In a separate press release, the company talks about how the new gasoline four-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine relies on a more efficient combustion process and benefits from a variable control system. Thanks to a higher thermal efficiency (40 percent and 41% in hybrid models), it generates more horsepower and torque while meeting the more stringent exhaust regulations. Output stands at 169 horsepower (126 kilowatts) at 6,600 rpm and 205 Newton-meters (151 pound-feet) of torque from 4,800 rpm in cars powered exclusively by the gasoline engine whereas in hybrids output is rated at 144 hp (107 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 180 Nm (133 lb-ft) at 4,400 rpm.
Aside from developing a new engine, Toyota has also worked on a hybrid system tailored to the 2.0-liter mill putting to good use the knowledge gained during the Prius’ development by using a similar array of tech. “Linear and lengthened sense of acceleration” is being promised, along with “superior fuel efficiency” and better driving dynamics.
