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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd
| name = Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd
| logo = Toyota.png
| logo = Toyota.svg
| logo_size = 250px
| type = [[Joint venture]]
| type = [[Joint venture]]
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1997|10|06|df=y}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1997|10|06|df=yes}}
| location = [[Bidadi]], [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]
| location = [[Bidadi]], [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]
| Factory =
| key_people = Masakazu Yoshimura<br>{{small|([[Director (business)|Managing Director]])}}<ref name="tii-about">{{cite web |url=https://www.toyotabharat.com/toyota-in-india/about/ |title=Toyota in India |publisher=Toyota Kirloskar |access-date=2022-06-28}}</ref>
| key_people = Masakazu Yoshimura ([[Managing Director]]) <br>Shekar Viswanathan ([[Vice Chairman]])
| owner = {{Unbulleted_list
| owner = [[Toyota|Toyota Motor Corporation]] (89%)<br />[[Kirloskar Group]] (11%)
  | [[Toyota|Toyota Motor Corporation]] (89%)
| num_employees = 7,000<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.toyotabharat.com/news/dist/2016/July-07.aspx |title=Toyota Kirloskar Motor steps up for the challenge to curtail carbon footprint in the city |publisher=Toyota |location=India |date=7 July 2016 |access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref>
  | [[Kirloskar Group]] (11%)
  }}
| num_employees = 7,000<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.toyotabharat.com/news/dist/2016/July-07.aspx |title=Toyota Kirloskar Motor steps up for the challenge to curtail carbon footprint in the city |publisher=Toyota |location=India |date=7 July 2016 |access-date=9 April 2017 |archive-date=12 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512181217/http://www.toyotabharat.com/news/dist/2016/July-07.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| industry = [[Automotive]]
| industry = [[Automotive]]
| products = [[Automobiles]]
| products = [[Automobiles]]
| production = {{increase}} 142,500 units (2016)
| production = {{increase}} 337,148 units (2025)<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news/exclusive-toyota-kirloskar-motor-delivers-record-%E2%82%B95672-cr-profit-in-fy25-elevates-indias-role-in-global-sales-128016?amp=1|title=Toyota Kirloskar Motor Delivers Record ₹5,672 Cr Profit in FY25, Elevates India's Role in Global Sales|publisher=Autocar}}</ref>
| subsid =  
| subsid =  
| revenue =  
| revenue = {{Increase}}{{INRConvert|65542|c}} (2025)<ref name="auto"/>
| operating_income = {{Increase}}{{INRConvert|6494|c}} (2025)<ref name="auto"/>
| net_income = {{Increase}}{{INRConvert|5672|c}} (2025)<ref name="auto"/>
| homepage = {{URL|www.toyotabharat.com}}
| homepage = {{URL|www.toyotabharat.com}}
}}
}}


'''Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited''' is an Indian joint venture between [[Toyota|Toyota Motor Corporation]] (89%) and [[Kirloskar Group]] (11%), for the manufacture and sales of Toyota cars in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Careers|url=http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/careers/index.aspx|access-date=14 May 2013|publisher=Toyota Kirloskar}}</ref><ref name="about">{{cite web|title=Toyota in India|url=http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/about/index.aspx|access-date=14 May 2013|publisher=Toyota Kirloskar}}</ref> The headquarters are located in [[Bidadi]], [[Karnataka]], near [[Bangalore]].
'''Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM)''' is an Indian joint venture between [[Toyota|Toyota Motor Corporation]] (89%) and [[Kirloskar Group]] (11%), for the manufacture and sales of Toyota cars in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Careers|url=http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/careers/index.aspx|access-date=14 May 2013|publisher=Toyota Kirloskar|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924043949/http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/careers/index.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="about">{{cite web|title=Toyota in India|url=http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/about/index.aspx|access-date=14 May 2013|publisher=Toyota Kirloskar|archive-date=1 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901083637/http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/about/index.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> The headquarters are located in [[Bidadi]], [[Karnataka]], near [[Bengaluru]].


== History ==
== History ==
[[Toyota Motor Corporation]] entered India in 1997 in a joint venture with the [[Kirloskar Group]]. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) holds 89% of the share and the remaining 11% is owned by Kirloskar Group.<ref>[http://business.mapsofindia.com/automobile/car-manufacturers/toyota-kirloskar-motor.html Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd., Toyota Kirloskar Motors, Toyota Qualis, Toyota Innova, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Camry, Toyota Plado<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It is based in [[Bidadi]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]], near [[Bangalore]].
[[Toyota Motor Corporation]] entered India in 1997 in a joint venture with the [[Kirloskar Group]]. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) holds 89% of the share and the remaining 11% is owned by Kirloskar Group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://business.mapsofindia.com/automobile/car-manufacturers/toyota-kirloskar-motor.html|title=Toyota Kirloskar Motors Ltd|website=business.mapsofindia.com}}</ref> It is based in [[Bidadi]], [[Karnataka]], near [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]].
 
The company released its first product in the Indian automotive market with the launch of the [[Toyota Qualis|Qualis]] in 2000. Occupying the multi utility vehicle (MUV) segment, sales of the model grew within a short span of 2 years to capture 20 per cent market share from established local manufacturers such as [[Mahindra & Mahindra|Mahindra]] and [[Tata Motors]]. In 2002 and 2003, Toyota introduced the [[Toyota Camry|Camry]] and [[Toyota Corolla|Corolla]] respectively.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd |url=https://www.ibef.org/download/TOYOTA_24jan.pdf |website=ibef.org |publisher=India Brand Equity Foundation}}</ref>
 
In 2005, TKM launched the [[Toyota Innova|Innova]] to replace the Qualis, which is based on a modern [[Toyota IMV platform|IMV platform]]. Later, new models were introduced including the IMV series [[Toyota Fortuner|Fortuner]] SUV in 2009 and [[Toyota Hilux|Hilux]] pickup truck in 2022. To support the new products, the sales and service network was developed further from 22 outlets in 2000 to 166 in 2011, and 359 in 2019.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=20 years of Toyota in India: The past, present and future |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/20-years-of-toyota-in-india-the-past-present-and-future/1594545/ |access-date=2022-07-04 |website=Financialexpress |date=June 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
 
Under the Entry Family Car (EFC) project, TKM started producing the [[Toyota Etios|Etios]] in 2010 as the company's first entry-level model.<ref name=":1" /> Production of the vehicle created more than 2,000 jobs at TKM's newly-built second plant and approximately 500 jobs at Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Private Limited.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toyota launches for-India 'etios' compact car |url=https://newsroom.toyota.eu/2010-toyota-launches-for-india-etios-compact-car/ |access-date=2022-07-04 |website=Toyota launches for-India 'etios' compact car |language=en}}</ref>
 
In 2017, Toyota introduced its luxury brand [[Lexus]] in the country.<ref name=":1" />
 
=== Suzuki partnership ===
Toyota started considering its partnership agreement with Suzuki in the Indian market in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-28 |title=Toyota and Suzuki Enter into Capital Alliance Agreement |url=https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/29375884.html |access-date=2022-07-04 |website=Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website |language=en}}</ref> In 2017, both companies agreed to market [[electric vehicles]] in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-11-17 |title=Toyota and Suzuki Conclude Memorandum on EV Introduction in India |url=https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/20073035.html |access-date=2022-07-04 |website=Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website |language=en}}</ref> In 2018 and 2019, Toyota outlined its initial plan for the partnership with Suzuki, including receiving supply of [[Suzuki Baleno (subcompact)|Baleno]], [[Suzuki Vitara Brezza|Vitara Brezza]], [[Suzuki Ciaz|Ciaz]] and [[Suzuki Ertiga|Ertiga]] models from Suzuki, and supplying the Corolla to Suzuki. Plans also included production of the Suzuki-developed SUV at TKM from 2022 and the production of [[hybrid electric vehicles]] in India. In 2019, TKM released the Glanza as a rebadged Baleno, and the Urban Cruiser as a rebadged Vitara Brezza in 2020. In 2022, TKM released the [[Urban Cruiser Hyryder]], which is developed by Suzuki, produced by TKM while incorporating the [[Toyota Hybrid System]].


== Manufacturing facilities ==
== Manufacturing facilities ==
TKMPL's current plant at [[Bidadi]], [[Karnataka]] is spread across 850 acres and has a capacity of 110,000 vehicles per annum.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/news/PR_March_etios_2011.asp |title=Archived copy |access-date=23 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317042430/http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/news/PR_March_etios_2011.asp |archive-date=17 March 2011 }}</ref>
TKMPL's current plant at [[Bidadi]], [[Karnataka]] is spread across 850 acres and has a capacity of 110,000 vehicles per annum.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/news/PR_March_etios_2011.asp |title=Toyota - Toyota Takes Steps to Reduce Waiting Period for Etios |access-date=23 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317042430/http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/news/PR_March_etios_2011.asp |archive-date=17 March 2011 }}</ref> TKMPL's second manufacturing plant on the outskirts of [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]] has a capacity of 210,000 vehicles per annum. Total production capacity is 320,000 vehicles per annum. On 16 March 2011, it announced that it was increasing production to 210,000 vehicles per annum<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/news/PR_March_Production_2011.asp |title=Toyota - Toyota Kirloskar Motor ramps up production to 2,10,000 units |access-date=22 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110427034754/http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/news/PR_March_Production_2011.asp |archive-date=27 April 2011 }}</ref> due to increase in demand for its models especially the [[Toyota Etios|Etios]] and [[Toyota Fortuner|Fortuner]].
TKMPL's second manufacturing plant on the outskirts of [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]] has a capacity of 210,000 vehicles per annum. Total production capacity is 320,000 vehicles per annum. On 16 March 2011, it announced that it was increasing production to 210,000 vehicles per annum<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/news/PR_March_Production_2011.asp |title=Archived copy |access-date=22 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110427034754/http://www.toyotabharat.com/inen/news/PR_March_Production_2011.asp |archive-date=27 April 2011 }}</ref> due to increase in demand for its models especially the [[Toyota Etios|Etios]] and [[Toyota Fortuner|Fortuner]].
 
With effect from 1 June 2012, Toyota Kirloskar Motor will be increasing the prices of Etios diesel and Innova by 1 per cent and Fortuner and Etios Liva diesel by 0.5 per cent. The price hike is on account of the weakening of Rupee.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3479963.ece | title=Toyota to hike product prices | date=1 June 2012}}</ref>
Toyota announced that Etios sedan and the Liva hatchback has posted sales of over 100,000 units, hence Toyota is all set for giving its production a big boost. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) plans to hike the production capacity of its Etios series models by 75% by early 2013.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.zigwheels.com/news-features/news/toyota-etios-and-liva-production-to-be-hiked-by-75/13104/1| title=Toyota Etios and Liva production to be hiked by 75% | date=31 May 2012}}</ref>
Toyota Kirloskar Motors would launch its motor racing series in 3 cities in India next year.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/toyota-to-launch-motor-racing-series-next-year-in-india/957048/ | title=Toyota to launch motor racing series next year in India | date=2 June 2012}}</ref>


