If you want to learn more about Toyota Hybrids, download this free Ebook guide, and consider subscribing! https://toyotaworld.myshopify.com/products/caring-for-your-toyota-hybrid-guide The sixth generation of Toyota hybrid powertrain system is about to be released and debuted in the all new 2026 Lexus ES 350H This hybrid powertrain system is new and improved from the 5th generation hybrid system that we have in models like the 2026 RAV4 and Camry. The 6th generation hybrid system from Toyota is lighter, smarter, more efficient and more powerful, plus it’s more quiet. What model Toyota do you hope to see the sixth generation hybrid powertrain system in? Thanks for watching! Subscribe! 
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Just got Camry 26 LE and driving 9.5 miles to work I achieve between 69-75% on battery ratio and impressive 65-69MPG. This car if you drive it gentle can achieve some impressive numbers.
In other words unlike the fifth gen hybrid in the Prius, Corolla Cross, Camry or non-plug RAV4, the MG2 front traction motor is going to have more power and torque than the gasoline engine, the first time in Toyota's hybrid system. Which means it should be even quieter, smoother, accelerate faster and better fuel economy even when compared to fifth gen because engine doesn't have to run as hard. AWD model of course will have more powerful rear electric motor as well.
What I found interesting from one of their presentation is that they combined their DC/DC converter, Power Control Unit (PCU), Inverter and AC charger into the transaxle which already includes the planetary power-split-gearset as well as the traction motor and motor-generator. This kind of consolidation and miniaturization is something the Chinese BYD have done in their EVs (so-called 8-in-1 or whatever which makes them cost-effective and cheaper-to-produce) but not on their PHEV DM-i. Toyota flipped the script and they incoprated that design philosophy on their hybrid system. This means either Toyota can now make more PHEV and HEV cheaper or higher profit margin.
Hey Toyota give the Tundra a plug in hybrid system. 🇨🇦
affordability has left the conversation.
Toyota will keep improving on their hybrid system since they are the king of hybrids. They need to get rid of the turbo engines. Sooner or later their hybrid system will be quicker and more efficient than the turbo.
Great review without too much fluff.Alot of info quick.Well done.Now all we need are salesman who know this stuff.The sales staff I recently have spoken to are totally in the dark about a great many things.
Thank you, helpful video. As an owner of a Rav 4 Hybrid, what I would really like to hear about: No droning and no defects in workmanship in the cabin, as well as in weird howling wind noises. They need to resume making more incremental changes and just do a better. job. Also, make everything in Japan because I am tired of all the defects.....
I hope the Lexus Nx gets the 6th gen instead of the 5th gen on the RAV4. Lexus should get the latest Toyota tech since we pay upwards of 10 k over the similar Toyota model
Good-Game to 2026 RAV4s!
Please clarify if 2026 rav4 phev is also 6th Gen. Web says the phev rav4 in USA is 6th gen in 2026. GRACIAS
I'm just about ready to buy a 2026 Lexus NX but now I'm thinking that waiting for a 2027 might be worthwhile.
The new 6th gen hybrid system is 20% more fuel efficient.
I like hybrids. I didn't used to like them.
So far I love my Toyota RAV4 XSE. I am getting about 39 MPG in in-town driving. I average about 60% EV mode given all of the stop lights and stop and go driving. I occasionally have to do long distance driving which is why I wanted a traditional hybrid. Plus, I really like the form factor of the RAV4. I have driven small SUVs since 2002. Plus, the styling of Toyota and Lexus today is off the charts.
The Lexus RXh needs this system. Currently underpowered with the 4 cylinder.
I wonder when the Crown will get this new 6th Gen System?
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Not gonna lie you lost me at Toyota being the gold standard for hybrids.. I genuinely ask how.. do their hybrids work well yes But come on their battery chemistries are outdated, small, offer slower charging speed(phev) small battery only range (phev) even the engines have worse thermal efficiency
Will the corolla hybrid get a 2.0 motor?