Toyota maintains focus on performance cars and investigates new technologies for combustion engines (Instagram @toyota_gazoo_racing)
Toyota is committed to keeping performance cars with combustion engines and manual transmissions for a long time.
Despite the growing electrification in the automotive sector, the brand will continue investing in sports models like the already well-known GR Yaris, GR Corolla, 86, and Supra, and is even considering bringing back iconic names like the Celica and MR2.
Sean Hanley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Toyota Australia, stated that enthusiasts still prefer the “feeling” of combustion engines, and the company is exploring new technologies, such as synthetic fuels, to extend the lifespan of these engines.
Gazoo Racing aims to become a complete hub for performance car enthusiasts by expanding its offerings to include electric sports cars like the FT-Se concept, which features a dual motor and all-wheel drive.
Additionally, Toyota is developing a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the “G20E,” which could be used in a variety of sports models and promises an output of over 400 horsepower.
The brand is also focused on developing supercars, like the “LFR,” which may come with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine and will likely be associated with Lexus. Rumors have been circulating about a potential partnership with Mazda to bring back the RX, though this is still speculation.
In any case, Toyota continues to bet on performance cars with combustion engines, ensuring that these models will remain part of its portfolio for a long time.
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Instagram @toyota_gazoo_racing | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
