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Toyota has revealed that cumulative global sales of its hybrid vehicles have exceeded the seven million unit mark. This latest million-unit milestone was achieved in the fastest time yet for Toyota, taking just nine months.
As of this month, Toyota sells 27 different hybrid passenger car models and one plug-in hybrid model in more than 90 countries and regions.
Furthermore, by the end of 2015, the car maker is planning to launch 15 new hybrid vehicles.
Takayuki Yoshitsugu, chief representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Office, Toyota Motor Corporation, said: “Toyota is committed to contributing to the creation of a low-carbon society. Our hybrid vehicles have raised consumer environmental awareness globally by combining remarkable fuel efficiency with lower emission levels, and are today seen as the natural choice for customers looking to embrace the latest in hybrid car technology.”
Toyota calculates that as of September 30, the company’s hybrid vehicles have resulted in approximately 49 million fewer tons of CO2 emissions – believed to be a cause of global warming – than would have been emitted by gasoline-powered vehicles of similar size and driving performance.
Toyota also estimates that its hybrid vehicles have saved approximately 18 million kilolitres of gasoline compared to the amount used by regular vehicles of similar sizes.
Toyota launched its Coaster Hybrid EV in August 1997 and the Prius, the world’s first mass-produced hybrid passenger vehicle, in December of the same year.
For more details contact the Ebrahim K. Kanoo Group’s Toyota Showroom in Sitra or call 17730730.
