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Brinks Report > Blog > Automobile > ‘I Gave Up Waiting’: Frustrated Toyota Hybrid Buyers Switch Brands
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‘I Gave Up Waiting’: Frustrated Toyota Hybrid Buyers Switch Brands

Dolon Mondal
Last updated: March 31, 2025 12:02 pm
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The Hybrid Boom

Toyota’s hybrid cars are flying off the shelves—so fast that buyers are now waiting months to get their hands on one. From the U.S. to Japan, Europe, and India, dealerships are struggling to keep up with demand. The reason? A global surge in hybrid popularity, combined with supply chain snags.

Why the Delay?

The problem isn’t just high demand. Key hybrid parts, like motors and inverters, are in short supply. Many components are made in Japan and shipped worldwide, but bottlenecks at suppliers like Aisin and Denso have slowed production.

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For example, a shortage of magnets has delayed hybrid motor deliveries, leaving customers frustrated.

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In Europe, buyers wait 60-70 days for hybrids like the Yaris Cross. In Japan, delays stretch up to five months.

One U.S. dealer ran out of Prius hybrids in February, while Indian buyers face waits of up to nine months. Some, like Saugata Dasgupta in New Delhi, gave up and bought a gasoline car instead after waiting over a year.

Toyota’s Response

Toyota is racing to fix the issue. The company is investing $14 billion in a new U.S. battery plant and boosting production in India. Still, with competitors like Hyundai and Honda also struggling to meet hybrid demand, the wait times might not ease soon.

For many, yes. Hybrids save fuel, and buyers like Rakesh Kumar in India say the mileage makes the wait worthwhile. But as demand grows, Toyota’s challenge is clear: speed up production—or risk losing impatient customers.

Also Read: Turbocharged or Electric? 5 Compact Cars That Will Rule 2025

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