RELAX, IT’S A HYBRID

The technology for hybrids and electric cars is continually evolving and the advantage of the Corolla Hatch Hybrid is that it’s not a plug-in or pure electric. This means that range anxiety is not an issue when you’re driving long distances. Fuel efficiency is improved by reclaiming energy through regenerative braking (when you compress the brake pedal, it charges the battery) and engine stop/start. A monitor on the dashboard shows you how the petrol engine, electric motor and hybrid battery are operating and how power is being used. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology senses the driving situation and tells the car when to switch between petrol and electric power. Its fuel-saving technology reduces running costs, making for a better carbon footprint. toyota.co.nz