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Toyota has launched the new Prius in India, which is the third generation model of the hybrid sedan. The Prius is known for its battery technology but will now also feature solar ventilation system. The new Prius is prices start at Rs. 27.39 lakh, going all the way to Rs. 29.41 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Power [...]

The 2012 version of the plug-in hybrid vehicle, Toyota Prius will be showcased at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo that is scheduled to be held from January 7th to 11th 2012 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. The 2012 Toyota Prius was first unveiled at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show held this year. According to the company, [...]

Toyota will commence production of the Prius in Thailand, marking the first mass production of the hybrid outside of Japan. Toyota currently produces the Prius at its main plant in central Japan and will start producing the Prius at an existing plant in Thailand in late November. The rise of the yen against the dollar [...]

The Toyota Prius maybe having problems in the overseas market but that hasn’t stopped the Indian division from gathering 80 confirmed bookings of the environment friendly car. The company has a initial target to sell 200 units this year and the first lot of 24 cars have already been delivered. The company is heavily embanking [...]

Toyota will not change its plans to bring the Prius to India even though its Japanese arm is planning a global recall of the first mass produced hybrid. Bookings for the Prius started in January and the vehicles will be delivered by March-end or April beginning. So far the company has got orders for 54 [...]

Toyota has launched the latest generation of the Prius in India at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi. Prius which in Latin means ‘to go before’ is equipped with the latest of its pioneering technology – the Toyota Hybrid System II (also called Hybrid Synergy Drive), – and with one of the best aerodynamic [...]

Toyota India will launch its hybrid Prius early next year. The car will be unveiled at 2010 Auto Expo and is expected to cost in excess of Rs. 30 lakhs due to the CBU route and 105% duty levied on it. Toyota doesn’t really intend to sell many cars and wishes to boast its image [...]

Nowadays hybrid cars are becoming more famous. Everyone wants one, not because of better fuel consumption but mainly because of lower emissions and the green tag associated with hybrid cars. Honda showed its firepower with the Civic Hybrid and now its Toyota’s turn with the Prius. The Toyota Prius is being tested on India soil [...]

Global auto major Toyota Motor Corp plans to introduce its hybrid sedan Prius in India as an answer to soaring fuel prices and growing concerns over emissions, a top official at its Indian joint venture said. Toyota Prius Coming To India