Manufacturing Toyota, Suzuki partner to build hybrid vehicle By Reuters June 24, 2022, 7:10 AM REUTERS/Tyrone Siu A Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid car (L) and a compact electric FT-EV II concept car are displayed at the Guangzhou Autoshow December 20, 2010 Toyota Motor Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp said on Friday they will begin production in August of their first hybrid vehicle in India, as part of a partnership formed by the two Japanese carmakers in 2017. The hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV), developed by Suzuki, will be manufactured at Toyota’s local plant in southern India. The SUV will be sold in India and exported to markets including Africa, the companies said in a statement. The powertrains of the SUV will be equipped with mild hybrid developed by Suzuki and strong hybrid developed by Toyota. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
