Toyota releases hybrid version of Alphard minivan

Toyota releases hybrid version of Alphard minivan

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. on July 30 released the gasoline-electric hybrid version of its Alphard minivan introduced in May last year, Alphard Hybrid. The Alphard Hybrid features a system made up of a 2.4-liter high-efficiency gas engine, front motor and continuously variable transmission. The G Edition in the Alphard Hybrid series is priced at 4.12 million yen, about 1.1 million yen more than the gasoline version.

Toyota to raise number of hybrid models to over 10

Toyota to raise number of hybrid models to over 10

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. said Oct. 24 it plans to increase the number of its environment-friendly gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle models to more than 10 by the end of 2006 from the current three. The automaker already decided to release the luxury Alphard mini-van (in photo) equipped with the new system by 2004.

Toyota releases hybrid version of Alphard minivan

Toyota releases hybrid version of Alphard minivan

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. on July 30 released the gasoline-electric hybrid version of its Alphard minivan introduced in May last year, Alphard Hybrid. The Alphard Hybrid features a system made up of a 2.4-liter high-efficiency gas engine, front motor and continuously variable transmission. The G Edition in the Alphard Hybrid series is priced at 4.12 million yen, about 1.1 million yen more than the gasoline version. (Kyodo)

Toyota to raise number of hybrid models to over 10

Toyota to raise number of hybrid models to over 10

NAGOYA, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. said Oct. 24 it plans to increase the number of its environment-friendly gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle models to more than 10 by the end of 2006 from the current three. The automaker already decided to release the luxury Alphard mini-van (in photo) equipped with the new system by 2004. (Kyodo)