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This is a list of hybrid vehicles. A hybrid could theoretically have any two power sources, but hybrid vehicles have typically combined an internal combustion engine with a battery and electric motor(s).
This list includes both regular hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, in chronological order of first production. Since Porsche made the first hybrid car in 1899 there have been a number of hybrid vehicles; but there was a marked increase in interest in, and development of, hybrid vehicles for personal transport in the late 1990s.
Year | Company | Name | Type | Comments |
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Pre-1950 | ||||
1899 | Jacob Lohner & Co. | Automobile | ||
1900 | Pieper of Belgium | Automobile | ||
1901 | Jacob Lohner & Co. | Lohner–Porsche | Automobile | |
1905 | Fischer Motor Vehicle Co. | Petrol–electric Omnibus | Bus | |
1906 | Auto-Mixte | Automobile | Pieper patent | |
1907 | AL (French car) | Automobile | ||
1911 | Tilling-Stevens | TTA1 petrol–electric (in service on Thomas Tilling routes) | Bus | Petrol–electric transmission, but no storage battery and no propulsion except with the petrol engine running. |
1915 | Owen Magnetic | Touring Car | Automobile | The 'Car of a Thousand Speeds' |
1915 | Woods Motor Vehicle | Dual Power Model 44 | Automobile | |
1950s | ||||
1951 | Compagnie Normande d'Etudes | Arbel | Automobile | A petrol–electric hybrid powered on the Lohner–Porsche principle. Very few made and most were prototypes. A nuclear power plant was proposed for the 1958 version. |
1960s | ||||
1969 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz OE 302 | Bus | |
1969 | General Motors | General Motors XP-883 | Automobile | |
1970s | ||||
1970 | Lviv Bus Factory | LAZ 360EM | Bus | First and last low floor Soviet city bus with hybrid transmission, this bus was built as a concept bus, and only one example was made. |
1972 | Towns Microdot | Automobile | ||
1979 | Fiat | Fiat 131 Ibrida [1] | Automobile | Fiat hybrid prototype, 903 cc engine mated to a 24 kW (33 PS; 32 hp) DC |
1980s | ||||
1980 | Daihatsu Motor Co. | Daihatsu Charmant Hybrid | Automobile | This four-door, four-seater car was part of a series of EV prototypes constructed by Daihatsu in the seventies and eighties. It used a 550 cc two-cylinder engine which charged the batteries, and was augmented by two DC electric motors during acceleration. [2] |
1986 | Twike | Automobile | The Twike HEHV designed by a group of Swiss students debuted at the 1986 World expo in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It remains in limited production and available in the United States (source: Neiman Marcus Christmas Book 2007, page 89). | |
1986 | Honda | Gaselle | Automobile | The Goldwing engine-based Gaselle hybrid gas/electric prototype built by Sarabjit Gandhi drove 8050 km in 16 days as part of the World Energy Autocross. |
1988 | Alfa Romeo | 33 Ibrida [3] [4] | Automobile | |
1990s | ||||
1991 | Hino | Hino Blue Ribbon HIMR | Bus | |
1992 | Volvo Cars | Volvo ECC | Automobile | Gas turbine–electric |
1993 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star MBECS, first generation | Bus | |
1993 | Hino | Model Unknown, medium duty, for sale in Japan only. First generation. | Truck | |
1995 | Fiat | Vanzic [5] | Automobile | Electric motor with the assistance of a thermal energy generator |
1995 | Nissan | Nissan Diesel UA ERIP | Bus | |
