Thailand, Bangkok
Toyota Motor Thailand Co (TMT) has introduced a compressed natural gas (CNG) powered car under the Limo brand for use as a taxi and due for initial delivery next month. The model is based on the Corolla Altis, using a Euro 3 bi-fuel engine running on CNG or E20 gasohol fuels.
Bangkok Post reports Toyota are projecting initial sales of 200 units per month rising to between 400 and 500 units per month next year. The Limo CNG, which is only available with a 1.6-litre engine, will retail at 724,000 baht, including value added tax and an air-conditioning system, 90,000 baht more than the gasoline-powered Limo. CNG is carried in a 75 water litre capacity cylinder
The new model will be manufactured at Toyota’s Chachoengsao plant and the company is reportedly also considering a CNG fuelled 11 seater Ventury van.
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