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Does Toyota have too many SUVs?

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Toyota’s SUV lineup has grown so large that it can feel overwhelming. In the U.S. market alone, Toyota now offers 14 different models, from the compact Corolla Cross (and its hybrid version) to the ever-popular RAV4 in gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms. Move up a step and you’ll find the mid-size Highlander and the even roomier more spacious version The Grand Highlander each available as a hybrid too followed by the full-size Sequoia with its third row seating. For drivers who crave real off-road oriented , there’s the 4Runner and the legendary Land Cruiser, while those looking to shift more towards luxury can consider the Crown Signia crossover. And at the zero-emissions end the bZ4X, Toyota’s fully electric entry.

Looking beyond North America, the count swells past 17 when you factor in region-exclusive names and body styles. In Europe and Asia you’ll spot subcompact crossovers like the Yaris Cross and the C-HR. In parts of Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, more rugged models such as the Fortuner and Prado dominate sales charts. Even familiar names get tweaked depending on where you are for instance, the Highlander goes by “Kluger” in Australia. When every variant, badge and powertrain is tallied, Toyota has designed an SUV for virtually every taste, need and budget.

This breadth of choice gives shoppers the freedom to pick exactly what they want. Whether you’re hunting for the cheapest compact crossover, a fuel-sipping hybrid for your daily commute, a spacious family hauler that can tow the boat, a weekend warrior built for dirt roads, or a fully electric vehicle to cut tailpipe emissions, Toyota has an option ready on the lot. That kind of range can earn loyalty: once you’re committed to the brand, you’re more likely to trade in your old Toyota for a new one instead of looking elsewhere

Yet there’s a drawback to having so many siblings in the same family. When models sit close together in size, shape and price, it’s easy to mix them up buyers can struggle to tell the Corolla Cross apart from the C-HR, or the Highlander from its slightly bigger Grand Highlander. Dealers face a balancing act too, guessing how many of each model to stock without ending up with slow-moving cars gathering dust. Inside Toyota, nearly identical models can end up stealing sales from one another instead of growing.

Pruning the lineup might help clear up the confusion. By retiring or merging models that overlap too much perhaps folding the Grand Highlander’s extra size back into the Highlander, or choosing a single compact crossover platform Toyota could simplify the buying experience.

Fewer, more distinct choices would make it easier for customers to understand exactly what each model offers, while helping dealers keep the right mix of vehicles on hand.

At its core, Toyota’s mastery of SUV design and engineering is undeniable, reflected in every reliable, well-built model it sells. But sometimes, less can be more. A leaner, more focused SUV family could sharpen Toyota’s edge even further, making it crystal clear which vehicle is best suited to each driver’s needs.

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