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According to insider's behind the design of the Toyota iQ, they revealed that an ultra efficient petrol hybrid variant is being developed.
This would be powered by a 500cc engine and a small motor, and take inspiration from the next-generation Prius. That means drivers will have the option to plug in to an electricity supply to extend the car’s range.
With the hybrid’s total output divided 50:50 between the two power sources, the iQ will be able to travel at least 15 miles in electric-only mode, boosting its eco-credentials. The hybrid model is likely to appear in showrooms in 2010. Don't expect the hybrid to be cheap, the fossil fuelled iQ is expected to start from around £8,000.
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