Toyota Corolla Concept: New Hybrid, 10

Toyota used the Corolla concept's debut at the Tokyo auto show to lay the groundwork for the next generation, revealing its core powertrain options: a new-generation hybrid with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and a 30 kW electric motor, aiming for 10–20% better efficiency, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine for GR models with a target output of up to 395 horsepower.

New generation hybrid system: lighter, more efficient

According to Toyota's powertrain chief, Takashi Uehara, the upcoming hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a new 30 kW electric motor. The entire system is said to be lighter than the current generation and has a combined output of about 134 horsepower (of which the gasoline engine contributes about 94 horsepower, the electric motor about 40 horsepower). Toyota is aiming for a fuel economy improvement of 10–20 percent over the previous system.

1.5 liter turbo possible, hinting at AWD configuration

Uehara says the new 1.5-liter unit could incorporate a turbocharger. Despite the Corolla concept’s low nose, Toyota says the system will still fit in the engine bay. Taking a page from the current Corolla Hybrid, future all-wheel-drive variants could use an additional electric motor mounted on the rear axle.

2.0 turbo engine for GR: emphasis on performance

In addition to the electrification direction, Toyota is still investing heavily in internal combustion engines for the Gazoo Racing performance segment. Uehara confirmed that a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is being developed and will fit in the GR Corolla, with a target output of up to 395 horsepower. The move from three to four cylinders is expected to improve the engine's smoothness.

This view is reinforced by Hiroki Nakajima, Toyota's chief technology officer, who said: “Toyota should be the company that makes internal combustion engines to the end. I love racing and I love the smell of gasoline.”

Multi-configuration platform, cautious electrification roadmap

The Corolla concept previews a platform that will support a variety of powertrains, including electric vehicles. Toyota has yet to release details for an EV variant, and the company is cautious about expanding its EV portfolio, alongside existing products such as the bZ series (co-developed with Subaru), the extended-wheelbase bZ Woodland, and the new C-HR.

Summary table of technical specifications and targets

Transmission system	Gasoline engine	Electric motor	Expected capacity	Effective goals
New generation hybrid	1.5 liter, 4 cylinder	30 kW (≈ 40 horsepower)	134 horsepower (combined)	Fuel savings +10–20%
GR Turbocharger	2.0 liter, 4 cylinder, turbo	–	Up to 395 horsepower	–

Conclusion: New generation Corolla multi-layer transmission

The Tokyo auto show reveals that Toyota is pursuing a parallel path: optimizing efficiency with a lighter, powerful 1.5-liter hybrid for everyday use, while maintaining the “ sporty circuit” with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine aiming for 395 horsepower for the GR product range. Detailed specifications and commercialization time have not been announced, but the direction is clear: the future Corolla will be multi-configuration and focus more on both efficiency and driving emotion.

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