Overview
- Toyota confirmed on Thursday that the Hyryder strong-hybrid's lithium-ion traction battery was reduced from 0.76 kWh to 0.60 kWh as part of a 2025 model-year lifecycle update.
- Owners first spotted the revised specification on online forums and raised questions that led journalists to seek clarification from the company.
- Toyota said the change is an internal product improvement and that the vehicle retains its rated combined output of about 115.56 PS and its ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 27.97 kmpl.
- Analysts and Toyota note that the Hyryder's strong-hybrid system constantly charges and discharges the small battery during driving, so the smaller pack should only shorten electric-only coasting intervals and allow slightly faster recharge, with little noticeable effect on daily use.
- The strong-hybrid powertrain otherwise remains the same—a 1.5-litre Atkinson petrol engine paired with an AC synchronous motor and e‑CVT driving the front wheels—so buyers and owners should see no change to core specifications or a recall requirement.