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Originally Posted by kdhspyder
Well there is already a hybrid minivan in their lineup in Japan and has been for a while. The Sienna and the Highlander are due for updating in the next 18 mo's. I'm going to guess that the answer is 'Yes' to the HSD+V6 Sienna. But I also think the new Highlander ( on Sienna frame? ) should link the 2.4L+HSD in the same way the Camry does. This effectively replaces the doggy 4c Highlander now. New lineup..
ICE 2.4L RAV
ICE 3.5L RAV
HSD 2.4L Highlander
ICE 3.5L Highlander
.... HSD 3.5L leave it for the Lexus line?
ICE 3.5L Sienna
HSD 3.5L Sienna
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The current Japanese minivans (Estima and Alphard) are so called THS-C system and are parallel hybrids.
Last year, Toyota introduced the Estima Hybrid Concept...
http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...estima_hybrid/
It is HSD 2.4L plus rear motor.
The concept car had Heat Recovery System from the exhaust pipe to improve overall fuel efficiency.
Ken@Japan