In order to extend its contact time with customers “at least to 10 years”, Toyota will take vehicles back to the factory after their first use cycle and refurbish them “to the best standard” to ensure the second user has as new a vehicle as possible.
The same process could also be carried out, Martín suggested, before the third use cycle, after which Toyota will focus its efforts on recycling the vehicles as efficiently as possible. While the details of the vehicles’ end-of-life process have yet to be laid out, Martín hinted that the focus will be on avoiding waste and reducing the environmental impact of new vehicle production.
He said: “How do we recycle it? How do we reuse different parts that are essential and maybe can be used for other services? How do we then rebuild the batteries, reuse them and recycle them? How do we use part of the material for the brand-new vehicle that’s going to be used in the factory?”, which is due in early 2022. Its 71.4kWh battery, giving a range of 280 miles, is promised to retain up to 90% of its usable capacity after 10 years of use.
A bit redundant with a Toyota. They barely wear out if you do nothing to them… 🤷♂️
Very interesting concept. I wonder how people will pay for it?
Taken of the forcorst put back through the system and sold as new
Parts shortages more likely and new materials
Nice theory. I can see the appeal, but if collectively OEMs don't agree to slow down release cycles (some do a minor update every year, facelift at 3 years, new model at 6) then its not going to work. Especially with business tax rates being so backwards as they are now.
Will they refresh the tech and powertrains however?
“ex-customer”? You mean second-hand? That’s even worse than “pre-owned”.
This is a great idea - refresh of consumables, re upholster if needed, refresh audio and infotainment to more modern levels, and return to the market/owner.
After their 'first cycle' they get refurbished (and this suggests after 3 years), what are they doing with a 3 year old car other than service + cleaning it? Replacing parts to make it like new? That seems wasteful if the parts have life in them, what if the tyres are 50% worn?
Taking a leaf out of the ToyotaNZ playbook with their Signature Class range. Excellent plan 👍
Sounds like a great idea. But how does this connect with the government policy of getting people out of combustions engines and into EVs?
Nice idea but I’d guess most Toyotas are fine at 10 years. Now if it was fitting an electric motor after 10 years that would be fantastic.
This is a genuinely green idea, but good business
Sounds good but... My wife's Yaris will soon be 12. Bought new from dealer. There's still nothing wrong with it. 130k km on the clock. Didn't require any remanufacturing. Ten year cycle? Nothing. Look at Cuba! Keeping a car going for 40, 50, 60, 70 years - NOW you're talking.
Now, this is some logic. The most ecological car is the one never manufactured. With the forced influx of EVs, people will want/need to maintain their car as long as possible, because they won't be able to afford a new EV, or simply wouldn't want to.
Fantastic idea from ToyotaUK 👏🏻
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