In the era of electric vehicles, the development of traditional fuel brands has not been smooth, especially Toyota, which has launched several pure electric or plug-in models that perform very ordinarily in the market. However, they are trying to change that, for example by using plug-in hybrids to compete with all-electric models. We hope to change consumers' preference for pure electric vehicles through our advantages in internal combustion engine technology combined with the advantages of electrification.
A few days ago, Toyota officially released the official image of the Crown SPORT plug-in hybrid model. Judging from the photos revealed, the appearance of the new car has not been adjusted much compared to the fuel version of the model, and only the details have been upgraded.
For example, the original 19-inch rim has become 21-inch, which looks more atmospheric. Larger diameter brake discs are tucked into the inside of the wheels, and the brake calipers are upgraded to front 6 pistons for a more powerful braking effect. In the centre of the chassis and in the engine compartment, additional reinforcements have been added to improve the rigidity of the body and ensure greater stability in the face of intense sports.
In order to allow more young people who like sports handling to buy this car, the interior of the Crown SPORT plug-in hybrid version has also been upgraded in many details, such as the entire interior is red and black, which looks very sporty, especially the red and black embellishments on the steering wheel, which is as radical as a performance car. The steering wheel and gear knob are also covered in perforated leather to increase friction and ventilate and cool the hands as much as possible during intense driving.
Let's talk about the power that everyone is most concerned about, the plug-in hybrid system equipped with the crown SPORT has a great improvement in performance compared with the ordinary HEV system. At its core, for example, is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with high thermal efficiency and a maximum system power of 302 hp, mated to an all-wheel drive system.
This model has a pure electric range of 90 kilometers, a fuel tank volume of 55 liters, a comprehensive range of more than 1200 kilometers with full fuel and full power, and supports the external discharge function, but the power of external discharge is relatively small, only 1.5kW, barely with a household electric hot pot.
At present, the Crown SPORT plug-in hybrid version is only sold in the Japanese market, with a price of 7.65 million yen, or about 379,000 yuan, and a planned monthly production capacity of only 300 units.