Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) today announced the launch of the Corolla Altis Diesel in India. The latest offering from TKM has been developed keeping in mind the distinctive requirements of the Indian customer with the basic concept of 'optimum balance of performance and economy'. India is the first Asian country to get the BSIV Corolla Altis Diesel.

The Corolla Altis is available with a newly developed 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder D-4D Common Rail Diesel Engine that generates a peak power of 88.4 PS and a peak torque of 205 Nm. Toyota's D-4D technology also used in the Innova, Fortuner, Prado and Land Cruiser 200 has earned a reputation the world-over for its high quality, durability and reliability.

The D-4D engine in the Corolla Altis is complemented by a 6-Speed Manual Transmission - a 'first-in-segment' offering ? to provide flat torque that would mean lesser gear shifting, leading to better fuel efficiency. The car has registered a best-in-class mileage of 21.43 km/l as certified by a test agency.

The Corolla Altis Diesel gets a differentiating sporty mesh grille, better aerodynamic characteristics, and the lowest NVH and best ground clearance in its segment. The car is available in seven colours - Silver Mica Metallic, Champagne Mica Metallic, Dark Red Mica Metallic, White Pearl Mica, Light Blue Mica Metallic, Super White and Black Mica.

The Corolla Altis Diesel comes in three manual transmission grades D-4D J, D-4D G and D-4D GL with competitive price tags between 10, 95, 000 and 13, 75, 000, ex-showroom Delhi. Bookings open today.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Nakagawa (MD, TKM) said, "The Corolla DNA that has been handed down for 40 years is now in its 10th Generation with over 35 million happy customers worldwide. The car made its debut in India in 2003, and now has more than 60,000 satisfied owners in the country. As part of our long-term commitment to bring the best of Toyota's technology to India, we are very proud to introduce the Corolla Altis Diesel. The Corolla Altis Diesel has Toyota's proven D-4D technology, and I am happy to say will have the best fuel efficiency in its segment. "

Mr. Sandeep Singh (Deputy Managing Director-Marketing, TKM) said, "Apart from the spacious interiors and luxury features of the Corolla Altis, the diesel variant has the best fuel efficiency, lowest NVH and the best ground clearance in its segment. Our target customers are individuals who are business professionals, in the 35 to 45 age group looking for a perfect balance of performance and economy. The launch of the Corolla Altis Diesel has enhanced Toyota's line-up in India, and we are looking at consolidating our leadership position in the C-segment with a sales target of 10,500 units for the Corolla Altis in 2010."

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. launches the new Special Edition variant with its popular MPV model Innova priced at Rs 8.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The company will release only 700 units of the Special Edition and it will be on sale for a limited period, i.e. June to September 2010.

The Special Edition variant has body colour bumper, euro III & euro IV, body colour grill & hood mould, power windows & power door lock, rear door body colour garnish, air conditioner & power steering, body graphics. The new variant will be also available in one colour - Premium Super White.

"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 which offers unique styling in combination with affordable features. Only 700 units of the Innova Special Edition will be available for sale, for a limited period." said, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor on the launch of the 'Special Edition'.

Japanese auto major Toyota on Friday-05^th-Sep, launched the new Corolla Altis & announced plans to roll out its small car by 2010.

The new Corolla Altis price range between Rs. 10.83 lakh and Rs. 12.86 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi), the 10th generation Corolla Altis comes with a 1.8-litre petrol engine in three variants. Equipped with many advanced safety and styling features to suit to Indian conditions, Corolla Altis now delivers the maximum power of 130 hp, 7 hp higher than the earlier model, and gives mileage of 14-15 km a litre (under test conditions).

The Company said we will also be increasing our product capacity and expanding the dealership network to achieve 10 % market share from the Indian automobile sector by 2015.

Launching the new Corolla that has sold over three-crore sedans worldwide, since its launch over 40 years ago and accounts for 30 per cent of Toyota’s global passenger car sales, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Managing Director Hiroshi Nakagawa said the company planned to sell around 2,000 Altis a month in India.

Toyota’s Deputy Managing Director Sandeep Singh said, “The Company will be expanding its dealership from 77 at present to 170 by 2010. “We plan to strengthen our dealership network and reach out to new cities and towns.”

Today Toyota launched its new Corolla Altis

Toyota has also jump in launch of Hybrid cars like Honda Civic, Mahindra Scorpio Hybrid, Mitsubishi MiEVs, it would bring superstar hybrid model “Prius” to Indian automobile market by 2009. And Toyota Prius expected price is between Rs. 18 lakh to Rs. 22 lakh in India. It is available in around Rs. 10 lakh only in the US market but while it will come in India, government takes high import duties as much 114% then price will have become above double. Indian governments need to promote & support this type of market in India after hike of fuel (Rs. 5/-petro, Rs. 3/- Diesel) prices; they need to provide subsidies and tax rebates on these types of Hybrid cars.

The Prius first went on sale in Japan in 1997 and is currently sold in more than 40 countries, with its largest markets being Japan and North America. Last year, Prius accounted for more than 40% hybrid sales in the US. Toyota and Honda the leading manufacturers of hybrid vehicles globally, and Toyota Prius (launched 11 years ago) is the market leader.

Worldwide cumulative sales of Prius in May 2008 crossed a million units. While Toyota chose to use a totally new brand name for its hybrid car, Honda elected to offer hybrid versions of its popular models such as Accord and Civic. Environmental concerns (and rising gasoline prices in the US) have spurred the sales of these greener cars.

Toyota Bharat is going to launch CNG variants soon of its Premium Sedan Corolla and Multi-Utility Vehicle Innova. The Corolla and Innova will be the first ever CNG fuel based offering by the Japanese major in the world. The company is currently testing various types of CNG kits on these Innova and corolla at its Bangalore based facility. Really it will be a big advantage of Toyota because today mileage is the best thing which is attracting to buyers.