Well that seemed to have come out of nowhere. Reminds me of the old Venza. Shame it's not a hatch, never really got the point of a trunk
Me neither, but then again the Accord Crosstour was a flop
The second is Toyota's new Hybrid Max powertrain. It uses a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder along with a powerful front electric motor and a water-cooled motor on the rear axle. It makes a total of 340 hp and Toyota estimates it to return a fuel economy of 8.4 L/100 km. This one is exclusive to the Platinum trim and will use a six-speed automatic instead of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that Toyota's hybrids normally use.
Feck me is that thing ugly. What a way to disparage the Crown name Toyota. It was your S class Maybach, WTF is this mutant Legacy Outback sedan supposed to be!?!?
Feck me is that thing ugly. What a way to disparage the Crown name Toyota. It was your S class, WTF is this mutant Legacy Outback sedan supposed to be!?!?
Is it just like how the Harrier used to be the basis for the Lexus RX in North America and now it's just a Toyota Venza, the Toyota Crown which used to be the basis for the Lexus LS is just a Toyota here now?
QuoteThe second is Toyota's new Hybrid Max powertrain. It uses a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder along with a powerful front electric motor and a water-cooled motor on the rear axle. It makes a total of 340 hp and Toyota estimates it to return a fuel economy of 8.4 L/100 km. This one is exclusive to the Platinum trim and will use a six-speed automatic instead of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that Toyota's hybrids normally use.So despite all added complexities and weak points of the strained 4-pot we've come to the fuel economy of outgoing V6 RX450h, but now with less rear head room and cargo space.
Quote from: EV Dan on July 15, 2022, 12:32:57 pmQuoteThe second is Toyota's new Hybrid Max powertrain. It uses a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder along with a powerful front electric motor and a water-cooled motor on the rear axle. It makes a total of 340 hp and Toyota estimates it to return a fuel economy of 8.4 L/100 km. This one is exclusive to the Platinum trim and will use a six-speed automatic instead of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that Toyota's hybrids normally use.So despite all added complexities and weak points of the strained 4-pot we've come to the fuel economy of outgoing V6 RX450h, but now with less rear head room and cargo space. They're offering 2 different hybrids. The "normal" one and the performance version above
Quote from: rrocket on July 15, 2022, 05:15:04 pmQuote from: EV Dan on July 15, 2022, 12:32:57 pmQuoteThe second is Toyota's new Hybrid Max powertrain. It uses a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder along with a powerful front electric motor and a water-cooled motor on the rear axle. It makes a total of 340 hp and Toyota estimates it to return a fuel economy of 8.4 L/100 km. This one is exclusive to the Platinum trim and will use a six-speed automatic instead of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that Toyota's hybrids normally use.So despite all added complexities and weak points of the strained 4-pot we've come to the fuel economy of outgoing V6 RX450h, but now with less rear head room and cargo space. They're offering 2 different hybrids. The "normal" one and the performance version aboveYes, I'm aware. Do you think the performance one will have a TQ converter 6 spd auto or something else entirely?
Quote from: EV Dan on July 15, 2022, 05:39:03 pmQuote from: rrocket on July 15, 2022, 05:15:04 pmQuote from: EV Dan on July 15, 2022, 12:32:57 pmQuoteThe second is Toyota's new Hybrid Max powertrain. It uses a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder along with a powerful front electric motor and a water-cooled motor on the rear axle. It makes a total of 340 hp and Toyota estimates it to return a fuel economy of 8.4 L/100 km. This one is exclusive to the Platinum trim and will use a six-speed automatic instead of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that Toyota's hybrids normally use.So despite all added complexities and weak points of the strained 4-pot we've come to the fuel economy of outgoing V6 RX450h, but now with less rear head room and cargo space. They're offering 2 different hybrids. The "normal" one and the performance version aboveYes, I'm aware. Do you think the performance one will have a TQ converter 6 spd auto or something else entirely? It will be a DSG-type multi plate wet clutch 6 speed auto, no torque converter. There's also a small e-motor in the tranny to prevent power dips during shifting (so it feels seamless).
Saw this all over social media, and my first thoughts were 1) no one asked for this, 2) its fugly. If you're gonna introduce a sedan, make it a proper one, not a Legacy Outback CUV wannabe like Fob said.