[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] As the speed limit for vehicles on general roads has been lowered to within 50 km/h, consumer interest in 'fuel efficiency' has increased.
A representative car with good fuel efficiency is the hybrid model. Among them, Toyota is a company with strong competitiveness in hybrid vehicles. Last year, 88% of Toyota brand sales in Korea were hybrid models.
Toyota Motor Corporation introduced its first hybrid model at the 1977 Tokyo Motor Show and launched the world's first mass-produced model, the 1st generation Prius, in 1997. Since then, hybrid systems have been installed in various models such as sports utility vehicles (SUVs), rear-wheel-drive sedans, hatchbacks, and commercial vehicles.
The 4th generation completely redesigned New Sienna Hybrid, released on April 13, is gaining popularity with the development keywords 'BOLD & SPACIOUS.'
The Sienna Hybrid maintains the practicality and comfort, which are the core values of minivans, while realizing a strong and dynamic exterior design like a large SUV and a spacious interior.
The New Sienna Hybrid, released in two models: front-wheel drive (2WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), is equipped with a hybrid system combining a 2.5L gasoline engine and an electric motor, achieving a total system output of 246 horsepower and fuel efficiency of 14.5 km/L for 2WD and 13.7 km/L for AWD based on combined mileage standards.
Following this, Toyota launched the 2022 New Camry, a facelift model of the 8th generation Camry, on the 18th of last month. It is characterized by strengthening the electrified lineup by adding the Camry Hybrid XSE trim.
The Camry Hybrid is equipped with a hybrid system combining a 2.5L Dynamic Force engine and an electric motor, delivering a total system output of 211 horsepower and excellent fuel efficiency of 17.1 km/L for XLE and XSE trims, and 18.5 km/L for the LE trim based on combined mileage standards.
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