1996 | Isuzu | Isuzu Cubic CHASSE | Bus | |
1996 | Gillig Corporation | Gillig Phantom Hybrid | Bus | |
1997 | Toyota | Toyota Coaster Hybrid EV | Bus | First Japanese series hybrid bus |
1997 | Toyota | Toyota Prius (Japanese market only) | Automobile | |
1998 | New Flyer Industries | New Flyer DE40LF (diesel–electric hybrid bus), originally called "H40LF" | Bus | |
1999 | Honda | Honda Insight | Automobile | |
1999 | Orion International | Orion VI Hybrid | Bus | |
2000s | ||||
2000 | Nissan | Tino Hybrid | Automobile | 1.769L QG18DE 74kW petrol engine and EM29 17kW electric motor |
2000 | Fiat | Multipla Hybrid Power [6] | Automobile | Thermal engine and electric motor |
2000 | Toyota | Toyota Prius (introduced to US market) | Automobile | 1NZ-FXE 4cyl engine, 2001–2003 model |
2001 | Toyota | Toyota Crown | Automobile | Mild hybrid, Japan only |
2001 | Toyota | Toyota Estima (Japan only) | Automobile | |
2002 | Honda | Honda Civic Hybrid | Automobile | Mild hybrid, 2003 model |
2002? | Mazda | Mazda Demio e-4WD (Japanese market only, used for traction assistance) | Automobile | |
2002 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Star Nonstep HEV bus, second generation | Bus | |
2002 | Nova Bus | Nova Bus RTS HEV bus (4 units built) | Bus | |
2002 | Motor Coach Industries | MCI D4000 HEV (4 units built) | Bus | |
2002 | Wrightbus | Wright Electrocity | Bus | |
2002 | New Flyer Industries | New Flyer DE60LF | Bus | |
2003 | Hino | Hino Ranger Hybrid, light-duty, for sale in Japan only. Fourth generation | Truck | |
2003 | Orion International | Orion VII hybrid bus [7] | Bus | |
2003 | TransBus International | TransBus Enviro200H | Bus | |
2003 | Suzuki | Suzuki Twin | Automobile | |
2003 | Toyota | Toyota Alphard hybrid (Japan only) | Automobile | |
2003 | Toyota | Toyota Prius | Automobile | (5-seat midsize, 2004–2009 model, second generation Hybrid Synergy Drive 1,000,000 sold (as of May 15, 2008)) |
2003 | Toyota | Dyna Diesel Hybrid/Toyoace hybrid (commercial truck, Japan only, diesel hybrid) | Automobile | |
2004 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra Hybrid | Automobile | Mild hybrid, w/no electrical motor for propulsion, electricity only used to power accessories |
2004 | Ford | Ford Escape Hybrid (2005 model) | SUV | |
2004 | Honda | Honda Accord Hybrid | Automobile | Mild hybrid, 2005–2007 model, discontinued due to slow sales |
2004 | Toyota | Hino Dutro/Toyota Dyna Hybrid, light-duty, for sale in Japan only. Fourth generation | Truck | |
2004 | New Flyer Industries | New Flyer GE40LF (gasoline–electric hybrid bus) | Bus | |
2004 | Hino | Hino S'elega R Hybrid | Bus | |
2004 | Hino | Hino Blue Ribbon City Hybrid | Bus | |
2004 | Gillig Corporation | Gillig Low Floor Hybrid | Bus | |
2005 | Honda | Honda Civic Hybrid | Automobile | 2006 model, second generation |
2005 | Lexus | Lexus RX 400h | Automobile | 2006 model, 3MZ-FE V6 engine |
2005 | Mercury automobile | Mercury Mariner hybrid | Automobile | |
2005 | Toyota | Toyota Highlander/Klueger Hybrid | Automobile | 2006-2007 model, 3MZ-FE V6 engine |
2006 | IC Corporation | IC Corporation Hybrid School Bus | Bus | |
2006 | Nova Bus | Nova Bus LFS HEV | Bus | |
2006 | Wrightbus | Wright Pulsar Gemini HEV | Bus | |
2006 | New Flyer Industries | New Flyer DE40LFR | Bus | |
2006 | Lexus | Lexus GS 450h | Automobile | 2007 model, 2GR-FSE engine |
2006 | Saturn Corporation | Saturn Vue Green Line | Automobile | BAS, mild hybrid, 2007 model |
