Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Wednesday launched new version of its premium sedan Camry Hybrid in the country priced at Rs 41.7 lakh (ex-showroom). The sedan now comes with a new front bumper, grille and alloy wheels, a floating type bigger 9-inch infotainment system, among others. Further, the self-charging hybrid electric sedan is now available in a new exterior colour of Metal Stream Metallic in addition to the existing colours of Platinum White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Red Mica, Attitude Black, and Burning Black.
The is expected to cost about Rs 35 lakh.
Despite the benefits of hybrid technology, a lack of government backing and few launches have kept the segment from gaining ground.
The fuel efficiency of the vehicle is 19.16kmpl.
The recently launched Toyota Camry looks good, drives well, offers ridiculous levels of space and comes quite feature-loaded.
The company is currently celebrating the first anniversary of its Camry Hybrid in India during which it has sold 541 units
The trend is expected to gain momentum as global vehicle makers in India, particularly from Japan, ride on hybrids to meet the more stringent fuel efficiency norms that take effect in 2022.
The Camry hybrid sold 466 units in January-April in the region.
The Accord Hybrid will be imported through the CBU route to India
The GST Council last year imposed a cess of 15 per cent on hybrid vehicles, in addition to the 28 per cent GST, leading to a total tax burden of 43 per cent against a previous tax rate of 28 per cent.
Toyota on Thursday launched updated versions of its sedan Camry in India.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Tuesday said it has lifted the lockout at its Karnataka (Bidadi)-based manufacturing plants.
"We see high market potential with growing population of Indian middle class families aspiring for more advanced features like safety, space, luxury and comfort," Toyota Kirloskar Motor's MD Akito Tachibana told reports at the Auto Expo in Greater Noida last week.
The Accord hybrid has a 2-litre petrol engine combined with two electric motors
The mid-life refreshed Accord comes with stylistic changes along with added features while mechanically it remains unaltered
The fourth generation Prius combines a premium styling and an enjoyable driving dynamics.
In October, the company had launched Ciaz in both petrol and diesel options.
Honda will launch 4 cars in India soon.
Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV that eyes the popular Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Range Rover Evoque, among others
From a Rs 9-lakh Maruti to a Rs 2 crore-Nissan, Indian auto industry packs quite a surprise for car buyers