Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

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Toyota Australia is set to introduce a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV lineup this year. The updated mild hybrid version of the 150 Series’ 2.8-liter turbo-diesel engine will be launched mid-2024. The 2.4-liter ‘i-FORCE MAX’ petrol-electric hybrid, initially delayed for Australia, is now being reconsidered. Toyota Australia’s sales and marketing chief, Sean Hanley, mentioned that the hybrid is expected to be available for sale sooner rather than later. It will be the first hybrid in Toyota’s lineup of top-selling utes and large SUVs, with a focus on reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The hybrid system features a 35kW electric motor integrated into an eight-speed automatic transmission and a 1.87kWh NiMH battery pack.

Brands mentioned: Toyota, Lexus