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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Toyota to merge electric and petrol model lines
Instead of having separate internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery-electric (EV) models, Toyota and Lexus will shift to offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrain options for 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 mid-size SUVs are between 4.6 and 4.7 metres in length. There's also significant overlap between the C-HR+ and Corolla Cross small SUVs, and the Lexus RZ mid-size electric SUV and the RX large SUV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 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. The template for this change was laid out with the eighth-generation Lexus ES medium sedan, 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. 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." MORE: Everything Toyota Content originally sourced from: Instead of having separate internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery-electric (EV) models, Toyota and Lexus will shift to offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrain options for 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 mid-size SUVs are between 4.6 and 4.7 metres in length. There's also significant overlap between the C-HR+ and Corolla Cross small SUVs, and the Lexus RZ mid-size electric SUV and the RX large SUV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 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. The template for this change was laid out with the eighth-generation Lexus ES medium sedan, 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. 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." MORE: Everything Toyota Content originally sourced from: Instead of having separate internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery-electric (EV) models, Toyota and Lexus will shift to offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrain options for 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 mid-size SUVs are between 4.6 and 4.7 metres in length. There's also significant overlap between the C-HR+ and Corolla Cross small SUVs, and the Lexus RZ mid-size electric SUV and the RX large SUV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 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. The template for this change was laid out with the eighth-generation Lexus ES medium sedan, 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. 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." MORE: Everything Toyota Content originally sourced from: Instead of having separate internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery-electric (EV) models, Toyota and Lexus will shift to offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrain options for 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 mid-size SUVs are between 4.6 and 4.7 metres in length. There's also significant overlap between the C-HR+ and Corolla Cross small SUVs, and the Lexus RZ mid-size electric SUV and the RX large SUV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 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. The template for this change was laid out with the eighth-generation Lexus ES medium sedan, 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. 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." MORE: Everything Toyota Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
4 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
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. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 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. 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. 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.'
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
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. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert 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.' MORE: Everything Toyota
West Australian
4 days ago
- Automotive
- West Australian
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 . Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . 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. 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 . 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 .' MORE: Everything Toyota
Auto Blog
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Toyota and Lexus Shift to Shared EV-Hybrid Platforms
Toyota and Lexus are looking at simplifying their ranges. They will transition away from separate standalone EVs and ICE vehicles. The plan is to build models that run either type of powertrain. For the past few years, the electric introductions have been unique models. It began with the bZ4X (soon to be renamed bZ) and follows with the bZ Woodland and 2026 C-HR EV. Lexus has the electric RZ, which for 2026 will get a steer-by-wire system and simulated gearshifts. Meanwhile the gas, hybrid and PHEV hybrid models have continued on their own platforms in their own bodies. Source: Toyota Simplifying Lineups to Meet Changing EV Demand Building specific EVs brings packaging advantages: a long wheelbase for a big battery and lots of passenger space. But it also brings problems. First, it means the number of models in dealerships rises enormously. That confuses consumers. Second, as the global EV transition proceeds at an unpredictable pace, the manufacturer can't effectively respond to demand. 'We have been focused on a wide range [of vehicles], and that causes a complexity challenge,' Andrea Carlucci, Toyota-Lexus European VP in charge of Marketing and Planning, told Autoblog. '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.' Source: Toyota 2026 Lexus ES — Source: Lexus Lexus ES Sets Template for Multi-Powertrain Future So the new Lexus ES shows the future direction. It's two cars with one nameplate and one body design. It's an EV and a hybrid. The platform, which Lexus codenames GA-K, can run both powertrains. Both hybrid and EV can be had with a choice of FWD or RWD. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Crucially for the manufacturer, all versions come down the same line and share body and interior, so Lexus can be flexible in responding to changing ratios of EV to hybrid buyers. Carlucci claims the ES is 'the right balance for a multi-energy car'. That's despite the fact some commentators have noted it doesn't have a class-leading battery size or range. It's 77kWh, and a likely 300 miles. Why Smaller Batteries and Behavior Shifts Matter To fixate on huge batteries is to miss the point, says Lexus Europe's head of product and marketing management, Ayse Mert. She acknowledges many buyers are resisting the switch to electric. 'But it's not about infrastructure or product. It's a new recurring behavior and many [in the industry] have underestimated this task.' That task is to help people understand the difference between home charging and a weekly visit to the gas station. Performance and Heritage Models Will Remain Untouched Don't worry, not all Toyota's nameplates will become powertrain-agnostic. Carlucci is quick to say, 'I don't think simplification for its own sake is good. 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 Land Cruiser.' 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 — Source: Toyota
