Corolla Hatch Showcases Hybrid Hero
The all-new Corolla hatch will provide a perfect showcase for Toyota’s latest generation hybrid technology that will be available across the range when the new model goes on sale in August. The improved drive ability and tract ability of the substantially upgraded Hybrid Synergy Drive in the Corolla complements the car’s new-found dynamic capability and bold styling while providing the optimum balance between fuel economy, low emissions and performance. By offering the advanced 1.8-litre petrol electric drive train as a power train option on all models, Toyota is furthering its push to ensure its self-sufficient electrified drive train technology is a mainstream drive train option that is available to a broad range of customers. Toyota chief marketing officer Wayne Gabriel said the new hybrid is now available on three of the four new Camry models - with hybrid accounting for more than 40 percent of sales-will be offered one very Corolla model, and will, for the first time in Australia be available in the new RAV4 that will launch in 2019. “Toyota was one of the pioneers of this advanced technology when it launched the original Prius over 20 years ago and as we move to a more electrified drivetrain culture we are continuing to evolve our hybrid technology to ensure it has the widest application possible,” Mr Gabriel said. “It is no longer a marginal powertrain option, but rather, as we have experienced with Cam ry, a favour ed option for customers who appreciate its responsive, economical and low-emission performance for all driving environments.” Since the launch of the original Prius in 1997 - the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle - Toyota has continued to develop the drivetrain and the latest generation in the new Corolla hatch is lighter, more compact and more refined than its predecessor.