3DLANES #63 - Toyota Hybrid System- Pros but mostly Cons & Porter's Five Forces

We spoke about the Toyota hybrid system before, but what is the bad of it? I mean not everything can be positive. Find out here.

Sources:

• Toyota Global – Toyota Hybrid System II overview
  https://global.toyota/en/powertrain/ths/[global]​

• Toyota UK – “Toyota hybrid – how does it work?”
  https://mag.toyota.co.uk/how-does-toyota-hybrid-work/[mag.toyota.co]​

• Wikipedia – Hybrid Synergy Drive
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_Synergy_Drive[en.wikipedia]​

• Green Car Journal – Inside Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive
  https://greencarjournal.com/dont-miss/inside-toyotas-hybrid-synergy-drive/[greencarjournal]​

• PCauto – “Detailed analysis of Toyota's different hybrid systems: THS, HYBRID MAX, i-FORCE MAX, PHEV, Multi-stage”
  https://www.pcauto.com/my/news/detailed-analysis-of-toyotas-different-hybrid-systems-ths-hybrid-max-i-force-max-phev-multi-stage[pcauto]​

• Toyota of Orlando – How is the Tundra hybrid system different from the Prius hybrid system?
  https://www.toyotaoforlando.com/blogs/6087/how-is-the-tundra-hybrid-system-different-from-the-prius-hybrid-system[toyotaoforlando]​

• Whitby Toyota – i‑FORCE MAX Hybrid or Standard Engine (Tundra guide)
  https://www.whitbytoyota.com/en/news/view/i-force-max-hybrid-or-standard-engine-2025-toyota-tundra-buyer-s-guide/143797[whitbytoyota]​

• Toyota Pressroom – Toyota Crown with HYBRID MAX powertrain
  https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-crown-returns-to-the-us-with-bold-style-and-new-hybrid-max-powertrain/[pressroom.toyota]​

• Car and Driver – Toyota Hybrid Cars: The Complete Lineup From Prius To Tundra
  https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g62840247/toyota-hybrid-cars/[caranddriver]​

• Toyota UK – Why does Toyota use Atkinson cycle engines?
  https://mag.toyota.co.uk/toyota-use-atkinson-cycle-engines/[mag.toyota.co]​

• Wikipedia – Atkinson cycle
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atkinson_cycle[en.wikipedia]​

• Green Car Reports – Study: Toyota has the longest‑lasting hybrids
  https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1127273_study-toyota-has-the-longest-lasting-hybrids[greencarreports]​

• A3 Global – How long should a hybrid battery last?
  https://www.a3global.com/how-long-should-hybrid-battery-last[a3global]​

• Axio Auto – How long do Toyotas last?
  https://www.axioauto.com/blog/2025/october/1/how-long-do-toyotas-last-a-complete-guide-to-longevity-and-reliability.htm[axioauto]​

• Crown Toyota – Hybrid Maintenance: Unveiling the Myths and Realities
  https://www.crowntoyota.com/blogs/5040/hybrid-maintenance-unveiling-the-myths-and-realities[crowntoyota]​

• Hagerty – Piston Slap: Hybrid Engine Wear When Cold?
  https://www.hagerty.com/media/advice/piston-slap/piston-slap-hybrid-engine-wear-when-cold/[hagerty]​

• AutoExpert – The truth about oil dilution with fuel (and how you can fix it)
  https://autoexpert.com.au/posts/the-truth-about-oil-dilution-with-fuel-and-how-you-can-fix-it[autoexpert.com]​

• Reddit – Oil dilution in 2023 Highlander Hybrid
  https://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaHighlander/comments/1aknxne/oil_dilution_due_to_gasoline_in_my_2023/[reddit]​

• Bob Is The Oil Guy – Hybrid ICE wear discussion
  https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/hybrid-ice-wear.287947/[bobistheoilguy]​

• GreenTec Auto – Toyota RAV4 Hybrid battery replacement cost in 2025
  https://greentecauto.com/toyota-rav4-hybrid-battery-replacement-cost-in-2025-everything-you-need-to-know/[greentecauto]​

• Ken Ganley Toyota – Toyota Hybrid Battery Service & Replacement Cost
  https://www.kenganleytoyotaakron.com/toyota-hybrid-battery-service[kenganleytoyotaakron]​