Toyota has unveiled a new van variant of the Corolla Touring Sports, which would be the first hybrid van in its segment.
The model is powered by a 1.8-liter hybrid powertrain using the same electrification and self-charging technology as the standard Corolla.
“With its fully hybrid powertrain, the Corolla Commercial will offer customers an exceptionally versatile vehicle that can be driven with zero emissions and fuel consumption on short city trips while still providing the freedom to make longer trips without the need to recharge. the battery, ”said Mark Roden. , Toyota’s director of operations.
“Toyota’s hybrid technology has proven reliability and delivers daily savings in operating costs through its fuel efficiency. This is a unique addition to the Toyota Professional lineup and the broader light commercial vehicle market and we are confident it will generate great interest, ”said Roden.
Performance, specification details and load capacity will be announced when orders open later this year, but Toyota says the model will cost around £ 22,134 with a towing capacity of 750kg.
The firm also confirmed a combined fuel economy of between 55.3 mpg and 62.7 mpg, with an emissions output of between 102 g / km and 115 g / km.
The Corolla Commercial will go on sale in the summer of 2022 and will be built at the company’s plant in Barnaston, Derbyshire. The model will also be sold in the UK before any other market.
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-08-31 08:01:24
