Toyota ＂large RAV4＂ exposure! Switch to a self-developed 1.5T engine and stop selling 2.5L

A few days ago, overseas media exposed the latest news of Toyota’s new generation HARRIER model. The new car is expected to debut at the end of 2025 at the earliest and will be put on sale in 2026. At the same time, the new car is also expected to be replaced by a new generation of powertrain newly developed by Toyota, and it is expected to start production in the domestic market in 2026, and it can be regarded as a "large RAV4" model. The main competitors at the same level include BYD Song, Volkswagen Tiguan L/ Tanyue L and other models.

It is reported that Toyota’s new generation 1.5T engine will cover the C -D model market of the brand; The replacement of the new generation HARRIER model with a 1.5T engine will also adapt to the brand’s HEV hybrid system and PHEV plug-in hybrid system, and replace the 2.5L engine used in the current model, and its power parameters will also be significantly improved.

In addition to Toyota’s new generation HARRIER models, Toyota’s self-developed new generation 1.5T engine will also be adapted to RAV4, Crown Crown and other models in the later stage, and adapted to HEV and PHEV hybrid systems; After adapting to the new small-displacement engine, the market price of some models will also decline slightly.