New Fortuner & Legender receive over 5,000 bookings

  • Draw tremendous customer response within a month of its launch thus reaffirming the segment leadership
Bangalore, February 4, 2021: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced that it has received over 5,000 bookings for the powerful new Fortuner and the exclusive Legender since their launch in India. Following the huge customer response, TKM has started deliveries of the new Fortuner and Legender to dealer partners across the country.

The Fortuner continues to dominate the SUV segment with over 53 percent segment share that is likely to increase further with the launch of the Legender, which has been drawing immense customer response with its bold styling and advanced features. The overwhelming customer response is also a testament to the rapidly growing preference for SUVs in India, enabling the Fortuner to strengthen its leadership position in the highly competitive segment.
 
Sharing his views on reaching the milestone, Mr. Naveen Soni, Senior Vice President, TKM, said, “We are humbled and touched by the continued faith of our loyal customers in brand Toyota. The sheer number of enquiries and bookings for both the Fortuner and Legender reiterate our belief in the customer-first approach. Both the SUVs were created purely based on customer feedback thus helping us garner a good response.

We are working hard to ensure the quickest possible delivery time so that our customers can experience India’s most admired SUV at the earliest. The New Year has begun on a very strong note for us and we are geared up to continue to delight our customers with ever-better products and our renowned after-sales service of global standards in 2021 as well.”

Well recognized for its powerful performance, bold design and strong identity, the Fortuner has achieved a cult status in the SUV segment ever since its launch in 2009. Sought-after for both off-roading and city driving, the Fortuner unbeatable performance and great riding comfort has made it the undisputed choice among SUV owners in the country. The SUV has witnessed sales of more than 1,70,000 units till date and continues to dominate the segment with its undisputed leadership.

Customers looking to buy the new Fortuner and exclusive new Legender can simply book their SUV online https://www.toyotabharat.com/online-booking/ or visit their nearest Toyota dealership.

Overview of TKM:

Company name

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited

Equity participation

TMC: 89%, Kirloskar Systems Limited (Mr. Vikram S. Kirloskar): 11%

Number of employees

Approx. 6,500

Land area

Approx. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)

Building area

74,000 m2

Total Installed Production capacity

Up to 3,10,000 units


Overview of TKM 1st Plant:

Established

October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)

Location

Bidadi

Products

Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India.
Vellfire imported as CBU

Installed Production capacity

Up to 1,00,000 units


Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:

Start of Production

December 2010

Location

On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, Bidadi

Products

Toyota Yaris, Camry Hybrid

Installed Production capacity

Up to 2,10,000 units


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