Big Naturally Aspirated Engines Still A Focus For Toyota: Report

Toyota’s drivetrain boss has revealed the Japanese carmaker will continue to invest in the development of large naturally-aspirated engines, despite an industry-wide focus on downsizing to smaller turbocharged engines. 

Speaking with US industry paper Automotive News, Koei Saga said that while Toyota is still working on turbocharging technology for the future, he doesn’t expect to see it sitting across the entire range.

The drivetrain boss said he believes many buyers of models with turbocharged engines are looking for a performance boost, rather than better economy.