The terror of Fiat Toro and Chevrolet Montana: Toyota revolutionizes the automotive industry with the launch of the new Corolla Cross Hybrid Flex pickup truck

Toyota is preparing to transform the automobile market with the launch of an unprecedented pickup truck, based on the beloved Corolla Cross, equipped with a pioneering flex hybrid engine in Brazil. His audacious plan directly challenges consolidated models such as Fiat toro and Chevrolet Montana. The Japanese giant, already known for leading the mid-size pickup truck segment with Hilux, now targets a new niche, promising to shake up the automobile industry with this revolutionary proposal.

Production is planned for Toyota factory in Sorocaba, São Paulo, a location strategically chosen for its capacity to house the manufacturing of all the brand's models in the country. Initially revealed by Autos Segredos, the news marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Toyota, with its history of innovations, is now preparing to bring the first hybrid flex Corolla pickup truck, a milestone that reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development and advanced technology.

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Flex Plug-in Hybrid Motorization

The essence of this innovation lies in the plug-in flex hybrid engine, a technology that Toyota is diligently developing in Brazil. This system promises not only energy efficiency, but also robust performance, combining a 2.5 flex engine with two electric thrusters, generating an impressive combined power of approximately 222 hp. Differentiated by the use of a high-capacity battery and a more powerful electric motor, this motorized set promises to revolutionize the driving experience.

Announced as the automaker's strategic plans for the next five years, the plug-in flex hybrid powertrain is a testament to the green future that Toyota aims to lead. According to information from Autodata, based on Union statements of Metalúrgicos de Sorocaba, the expectation is that production of the new pickup truck will begin in 2027. This time horizon not only reflects Toyota's care and dedication to the development of sustainable technologies, but also its commitment to continuous innovation.

Toyota's new pickup truck should be built on the TNGA platform, the same one used by the Corolla Cross

Toyota's future pickup is a promise of balance between innovation and tradition. It is expected to be built on the TNGA platform, the same one used by the Corolla Cross, meaning it will share the robustness and reliability already known from the brand's models. However, Toyota promises to go further by integrating new design elements that will not only resonate with the brand's fans but also attract new admirers. Although few details have been revealed so far, the shared use of components with the SUV, such as front fenders and doors, suggests a visual harmony that will be both familiar and revolutionary.

In October, the Toyota gave the world a glimpse of what can be expected, introducing a pickup truck concept in Tokyo Motor Show. Even though it was created as an electric vehicle, the EPU prototype stood out for its generous dimensions, surpassing models such as the Ram Rampage. This concept not only demonstrated Toyota's ability to innovate in design and technology, but also signaled the ambitious direction the company is taking with its new pickup.

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