Toyota's MUV Innova Crysta limited edition launched

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. has finally declared the preamble of the all new Toyota Innova Crysta Limited Edition, counting to the sumptuousness and top place of the vehicle. The new Innova Crysta has been derived from the word “Crystal” which reflects the premium picture of the car. Planned to offer inimitability with selective luxury characteristics, the Innova Crysta comes in Super White body paint with matchless relieve and style. The Innova Crysta focus on the current VX Grade 2.5 L Diesel variant and is presented in Euor III and Euro IV as reported. The Toyota Innova review can set a base for the consumers to distinguish the difference between Toyota Innova Crysta and its other competitors. Lets find out what advanced features are equipped in this new car.


The new Toyota Innova Crysta will come studded with smoked alloy wheels which is classy Smoked Alloy Wheels gives a sporty look, attractive body gaphics with crystal, the leather seat covers present a spotless uniform look. Despite from this the new Toyota Innova also carries the double tone feature that adds more luxurious feel, back upper cover spoiler which dons stylish design and gives flawless look to the back, dark wood panel that comes equipped with excellent finish adds a touch of uniqueness to the inte part of the car, muffler cutter gives a unique appearance at the back and floor mats to make the interior more attractive.

Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director Marketing, TKM, asserted that the Innova has been their trustworthy brand in India and has been a market leader since launch. Sandeep added that they launched the Innova in the year 2005. An MUV that entered with a sedan like experience, the Innova modified the sector by creating a center of attention for its MUV segment and also the passenger car segment. The Innova has made new landmarks in terms of space, covering, engine and highway driving. Since then the Innova sales haven’t dimmed down and the Innova maintained to be a most wanted family vehicle of variety in its segment.
The Toyota Innova price is set at Rs 13,12,570 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be available at all Toyota dealerships. The is hoped to be appealing for the buyers. We hope that Innova review will be a good source for the consumers to decide whether which car they have to buy.

New MUV's to hit Indian market soon

As the demand for the crossovers is shooting upwards in the Indian car market, some of the largest car makers of the country including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Skoda AutoMulti Utility Vehicles or MUV) is the fastest growing segment of passenger vehicles in the Indian market. Although, the year 2010 has been a year of new hatchbacks as an array of new and stylish hatchbacks have been rolled out in the Indian market since the starting of this year. But now the trend seems to be shifting towards crossovers as the industry is witnessing a steep rise in the demand for multi utility vehicles.

A simple example of how successful MUV are is the Toyota Innova which is the best seller in its segment and has been in high demand right since its launch.

The crossovers (MUVs) are basically SUVs built on a chassis of sedan car and thus fulfill all the requirements.

The main factor behind the success of the crossover vehicles is that they can be used in the city, highway and off-road journeys. Thus, the utility of these models fall maximum as compared to an SUV or a sedan.

Speaking of MUV, the country's largest vehicle maker, Tata Motors is all set to launch its much anticipated MUV Tata Aria in the Indian market in the upcoming festive season. The Aria model was showcased in the Delhi International Auto Expo in January 2010. The all new Tata Aria model is expected to sport a 2.2 L, DICOR (Direct Injection Common Rail) engine which is already doing duties in company's popular SUV Tata Safari model. After its launch in the Indian market, the Aria model will be competing with some of the most popular vehicles including the best selling model of this segment Toyota Innova.

Another vehicle that is all set to join the league of crossovers in the country is Maruti's new crossover that has been developed at company's R3 concept. The all new R3 concept was also showcased at the Delhi International Auto Expo January 2010. The model is expected to hit the Indian roads by next year. With this, Skoda, a fully owned subsidiary of Germany based Volkswagen group, is also planning to launch its much awaited.

Skoda Roomster model in the Indian market by year 2011. The German auto giant is also expected to enter into the fastest growing segment by launching a new crossover from Maruti SX4 platform by next year.
are mulling over to launch their respective vehicles in this segment. The segment of crossovers (also known as

Car industry in India – fastest growing sector in the world

The Car industry in India has seen a tremendous growth and seems to be the fastest growing sector in the world. This sector has responded with an exponential progress in the number of new models launched in the last few months. The craze for cars amongst people is growing day-by-day. Hence, all the car manufacturers are giving tough competition to each other by opting innovative and unique ideas to capture the market.

India is presently ranked 17th amongst auto car manufacturing countries in the world. Keeping in pace with the ever growing demand for cars, the production of cars has also been high, off late; thanks to a huge export potential and favorable Government policy. Multinational companies have been eyeing at India to set up their manufacturing facilities. According to auto experts and analysts, India is poised to become third largest auto car manufacturing hub in the world by 2020./p>

One of the factors that have characterized the impressive growth of Indian automobile market has been the dramatic and positive changes that have earmarked the Indian car landscape. From old Ambys to a range, color and design of Marutis, Opels, Tatas, Hyundais and Toyotas, the Indian car market is surely something to watch on.

The Indian car market basically thrives on volume, the fact that the market leader Maruti Udyog basically is a small car manufacturer is a testament to this fact. But, slowly the Indian car market is growing with cars such as the honda city, Toyota corolla; international products finding favor with the Indian consumer. Also, products such as the ford fiesta and the new Chevrolet Aveo that have been specifically developed for the Indian market show how important India is today on the world market.

Every car in India is today either custom made for the Indian market or is a niche car, which buyers from all over the world crave. Technologies such as CRDi, ABS, ESP, climate control, adaptive dampers, ride control and so on are making their presence felt in the market today. The average car buyer is now pampered with the latest launches from all over the world and is able to lay his hands on the state of the art cars at rather affordable prices.

In the multi utility vehicle segment, General Motor's Tavera is directly competing with Toyota Innova and Mahindra Scorpio. Tavera has been doing consistently well and has been delivering best in class mileage to its customers.

GM India is now foraying into the premium A-segment cars in India with the Chevrolet Captiva which is all set to hit the road later this year.

Toyota to roll out small car 'Etios' in December

Toyota Kirloskar Motors has announced clearly that its small car ‘Etios’ will be launched in December 2010. Toyota organized a boot camp for its Fortuner SUV owners. During the occasion, Deputy MD Mr. Sandeep Singh of Toyota Kirloskar Motors announced that the new facility for the new car ‘Etios’ will be completed soon and hence the production will start a little ahead of December. Etios will be launched in this December and the sales will start in January 2011.

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Toyota has poured in a huge sum of Rs. 3,200 crore to set up a new factory to produce the small car Etios which has an initial capacity of 70,000 cars per annum. The new plant at Bidadi, near Bangalore and also adjacent to Toyota’s mother plant in India, can be extended to produce as much as 2 lakh cars per annum in the next two years. Toyota Etios is expected to be priced at Rs. 5 lakh and above.

Like Hyundai and Ford, Toyota is also planning to export its small car “Etios” to overseas market. Innova is Toyota's bestselling vehicle, with 48,000 units sold every annum, followed by Altis with 13,000 and Fortuner with 9,000. With the launch of Etios, Toyota is expecting that its sales will increase double fold in 2011.

Special edition of Innova launched by Toyota

Car-maker Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday launched a special edition of its multi-purpose vehicle Innova, priced at Rs 8.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The special edition, of which only 700 units will be sold, has been launched to commemorate the five years since the launch of the MPV in the Indian market, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said in a statement.

"The Innova has been highly appreciated by our customers and has been the market leader in the MPV segment ever since its launch in 2005. We are focused on constantly upgrading our products based on customer feedback and are now delighted to introduce the all-new edition of the Innova," TKM Deputy Managing Director Sandeep Singh said.

He said the company has sold over 2.26 lakh units of the Innova since its launch in 2005. It is currently available in four variants in a price range of Rs 8.15 lakh to Rs 11.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

The new special edition will be sold at TKM's dealerships between now and September. Fitted with a newly designed bumper, front grill and rear door varnish, the car will be available in one colour, premium super white.

Toyota Fortuner

The Toyota Fortuner SUV has eye-catching exteriors, comfortable, spacious and classy interiors and an extremely powerful diesel engine. Powered by a 3.0 Litre TDCI D-4D diesel engine, the car has 5-speed manual transmission and comes with an All-Time Four Wheel Drive.

The SUV has very luxurious leather upholstery and the spacious interiors that seats seven adults comfortably with enough air conditioning for all the three rows. The stylish hood scoop on the bonnet and the powerful headlamps that are curved around the grille add on to the stance of the SUV.

The Fortuner is built on the IMV (Innovative International Multi-Purpose Vehicle) platform similar to that of Toyota Innova. MID, touchscreen interface, GPS, Climatronic AC system and 17 inch alloy wheel are among the distinct features of the car. Fortuner is also bundled with safety features such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), SRS front airbags, dynamic safety engineering, front and rear side impact door beams sonar back feature for easy parking.



Variant: Toyota Fortuner 3.0L Diesel

Ex-Showroom Price (Rs.) (New Delhi): Rs. 18,45,000

Engine: 3.0L DOHC I-4

Transmission:5 Speed Manual

It's a long wait for key car models this festive season

A number of cars such as Maruti’s Dzire and Ritz, Honda’s City, Hyundai’s i20 and Toyota’s Fortuner SUV have been wiped off shelves in past 10 days and are not available for immediate delivery as demand frenzy during the ongoing festival season has led to stock out situation for car dealers.

Carmakers are now being forced to ramp up production to meet demand. For instance, Maruti has re-jigged its operations to produce more of its newer cars such as Ritz, Estilo, Swift and DZire, while Honda has hiked production of its flagship sedan City and General Motors is operating its factory on all seven days to meet the market demand for small car Spark, utility vehicle Tavera and Aveo sedan even though Sunday is weekly off for the company. The festive season has also put other cars such as Hyundai’s I10 and Toyota’s Innova besides Mahindra and Mahindra’s Xylo out of dealer stock.

Auto industry executives say that the dual-combination of the prevailing festival mood and the slew of new car launches in recent past has contributed to the high sales in the past two weeks. “The interest rates, which are at the lowest level since the past two years is also pushing up volumes,” said Shashank Srivastava chief general manager (marketing) at Maruti. Maruti is slated to end up with despatches of over 5,500 Ritz cars in September as against the monthly average of 4500-5000, it was delivering to dealers every month.

Besides sudden jump in demand there is also a supply lag for these cars. Companies usually ramp up production of new cars over a period depending on demand. Since there has been a sudden jump in demand during the festive period companies were not prepared to churn out the required number of these models.

Unlike older more established products such as Maruti’s Alto or Wagon R, where discounts and freebies up to 15% of the value of the car are given the newer models have much lower discounts. The demand rush during the auspicious Navratara and Dusshera festivals have resulted in the huge waiting period of up to three months on such cars — some of which are leaders in their respective segment.

“There has been much more sales than we had expected. Most of our cars like Tavera, Spark LPG, Aveo sedan have wiped off from the showrooms and are enjoy a waiting of four to six-weeks,” said General Motors vice-president (marketing & sales) Ankush Arora said.

Domestic car market is expected to scale new sales graph for the fiscal in September on the back of this huge demand. This would help the industry surpass the mark of 1.2 lakh cars that were sold in August in India.

Besides general demand, return of easy financing could also have helped spur demand. “We are anticipating a double digit growth in sales over the last year in September with market leaders like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai their highest sales in the domestic market,” HDFC Bank auto loan head Ashok Khanna said. Earlier, most private sector financiers had tightened their auto loan portfolio which had also led to slow growth in demand.

SUV is the new market propeller for auto sales in India

India is always a country which has its own pecularities. While the rest of the world is going slow on gas guzzlers and the big cars including SUVs, the market for them back home is getting attrcative with every passing day.

Inorder to cash on the building demand for SUVs in India, many global and domestic auto giants have been busy rolling out newer models or variants of their existing SUVs to pamper the senses of drivers who want to have a 4x4 driving experience.

In the brginning we had SUVs from companies like Mahindra who rolled out Scorpio, Toyota had Qualis which was phased out and Tata Motors which had Safari and Sumo. But now, there are at least 15-20 models (including imported ones) sold by a huge chunk of multinational companies in the country. Furthermore, people are snapping up these vehicles pushing the companies to either stop the bookings or launch new models.

The new innings this year was kicked off by General Motors India which launched the AT version of its Captiva SUV, followed by BMW with its X6, while others have also followed suit. While companies like Toyota are not taking additional orders for its recently-launched Fortuner SUV, Ford motor Company is offering an attractive price tag for its refreshed 2009 Endeavour SUV.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) has recently announced that it had received a record 5,000 bookings of the ‘Fortuner’ in just over a month. TKM is trying to ramp up monthly production figures from 500 to 600 units to meet high customer demand and is also planning to sell 2500 units of the ‘Fortuner’ during 2009 versus the earlier announced target of 2000 units.As of now, TKM dealers have been advised to take customer orders without advance payments, while committing to a tentative date of delivery. The vehicle is powered by a 3 litre Advanced Common-Rail Diesel engine and also features fulltime four-wheel drive.

Within a fortnight of Toyota driving in its Fortuner diesel SUV in India, segment leader Ford rolled out a new version of its Endeavour, pricing the automatic variant of the model competitively at Rs. 17.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is believed that by keeping the pricing of the automatic version of the Endeavour well below the Rs. 18.45 lakh pricing of the manual version offered by the Japanese auto titan , Ford is aiming to lure away all the Toyota customers (who are not able to buy Fortuner SUV immediately) into its own showrooms.

According to an auto industry analyst, sales have gone niche and buyers are putting their weight behind the premium SUV category which range from Rs. 13 lakh and above. SUV manufacturers have thrown in newer models; each better than the last one, got the right buyers interested, and managed to return with envious sales figures. Industry observers sees the overall market size of this category at a little over 10,000 units annually, which though small holds the potential of growing fast in the long-term with the road network getting better and more and more people driving across cities.

The resurgence of SUVs is yet another reason for the automobile companies in India to cheer about..and joining the bandwagon is now Nissan India with its X-Trail. There is promise of more action in coming days.

Good cars with unconventional looks prove beauty is not a criterion

Beauty is not the criterion for choosing a car that meets your needs. Practicality and usability continue to play a major role while buying cars. That’s what the popularity of some of the boxy shaped cars in India such as Maruti Wagon R, Toyota Innova and Mahindra XYLO, proves. The Nissan Cube which went on sale in Japan this year and will be released in the American and Canadian auto markets in the spring of 2009 is another car that looks unconventional but scores high on all other factors.

Phenomenal response to the XYLO

Since its launch on January 13, 2009, bookings for the Mahindra XYLO have crossed the 12,000 mark. The XYLO which has faced criticism for its unconventional looks has received a very positive response because of a fabulous overall package. It is emerging as the first true competitor to the Toyota Innova in the Indian multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment. The sale numbers are likely to increase in course of time with more auto enthusiasts opting for this car.

The Mahindra XYLO is equipped with an all-new 2.5 litre engine and provides a spacious interior. This MPV features well-laid out instrument cluster, leather wrapped steering wheel, height-adjustable plush seat, three-position lumbar support system, two power points, adjustable armrest and lockable under-seat storage tray.

The Wagon is a great buy for money

Today, the Wagon R is one of Maruti’s most recognized cars. The sales chart of Wagon continues to move upward in spite of its uninspiring boxy design. This compact car comes loaded with plenty of advanced interior features such as electronically controlled rear view mirrors, remote controlled fuel lid and tail gate switch and factory equipped air conditioner. Safety gadgets include dual airbags and anti-lock braking system.

Innova breaks new ground in MPV segment

The Toyota Innova is built with a purpose for a market that looks at usability. Its looks may not win it any beauty pageant but it has created a new-look statement that other MPVs are following. It can carry passengers and cargo comfortably at a more affordable price. It can accommodate eight passengers. Excellent ride quality, top performance, spacious and flexible interior, solid durability, cutting edge safety features and reliability are some of its unique features. The smooth transmission of this lengthy mini van is precise.

The Innova is available in ten variants – seven diesel and three petrol engines. The cabin boasts facilities such as shift6 and rear console, adjustable passenger’s and driver’s seats, saddle type headrests, mobile charger, glove box, door bottle holder, two tone relaxing color interior and chrome plated door inside handle.

Safety equipment includes load sensing promotion valve, large disc brakes, theft deterrent system (immobilizer) and driver and passenger side SRS airbags.

What really makes the Cube stand apart?

The Nissan Cube is a mini MPV currently sold in the Japanese market and slated for launch in the American and Canadian car markets in the spring of 2009. With a rather unconventional look, the five-passenger Cube makes practical sense to users. The hatchback can accommodate a whole lot of luggage with ease. It is packed with a 1.8-liter four cylinder engine that produces 122 horsepower. Transmission types include six-speed manual and Nissan’s automatic continuously variable transmission. With the kind of features that it offers, the Cube would be a best bet in India.

Indicruz Xover To Cruise On Indian Roads

Tata Motors is all geared up launch its Indicruz Xover, the Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) early next year.

Tata Indicruz Xover is modeled on the Tata Safari platform and this MPV gets a bold cutting-edge look. The new Indicruz will flaunt sizzling exterior similar to the Innova from Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

It will come with a more curvaceous roof, mirror mounted indicators, large futuristic headlights and grille design with the corporate logo in the centre that will accentuate the front visage of the muscular car. The car will run on 17" alloy wheels.

The premium MPV will boast an extremely large cabin that can accommodate up to seven people comfortably. The beige interior will house all the amenities required for a comfortable and pleasant driving experience. The Indicruz Xover will house navigation system and safety features like Anti-lock Breaking System (ABS) and airbags.

The Tata Indicruz Xover is expected to borrow the Safari’s 2.2-litre DICOR diesel engine that can churn out a powerful horsepower of 138 bhp. But the engine will be setup different to offer better fuel economy and improved drivability.

The Indicuz Xover will be placed against the Toyota Innova and the Mahindra Xylo in the Indian car market.

Toyota launches CNG version of Innova in India

Toyota Kirloskar Motor finally launched CNG version of Innova in India, its multi purpose vehicle that has become ubiquitous on Indian roads. Besides personal use a large number of agencies providing taxi services have included it in their fleet.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor before launching the CNG variant tested various types of CNG kits on Innova at its Bangalore based facility. The new kits for CNG are being supplied by Minda Auto Gas, which is also the original equipment supplier to Hyundai for its flagship car Santro and Maruti Suzuki for its LPG based WagonR Duo.

It is said that Toyota is looking at the CNG option to tap the vast commercial segment of tour operators and fleet owners. Innova is the market leader in this segment.

Toyota is banking on the high-demand of CNG vehicles, which deliver high mileage and offer low cost of operation. Already a large number of CNG and LPG cars are available in the market including General Motors Optra, Hindustan Motors Lancer, and popular compact cars like the Santro and the WagonR Duo.

The Innova, launched in India in 2005, created a different experience for customers with its exterior and interior features that redefined the automobile segment in the country. Since then, the Innova has cut a niche for itself by offering the luxury of a sedan with the performance of an MPV.

The Innova has continued its market leadership in 2008 with a 36% market share in the MPV segment. The Innova is a result of the unique IMV project from Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) that has broken new grounds in the way automobiles are created.

Mahindra to Launch Xylo in India

Mahindra and Mahindra announced that it is ready to launch its new MUV, Xylo, in India. It has developed its multi-ultility vehicle under the name of Ingenio. The new vehicle has been developed completely in-house after the success of its SUV, the Scorpio.

According to the press release from the company, “The much awaited Mahindra XYLO has been co-created with customers for developing a vehicle around the lifestyle and luxury aspirations of its end customer. This is further testimony to Mahindra’s customer centric vision of co-creating products and services based on the feedback and latent needs of its consumers.”

The vehicle has already undergone thorough testing in India and other countries. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 6.5 lakh to Rs. 7.5 lakh and will be pitted against Toyota Innova and upcoming Tata Indicruz Crossover.

“XYLO has been developed by a team consisting of 160 experts who have created new benchmarks in styling, technology and performance,” said Pawan Goenka, Mahindra Auto President. The car may be launched by end of December 2008.