Tech that uplifts
Sometimes, technology feels more like a bane than a boon.
From the echo chambers on social media to the immense perils of online gambling apps, some innovations appear to do more harm than good. But not with Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) – its lineup of highly advanced, electrified vehicles strives to offer you maximum savings in fuel and maintenance.
Combine this with the Japanese brand’s legendary reliability plus well-proven aftersales and you have the recipe for battery-electric and hybrid-electric vehicles (EV) that promise low-stress ownership.
The perfect first car?
The Toyota ATIV HEV subcompact sedan combines a 1.5-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine mated to a 0.7-kWh, lithium-ion battery pack for a combined output of 109 horsepower.
But the most important figures here are TMP’s claimed 18 to 20 kilometers per liter in the city and 21 to 29 kilometers per liter on the expressway – there’s even an EV Mode that allows you to use only battery power, which is especially useful when you’re stuck in urban gridlock or driving very slowly (like in a parking lot).
Frugal family hauler
For bigger families, there’s the Toyota Corolla Cross HEV compact crossover.
It gets a 1.8-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine mated to a 4.03-Ah, lithium-ion battery pack for a combined output of 120 horsepower. But the real surprise is its fuel consumption – TMP claims a stellar 21 to 27 kilometers per liter in the city and a sensational 31 to 38 kilometers per liter on the expressway.
That means a potential range of nearly 1,400 kilometers from its 36-liter fuel tank, plus the flexibility of EV Mode.
Electrified 6-seater
Finally, the Toyota Zenix HEV retains the utility of a large, three-row vehicle with the frugal grunt of a hybrid-electric powertrain.
This multi-purpose vehicle gets a 2.0-liter, twin-cam, 16-valve inline-4 gasoline engine mated to a 6.5-Ah, nickel-metal-hydride battery for a combined output of 183 horsepower. TMP claims 13 to 19 kilometers per liter in the city and 17 to 23 kilometers per liter on the expressway.
Sporting a 52-liter fuel tank, this electrified six-seater can potentially take you up to 1,200 kilometers on one full tank.
All-electric
TMP even offers models that will make sure you never see a fuel station again.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV is powered by 61-kWh, lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack and an electric motor for a combined output of 172 horsepower. TMP claims a maximum range of 475 kilometers on a full charge.
And if you need a bigger EV, there’s the Toyota bZ4X that combines a 73.11-kWh, lithium-ion battery pack and dual electric motors for a total of 338 horsepower and 338 Newton-meters of torque through all four wheels. The bZ4X has a claimed maximum range of 570 kilometers on a full charge.
my Toyota Connect
Meanwhile, the next-generation my Toyota Connect has been added to the exciting features of the all-new Hilux, linking the car and smartphone to the Toyota system for improved safety and convenience. A simple click on the my Toyota app provides a wide range of functions the most important of which is the 24/7 customer care. my Toyota Connect brings safety to a new level as one of the unique functions from the Anti-Theft Alarm, Unplug Alert, Stolen Vehicle Tracking, Remote Immobilizer, Geofence and Connected Toyota Insure. Geofence sets virtual boundaries and provides alerts if the vehicle has gotten out of your specified area while Connected Toyota Insure provides renewal premium discount for good driving behavior.Connected Convenience is also part of the my Toyota Connect features that send important details from Dashboard Status like fuel level and odometer to your smartphone as well Statistical Driving Data, Trip History, Find My Car, Remote Check and Control that allows the adjustment of air conditioning setting from the outside.The Connected Care function provides Warning Notice/Warning History for vehicle diagnosis, driving advice, and health check report. It also gives you access to maintenance schedules, book service, service reminders, and more. And when things go wrong on the road, it can connect to emergency services at any time of the day.
So, wherever you sit on the electrification spectrum, TMP has the tech for more cost-efficient drives.
