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Toyota Previews Next Corolla With Flexible EV-to-ICE Architecture at Japan Mobility Show

A near-production concept signals a radical design shift with EV-ready packaging to support Toyota’s multi‑pathway plan for the world’s best‑selling nameplate.

Overview

  • Toyota unveiled the Corolla Concept in Tokyo, presenting a single platform intended to support battery‑electric, plug‑in hybrid, hybrid, internal‑combustion and potentially hydrogen fuel‑cell variants.
  • Koji Sato framed the strategy as offering the same compelling car regardless of power source, reflecting differing energy realities across global markets.
  • Explicit EV cues include a charge port on the front fender and a visible battery state‑of‑charge display, paired with a sleeker fastback look, full‑width LED lighting and a ducktail spoiler.
  • The minimalist cabin drops a central touchscreen in favor of a driver display, a separate passenger screen and a floating center console.
  • Toyota released no detailed specifications or production timeline; some outlets suggest late‑2026 to early‑2027 for market arrival, which remains unconfirmed.