Toyota Hybrid Generations Explained : Toyota still king of Hybrids?
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician explains the Toyota Hybrid system generations and advancements over the year arriving at the latest generation.
In this video I will take you on a journey on how Toyota Hybrid technology advanced through the years starting the first generation Prius.
When the first generation Prius came out the world was laughing, however today hybrids are becoming excellent replacements for regular gasoline cars and I think it is important that current generation hybrid owners understand how it all started and advanced over the years.
The first generation hybrid system set a standard that many people and companies missed. With over 24,000 patents issued for Toyota for their Hybrid synergy drive system which essentially remained un changed for decades.
The second generation hybrid system brought many advancements but still had issues and hurdles to overcome.
The third generation hybrid system solved many of the issues that the 2nd generation had but encountered new problems.
And we arrive at the latest generation hybrid system which is the 4th and likely the most popular. As the world is too busy with the explosion of EVs, Hybrids are becoming more mainstream and normal these days.
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0:00 Intro
0:37 History of Toyota Hybrids
1:50 First Generation Toyota Hybrid
6:39 Second Generation Toyota Hybrid
11:57 Third Generation Toyota Hybrid
16:51 Fourth Generation Toyota Hybrid - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Toyota hybrid system is really an amazing feat of engineering. With our current battery technology, it's a better solution to a lot of transportation problems than pure EVs like Tesla.
It's pretty much the best possible powertrain configuration if the car has to have an internal combustion engine.
@@Tuppoo94 agreed
Akio Toyoda is right. Hybrid is the best solution for EV transition. until we have a EV that goes 1000 miles pre charge or 500 miles with 10 mins charge time.
try to use a Tesla Model X that rated 360 miles to tow a small camper. you are lucky if you can get close to half the range.
I am wondering how far can the electric F-150 rated 230 miles can go when they are fully loaded.
I agree. I'm trying to get the Jamaican government to institute policies in the direction of hybrids, but the bureaucracy is like molasses flowing in winter.
@@sillybeans929 partially agree. these EV are good for most people's daily use when they have two cars. but it is not particle for some people. try to tow a small camper with the Tesla model X (333 mi. range (EPA est.) )with AC on, you are lucky if you can get half or the range, it will be worse in winter time driving in snow with heat on. or an electric truck loaded with 2000 lb and driven to the work site.
I can see that happening when they can make a EV with a 1000 mile rated range for heavy duty use.
AMD, The enthusiasm is justified. For years I have been telling friends shopping for their next car to buy a Toyota Hybrid. The ones that have listened are very happy indeed and they have saved a fortune in gas.
To add to the success, I have a 2014 prius c. Guess what my next car will be a Hybrid from Toyota
@@RV-jw3uk Check out their EV coming out next summer…BZx4….250 mile range and prices start at $37,000…wow!!
@@coloradoboo1071 Also Toyota Safety Sense is pretty amazing. It has a really good adaptive radar cruise control, so when you drive on a freeway, it's basically self driving, all you have to do is sit back and monitor around you. The car takes car of speed, distance between itself and car ahead, and lane keeping. The BZ will be the first to have Safety Sense 3.0
@@cinemapigeon4898 not gonna lie, LKA in new Toyotas still kinda sucks... Been driving a 2022 Camry and it's junk compared to my mom's 2021 Mazda CX-30's LKA. My "new" 2013 Prius Advanced has LKA and it's not much more useless than this 2022 Camry. Hoping Toyota works on that.
@@Nathan_Jay I guess it depends what you come from, but I came from a 1994 Honda Accord to 2019 Rav4, so yeah, I was amazed. I imagine if someone had a Tesla everything else would be underwhelming in terms of driving assists.
My aunt and uncle bought a first gen Prius. They are not high mileage drivers, but they still drive it! They did replace the hi-voltage battery last year but have had no other issues just maintenance. Amazing engineering.
Toyota will always be "The King of the Hybrids" . Period.
I approve
Toyota played the long game indeed, they spent 20+ years perfecting this tech and now basically every vehicle in the lineup has a hybrid option as gas prices are going through the roof.
Toyota's reliance on hybrid tech was based on two very logical assumptions - gas prices would go through the roof in the future, and EVs will not make any headway until infrastructure improves, the supply of battery components increases, and charging times decrease. Now that both scenarios are playing out as expected, it is no surprise that Toyota hybrids have taken off in recent years.
it is more about getting imissions down.
Recently drove the an audi hybrid... that alone convinced me Toyota is king of hybrid
I’m on my third Toyota hybrid. 2 CHR’s and now a RAV4 2021. I would simply never look at any other hybrid. Why would I pay for other manufacturers to play catch up with what I already know to be the best. Every time I take a trip in my Rav I find myself saying Wow, what a machine this is! You’d have to kill me to get it from me. There is a reason they are as rare as hens teeth on the second hand market here in France, once you have one, you keep it! Fantastic video, as always AMD. Is there anything you don’t know about Toyota?
Well said, why buy an 'experiment' from another automaker when you can buy a fully finished Hybrid from Toyota.
Bought rav 4 2021 hybrid awd absolutely love it xle getting 44 miles per gallon
I have a 2021 Prius C in Mexico and I have averaged 52mpg. But last weekend my son went over to collect something from a friend's house and averaged 123mpg over a round trip of 26 miles! We have no idea how he did it. He knows how to feather the accelerator pedal which makes a big difference and he's always checking the real time consumption but no one has ever gone over 60mpg before. These Toyota hybrids are Legend!!
Conditions make a big difference with the Hybrids. When I had my Prius C, I loved it (and still miss it). I had a good tail wind one time going 79 miles an hour down the Interstate on a 4 hour trip. I got 56mpg. The best I ever got on a 4-5 mile trip was 114mpg. Average was around 52-54. Loved that little car, but my Camry Hybrid is just as good and a little more roomy and really a nicer car to drive.
@@dckmusic I feel like sedans are just impractical. All you have is trunk. You can't sleep in a car laying down, cargo space is tiny. Even with hatchbacks like Prius you get whopping 24 cu ft to 50 cu ft with seats down vs Camry's 15 cu ft trunk and in Prius you can haul a TV or a moving dolly, ladder, sports equipment, etc.
And if you go up to a rav4 your cargo space is now 70 cu ft. My choice would be between these two and Sienna. And if I want the cheapest possible car technically I'd get corolla, but Prius is just.. better. I wouldn't understand sacrificing so much for just a
What is it about sedans that people love them so much?
@@artemaung5274 It all depends on your use case, but I'll start by saying that sedan vs. SUV for cargo space is a bit overstated for the SUV side. Example: We moved my mom from my home to my sister's home 300 miles away. I loaded up her stuff in my Avalon and drove half way and met my brother-in-law with their Highlander. After transferring everything over to the Highlander, there was no space left. My Avalon could hold as much stuff as the Highlander. Sure, if you have large objects to move, the Highlander can squeeze them in where my Avalon can't, but with the Camry, the backseats fold down and can fit a few larger things my Avalon couldn't.
If your use case is often hauling stuff or sleeping in your car (something I have never done and would never do), then a sedan isn't right for you. If your main use case is puttering around town, going back and forth to work, you don't need the larger vehicle that includes higher fuel cost, generally higher price tag and higher insurance rates. A Corolla or Camry Hybrid can be the perfect vehicle for you. I would prefer a Sienna to any SUV, honestly, if I wanted something to haul people or things regularly. To me, the Sienna is the best mutli-use vehicle Toyota has and it would be my first choice if I needed something like that, not a Rav4 or a Highlander.
@@dckmusic SUV usually offer cheaper insurance, although it heavily depends on the vehicle, but RX offers cheapest insurance cost in Lexus lineup and Sienna is cheapest insurance cost in Toyota lineup, followed by highlander, followed by Tacoma, followed by rav4. Camry is second last cheaper than only 86, although there's not all that much difference to be fair. Really only 86 stands out as expensive to insure.
But there's less risk of damage of internal components because SUV sits higher, bigger tires, you don't have to worry about curb damage, road debris is far less dangerous, etc.
Driving around town I believe Prius is the best because of higher fuel efficiency and lower cost combined with much higher cargo capacity.
Regarding Highlander fits less than Avalon, that's just nuts. Prius can fit more stuff than Avalon. Highlander has 84 cu ft of space, that's about half as much as a fully loaded pickup truck, there's no way in hell any sedan can possibly compare. You likely just used passenger space cleverly in Avalon and he didn't do nearly as good of a job. Avalon is quite large though I wonder how much volume is it's passenger back seat area.
But Sienna can fit more than pickup truck, more than any Tacoma for example. It's counter-intuitive, but that's just the reality of it. When it comes to practicality of cargo space minivan with 35mpg is leaving everyone else in the dust.
@@dckmusic In the U.K. about 50% of the Corollas are wagons and the other half hatchbacks. The only sedan which is really popular here is the Tesla model 3. That is probably because the Y has been on sale less than a year (and looks a bit like the Michelin man).
SUVs like the RAV4 are quite popular, even though they are huge compared to the original RAV4 which was Corolla sized.
This is why we love our Toyota's hybrids. Thanks for sharing this video !
I’m going through the process of changing my car to a hybrid. Your informative videos are just what I need to give me confidence to go down this route. Thank you AMD - your work is much appreciated.
I’ve had two Prius and two Tesla and now RAV4 Prime and ordered a new Lexus hybrid. Nothing beats Toyota hybrids.
A Lexus hybrid sounds like an excellent choice. You're a very smart Dude indeed!
@fortune eight guessing it’s reliability/ownership experience.
@fortune eight watch his videos. Teslas are a pile of junk especially in regards to quality and reliability. Parts availability and repairs also is a big problem with these cars, even more than German brands.
@@Trades46 German? VW is excellent in terms of parts. Not cheap, but readily available. Ford OTOH (I’ve never owned but tried to help a friend) do not even bother selling parts on an older model, you have to go to junk yard. I could not believe that, but it’s true.
Are you a car collector?
I have a 21’ Prius Prime and it is such a great driving car. I was so surprised when I first got it. I really thought I was going to be sacrificing everything for fuel economy and its really not the case. It has been so far one of the top cars I have owned so far!
I also have Prius prime just got back from 7,000 km trib to California Arizona and back to Alberta Canada average 68 mpg for trip. I love it esp when we are paying $7/gallon here
This is an awesome video AMD! really apprecaite the comparison of the generations of hybrid. thank you for delivering SOLID content! :)
Love all your videos sir... I actually like them before I even watch :D. Keep it up man...
@the car care nut. You're correct about the inverters.. At tmmk we pick them up by hand to put them on the transaxle... They are super light..
I purchased my first Hybrid because of your channel. My 2020 Hybrid Camry SE is exactly as incredible as you say. I sincerely appreciate your time and effort you place in your channel. sir. Thank you so very much!! Have a wonderful Christmas!!
You know Toyota.. Please Keep us Toyota Owners informed…Thanks for A great Channel…💯👍🏾😄
I'm still driving my 07 camry hybrid from 2017 till today got 300000km, very good car and good pick up speed.
The first gen Prius was a real laughingstock even in 2002 when we bought ours. Gas was about $1.10 per gallon, and it was only around $1.50 at the beginning of 2004. But when the price rose above $2.00 by May the lowly Prius was sold out quickly, and people were paying above MSRP for used Prius! That put Prius on the charts as a serious contender.
Great in depth info, as always. Many thanks for all your hard work making these videos. Keep up the great work AMD!
Fellow Tech here(35 yrs) for Chrysler In Canada. We wanted to save some fuel cost back in June, as we both drive alot, and started looking at smaller cars,(we owned all Volvos)but fuel saved didn't make it worth the cost to switch....so looked at, bolt and volt, etc. But big issue was we wanted AWD as in the snow belt. So looked at small suv hybrids. But again, higher cost, and fuel saved didn't make the math work. Then I found out that the Prius was avail. with AWD. So decided to drive one, but thought no way will I like how this drives. Surprisingly it drives great! Wife drove it, and she also loved it. So we bought a new 21 AWDe tech. package in june. So far we have 20k on it and love it. Fuel saved , is almost paying for the car. Hopefully 3 or 4 years down the road they will have a plugin hybrid AWD. I'm a gas burning gearhead, and if you had told me 9 months ago I would be driving a Prius, AND liking it, I would have thought you were nuts. Keep up the great vids, I have now watched a ton of them.
I love my Prius. I recently got the 2022 model. Dependable, reliable, ugly as all sin, but very fuel efficient. I get about 65MPG babying it. It's insane how efficient it is.
My Corolla hybrid gets the same mpg ,as long as I don’t try to go 75-80 on the highway . These hybrid systems are awesome.
AMD, I know that you love the 4Runner like it is, but I would "volunteer" to be the first in getting Hybrid 4 Runner. I am saving up to get one when it comes out! Toyota should promote you to be its "Ambassador" for its brand!
I would go farther, AMD should be made Vice-Chair and put in charge of R&D.
Lots or preamble. Got bored and stop watching the video. get to the point
Toyota Must hire AMD to explain all about the Toyota hibrid systems . Whoever this guy is, he explains it the very best I’ve ever seen, or heard. This obvious well-experienced mechanic, has nailed how to sell each model year of the Toyota hibrid systems. I just learned more about why Toyota is so good, than ever before. If I was in the market for a new car, I would go to this guy. But at 77 years old, my car buying days are done. I have driven my 2008 Mercedes S550, 4-MATIC for many years, plus I found a service Center in Scottsdale, MBZ, where every mechanic was a Team Leader at the giant MB dealership also in Scottsdale. Anyway, congratulations to Toyota because they’ve got engineers who are the very best! Dave in Phoenix Arizona
Due to the fact that I have watched a number of your videos, I just purchased a 23 Corolla Hybrid. If not for the dash readout, most of the time engine on and off would not be noticeable at all. Pretty sure I am not the first to purchase after watching your videos so I hope Toyota gives you a great year end bonus. Take care and thank you sir.
The way you explained the 2nd gen heating mechanism was so easy to understand!
Love your videos! They include lots of useful shots that help those of us who don't have a mechanics knowledge understand your key points. Well done! May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Absolutely love my 2017 Prius.
Thank you so much for the time of making all these videos. I have learned so much and it really provided me with a lot of knowledge about cars. Keep it up!
Great job breaking it down in a way we can understand. you speak as intelligently as a professor, thanks for the education on hybrids!!
Thks for the good explanations. That’s is why I decided to get my Toyota Noah in March 2021.
I enjoy driving this car..
Thanks for the great video!... I enjoyed every second of it ! Great Job.
The Car Care Nut, thanks for your info on the CZcams which are very helpful to us.
Recently I traded in my 2010 Corolla for an 2022 Prius Prime and understand that it is no good to keep the HV battery 100% charge for an extended period of time. That is why I try to keep the charge between 30 to 75% most of the time by using a timer instead of programming. If the car shows that it takes 4 hours for full charge, the timer will be set for a period of 2.5 hours ( about 1.5 hour less than the full charging hours).
Also try to use Hybrid mode for a certain period of time to keep the health of the gas engine.
You are the best, brother! Another stellar video!
Excellent I enjoy your videos keep doing it!
Another great video. This is my favorite channel. I love my Rav4 Prime
Great video. Thanks for sharing. 👍Yeah... It's fun having a older third generation Toyota and leaving the lights burning on the parking during the day. Then your in for a big suprise. Opening the door with a mechanical key you never new you had, looking under the hood for your 12 volt battery that's missing, and a trunk you can only open electric. And then, after watching many CZcams video's sitting in your car, learning about that extra + (plus) connector in your fuse box. I really did feel stupid that day, but I did manage to drive home ! 😁
Wow so much good info!! Now I need to check out those fins that open and close in my Prius!!!
I really like your channel. You can carry a monologue perfectly to keep me entertain. This history topics from an insider are very cool
My used 2012 Prius C is the best car I have ever had. I look at CZcams reviews and they are 99% negative, complaining about lack of speed, or "does not inspire a passion for driving." Things like that.
I bought a 2022 corolla cross hybrid this year (2021) "don't get the dating", my gas consumption was cut in half and still improving. I'm at 23.14 km/l (59.1m/g). I would appreciate a once over from you on this model and how to care for it. Your channel is a God-send btw. Thanks for taking the time to educate us; much appreciated.
I use a 3rd gen Prius and I love the last 2 mins of your vids!, Thanks for sharing.
You’re my favorite Toyota guy! Happy new year!
فديو رائع ومعلومات حلوه عاشت ايدك تستحقّ المتابعه ❤❤❤
Thanks for the detailed information! Amazing. I didn't there were so many refinements over the generations.
I really like the way you are explaining sophisticated things. Thanks bro.
Looking forward to receiving our Rav4 Hybrid next year.
my 2022 prime is getting 2.5 L per 100 km.
Now is getting colder in Canada and I see the increase to 3 plus L. per 100 kilometres.
This is insane because my best mileage in the last 20 years was 1989 Honda Civic and 2007 Yaris both standard transmissions. These two miracles of Japanese production were getting 6+ L/100 km. in the winter and just below 6L/100 km in the summer.
The night price per one Kilowatt in Ontario is very cheap and I always charge at night.
Very nice explanation, thank you.
Also Subaru Nissan and Ford use Toyotas licensed hybrid tech. They basically strap their engines to the Toyota hybrid system. Ford was the first to do this long ago
But not with great success on eco figures Re ford mondeos I was shocked when I saw them.
Thanks for all the great information and content I've had a Prius for years and I've learned a lot during that time but it's always nice to hear someone who knows about cars let you know the real deal
Excellant presentation!
Fantastic video! Thank you.
This just cements my opinion to wait for my RAV4 hybrid. Ordered late August. Husband suggested I look at Hyundai. Nope. Hope wait isn’t too much longer here (Canada). Thanks for another informative video.
Love details of your work and the technical depth. Can you do a video explaining why Toyota stuck to series hybrids vs parallel hybrids like the Chevrolet volt? (I may have gotten the technical name wrong)
GREAT VIDEO. The only thing that sucks is, even if I am (and my familyI) are Toyota fanboys, I purchased my 2017 Honda Accord hybrid in 2016, 4 months before the NEW generation Toyota Camry came out. Toyota is very good in keeping secrets unlike other auto makers who announces their future cars without any data. That's why I end up with Honda. At the time of my purchase, The Accord Hybrid is the only "NORMAL LOOKING" sedan that gives 48mpg and with decent reviews. From 2013 to this date, the Accord still has the same gas engine coupled with the same hybrid system. I now have 30K miles with it, has zero trouble (yet), and has zero trunk space, LoL.
Thanks again for your time posting this video.
Ill remember the Prius every time I get in my 2022 Prius Prime!
I used to do the cardboard in front of the radiator during winter.😊 You didn’t want to forget it in the fall.
Great information about hybrid systems!
Learned how to drive with 04 volvo X60 and did my driving test with 04 Toyota prius. It was like driving jet when I went for the driving test.
Long live hybrids. Corporate America only thinks about the next quarter profit and shareholders. Corporate Japan thinks about the next 20 years and they nailed it!
I've been driving my 2021 Hybrid Corolla for a couple of months now and yes--for the most part it's a normal, very comfortable car. I'm enjoying it quite a bit.
Would love to see a video like this for the Lexus Hybrids. Specifically the RWD ones LC500H, GS450H and LS600H Would also love to see how the RWD (Beltless ) CVT transmission works and what maintenance it needs.
I bought a Toyota RAV4 XSE hybrid 2021 and love it . I’m thinking of trading in for the XSE plug-in hybrid. With my current rav4 XSE hybrid, I get 45 &+ MPG = between 600 to 620 miles to empty my tank . And I’m sure the plug-in hybrid one would be madness!! That’s why I’m thinking of trading this one for the plug-in hybrid. Toyota. You’re the best !! 😌😌😌😌😌😌
My dear, in the middle of all those stupid commentators you are a shining star. I own a Corolla Hybrid, everything you said about it are true, thank you, greetings from Turkey 🙏🤩
I like my Auris Hybrid, it has no cam or drive belts to replace or maintain. It's easy to service and is very reliable.
Over 60 mpg on average, it's the best car I've ever owned.
The brakes should last over 100,000 miles as well.
@@rightlanehog3151 if serviced properly,but they dont.
Very nice video. Pl make such a video about hatchback hybrids such as Aqua & vitz hybrid.
I had active shutters in my 2013 Lexus GS450h. Took a while to trickle down to the Toyota’s.
Your videos are so informative. In this one I would like to know when did Toyota come with the wonderful planetary gear system?
Another great video. Had the second generation for years sold it, bought a Merc. Now I'm looking at the CH. R. haven't made my mind up yet?
it´s good that Toyota has a lot of customers where can test on practice all the fails that Toyota makes with there new engines and Toyota can fix it slowly over the years. Big thanks to the customers where trust Toyota that they bring reliable new technology on the market.
India is getting it's firat mid segment toyota hybrid "hyrytder" and your videos are so helpful to understand all the systems and precautions. Thanks.
The shutters in front of the radiator is a throwback to the old semi trucks.
World class expertise.
My 2001 Estima hybrid was a brave step for Toyota... The strangest thing about it is probably the fact that it has a metal belt type CVT rather than an eCVT and the front electric motor connects to the drivetrain via the serpentine belt... And then there is another electric motor for the rear wheels to make it the first four wheel drive (slightly) hybrid I think… It is a less refined system than what Toyota makes now but even so overall it feels a lot smoother and years more modern than even some newer non-hybrid Toyotas
interesting! I hadn't heard of that one.
I'm very satisfied with my 2012 Highlander Hybrid. Put 8k miles on it in 7 months, and it still drives like new with 116k on the odo.
My 06 with 250k mi is just like you said.
Absolutely fantastic 👏
I have 2012 priusV. But far it is a best vehicle.
No issues whatsoever. Still have original brake pads.
Even with 1.8 engine it does pretty good in the mountains fully loaded.
The car was everywhere between San Diego and Whistler, BC, Moab, Bryce Canyon. Comfortable for long hauls.
Can hold 80+ on the road and still have enough to accelerate.
Was hoping to see a bigger motor, but found out they stop make these.
Will be looking into RAV4 hybrid, but I really like the wagon setup with reclining and sliding rear seats.
You have the beat Prius of them all. Too bad sales in the US were too low to keep the model available.
I put 230,000 mi on my 2012 prius and never had a single problem with it. I now have a 2022 prius AWD XLE because the other was so reliable and efficient. I cannot overstate how much I love these cars. best car I've ever owned!
Hi AMD Hope you’re well. Appreciate if you could do a video about Corolla Touring sport Hybrid. Also how to drive a hybrid car and maximise MPG. Thanks
Had my 2013 Hybrid now for 2 fantastic years and although not the most exciting beast I'v had is the cheapest and most reliable by far. Easy to maintain and drive. LOVE IT. Will probably finish using it in a few years and buy a 2016 model with bigger engine perhaps. But maybe not....
Toyota Hybrids are very Well explained in this video. Thanks.
Amazing knowledge thanks. Plz tell us about new 3rd generation sequoia hybrid thy have just released. How it works and is it going to be reliable?
Love our RAV4 2021 XSE hybrid. Smooth, quiet, lots of bells and whistles and great gas mileage. No problems with the gas tank or the high voltage connector (so far).
I bought a 2014 Prius C to conserve miles on my F350 power stroke. It's actually a pleasure to drive. Especially 50 mpg when it takes 100 miles round trip to nearest shopping center.
Thank you for all the info and history on the Toyota Hybrid, if you think the 4th Gen Hybrid is the one to go for, i will very strongly consider a 2020 Yaris in 2025 for sure! Only gonna buy a Toyota Hybrid.
Hi AMD! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I learned so much on how to get the best out of my hybrid.
I have a March 2017 Corolla Hybrid 2zr Fxe engine.
Can you please let me know what grade oil it should take, and where I can access the hybrid battery filter?
I’ve seen your existing video on cleaning the filter but I think it’s for the later model.
Also, I’m in Melbourne, Australia - a little more than a stone’s throw from your location! Long shot, but is there a reliable technician
You may know here? I called my local dealership to ask where to locate my battery filter - and they said they
Didn’t know, which is a worry.
Keep up the great work!
Great vid, how I wish one could get the 3rd generation shape Prius with 4th generation hybrid system. The 3rd generation is still legendary than the newer one. I owned the 2010 one & was written off in an accident. Whilst most of my friends were hellbent on torquey diesel, I believed in hybrids (and believe I was a minority) but in the end hybrids proofed futuristic and have no doubt plug-in will prove pragmatic BEV. The battery magic (high density lowest weight)the BEV's are waiting for will work more for plug-in hybrids more so as the ICE heat efficiency is also sinificantly improving. Hybrids will forever remain part of the power mix to efficient mobility.
My new Rav4 XSE hybrid is my second hybrid, first one was a 2018 Honda Insight which was also a great hybrid car.
I swear by hybrids now and will NEVER go back to just an ICE only vehicle. I really wanted to get a Rav4 Prime but I wasn't willing to wait an untold amount of time to get one. I have absolutely no regrets buying just the hybrid version.
Very informative, thank you. Will you do a follow up on Toyota plugin and Prime models?
I can! I’ll add it to the list
Great informative video. I learned a lot. How can you identify which generation Hybrid you own? For instance we just bought a used 2016 Highlander Limited. So did the 2016 come with the 4th gen?
Hi Tom! Hard to put it in a year range it depends when the model generation came out. For example your highlander generation started in 2014 so it has the 3rd generation hybrid system and carried it all the way to 2019. 2020 and up with is a new generation has the 4th generation hybrid
I grew up listening to korn and limp bizkit songs and hearing the amazing tech that toyota implemented in HV day dreaming with having one... now at my 38 years old, I finally got my hands on a Corolla Cross Hybrid... what makes me very nostalgic is to think that this exactly the same configuration that they used when I was a teenager... is like looking back to that young poor Me and telling him... WE DID IT BOY!
And I need to be careful because I drive like hypnotized hearing and listening al the choreography of systems turning on and off
AMEN!!! I was just coming home & TWO Teslas passed me. Not seeing too many newer gen4's like mine. I bet w/prices, more will sell. VERY informative video, as usual. I SEE how Europe drives smaller cars, how their gasoline prices are always higher than ours, MADE me choose my prius. I pumped gas when the US had the shortage. Even wrkd when it was 27cents a gallon! I would have purchased a hybrid Camry or RAV4. I WANTED better MPG. Yes, I sacrificed room but it's an individual choice. ANY Toyota hybrid rocks!!! Sorry Musk.😁
I couldn't car less how many Teslas pass me in my Rav4 XSE hybrid. I'll get the last laugh when they are broken down on the side of the road because of reliability issues or from "brownouts" because the electrical grid can't handle all the pressure from too many EV's on the road (especially during the daytime on hot summer days when electrical power is under extreme pressure). Hybrids are the WAY TO GO for the foreseeable future. My 62 Imperial mpg (51 US gallon) proves my point.
@@henryhonda8408 I totally agree, & I could care less also. I've had Teslas try n race me/ cut in front of me. They HATE Toyota hybrids, especially PRII. I jst chug by gas stations in my low maintenance Toyota.😁
Very interesting content! Great delivery!
It has been a bit confusing with those Toyota hybrid generations numbering... My Toyota Harrier is equipped with P314 transmission. Am I correct assuming it's the 3rd gen Toyota hybrid?
Hi! Should be 3rd generation
Even their second gen hydrogen car is really nice! Too bad cannot buy them here in Canada. Great video!
I remember when my sister-in-law had to pre-ordered 2004 Prius and dealer told her she will be paying a dealer mark-up of $5k if she opted for the base one as they are cheapest and have a long waiting lists. She opted for the options like JBL sound system, navigation systems and other extras not found on base models for an additional $7,000 (I think) with no dealer mark up and got the car available after 3 days of the pre-order. It was a quite a hype at the time just like with the Scion tC.
Good video
I got a 2005 Prius Gen 2 last year. Now I've changed out the NiMH-battery for a Li-Ion, 2x60cell. That and stronger springs in the rear makes her go at between 80-120 mpg, depending on wether it is winter or summer. Quite happy with it. Usually charge her at home and drive to work only using electric drive. When I don't use the bike. : )
Toyota made a good car. Thankfully, a little too good at ~255000kms...
So, you converted you Hybrid into Plugin Hybrid?
i drove 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid ( that time Hybrid use to come from Japan) very comfortable , and i was able to drive whole week only on $20 dollars because Gas( Patrol ) price was $1.89 , and after that , other companies interduce hybrids but those were not even close to Toyota .
The step improvements that Toyota have made is increadible but so many in the media forget to tell you why the hybrids are different. Thank you. Would hope to see your thoughts on the new Lexus NX 2022 version.
The "original" generation (1997-2001) available only in Japan was different from the "classic" generation (2001-2003) available worldwide was due to several updates... the gas-engine had more power... the outside appearance changed... and the screen was upgraded to be touch-sensitive. But the biggest change was completely missed in this explain... the battery-pack. Cells within were changed from "D" format to prismatic. Toyota was leading the way to such a degree, the importance of that switch wasn't recognized and is still overlooked to this day. People just dismissed the technology as just a slow & boring solution for tree-huggers. Keep in mind, the design priority was a reduction of smog-related emissions, not carbon.
Yes indeed. Most people just don't understand that CO2 (carbon) is not a pollutant. CO2 is needed to grow our food. We could use more CO2 as its been causing a greening of our planet.
Thank you AMD, I understand, so combustion engine can not help during braking when driving down a hill in any case. Has it something like one way clutch.