Toyota New Global Architecture Toyota New Global Architecture The Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) are modular unibody automobile platforms that underpin various Toyota and Lexus models starting with the fourth generation Prius in late 2015. TNGA platforms accommodate different vehicle sizes and also front-, rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations. Replaces the MC and New MC platforms. Offered in compact size with transverse engine and front- or all-wheel-drive. Calendar years: Replaces the K platform. Larger than TNGA-C with transverse engine and front- or all-wheel-drive. Calendar years: Replaces the N and New N platforms. Calendar years: The rear-wheel drive Global Architecture for Luxury vehicles is used primarily
Toyota S engine Toyota S engine The Toyota S Series engines are a family of straight-4 engines with displacement from 1.8 L to 2.2 L produced by Toyota Motor Corporation from January 1980 to August 2007. The series has cast iron engine blocks and alloy cylinder heads. The 1S is the first version of the S-series engine. It is a member of Toyota's "Lasre" engine family ("Lightweight Advanced Super Response Engine"). Bore and stroke are 80.5 x 90.0 mm. The engine was first seen in 1981, and was fitted to a wide range of Toyotas, in both RWD and FWD applications. Original "1S"