Toyota news update: Week of November 15, 2021

There’s a lot going on in the world of Toyota this week so we’re just going to jump right into it – check out the latest Toyota news updates courtesy of your favorite Orlando Toyota dealership.

What’s new in Toyota news this week?

New Toyota GR Supra Funny Car gets 330 hp 

Toyota introduced an all-new Toyota GR Supra Funny Car (a.k.a. drag racing car) to the world of NHRA this past weekend! Since 2012, their NHRA car has always been based on the ever-popular Toyota Camry, but for 2022 Toytora is putting a Supra in the ring. This new Toyota Funny Car will debut next February at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals weekend and will be piloted by J.R. Todd and Alexis DeJoria. Todd is the 2018 NHRA Champion, while DeJoria is a former U.S. Nationals winner. We can’t wait to see what it has to offer – Funny Cars are typically bigger, wider, and has a longer wheelbase than production cars, so seeing the GR Supra transform into one will definitely be interesting.

Is a GR Corolla headed our way? 

Pretty much everyone loves the all-new Toyota GR Yaris that was brought to market in Europe last year, and we were bummed to learn that it wouldn’t be making its way stateside anytime soon. According to recent rumors, that’s about to change. It’s been suggested that an all-new GR Corolla with the same turbocharged 1.6L 3-cylinder engine as the GR Yaris will be introduced in the US, offering 295 horsepower. If the rumors are true, we can expect it to be unveiled sometime in the first half of 2022. Fingers crossed!

Toyota Supra to go manual next year?

Another rumor surrounding the Orlando Toyota Supra has been making its way into the limelight lately – namely, that this much-loved sports car will be getting a manual gearbox in 2023. While this new Toyota is hands-down the most exciting one to drive on the lot, some were disappointed that it only came with an automatic transmission. Adding a manual option would definitely appease that segment and make the Toyota Supra even more exciting to drive. We don’t think it’s too far of a stretch – after all, the BMW Z5, which it shares a platform with, offers a manual option.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid offers a new trim 

The new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a great way to get the best of both worlds – a good amount of interior space as well as top-notch fuel efficiency. And we’re excited to announce that this Orlando Toyota is getting a new trim-level for the 2022 model year – the SE. Previously, you could get the XSE if you wanted seriously sporty style and performance features. The SE offers a more affordable option and includes features like mono-tone paint, a 7″ touchscreen audio interface, and tons of new packages – you can choose from options like the weather package, convenience package, and more.

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