Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid launched: Check specifications and benefits of a flex-fuel vehicle

Toyota Corolla Altis - India's first Ethanol-ready flex fuel hybrid car - launched: Toyota has launched the Corolla Altis Hybrid, India's first Ethanol-ready flex fuel hybrid car on Tuesday. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, unveiled the flex fuel hybrid car.

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Corolla Altis Hybrid: Engine Specifications

The Corolla Altis 'Hybrid' packs both a 1.8-liter engine and a 1.3 kWh battery pack. The electric motor has an output of 72 BHP and 162.8 Nm.

Corolla Altis Hybrid: Features  
 

• Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
• 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with 9-speaker JBL audio system,
• 9 airbags
• Power-reclining rear seats
• Wireless phone charger
• Tilt and Slide the Moonroof

What is Flex fuel?

The Flex fuel vehicles are those which can run on flexible fuels - petrol, ethanol or a blend of petrol and ethanol.  

Flex-fuel vehicles can easily switch engine fuel from petrol to ethanol. Apart from this, Corolla Altis Hybrid can also power the engine from the battery as well.

 
Consumer benefits of using flex fuel car  

Ethanol is cheaper in India than petrol which provides the scope for flex fuel car owner to save money on fuel bills.  

Car owners also receive a tax credit that can significantly reduce tax obligation. It will also help India in reducing its dependence on fuel imports. This will help in reducing the carbon emissions from it.