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The native new vitality automobile section has obtained new additions from Toyota SA with the introduction of the Corolla hatch hybrid whereas a brand new RAV4 mannequin is testing the waters for our market. All particulars right here.

Coming into some new vitality autos into the South African market, Toyota SA has considerably gone on the hybrid offensive. Included within the checklist of fashions is the Corolla Hatch, an up to date Twelfth-generation Corolla sedan and RAV4 PHEV.
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The previous was launched first in 2019 and ushered in Toyota’s placing new design language and launched the TNGA platform to the Corolla household which can also be shared by its sedan counterpart which arrived a 12 months later. Each fashions will characteristic two upgraded powertrains within the lineup. The primary being a 1,8-litre petrol-electric hybrid powertrain which has had a 14% enchancment in energy with a complete output of 103 kW whereas the two,0-litre Dynamic Power petrol powerplant is rated at 126 kW and 203 N.m. Extra importantly, the hatchback achieves a claimed 3,5L/100km with the usual powertrain providing an equally spectacular 6L/100 km.
Serving on the SUV entrance is the RAV 4 Plug-In Hybrid Automobile (PHEV) which can complement the rising vary of latest vitality autos (NEV) for the mannequin lineup. First bursting onto the scene in 2021 because the RAV4 GX Hybrid after which the Hybrid E-4 earlier on within the 12 months, the most recent mannequin isn’t on sale but however will function a market analysis train for Toyota South Africa.

This additionally represents part 2 of TSAM’s NEV roll-out plan, following on from the hybrid automobile enlargement technique throughout Toyota’s mainstream product ranges.
Powering the wheels of the RAV4 PHEV is a 2,5-litre petrol motor paired to a big EV battery and two electrical motors which drive all wheels and each axles. The PHEV system leverages on Toyota’s 4th Technology Hybrid System and is provided with a high-output twin oil-cooling system that’s utilized in mixture with air and water cooling. It transmits the driving power on to all 4 wheels and delivers a class-leading mixture of energy and effectivity.
The battery is of the Lithium-Ion selection which provides 18.1 kW of energy and is positioned under the passenger compartment. The petrol engine is sweet for 136 kW and 227 N.m whereas all mixed electrical help contributes 134 kW and 40 kW, respectively.
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