Premium Short Wheelbase remains the same at $51,990 before on-road costs, with long-wheelbase versions of both Pro and Premium adding $2500 to the list price. As mentioned, the Expert Pro Long Wheelbase manual has also been dropped, and the 2025 Peugeot Expert lineup is in Australian showrooms now. Content originally sourced from: Peugeot Australia has announced a raft of upgrades including a higher payload, updated styling and extra interior equipment for its facelifted Expert mid-size commercial van, which is available now with no change to pricing. For the 2025 model year range, the other French brand's rival for the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic kicks off with the Expert Pro Short Wheelbase with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the manual gearbox previously offered in the City and Pro grades now dropped from the lineup. All variants have been given exterior styling updates including new headlights, new front and rear bumpers and the latest Peugeot logo and lettering, with an additional paint colour – Titanium Grey – also added to the options list. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the load areas are the same size as before, the changes increase the Expert's overall length by 24mm, to 4981mm for Short Wheelbase versions and 5331mm for the Long Wheelbase body style. The interior receives a redesigned dashboard with additional storage compartments, and both a new 10-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-inch central infotainment touchscreen as standard across the range. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, while the driver's seat offers additional manual adjustment. Payloads have also increased, with the Short Wheelbase now offering a claimed class-leading 1350kg – up from 1280kg – and Long Wheelbase versions improving from 1237kg to 1325kg. There are no changes to the 110kW/370Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that powers all versions of the Expert. Pricing remains unchanged, but the removal of the entry-level City Short Wheelbase manual – previously priced at $43,397 before on-road costs – means the cheapest 2025 Expert variant is now the Pro Short Wheelbase, priced at $48,990 plus on-roads. The 2025 Expert Premium Short Wheelbase remains the same at $51,990 before on-road costs, with long-wheelbase versions of both Pro and Premium adding $2500 to the list price. As mentioned, the Expert Pro Long Wheelbase manual has also been dropped, and the 2025 Peugeot Expert lineup is in Australian showrooms now. Content originally sourced from:
