A few days ago, FAW Toyota officially revealed its six new car plans for 2021. In addition to ALLION, RAV4 Rongfang PHEV, new Yize and other models, there is also a new medium-sized SUV code-named 770B It has attracted a lot of people's attention. According to relevant information, it is speculated that this model is likely to be a new medium-sized SUV model based on the fourth-generation Highlander model in overseas markets. This model may be named "Lu Fang" ” and is expected to be launched in September 2021.
According to the two trademarks "Lu Ze" and "Lu Fang" registered by FAW Toyota in November 2018, these two names are relatively close to the existing Yize and Rongfang respectively, and Rongfang As a name for compact SUV models, it is more likely that a higher-level mid-sized SUV will be named "Lu Fang".
In addition, it was revealed on the Internet in March this year that FAW Toyota is stepping up the construction of a project code-named "770B". FAW Toyota's bidding information and environmental impact assessment documents show that the annual production capacity of the "770B" project will be 49,824 vehicles. , the model is positioned as a medium-sized SUV, and some suppliers call it the FAW Toyota version of the "Highlander", and the relevant bidding information and environmental impact assessment documents show that the FAW Toyota version of the "Highlander" code-named "770B" is possible Only hybrid models will be launched.
The current FAW Toyota RAV4 Rongfang 2.5L dual-engine four-wheel drive model is equipped with an A25B-FXS 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, dual motors, and a planetary gear E-CVT transmission as its main components The THS-II hybrid system composed of the engine has a maximum power of 131kW and a comprehensive maximum power of the system is 163kW. If used in the new mid-size SUV model, it will be the same as the 8AR-FTS 2.0T engine equipped in the current GAC Toyota Highlander ( 162kW) are comparable.
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