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NDTV
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Toyota Kirloskar Motors' Sales Jump By 33 Per Cent In April'25
Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces a growth of 33% in April 2025 over the same period last year, selling 27,324 units. In April 2025 Toyota recorded domestic sales of 24,833 units, while exports contributed 2,491 units in the month. In April 2024, TKM had sold 20,494 units. The growth momentum was sustained despite a maintenance shutdown from April 21-25, 2025, undertaken for the upkeep of machinery and equipment to maintain operational efficiency, productivity, and safety. Toyota Kirloskar Motor also claims that it closed the last fiscal year with its highest-ever sales in India. Toyota also claims that the sales record reaffirms its growing customer trust and the market's preference for quality, reliability, and robust after-sales support. Speaking on the sales momentum, Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, said, "The sustained growth is a testament to our unwavering commitment to offering the Indian market the right products and technologies at the right time. Our multi-pathway approach, which provides diverse technology options, has enabled us to respond positively to shifting customer needs and has ensured strong demand across our line-up." Adding further, he said- "We are also encouraged by the positive response to the recently introduced Urban Cruiser Hyryder, now equipped with enhanced safety, comfort, and convenience features - further strengthening its appeal among customers. Looking ahead, we will continue to be guided by customer voices, responding with agility and precision in introducing products and value-added services that align with rising expectations." Toyota is also gearing up to launch the Urban Cruiser BEV in India. The electric SUV was up for showcase at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. It will be manufactured at the same facility as the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, in Gujarat. The company has been tightlipped about the launch, however it is likely to make its way to the Indian roads by the year end.
NDTV
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV Expected By Year-End, Rivals e Vitara
Toyota, the Japanese car major, is working to launch its Urban Cruiser BEV in India. The Urban Cruiser BEV was unveiled for the Indian market at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV shares its platform with the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, which is likely to launch during the festival season. Also Read: Shehnaaz Gill Buys Mercedes-Benz GLS Worth Over Rs 1.34 Crore The electric SUV is likely to make its way to the Indian roads by the year's end. The Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV will be produced at Maruti's Gujarat facility, alongside the e Viatara. The Urban Cruiser BEV will get two battery packs as an option- a 49 kWh and a 61 kWh battery. Urban Cruiser BEV rivals Maruti's e Vitara The 49 kWh battery pack will deliver 144 hp of peak power, while the larger battery pack is capable of churning out 174 hp. The bigger battery trim will be available with the front-wheel-drive setup as well as the all-wheel drive system. Whereas, the smaller battery variant will be restricted to the front-wheel drive setup. It will also deliver a range of up to 500 km on a single charge. Also Read: The Urban Cruiser electric will give more space for the passengers as compared to the e Vitara. It measures 4,285 mm in length and offers 2,700 mm of wheelbase. The exterior of the Urban Cruiser BEV is characterized by a chrome strip connecting the headlights along with 12-piece LED DRLs, alloy wheels, black-colored door garnish, roof-mounted spoiler, a bulky bumper on the rear end, and more. The exact interior specs of the BEV have not been revealed yet and we'll have to wait a bit longer for the details.
