Taking a step forward in the field of hybrid car technology, Toyota Motor Corp. recently revealed a new hybrid described as “a more expensive and bigger hybrid-only model than its hit Prius”. The new sedan named “Sai”—which means “talent” and “color”—aims to promote green technology to the market. By using an electric motor instead of the usual gas engine, hybrids will definitely get better mileage than regular cars.

According to the Japanese automaker, the Sai has a bigger 2.4 liter engine. It doubles the mileage of an engine-powered vehicle, specifically getting 23 kilometers per liter. Its predecessor, the Prius only has a 1.8 liter engine, getting 38 kilometers per liter, which goes around 48 mpg on the highway in the U.S. Moreover, this new hybrid is much more expensive as it starts at $37,500 compared to the $22,000 starting price of the Prius.

Provided the increasing awareness of hybrids nowadays and at the same time carmakers starting to enhance their hybrid lineup, it is expected for the Sai to be the frontrunner in creating a more widespread promotion of hybrid cars in a worldwide scale. Hopefully, this will hold up to its hype especially that it the successor of the much celebrated and successful Prius.