Rumour: Toyota to launch Corolla Hybrid in India

Toyota is reportedly planning to launch the Corolla Hybrid in India. Though the automaker hasn't revealed any official information about the same, media reports claim that the car will be launched here by mid-2017. If the speculations do come out to be true, the Corolla Hybrid will be the third hybrid car from Toyota to be sold in the country, after the Camry and the Prius.

Reports further suggest that Toyota is planning to assemble the car locally to keep the price tag competitive. The current petrol-powered Corolla Altis is priced in the range of 13.79 lakh to Rs. 18.69 lakh, while the Camry Hybrid is priced at Rs. 31.99 lakh. The Corolla Hybrid is expected to fill this gap in the car maker's portfolio.

No official details about the Corolla Hybrid's specifications for India have surfaced yet. However, it might borrow powertrain from the recently launched Prius, which comes with a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor setup, mated to an e-CVT gearbox.

Source: Car and Bike