The new cars, which have undergone over over 100 changes, were spotted at a dealer's showroom.
Toyota is working on developing six subcompact cars as part of its global strategy to increase volumes in emerging markets over the next four years.
Toyota is working on developing six subcompact cars as part of its global strategy to increase volumes in emerging markets over the next four years.
TKM is investing Rs 3,200 crore in the second facility, which will have an initial capacity of 70,000 units as it gears to launch a small car in the Indian market by early 2011.
Japan's biggest carmaker Toyota Motor Corp is considering an investment of Rs 1,500 crore
Japanese car major Toyota Motor Corp is reported to be planning an investment of $330 to 420 million (about Rs 1,890 crore) for setting up a small car plant near its existing facility in Bangalore.
Mechanically, the car is based on the Liva and sports the same running gear. However, the visuals of the hatchback have been tweaked to give it a rugged appearance.
Brand Toyota may have taken some beating after the Japanese carmaker had to recall millions of vehiles in the US, but in India the company sees no impact and is eyeing a strong growth.
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday unveiled the prototype of the world's first Bharat Stage (BS)-VI-compliant electrified flex-fuel car, developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The car, which runs on 100 per cent ethanol (E100), is based on the Toyota Innova HyCross. It can cover 40 per cent of its distance on ethanol and the remaining 60 per cent on electric, with the petrol engine shut off.
The New Camry would be available in four grades and is priced between Rs 21,26,000 and Rs 23,40,000, officials of Toyota's Indian unit, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, told a news conference in Bangalore. The launch was seen as Toyota's attempt to revitalise sales of this model.
Designed by Toyota Racing Development, the limited edition will be available in the 4x4 MT variant of the Fortuner, the company said in a statement.
Betting big on its yet to be launched compact car Etios,the world's largest carmaker Toyota on Wednesday said it expects more than half of its overall sales in India during the next year to come from the new model.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor achieved cumulative sales of 5,600 units of Toyota vehicles, led by Toyota Innova and Corolla, in June 2005, up by 36 per cent over the corresponding period last year.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Wednesday said it will recall 44,989 units of multi-purpose vehicle Innova manufactured between February 2005 and December 2008 in India to rectify a faulty cable on the steering wheel.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is considering 1 to 2 per cent increase in prices of all its products - Toyota Innova, Corolla, Camry and Prado.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd on Tuesday launched its premium sports utility vehicle, the Toyota Land Cruiser in Mumbai.
TKM is also showcasing its Toyota Prius hybrid car in the biennial event in the national capital and is looking for its launch in the Indian market.
"We see high market potential with growing population of Indian middle class families aspiring for more advanced features like safety, space, luxury and comfort," Toyota Kirloskar Motor's MD Akito Tachibana told reports at the Auto Expo in Greater Noida last week.
Prius is priced between Rs 26.55 lakh and Rs 27.86 lakh.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launched the Toyota Corolla on Sunday. The company expects to sell around 10,000 units in the first year itself.
Toyota on Wednesday launched an advanced version of its multi-purpose vehicle Innova in India, offered at an introductory price between Rs 7,66,000 and Rs 11,06,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The Rs. 3,200-crore (Rs. 320-billion) plant with capacity to produce 70,000 cars annually was to be inaugurated in Bidadi near Bangalore on March 15.
Two office-bearers of the Toyota Kirloskar Motor Employees Union and eight other employees are staging the strike. Simultaneously, about 1,000 employees, registered with the TKMEU, staged a dharna at the factory gate from 10 am to 6 pm on Wednesday.
The world's largest carmaker, Toyota, is evaluating options to introduce a diesel version of its small car to be launched in the Indian market by 2011.
Over 1,000 employees affiliated to the Toyota Kirloskar Motor Union on Tuesday resumed work after signing a modified version of the 'good conduct declaration' prepared by the management.
The is expected to cost about Rs 35 lakh.
The launch of two much-awaited compact cars of Honda and Toyota, scheduled to hit showrooms in a few months, may get reviewed as the two companies struggle with component supplies.
Toyota had announced a global recall of 65 lakh vehicles to rectify a power window glitch, which could lead to fire risk.
Auto major Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Thursday unveiled its first crossover, 'New Etios Cross', targetting young customers.
It is the global leader in car sales but in India, is a distant fifth.
Toyota is launching a compact car by the end of next year from its new production facility close to its existing plant in Bangalore.
The Japanese auto maker, which is present in India through a joint venture with the Kirloskar Group, is investing Rs 3,200 crore (Rs 32 billion) for setting up a new production facility in Bangalore to launch its 'strategic' small car in New Delhi.
Japanese car major Toyota Motor Corporation plans to set up an engine assembly plant in the country and has sought government approval for the proposed venture.
The model has sold more than 88,500 units since its introduction in India in 2003.
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