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Nine New Engines, Four New Transmissions – Toyota Gears-Up For Tougher Regulations

To tackle tightening global fuel efficiency and exhaust emissions standards and continue its ‘fun to drive’ aspirations, Toyota has embarked on a massive revamp of its powertrain range with plans for 60 percent of its lineup to be replaced by


To tackle tightening global fuel efficiency and exhaust emissions standards and continue its ‘fun to drive’ aspirations, Toyota has embarked on a massive revamp of its powertrain range with plans for 60 percent of its lineup to be replaced by the end of 2021.

According to Automotive News North America, this will see the introduction of 17 versions of nine new engines, 10 versions of four new transmissions and 10 versions of six hybrid systems.

The plan has been unveiled by former Aisin Seiki chief Toshiyuki Mizushima who joined Toyota in April to head the new Power Train Co.

Aided by the increased use of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) modular platforms (as used in the fourth-generation Prius models), the overall result will see a substantial Volkswagen Group-like sharing of powertrains across vehicle types which will reduce the number of actual engines by 40 percent.

Already revealed is Toyota’s all-new 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which has a hybrid version and, in front-wheel-drive, uses an eight-speed automatic transmission or a 10-speeder when used in rear-wheel-drive vehicles.

Toyota claims the new engine – to be used in mid, large-size and premium vehicles (the all-new Camry was not named but it is the focus of speculation) – has 10 percent better acceleration but 20 percent improved fuel consumption over the outgoing version.

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