2006 | Toyota | Toyota Camry Hybrid | Automobile | 2007 model, 2AZ-FXE engine |
2006 | Toyota | Toyota Estima hybrid (redesign, minivan, Japan only) | Automobile | It is claimed by Toyota to be the world's first hybrid minibus. |
2006 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation | Canter Eco Hybrid | Truck | |
2006 | International FTTS | Truck | ||
2007 | Lexus | Lexus LS600hL | Automobile | 2008 model, first V8 full hybrid, 2UR-FSE engine |
2007 | Mazda | Mazda Tribute (2008 model) | Automobile | |
2007 | New Flyer Industries | New Flyer DE60LFR | Bus | |
2007 | Nissan | Nissan Altima (licensed Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive) | Automobile | |
2007 | Saturn Corporation | Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid | Automobile | BAS, mild hybrid, 2008–2010 model |
2007 | Toyota | Toyota Highlander/Kluger Hybrid | Automobile | 2008 vehicle redesign, mostly same 3MZ-FE V6 engine |
2007 | Hino | Hybrid 6500 Medium, light-duty, available in Australia. [8] | Truck | |
2007 | E-One | E-ONE [9] Hybrid Command Center | Truck | |
2007 | Eaton Corporation | Medium-duty hybrid trucks fully commercialized in conjunction with FedEx Express and other partners [10] | Truck | |
2007 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Tahoe | SUV | |
2007 | Ford | Ford Escape Hybrid | SUV | 2WD 36 mpg (city)/31 mpg (highway) 4WD 32 mpg (city)/29 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Lexus | Lexus RX 400h | SUV | (AWD) 27 mpg (city)/25 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Mazda | Mazda Tribute Hybrid | SUV | Twin of Ford Escape Hybrid |
2007 | Saturn Corporation | Saturn "Green Line" Vue Hybrid | SUV | (2WD) 27 mpg (city)/32 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Mercury Mariner Hybrid | SUV | (4WD) 32 mpg (city)/29 mpg (highway) | |
2007 | Toyota | Toyota Highlander Hybrid | SUV | 2WD 33 mpg (city)/28 mpg (highway) 4WD 31 mpg (city)/27 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Honda | Honda Accord Hybrid | Car | 25 mpg (city)/34 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Honda | Honda Civic Hybrid | Car | 49 mpg (city)/51 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Lexus | Lexus GS 450h | Car | 25 mpg (city)/28 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Toyota | Toyota Camry Hybrid | Car | 40 mpg (city)/38 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Toyota | Toyota Prius | Car | 48 mpg (city)/54 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Saturn Corporation | Saturn "Green Line" Aura Hybrid | Car | 28 mpg (city)/35 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Nissan Motor Company | Nissan Altima HEV | Car | 42 mpg (city)/36 mpg (highway) |
2007 | Chevrolet | Chevy Silverado Classic 15 Hybrid | Truck | 2WD 18 mpg (city)/21 mpg (highway) 4WD 17 mpg (city)/19 mpg (highway) |
2007 | GMC (automobile) | GMC Sierra Classic 15 Hybrid | Truck | 2WD 18 mpg (city)/21 mpg (highway) 4WD 17 mpg (city)/19 mpg (highway) |
2008 | Alexander Dennis | Alexander Dennis Enviro200H | Bus | |
2008 | Alexander Dennis | Alexander Dennis Enviro400H | Bus | |
2008 | Alexander Dennis | Alexander Dennis Enviro500H | Bus | |
2008 | Beiqi Foton/Eaton Corporation | Beiqi Foton with Eaton Corp. diesel–electric hybrid powertrains [11] | Bus | |
2008 | Hino | Hino S'elega Hybrid (second generation) | Bus | |
2008 | New Flyer | Xcelsior XDE40 Hybrid | Bus | |
2008 | Optare | Optare Tempo | Bus | |
2008 | Volvo | Volvo B5L Hybrid | Bus | |
