Toyota Lineup Gets an 18-Month Makeover

Toyota FT 86 Concept

Washington DC September 29, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Autoweek magazine, Toyota plans to move into new product segments over the next 18 months, as well as redesign several mainstream models.

By the spring of 2012, Toyota will launch all-new versions of the Camry, Yaris, Tacoma, and RAV4. Also, the new FT-86 sport coupe, developed with Subaru, should arrive on these shores by that time.

And in the wings are a plug-in version of the Prius and a Prius coupe. The Corolla is due for a restyling, and due to its extended six-year cadence, its 2012 model year restyling will likely be more extensive than a mere fascia change and would push a redesign to spring 2014.

The Matrix, which is based on the Corolla platform, most likely won’t be changed until 2014. As for the Avalon, Autoweek reports that a thorough midcycle freshening this past spring has pushed back the redesign to mid-2013 as a 2014 model. The Avalon preceded the Camry during the last model change-over but will follow in the upcoming redesign.

The RAV4 compact crossover will be redesigned for the 2012 model year. The next RAV4 is expected to get an upgraded interior and bolder design.