Toyota Kirloskar Motor Records 89% Growth

Feb. 3, 2012 - PRLog -- Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) began the year with a robust growth of 89%. The company sold 17,395 units as compared to 9,187 units in January last year.

New Delhi, February 2012: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) began the year with a robust growth of 89%. The company sold 17,395 units as compared to 9,187 units in January last year.

The Etios series propelled growth by selling 8,874 units.  The Etios sold 4,844 units of Etios as compared to 1,651 units last year. Etios Liva also sold very well recording a sale of 4,030 units.

The New  Innova and New Fortuner launched at the Delhi Auto Expo  recorded sales of 6,794 units and 941 units respectively.   The Corolla Altis sold 785 units.

“It’s been a good start to the year with a robust growth. We are happy with the response to the Etios series, the New Innova and the New Fortuner . The increase in the plant capacity has helped us cater to the large demand for our vehicles facilitating higher sales last month. We expect to see a further growth in Fortuner sales with an increase in its production from this month onwards.” said Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director- Marketing.


Overview of TKM
Company name   Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Managing Director   Hiroshi Nakagawa
Equity participation   TMC: 89%, Kirloskar Group: 11%
Number of employees   Approx. 6,000 +
Land area   Approx. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area   74,000 m2

Overview of TKM 1st Plant
Established   October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location   Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State
Products   Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India.
Camry, Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.
Annual production capacity   Approx. 90,000 units

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:
Location   On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)
Products   Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva (Petrol & Diesel)
Start of production   December 2010
Annual production capacity   1,20,000 units

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Overview of TKM
Company name -- Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Managing Director -- President: Hiroshi Nakagawa (TMC)
Established -- October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location --Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State
Products -- Corolla Altis, Innova and Fortuner manufactured in India. Camry, Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.
Annual production capacity -- Approx. 80,000 units
Equity participation -- TMC: 89%, Kirloskar group: 11%
Number of employees -- Approx. 4,650 (as of end of 2010)
Land area -- Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area -- 74,000 m2


Overview of TKM 2nd Plant
Location -- On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)
Products -- Etios Sedan and Hatchback Etios Liva (will go on sale in April 2011)
Start of production -- December 2010
Annual production capacity -- 70,000 units.
Visit :- http://www.toyotabharat.com for details