2008 | Wrightbus | Wright Gemini 2 HEV | Bus | |
2008 | Cadillac | Cadillac Escalade (Global Hybrid Cooperation, 2009 model) | Automobile | |
2008 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Malibu (BAS, mild hybrid, canceled in 2009) | Automobile | |
2008 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Tahoe (Global Hybrid Cooperation, 2008 model, SUV, RWD/AWD) | Automobile | |
2008 | Chevrolet | Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid (Global Hybrid Cooperation, first full hybrid full-size pickup, 2009 model) | Automobile | |
2008 | Dodge | Dodge Durango (Global Hybrid Cooperation, SUV, 2009 model) | Automobile | |
2008 | GMC | GMC Sierra Hybrid (Global Hybrid Cooperation, 2009 model) | Automobile | |
2008 | GMC | GMC Yukon Hybrid (Global Hybrid Cooperation, 2008 model) | Automobile | |
2008 | Saturn Corporation | Saturn AURA Green Line (mild hybrid, 2008–2010 model | Automobile | |
2008 | Toyota | Toyota Crown hybrid | Automobile | Redsign, now a full hybrid, Japanese market |
2008 | BYD Auto | BYD F3DM Plug-in hybrid, (China market) | Automobile | |
2008 | Komatsu Limited | Komatsu PC200-8 Hybrid excavator | Excavator | |
2009 | BMW | BMW X6 ActiveHybrid | Automobile | Global Hybrid Cooperation, BMW's first full hybrid, US market |
2009 | Ford | Ford Fusion Hybrid (2010 model year, midsize car) | Automobile | |
2009 | Honda | Honda Insight (2010 model year, second-generation model, now as a 5-door hatchback) | Automobile | |
2009 | Lexus | Lexus RX 450h | Automobile | 2010 model, 2GR-FXE V6 engine, 2nd generation |
2009 | Lexus | Lexus HS 250h/Toyota Sai | Automobile | 2AZ-FXE engine, similar to Camry hybrid |
2009 | Lincoln-Mercury | Mercury Milan Hybrid (2010 model, midsize car) | Automobile | |
2009 | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes S400 BlueHybrid (Global Hybrid Cooperation, mild hybrid, first lithium-ion battery hybrid and first Mercedes hybrid) | Automobile | |
2009 | Toyota | Toyota Prius | Automobile | 3rd generation, 2010 model year, 2ZR-FXE I4 engine |
2009 | Phoenix Motorcars | Phoenix Motorcars | Automobile | Starts selling plug-in hybrid SUV & Truck in California 2009 (also available all-electric); Assembled in the United States; no projected release date outside California yet |
2009 | Hyundai Motor Company | Hyundai Elantra LPI Hybrid | Automobile | first hybrid to adopt advanced lithium polymer (Li–Poly) batteries and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel; South Korean market only |
2010s | ||||
2010 | BMW | BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (mild hybrid, lithium-ion battery) | Automobile | |
2010 | Fiat | Fiat Panda hybrid fuel cell/battery | Automobile | |
2010 | Honda | Honda CR-Z | Automobile | |
2010 | Honda | Honda Fit Hybrid [12] | Automobile | |
2010 | Hyundai | Hyundai Hybrid | Automobile | 2011 model, sales began end of 2010 |
2010 | Toyota | Toyota Auris Hybrid | Automobile | 2ZR-FXE I4 engine. similar to 3rd gen Prius powertrain |
2010 | Toyota | Toyota Highland hybrid | Automobile | revised hybrid powertrain, similar to RX 450h, 2011 model |
2010 | Mazda | Mazda Tribute | Crossover | |
2010 | Lincoln | Lincoln MKZ Hybrid | Automobile | 2011 model |
2010 | Porsche | Porsche Cayenne S | Automobile | 2011 model, sales began end of 2010 |
2010 | Chevrolet | Volt | Automobile | 2011 model |
2010 | Alexander Dennis | Alexander Dennis Enviro350H | Bus | |
2010 | New Flyer | Xcelsior XDE35 Hybrid | Bus | |
2010 | Optare | Optare Versa | Bus | |
