Valvematic engines employ a highly effective valve management system that optimizes engine breathing in real time for improved performance. Fuel efficiency is fine-tuned in real-time against driving conditions and driver intentions.
Valvematic engines are optimized to deliver the most driving range and performance from every drop of fuel they burn.
Other innovations include the Start/Stop system, which is available in select models to limit wasteful idling. When the vehicle comes to a stop at a traffic light or in a drive-thru line, the engine shuts off -- while all accessories continue to function. When the driver releases the brake, a high-speed starter motor restarts the engine instantly. The result? Idling -- and the associated fuel use and emissions are virtually eliminated.
Further, with the extensive use of advanced 6 and 8 speed transmissions, and the use of proven fuel-saving Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) technology, Toyota pairs its fuel-efficient engines with fuel efficient transmissions to ensure low fuel consumption figures.