BANGALORE : With the launch of new Prado diesel Landcruiser in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Pvt Ltd is looking at a 10 per cent market share in the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment, its top official said on Wednesday.
Unveiling the new Prado here, Hiroshi Nagakawa, Managing Director TKM told reporters that Prado has sold over 1.56 million units in over 170 countries so far and that customer response in India since its launch in 2004 has exceeded expectations. \"We are looking at 10 per cent market share in SUV segment with the launch of the new diesel version\".
The redesigned Prado would appeal to both genuine SUV buyers and also car owners who are looking to upgrade manoeuvrability with interior luxury, he said.
Improvements include a 3.0 litre diesel engine,adoption of Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System for driving stability at city and highway speeds.It has features like 3 zone automatic climate control, multi-information display and DAC (Down-hill Assist Control) and VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).
\"Our target audience is active businessmen,industrialists and socialities who want to make a style statement and are in the 35-45 year age group\", Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director TKM said.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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