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Toyota's Corolla Cross SUV drops gasoline engine option.
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Toyota Motor Corporation is accelerating its phase-out of gas engine vehicles for its flagship models in Japan. Starting in May, all four models in the popular Corolla series will transition to hybrid vehicles (HVs) with the launch of updated versions.
The RAV4, a sport utility vehicle (SUV), is set for a full redesign by 2025. It will also no longer be available with a gasoline engine.
HVs emit less carbon dioxide than gasoline-powered cars and don't face the range limitations of electric vehicles, fueling a strong rise in demand. Toyota's global HV sales increased by 31.1% in FY 2023 and by 21.4% in FY 2024. This marks two consecutive years of double-digit growth.
The four Corolla models that have discontinued gasoline-powered engines are the sedan Corolla, the station wagon Touring, the hatchback Sport, and the SUV Cross.
Now in its sixth generation, the new RAV4 is the first model to exclude a gasoline-powered option. It's offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
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