Hyryder, Innova Hycross, Fortuner and More Help Toyota Kirloskar Motor Post 29% YoY Sales Growth in December

Toyota Kirloskar Motor recorded a strong 29% year-on-year sales growth in December 2024, driven by the impressive performance of key models such as the Hyryder, Innova, Fortuner, and others. This surge in sales reflects the brand’s continued appeal across various segments, with the Hyryder attracting attention in the hybrid SUV category, while the Innova and Fortuner remain favourites in the premium MPV and SUV segments. The growth highlights Toyota’s successful strategy of offering a diverse lineup that caters to a wide range of customer preferences, from family-oriented vehicles to performance-oriented models. This increase in sales underscores Toyota's strengthened position in the Indian automotive market, with a growing demand for both new launches and established models.

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Toyota India Sales Figures: December 2024 

Toyota Kirloskar Motor saw a 29% rise in sales, reaching 29,529 units in December 2024, up from 22,867 units in the same month the previous year. The company sold 24,887 units in India and exported 4,642 units. Toyota also reported its best-ever annual sales for 2024, totalling over 3.26 lakh units, a 40% increase from more than 2.33 lakh units in 2023.

Sabari Manohar, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, 'The SUV and MPV segments being key contributors grew at 20 per cent over the same period last year. We are also observing a growing shift of consumer preferences towards vehicles offering sustainability, the value proposition of dependability quotient, enhanced safety, and better resale value which is boosting our sales. Given the existing trend, we are confident of further consolidating our market position thus playing a larger role in driving sustainable mobility along with globalising India's automobile manufacturing base.'

The company revealed that the SUV and MPV categories were major drivers of sales in 2024, with the Innova Hycross, Hilux, and Urban Cruiser Hyryder leading the sales charts.

New-gen Camry is Here

Toyota launched the ninth-gen Camry in India last year for an ex-showroom price of Rs 48 lakh. The refreshed sedan boasts sleeker LED headlights, C-shaped DRLs, a new grille with horizontal slats, and a redesigned bumper with larger air intakes. The 19-inch alloy wheels sport a new design, while the car’s signature sloping roofline is retained. At the back, the car has updated wraparound LED taillights, giving it a modern and sophisticated appearance.

The new Camry continues with its 2.5-litre hybrid engine, offering three driving modes: eco, sport, and normal. The front-wheel-drive variant delivers 230bhp with two electric motors and is mated to an eCVT automatic transmission. Riding on 18-inch alloy wheels, Toyota claims a fuel efficiency of 25km/l for the hybrid sedan.

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The 2025 model introduces several exciting upgrades, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital driver display, and wireless connectivity. The hybrid version adds features like ventilated seats, a new steering wheel, wireless charging, connected car tech, an updated centre console, three-zone climate control, a tilt-and-slide moonroof, OTA updates, and a premium JBL sound system with nine speakers. The brand's Safety Sense 3.0 provides excellent safety with features such as rear cross-traffic alert, a 360-degree camera, blind spot monitoring, multiple airbags, and a 10-inch heads-up display. The Level 2 ADAS system includes lane-keep assist, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, and road sign recognition.