New Delhi: Japanese car major Honda on Wednesday launched the first hybrid car in India, Civic Hybrid, priced at Rs 21.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The car is powered by a 1.3 litre petrol engine and electric motor. India is the 33rd country where Honda has launched its Civic Hybrid.

"This is yet another step to strengthen Honda's presence in India in line with our long term goal of bringing eco friendly vehicles," Honda CL's car India President and CEO Masahiro Takedawa said here.