Toyota recently decided that several of its models once available with gasoline engines—including Camry, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Sequoia, and Sienna—can now only be purchased with a hybrid powertrain. The strategy has seemingly worked so well that one of Toyota's key rivals is considering a similar tactic within its lineup.

 

Hyundai Australia CEO Gavin Donaldson told CarExpert that the company is considering moving its mainstream cars to hybrid powertrains exclusively, noting that Toyota has done "exceptionally well" in its switch to hybridization. He said: