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Toyota to Launch Corolla and Levin plug-in hybrid in China in 2018

Toyota Motor Corp. will launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Corolla and Levin―two mass-market models―in China during 2018.

The announcement was made at a media event ahead of the Beijing Auto Show by Hiroji Onishi, head of Toyota’s China operations.

“Our decision to launch plug-in hybrid versions of the Corolla and the Levin reflects the depth of our resolve and commitment to the Chinese market,” Onishi said.

In 2005, based on long-term plans to encourage the widespread use of environmentally-friendly vehicles in the country, Toyota selected China as the first location for production of its hybrid flagship, the Prius, outside of Japan.

Later, the establishment of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Ltd. in 2010 created a hub for localized research and development of hybrid technologies. Following this major commitment, Toyota established two local manufacturers of hybrid powertrain components, Toyota Motor (Changshu) Auto Parts Co., Ltd. and Sinogy Toyota Automotive Energy System Co., Ltd., in 2012 and 2013, respectively.

These efforts culminated in last year’s launch of the Corolla Hybrid and Levin Hybrid—both of which feature locally developed hybrid units—at the 16th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. The debut of these models marked the first time Toyota researched, developed and produced hybrid powertrain components—in this case, the battery, inverter and transaxle—outside Japan.

Cumulative total orders for both vehicles now stand at approximately 40,000 units.

To continue promoting the widespread use of alternative energy vehicles in the future, Toyota is also proceeding with localization of plug-in hybrid vehicle development ahead of the launch of plug-in versions of these two models in 2018.

Global sales of the Toyota Prius PHV began in January 2012, and by the end of March 2016, a cumulative total of 75,000 units had been sold in Japan, the US, and Europe, with the latest generation Prius PHV set to go on sale in these markets from this fall. With plug-in hybrids representing the new benchmark for environmentally-friendly vehicles in China, the mass-market Corolla and Levin plug-in hybrid models will be launched in 2018.

The plan is aimed at taking advantage of generous purchase incentives made available to Chinese consumers buying plug-in hybrids, along with all-electric cars in China.

To qualify for China’s incentives for plug-in hybrids, Toyota officials at the event said it would have to meet certain conditions. For example, the Corolla and Levin plug-in hybrids for China should be able to run all on electricity for as far as more than 50 km (30 miles) when they are fully charged

Apr 24, 2016Blagojce Krivevski
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April 24, 2016 Electric Car News, Plug-in HybridsBeijing Auto Show, Beijing Motor Show, Corolla PHEV, Levin PHEV, toyota, Toyota Corolla PHEV, Toyota Corolla Plug-in hybrid, Toyota Levin PHEV, Toyota Levin Plug-in hybrid
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