Toyota has announced a number of new engine and transmission technologies, including an all-wheel drive system for hybrids.

The manufacturer has developed a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), six-speed manual transmission, a 2.0-litre engine, a 2.0-litre hybrid electric system and all-wheel drive systems, based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform.

Toyota said the new powertrain units will not only contribute to improved environmental and driving performance in conventional petrol-engined vehicles, but their core technologies will also suport improved performance in electrified vehicles, including hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles.

With the TNGA powertrains, Toyota has already announced plans to introduce 17 versions of nine engines, 10 versions of four transmissions and 10 versions of six hybrid systems by the end of 2021.

Within the next five years, Toyota aims to have TNGA powertrains installed in approximately 80% of the Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles sold each year in Europe, Japan, the USA and China.