HYBRID TOYOTA CARS & SUVS
Seamlessly combining performance, design and reliability, there has never been a better time to opt for a hybrid vehicle among Toyota’s vast selection of subcompacts, sedans and SUVs.
WHY CHOOSE A HYBRID TOYOTA VEHICLE?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Toyota hybrids use an electric system as well as a gas-fuelled system. The optimal combination of both is made automatically, without the driver’s intervention. These vehicles can therefore operate in electric-only mode, gas mode or a combination of both. The hybridity of the engine produces up to 70% less CO2 emissions than conventional gas-powered vehicles, without compromising performance.
HOW TOYOTA HYBRIDS WORK
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Starting Up: In most conditions, when the vehicle starts up, only the electric motor is engaged, which saves fuel and delivers instant torque.
Accelerating and Cruising: While driving, the electric and gas motors are used in symbiosis, providing the perfect mix of power without compromising performance. The excess energy is used towards recharging the electric battery.
Decelerating and Braking: During deceleration and braking, the electric motor takes over completely. The regenerative braking system converts kinetic energy into electric energy to recharge the battery.
Resting and Reversing: When the vehicle is stopped, the gas engine shuts down, making room for the electric motor, unless the battery’s autonomy is low. This allows to save on fuel. When reversing at low speed, the hybrid vehicle only uses the electric motor.
WHY CHOOSE TOYOTA HYBRID?
POWERFUL PERFORMANCES
YOUR SAME DRIVING HABITS
NO NEED TO PLUG-IN
NO ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE
EXTENDED RANGE
REDUCED CARBON FOOTPRINT
THE SUSTAINABLE MOVEMENT
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
SAFETY FIRST
READY FOR WINTER
DURABLE HYBRID BATTERIES
WHY CHOOSE TOYOTA HYBRID?
How long do hybrid batteries last?
The original hybrid battery of more than 98% of hybrid Toyota vehicles sold in Canada since 2001 has not yet been changed. All hybrid components, such as the battery, are covered by a warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km*.
*Whichever comes first
What are the benefits of a Toyota hybrid in the city and on the highway?
Hybrid vehicles offer the engine-shut-off feature as well as an extended electric range in the city. The latest generation Toyota hybrids also offer a highly efficient gas engine. On the highway, the hybrid system can also enter EV mode by itself. Toyota’s hybrid system can analyze and determine the optimal combination of gas and electric based on your driving conditions.
Will my driving and fueling habits change with a Toyota hybrid vehicle?
As hybrid vehicles are driven just live conventional gas vehicles, your driving and fuelling habits will remain unchanged. The hybrid system works seamlessly in the background and determines the optimal gas/electric combination by itself. You can fuel your hybrid vehicle just like you would with a gas-powered vehicle.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) offer all the benefits of a hybrid vehicle, but can also be plugged in to extend the electric autonomy of the vehicle.
Is the performance of a hybrid vehicle comparable to that of a gas-fuelled Toyota vehicle?
The performances offered by hybrid vehicles are similar – or sometimes even greater – to those of their gas counterparts. The instant torque of the electric motor allows the hybrid vehicle to accelerate off the line as well as a refined and direct acceleration.
Electric motors can also improve the total horsepower. The RAV4 Hybrid, for example, has more horsepower and faster acceleration than the gas-fueled RAV4. This extra power allows for the conception of smaller and lighter engines, which improves handling.
Do Toyota hybrids require additional maintenance?
No additional maintenance is required for hybrid vehicles versus conventional gas-powered models. The same maintenance schedule is followed, with appointments every 6 months or 8,000 km.
The hybrid system can even reduce the frequency of maintenance for other components such as the gas engine, which is off at times. The brake pads and rotor also have a longer lifespan as the brakes are regenerative. Hybrid vehicles also do not have transmission fluid, starters, alternators or belts to replace.
Are Toyota hybrids as safe as a conventionally powered vehicle?
No need to be concerned with safety in hybrid vehicles as these follow the rigorous Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Toyota hybrids are as safe as gas-powered vehicles.
The hybrid batteries, for example, are sealed in a protective metal case and insulated from the rest of the vehicle body. As for the battery cables, they are shrouded in bright orange cladding to be more visible to emergency workers. Toyota also collaborates with first responders to provide all necessary information concerning hybrid vehicles.
Toyota hybrids are always equipped with our suite of active safety technologies, Toyota Safety Sense. Hit the road with complete peace of mind!
How do hybrid vehicles promote a more sustainable future?
Hybrid systems offer a range of benefits in terms of performance, safety and reliability, but also in terms of CO2 emissions reduction. This positive environmental impact is even greater considering that gas engines are more energy-efficient today.
Since the launch of the Prius in 1997, Toyota’s hybrid vehicles have saved over 94 million tons of CO2 emissions globally*.
* In lieu of conventional gasoline vehicles of similar class and engine performance
How long have Toyota hybrids been available?
Toyota launched its first hybrid vehicle, the Prius, in 1997. Since then, the hybrid lineup has considerably improved with innovations and improvements in hybrid technology. Today, 12 million hybrid vehicle sales later, Toyota offers the vastest selection of hybrid vehicles among full-line passenger vehicle manufacturers.
What warranties cover a Toyota hybrid vehicle?
Toyota hybrid vehicles are covered a 3-year or 60,000 km Basic Complete Vehicle Warranty. Moreover, all the hybrid components, such as the hybrid battery, are covered by an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty.
*Whichever comes first
Are Toyota hybrid batteries recyclable?
Up to this day, around 98% of hybrid Toyota vehicles sold since 2001 still have their original battery. But, once the time comes, hybrid batteries can be recycled or repurposed, just like any other battery. Toyota Canada has a recycling program for hybrid batteries, as well as initiatives, like the Lamar Buffalo Ranch Project in Yellowstone National Park, to repurpose these batteries for a more sustainable future.
Do Toyota hybrids need to be plugged in?
The hybrid system in Toyota hybrids can recharge itself. Hybrid vehicles therefore do not need to be plugged in. Driving and fuelling is the same for hybrid and gas-powered vehicles!
As for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), they can be plugged in to extend the electric-only range. Pure electric vehicles (EVs) need to be plugged in to recharge their battery as they do not have a gas-powered engine.
How do Toyota hybrids perform in different weather conditions including winter?
All Toyota vehicles, including Toyota hybrids, are rigorously tested to ensure their performance in different types of weather such as the harsh Canadian winters.
Hybrid Toyota vehicles are designed and optimized for winter. The RAV4 Hybrid is also built in Canada, by Canadians and for Canadians*.
* From 19MY onwards