Delhi is all set to host one of the most popular auto events in Asia during the first week of January 2012. The Auto Expo is a biennial event that exhibits big brands of cars and bikes. Toyota Kirloskar, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in India, will be a part of this huge event and will introduce upgraded models of Fortuner, Camry and Innova.
Toyota’s sports utility vehicle, Fortuner will be launched with a makeover. This model of Toyota became popular the moment it was introduced in the Indian market. However, the Fortuner will now have a few changes with respect to its exterior features and specifications.
Toyota Fortuner was initially equipped with a manual transmission, which affected the driveability quotient during rush hours in the city. It is now expected that the Fortuner will be launched with an automatic gearbox. Focussing on its exterior features, the Fortuner will come with a changed headlight, front bumper and grille. Furthermore, the specifications of the engine will remain unchanged. Toyota Fortuner will be equipped with a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine which generates a maximum power of 173 bhp and a torque of 343 Nm.
The Camry model of Toyota Kirloskar is another car which will be at the Auto Expo. Camry has not been doing well in terms of sales and the reason for this is its V6 petrol engine. Furthermore, the price at which it is quoted is a drawback for the sedan. Toyota, while keeping these factors in mind, will launch the Camry with a diesel engine and is likely to compete with Skoda Superb, popular for its engine and interiors.
Toyota Kirloskar is also gearing up to put on display its highly successful model Innova. This model has been in the Indian automobile market for quite sometime. It must be noted that a couple of years ago Innova had been given a slight facelift. This time also the Innova has been revamped with changes at both the front and rear.
The new Innova looks appealing and has stylish exterior features. In India this model of Toyota Kirloskar has been a huge success for the makers. However, the initial effort of Toyota’s multi purpose vehicle, Toyota Qualis did not taste much success. Instead of being popular as a family car it came to be known as a taxi. To overcome this problem Toyota launched Innova with a powerful engine and exquisite interiors.
The Innova will have a 2.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine and will also provide a petrol variant that will generate a maximum power of 140 bhp.
Thus, Toyota is confident to use the high-scale event in the best way possible and firm its position further in the country.
