Toyota new engine 2025
Here’s an updated look at Toyota’s emerging engine lineup, covering both new internal combustion units and hybrid powertrains recently announced or launched:
🌱 New Hybrid & Mild-Hybrid Powertrains
Land Cruiser MHEV
- A 2.8 L diesel paired with a 48 V mild-hybrid system, debuting on the new Land Cruiser.
- Delivers smoother acceleration, improved stop-start, maintains off-road capability (700 mm wading) (thesun.co.uk).
Grand Highlander & 2025 Sequoia/Tundra
- Grand Highlander: available in:
- 2.4 L gas (265 hp / 310 lb-ft)
- 2.5 L hybrid (245 hp)
- Hybrid Max (2.4 L turbo + electric) (en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org)
- Sequoia & Tundra: now include the i‑Force Max twin-turbo V6 hybrid with 437 hp / 583 lb-ft, boosting towing capability (oakvilletoyota.ca).
Tacoma i‑Force Max (2025)
- MHEV turbo 3.4 L hybrid powertrain:
- Produces 326 hp / 465 lb-ft
- First time Tacoma receives hybrid boost (oakvilletoyota.ca, english.kyodonews.net).
🔧 New ICE Engines for Hybrid Era
Collaboration with Mazda & Subaru
- Joint development of smaller inline-4 engines (1.5 L & 2.0 L) designed for hybrid integration, optimized for compact size, higher efficiency, and compatibility with carbon-neutral fuels (english.kyodonews.net).
- Engines aim for 10–20 % reduction in size/volume while maintaining or improving power (carscoops.com).
Carbon-Fuel & Hydrogen Flexibility
- New combustion engines will support gasoline, e-fuels, biofuels, and hydrogen, preparing Toyota for diverse carbon-neutral strategies (carscoops.com).
🏎️ Performance-Oriented Engines
G20E Turbo for GR Models (MR2 & Celica)
- A high-output turbo inline-four engine (under the G20E code), seen in the GR Yaris M Concept, intended for revival of MR2 and Celica under the GR badge.
- Outputs expected to be 400+ hp (road) and 600+ hp (track) (thesun.co.uk).
📌 Summary Table
| Vehicle / Platform | Engine Type | Power (Hp) / Torque (lb-ft) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser (2025) MHEV | 2.8 L diesel + 48 V mild-hybrid | Improved off-road torque | Smooth driving, 700 mm wading (thesun.co.uk) |
| Grand Highlander | 2.4 L gas / 2.5 L HEV / 2.4 L Hybrid Max | — | Hybrid Max features gas + e-motor |
| Sequoia & Tundra | i‑Force Max twin‑turbo V6 hybrid | 437 hp / 583 lb-ft | Standard in TRD Pro & Capstone |
| Tacoma (2025) | i‑Force Max Turbo V6 Hybrid | 326 hp / 465 lb-ft | Hybrid first for Tacoma |
| New 1.5 L / 2.0 L ICE units | Next-gen inline-fours for hybrid integration | TBD | ~10–20 % smaller; flexible fuel compatible |
| GR Sports (MR2/Celica) | G20E Turbo inline-four | 400 hp+ | Revival set for ~2028 |
🔍 Strategic Takeaways
- Toyota is doubling down on hybrid and multi-pathway ICE development, ensuring ICE remains relevant amid emissions mandates (reuters.com).
- The smaller, highly efficient engines aim to integrate directly with hybrid systems, reduce emissions, and allow conventional and carbon-neutral fuels (english.kyodonews.net).
- Performance-focused engines like the G20E turbo signal a revival of Toyota’s sporty sub-brand GR into a new generation of iconic models (thesun.co.uk).
📈 What’s Next?
- Land Cruiser mild-hybrid arrives by end of year; check local specs.
- Hybrid Max engines rolling out in SUVs and trucks now (e.g. 2025 Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma).
- New inline-4 hybrid-tuned engines expected in future hybrids—launch timing TBA.
- Watch for GR MR2/Celica rebirth using G20E turbo mid-late decade.