2010 | Porsche | Porsche 918 Spyder | Automobile | 2014 Model. 4.6L V8 engine + 2 electric motors – 823 bhp (614 kW; 834 PS). Plug-in hybrid. |
2011 | Honda | Honda Civic Hybrid | Automobile | 2011 redesign, 1.5L engine, lithium-ion batter |
2011 | Hyundai | Kia Optima Hybrid | Automobile | 2011 model |
2011 | Infiniti | Infiniti M35 Hybrid | Automobile | 2011 model |
2011 | Toyota | Toyota Prius v/Toyota Prius α | Automobile | 2012 model. It will be called Prius + in Europe |
2011 | Toyota | Toyota Camry Hybrid | Automobile | 2012 model |
2011 | Volkswagen | VW Touareg Hybrid | SUV | 2012 model |
2011 | Fisker Automotive | Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid | Automobile | 2012 model |
2011 | Lexus | Lexus CT 200h hybrid | Automobile | similar to Prius powertrain, 2ZR-FXE I4 engine |
2011 | Peugeot | Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 | Automobile | The world's first production diesel–electric hybrid |
2011 | Peugeot | Peugeot 508 RXH | Automobile | diesel–electric hybrid |
2011 | Porsche | Panamera S Hybrid | Automobile | 2012 Model |
2011 | Citroën | Citroën DS5 HYbrid4 | Automobile | diesel–electric hybrid |
2011 | Mercedes-Benz | E 300 Bluetec Hybrid, E 400 Hybrid | Automobile | 2012 - 2016 Model Years. E 300 Bluetec Hybrid is a diesel–electric hybrid. |
2011 | Toyota | Toyota Aqua hybrid | Automobile | Japan only. Named Prius c in the rest of the world |
2012 | BYD | Qin plug-in hybrid | Automobile | |
2012 | Toyota | Toyota Prius c hybrid | Automobile | Several world markets except Europe |
2012 | Toyota | Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid | Automobile | It is based on the 2012 Prius third generation. Available in Japan, U.S. and Europe |
2012 | Toyota | Toyota Yaris Hybrid | Automobile | Europe only. Available since June 2012. [13] |
2012 | Toyota | Toyota Camry Hybrid 2nd generation | Automobile | 2012 model |
2012 | Honda | Acura ILX Hybrid | ||
2012 | Toyota | Lexus ES 300h | Automobile | 2012 model |
2012 | BMW | BMW ActiveHybrid 5 | 2013 model | |
2012 | BMW | BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | 2013 model | |
2012 | Ford | Ford Fusion Hybrid 2nd generation | Automobile | 2013 model |
2012 | Ford | Ford C-Max Hybrid | Compact MPV | 2013 model |
2012 | Ford | Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid | Compact MPV/SUV | 2013 model |
2012 | Volvo | Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid (diesel) | Wagon | Scheduled for November 2012 (Europe only) |
2012 | Volkswagen | Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid | Automobile | Scheduled for late 2012 as a 2013 model |
2012 | Toyota | Toyota Avalon Hybrid | Automobile | 2013 model year |
2012 | New Flyer | Xcelsior XDE60 Hybrid | Bus | |
2013 | Ford | Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid | Automobile | U.S. sales scheduled to begin by early 2013. |
2013 | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | SUV | Sales scheduled to begin in the Japanese market in the first half of 2013 |
2013 | Honda | Accord Hybrid | Automobile | 2014 Model Year |
2013 | Honda | Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid | Automobile | 2014 Model Year |
2013 | BMW | BMW i3 REx | Automobile | This is the plug-in hybrid version of all-electric car scheduled for late 2013 |
2013 | Fisker | Fisker Surf | Production is scheduled for 2013 | |
2013 | General Motors | Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid | Automobile | Scheduled for U.S. market launch by late 2013 as a 2014 model year. |
