Japanese carmaker Toyota's luxury vehicle arm, Lexus, Monday launched an all-new version of its hybrid electric car, ES 300h in India priced at Rs 59.13 lakh (ex-showroom all India).
The seventh generation ES 300h is powered by a 2.5 little petrol engine coupled with Lexus' fourth generation hybrid system.
"Our country is going through the problem of pollution and we strongly believe that hybrid electric vehicles are a solution for it," Lexus India President P B Venugopal told reporters here.
With enhanced riding comfort and driving dynamics, the all-new ES 300h delivers a fuel economy of 22.37 kmpl, the company said.
The model is equipped with 10 airbags and other safety features such as vehicle stability control, hill start assist besides anti-theft system with break-in and tilt sensors.
When asked about the company's plans for India for future mobility, Lexus India Chairman N Raja said, "For us, all technology will co-exist. While electric vehicles are the future, hybrids will be the bridge."
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