THE PHILIPPINE arm of Japanese automotive maker Toyota Motor Corp. will introduce its hybrid sedan to the local market within the year, an official yesterday said.

TOYOTA’S hybrid car is expected by midyear.

Alfred V. Ty, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) Vice-Chairman, said upgrades to the Prius technology after test drives last year have made it adaptable to the country’s road conditions.

At the same time, TMP officials maintained their previously cited flat targets for sales and production this year.

"We have the go signal to bring [the Prius] in and we’re very happy about that," Mr. Ty told reporters at the sidelines of the launch last Monday night of the Lexus RX350.

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