In Toyota Times, Toyota said it will continue to rely on combustion engines and is investing in a new family of smaller, more efficient four-cylinder gasoline engines to deploy across its lineup, including the next-generation Corolla.
Toyota said uneven electric-vehicle adoption, underdeveloped charging infrastructure and range anxiety mean the Corolla must retain gasoline powertrains for the next generation.
Toyota also highlighted cost factors as price parity with EVs has not been reached and higher fuel prices affect ownership; Kelley Blue Book reported U.S. EV share fell from 8.1 percent to 7.8 percent year‑over‑year, while electric registrations in Europe reached 19.5 percent last year per ACEA.
Toyota framed its approach as a "multi-pathway" strategy that varies by region and consumer needs, keeping combustion options where charging and affordability gaps persist.
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