Toyota's comprehensive strategy: the resolve to retain internal combustion engines

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Toyota has unveiled three ultra-luxury sports cars in "Woven City," a technology validation city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, with plans to launch around 2027. Among them, the "GR GT" will be the first to feature a 4.0L V8 engine, while the hybrid "Prius" introduces a large-displacement engine under environmental regulations, aiming to create a top-tier sports car.

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2026-03-28 12:31:31

Abstract generation in progress

On December 5, 2025, in the “Woven City,” a technology verification city located in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Toyota demonstrated its determination.

Toyota unveiled three upcoming ultra-luxury sports cars. The “GR GT,” scheduled to be released around 2027, will be the first production car to feature a 4-liter V8 engine.

The hybrid vehicle (HV) “Prius” has an engine displacement of 1.8 to 2.0 liters. In the context of increasingly strict environmental regulations, this car will instead introduce a larger displacement engine. As a production vehicle, it aims to achieve world-class standards and is positioned as the pinnacle of sports cars.

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