Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has reported that global cumulative
sales of its full hybrid vehicles have topped 4 million up to 30 April 2012. Toyota
maintains that environmentally-friendly vehicles can only have a positive
impact if they are used widely.
In South Africa, Toyota is the only local manufacturer to
wholeheartedly promote the environmental cause by making a full range of hybrid
vehicles available across its brands. In Europe and South Africa, vehicles
including Toyota’s full hybrid technology include the Toyota Prius, Toyota
Auris and the upcoming Toyota Yaris Hybrid which will make its South African
debut in July 2012. The Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid will be launched in Europe
later in the year and there are currently no plans to introduce the model to
the South African car market.
Toyota currently sells 18 full hybrid models in 80 countries
and regions across the world. Hybrid sales have accounted for 15% of TMC’s
global sales.
Since the launch of the Hybrid Coaster EV in 1997, Toyota
estimates that its full hybrid vehicles have led to a saving of approximately
26 million tonnes in CO2 emissions and have saved about 9 billion litres of
fuel.
Looking for a hybrid car? Contact Toyota South Africa today…
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