2013 | McLaren | McLaren P1 | Automobile | 3.8L Twin-turbo V8 engine with KERS – 903 bhp (673 kW; 916 PS). Can run on battery alone. |
2013 | Ferrari | LaFerrari | Automobile | 2014 Model Year. All Sold. 6.3L V12 engine with KERS – 963 bhp (718 kW; 976 PS). |
2013 | Porsche | Panamera S E-Hybrid | Automobile | 2014 Model Year |
2013 | Roewe | 550 PHEV | Automobile | |
2014 | Audi | A3 Sportback e-tron | Automobile | |
2014 | BMW | BMW i8 | Automobile | Retail deliveries began in June 2014 |
2014 | Porsche | Cayenne S E-Hybrid | SUV | 2015 Model Year |
2014 | Volkswagen | XL1 | Automobile | Limited run of 250 vehicles. |
2014 | Volkswagen | Golf GTE | Automobile | |
2015 | BMW | BMW 225xe iPerformance | Automobile | Retail deliveries began late 2015 |
2015 | BMW | X5 xDrive 40e iPerformance | SUV | 2016 Model Year |
2015 | BYD | Tang | SUV | |
2015 | Chevrolet | Volt | Automobile | 2016 Model Year |
2015 | Hyundai | Sonata PHEV | Automobile | 2016 Model Year |
2014 | Audi | Q7 e-tron | SUV | |
2015 | Mercedes-Benz | C350e | Automobile | 2016 Model Year |
2015 | Mercedes-Benz | GLC 350e | SUV | 2016 Model Year |
2015 | Mercedes-Benz | GLE 550e | SUV | 2016 Model Year |
2015 | Mercedes-Benz | S500e | Automobile | 2016 Model Year |
2015 | Mercedes-Benz | C350e | Automobile | 2016 Model Year |
2015 | Toyota | RAV4 | SUV | 2016 Model Year |
2015 | Volvo | XC90 T8 | SUV | 2016 Model Year |
2015 | Volkswagen | Passat GTE | Automobile | |
2016 | BMW | BMW 330e iPerformance | Automobile | Retail deliveries began 2016 |
2016 | BMW | 740e iPerformance | Automobile | 2017 Model Year |
2016 | Chrysler | Pacifica Hybrid | Van | 2017 Model Year |
2016 | Ferrari | LaFerrari Aperta | Automobile | 2016 Model Year. |
2016 | Hyundai | Hyundai Ioniq | Automobile | Retail deliveries began 2016 |
2016 | Kia | Niro | SUV | 2017 Model Year |
2016 | Kia | Optima PHEV | Automobile | 2017 Model Year |
2016 | Toyota | Prius Prime | Automobile | 2017 Model Year |
2016 | Volvo | S90 T8 | Automobile | 2017 Model Year |
2016 | Zinoro | 60H | Automobile | |
2017 | Honda/Acura | Honda NSX | Automobile | 2017 Model Year. Released March 14, 2016. 3.5L V6 engine – 573 bhp (427 kW; 581 PS). |
2017 | Honda | Clarity Plug-in Hybrid | Automobile | 2017 Model Year. |
2017 | Mini | Countryman S E ALL4 PHEV | SUV | 2018 Model Year. |
2017 | Volvo | XC60 T8 | SUV | 2018 Model Year. |
2017 | LEVC | TX | Automobile | London Taxi; Range extender series hybrid |
2017 | Lexus | LC500h | Automobile | 2018 Model Year and first car to employ a dual transmission (CVT and 4-speed automatic) |
2017 | Cadillac | CT6 Plug-in Hybrid | Automobile | |
2018 | Land Rover | Range Rover P400e | SUV | 2019 Model Year. |
2018 | Toyota | Corolla Hybrid | Automobile | 2019 Model Year. |
2020s | ||||
2020 | Fiat | 500 Hybrid | Automobile | mild hybrid |
2020 | Ford | F-150 PowerBoost | Truck | 2021 Model Year. |
2020 | Toyota | Sienna | Van | 2021 Model Year. |
2020 | Toyota | Venza | SUV | 2021 Model Year. |
2020 | Toyota | Corolla Cross Hybrid | SUV | 2021 Model Year. |
2021 | Opel | Astra Hybrid | Automobile | 2022 Model Year |
2022 | Ford | Maverick | Truck | 2022 Model Year |
2022 | Toyota | Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid | SUV | 2022 Model Year |
2022 | Toyota | Innova Zenix Hybrid | MPV | 2022 Model Year |
2023 | Toyota | Tacoma | Truck | 2024 Model Year |
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