Toyota India has announced that its cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles have crossed the 3 lakh units milestone in India, reflecting the growing acceptance of strong-hybrid technology among Indian customers.
- For those unaware, Toyota’s self-charging strong-hybrid system combines a petrol engine and an electric motor, with the battery getting recharged through regenerative braking and engine power. Thus, it eliminates the need for external charging and seamlessly switches between electric-only, petrol-only or a combination of both modes.
- According to Toyota, this huge demand for strong-hybrid vehicles is primarily driven by increasing awareness of superior fuel efficiency, lower emissions, enhanced driving performance, and ease of ownership.
- Currently, Toyota has four strong-hybrid vehicles in its Indian portfolio. These include Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Innova Hycross, Camry and Vellfire. All of them offer an 8-year warranty on the hybrid battery pack.
- Among these offerings, the Hyryder and Innova Hycross made the strong-hybrid more popular among buyers seeking better fuel efficiency without moving to pure electric vehicles.
Commenting on this milestone, Mr. Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “We are immensely proud to achieve the milestone of 3 lakh hybrid vehicle sales in India, reflecting the strong and growing customer trust in Toyota’s Self-charging Hybrid Electric technology. At Toyota, our philosophy of ‘Mass Electrification’ is rooted in offering practical, scalable, and inclusive mobility solutions. Hybrid technology serves as a critical bridge towards a cleaner future, enabling customers to embrace electrification seamlessly without compromising on performance, convenience, or reliability. This achievement not only reinforces our commitment to environmentally responsible mobility but also strengthens our resolve to contribute meaningfully to India’s transition towards carbon neutrality.”
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