Just as Volkswagen and Honda seek to keep their joint venture partners happy by giving them different versions of the same basic model, so too does TMC. FAW Toyota builds and sells the latest RAV4 but GAC Toyota wanted some of the C-SUV action too. Thus the Wildlander, an imminent SUV especially for China.

This future vehicle has quite a lot of exterior changes compared to the RAV4. A 170HP naturally aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine is the standard powertrain, linked to a CVT. What should be the infinitely more popular Wildlander Hybrid is instead propelled by a 219HP 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and one motor, driving through an E-CVT.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

GAC/Guangqi Toyota is yet to announce official details. Neither has it released any images. Both vehicles should be revealed at the Guangzhou motor show next month in the JV’s home city. Sales are due to commence by early 2020.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact