TKM Starts Exporting Etios Range to Zimbabwe and Mauritius

Toyota Kirloskar Motors on to expand its limits to new markets.

TKM has been considering a scope of expansion in several new markets. Last we heard it was exporting Toyota Etios sedan and hatchback to South Africa in since early months of 2012. And to add to this list two new names have been added recently- Zimbabwe and Mauritius. The same Toyota hatchback - Etios is being exported to both the countries. As in words of TKM’s Managing Director, Mr. Hiroshi Nakawaga, “Last year, we started exports of Etios to South Africa and we have so far shipped 20, 000 units. We are looking at exporting the model to other countries neighbouring South Africa. We have in fact started exporting to Zimbabwe and Mauritius.” Further he added that it is looking forward to increase its export volumes in upcoming months.
 

In the initial days of present month, Toyota brought-in new models of Liva hatchback and Etios sedan. These models had been stuffed with some necessary interior modifications and a bit enhanced exteriors. The mechanical aspects of both the cars have been maintained as usual, while Etios Liva was bestowed with a bigger power mill that was extracted from the larger Etios sedan. Thus Toyota is undoubtedly the hot hatch of India for 2013. In respect to international markets, the badge of Liva has been nixed, the suspension has been given a tougher form, and the ECU has been tuned a bit differently. The visuals haven’t been changed much while the interior may be expected to be permanently black. The next modifications that Toyota plans to bring on exterior, mechanical, and interior fronts are awaited eagerly. Toyota hatchback price has been kept at range of Rs.4.46 – Rs. 6.23 lakhs. Thus, one can rest assured that the Toyota Hatchback price in India is at present within an affordable range.