Toyota To Add 21 Hybrid Models Over Next 3 Years

Toyota Motor Corp. is boosting its green vehicle lineup, with 21 new hybrids in the next three years, a new electric car later this year and a fuel cell vehicle by 2015.

Japan's top automaker outlined its green vehicle plans Monday amid growing concerns about global warming and surging gas prices.

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enthusiastx11 - 9/24/2012 11:16:06 AM

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how is that possible? there are only about 15 different toyota models in total right now.

thetruth01 - 9/24/2012 3:27:17 PM

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OK 21. So lets say Scion might get 1. Lexus gets new hybrid variants of CT, RX, ES, GS and LS by then. Presumbaly every mid model refresh is being counted. That's up to 6 now. Add possibility of 2 hybrid engines on a couple models (CT300h or LS450h), you now have 8. Add the likely IS and rumored sub RX, you have 10. Include the concept making production, and it's now 11. See how quickly this adds up?

Toyota updates its 3 Prii, Camry, Highlander and Avalon, we're at 17. Add hybrids to the Sienna and RAV4, that's 19. Finally, the truck hybrid motor Toyota is working on with Ford put into the Tacoma and Tundra, and we are at 21. And I haven't even mentioned the Venza, any possible hybrid sportscar or the possibility of more than one hybrid engine in any Toyota (as I suggested possibly for Lexus).

lexworld - 9/24/2012 12:24:10 PM

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...How is that possible you say? Have you looked at their finacial spread sheet for over the last 50yrs? Toyota is not only a automaker guru they are finacial wizards and will do whatever it takes to stay on top of their money game. This Corp is destined to be the top Automaker and money Maker selling cars and trucks with or without rivals.