Although Toyota has long resisted electromobility, the Japanese have managed to keep low fleet emissions with a full-hybrid drive rooted in the most affordable models on offer. Nevertheless, an electric offensive awaits this manufacturer in the near future.
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The new SUV on the border of the lower middle and middle class will be the first of six electric cars that the brand will introduce on the e-TNGA platform, similar to the modular electric platform of the Volkswagen concern MEB.
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This platform will allow rear, front and all-wheel drive. And for vehicles of different categories and sizes.
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According to the drawing, the upcoming electric SUV from Toyota should have electric motors in the bow.
Photo: Toyota
According to Andrea Carlucci from the product development of Toyota’s European division, the first shot in the form of an electric SUV is to be tailored to Europeans. Although the production will take place in a specially adapted factory in Japan and it will be a global model. He stated this in an interview for the British Autocar.
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Toyota has worked with Subaru and Suzuki on the platform to use it for their models. According to earlier information, Toyota itself is preparing for another five electric cars on this platform. It is also to be a compact SUV, crossover, large SUV, sedan and family MPV.
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In addition, Toyota is to introduce electric versions of the ProAce and ProAce City vans, which, however, build on technology from the French group PSA.
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