Toyota RAV4 Compact SUV / CUV Details, Images, Photos

The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) produced by Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It was the first compact crossover,making its debut in Japan and Europe in 1994  and in North America in 1996. The vehicle was designed for consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility and the option of full-time four-wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a compact car. Although not all RAV4s are four-wheel drive, RAV4 stands for Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive because the fore-mentioned equipment is an option in select countries.[3] The early success of the RAV4 paved the way for competitive compact crossover-SUVs such as the Ford Escape and the Subaru Forester.





In most markets, the RAV4 is the only compact SUV or crossover available from Toyota. In other markets, it is the crossover counterpart of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Since the 2006 third generation model, Toyota has offered both short- and long-wheelbase versions of the RAV4. Short-wheelbase versions are sold in Japan and Europe, with Australia and North America receiving the long-wheelbase versions. Toyota of Japan also sells the longer-wheelbase version as the Toyota Vanguard.

Toyota India - Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 13,805 units in June 2013

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 13,805 units in June 2013

 

July 1, 2013, Bangalore:  Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) sold 13,805 units in June 2013 when compared to 17,140 units last year. Sales declined by 19 %. The company exported 2,795 units of the Etios series last month.
The company sold 11,010 units in the domestic market in June 2013 as compared to 14,700 units in the corresponding month in 2012.
Commenting on the sales in June 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial said “The overall weak economic conditions continue to keep the market sentiments low and the market sluggish. We have seen an increase in sales when compared to last month. We have been able to keep the inventory levels low, both at TKM and dealer’s end. We hope to see the market improve after the monsoon and during the festive season.”

Company name Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Managing Director Hiroshi Nakagawa
Equity participation TMC: 89%, Kirloskar Group: 11%
Number of employees Approx. 6,000 +
Land area Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area 74,000 m2
Total Installed Production capacity Upto 3,10,000 units

Overview of TKM 1st Plant


Established October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State
Products Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India.
Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.
Installed Production capacity Upto 1,00,000 units
Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:
Location On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)
Products Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, New Camry
Start of production December 2010
Installed Production capacity Upto 2,10,000 units

For any further information please contact:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. BUZZ Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Tarunya Mohan
Mobile : 0-9740900029
Email :  tarunyamohan@toyota-kirloskar.co.in
Sarojini Ujlayan
Mobile ::0- 9810006148
E-mail: sarojini@buzzcomm.in