Posted on June. 03, 2009
New Delhi, 3rd June 2009 - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. today announced the introduction of the all new Corolla Altis Sport (Limited Edition) to target young car enthusiasts. The new Corolla Altis Sport has been designed to give customers the stylish image of a car which is youthful and sporty, and has exciting new features.
Adding to the stylish look of the car is an aerodynamic front and rear bumper spoiler, a classy headlamp garnish, sleek side skirts and exclusive rear LED spoilers. A contemporary dual tone seat fabric and wood finish rear cup holders heighten the feeling of luxury and elegance.
Commenting on the launch of the new limited edition, Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa, Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said, "The Corolla Altis launched last year has been highly appreciated by our customers because of its advanced luxury and comfort features. We are now delighted to introduce the all new Corolla Altis Sport, which will offer sporty styling in combination with these features."
Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director (Marketing), TKM, added "Only 300 units of the new Limited Edition Corolla Altis Sport will be available for sales. Additionally, individual personalized logos for each of our customers will enhance the exclusivity of ownership of the Corolla Altis Sport. We look forward to bringing to our customers a limited edition of the widely appreciated Corolla Altis, which will offer exclusive ownership and sporty style. The new Corolla Altis Sport will be attractively priced at Rs 11.35 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be available at all Toyota dealerships from today."
Mr. Singh added, "The new Corolla Altis Sport will be promoted extensively by an integrated marketing campaign, which leverages its association with active sports such as Tennis, Polo and Formula One, and is focused on young, urban customers. This will include web, print and magazine campaigns, direct marketing, SMS and e-DMs exclusively targeted at young professionals."
The Corolla Altis has attracted customers from the corporate/executive segment and has been a true symbol of Toyota passenger cars in India. It has brought to the Indian market innovative luxury and exclusive comfort, designed to more than satisfy the auto consumer's desire for perfection.
| Company name | Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited |
| Location | Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State |
| Established | October 1997 (start of production: December 1999) |
| Managing Director | Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa |
| Equity participation | TMC: 89%, Kirloskar Group: 11% |
| Land area | Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1.744,848 m2) |
| Annual production capacity | Approx. 80,000 units |
| Products | Corolla Altis, Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India. Camry, Prado and Land Cruiser imported as CBUs. |
| 2008 production results | 54,327 units |
| Number of employees | Approx. 3290 (as of March 2009) |
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