Toyota to unveil two new hybrid models today: watch live stream

When Toyota unveiled the Prius 2020 Edition last week, he briefly mentioned two new hybrids that it would unveil on May 18. This day has come when the packaging is about to detach from the electrified models during an online event only. Held at the company’s North American headquarters, this unconventional double start is the type of event that automakers are turning to in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, which ended most public gatherings.

Although Toyota has not provided any details on what it will show, we do have some ideas. Chances are we’re going to see the next generation of Sienna, since we saw the first spy shots in July 2019. The minivan would be an exclusively hybrid affair, as street news suggests that the family transporter will be sold exclusively with an electrified powertrain. It remains to be seen whether it will be similar or not to the RAV4 hybrid.

As for the other vehicle, reports indicate that the Venza will return, so is that the case? Perhaps. Note that Toyota introduced the new Harrier about a month ago, and we could easily see it resuscitating the name Venza for the North American market where Harrier is basically unknown.

While a Tundra test mule with a hybrid powertrain was spotted almost a year ago, we doubt it was one of two vehicles to be released in a few hours. An informant told us some time ago that the next generation truck will debut by the end of 2021, so it will be a long wait. The same person familiar with the Toyota calendar mentioned the imminent return of Venza as a mid-size crossover, so it could happen.

For what it is worth, the Lexus brand is not mentioned, so we tend to believe that the two models will be part of the Toyota range.