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Toyota Unveils Radical Corolla Concept With Flexible EV, Hybrid and Gas Power

The concept reflects Toyota's plan to adapt a single platform to varied energy realities across regions.

Overview

  • Revealed at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, the show car introduces a lower, sleeker fastback profile with full-width LED lighting and production-like mirrors.
  • Toyota says the new architecture can accept BEV, PHEV, HEV and ICE powertrains, with a visible charging port and external state-of-charge display shown on the concept.
  • Inside, a minimalist cabin drops the usual central touchscreen in favor of a driver instrument display and a separate passenger screen with a floating-style center console.
  • Toyota did not disclose technical specifications or a production schedule, and some outlets are speculating a late‑2026 or early‑2027 launch based on production cues.
  • The approach builds on Toyota’s smaller next‑gen engines announced last year to ease packaging for electrified setups as competition intensifies in affordable EVs globally.