== Industrial relations ==
== Industrial relations ==
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== Etios motor racing ==
== Etios motor racing ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=December 2020}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=December 2020}}
Toyota India started a One make racing series in India with the Etios car called the 'Etios Motor Racing Series'. The series started in 2012, it witnessed an overwhelming response from the Indian youngsters, with 3300 applicants. They held 2 rounds of exhibition races in 2012, one at a purpose built race track in Chennai called the Sriperumbudur race track and other in the form of ROC (Race of champions) in Gurgaon. The 25 selected drivers then competed in the main championship held in the later half of 2013. The cars were prepared by Red Rooster Performance (based in Bangalore), and designed by TRD (Toyota Racing Development). With stock engines producing almost 100&nbsp;bhp, the cars were a good platform for youngsters to step from karting to touring cars. Also the relatively cheaper budget of just $3216 for the entire series which includes an entire OMP racing kit makes it one of the best one-make series to compete in.
Toyota India started a One make racing series in India with the Etios car called the 'Etios Motor Racing Series'.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/toyota-to-launch-motor-racing-series-next-year-in-india/957048/ | title=Toyota to launch motor racing series next year in India | date=2 June 2012}}</ref> The series started in 2012, it witnessed an overwhelming response from the Indian youngsters, with 3300 applicants. They held 2 rounds of exhibition races in 2012, one at a purpose built race track in Chennai called the Sriperumbudur race track and other in the form of ROC (Race of champions) in Gurgaon. The 25 selected drivers then competed in the main championship held in the later half of 2013. The cars were prepared by Red Rooster Performance (based in Bangalore), and designed by TRD (Toyota Racing Development). With stock engines producing almost 100&nbsp;bhp, the cars were a good platform for youngsters to step from karting to touring cars. Also the relatively cheaper budget of just $3216 for the entire series which includes an entire OMP racing kit makes it one of the best one-make series to compete in.


== Models ==
==Models==
[[File:2018 Toyota Camry (ASV70R) Ascent sedan (2018-08-27) 01.jpg|thumb|right|Toyota Camry Hybrid]]
===Current models===
[[File:2018 Toyota Corolla (ZRE172R) Ascent sedan (2018-11-02) 01.jpg|thumb|right|Toyota Corolla Altis]]
====Toyota====
[[File:2015 Toyota Fortuner (New Zealand).jpg|thumb|right|Toyota Fortuner]]
===== Combustion engine vehicles =====
[[File:Toyota Innova Crysta 2.4 Z front right.jpg|thumb|right|Toyota Innova Crysta]]
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 90%"
|-
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" width="9%" | Model
! rowspan="2" width="9%" | Indian introduction
! scope="col" colspan=2 | Current model
! rowspan="2" width="9%" | Notes
|-
! width="9%" | Introduction
! width="9%" | Update/[[Facelift (automotive)|facelift]]
|-
| style="background-color:#e0e0e0;" colspan=6 | '''[[Hatchback]]'''
|-
| [[File:Toyota Glanza 2022 Facelift.jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Glanza|Glanza]]
| 2019
| 2022 ([[Toyota Glanza (2022)|second generation]])
| —
| Rebadged from Suzuki Baleno<br />Locally produced
|-
| style="background-color:#e0e0e0;" colspan=6 | '''[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]'''
|-
| [[File:TOYOTA CAMRY (XV80) China (2).jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Camry|Camry]]
| 2002
| 2024 ([[Toyota Camry (XV80)|XV80]])
| —
| [[Strong hybrid]] powertrain is standard<br />Locally produced
|-
| style="background-color:#e0e0e0;" colspan=6 | '''[[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]/[[Crossover (automobile)|crossover]]'''
|-
| [[File:Front view of Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor.jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor|Urban Cruiser Taisor]]
| 2024
| 2024 ([[Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor|first generation]])
| —
| Rebadged from Suzuki Fronx<br />Locally produced
|-
| [[File:2022 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder V Hybrid (India) front view.jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder|Urban Cruiser Hyryder]]
| 2022
| 2022 ([[Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder|first generation]])
| —
| Rebadged from Suzuki Grand Vitara<br />Strong hybrid powertrain is optional<br />Locally produced
|-
| [[File:2021 Toyota Fortuner 4.0 SRV 4x4 (Colombia) front view.png|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Fortuner|Fortuner]]
| 2009
| 2016 ([[Toyota Fortuner (AN150)|AN150/AN160]])
| 2021
| Locally produced
|-
| [[File:2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.4 ZX (Colombia) front view 04.png|200px]]
! scope="row" |[[Toyota Land Cruiser|Land Cruiser]]
| 2010
| 2023 ([[Toyota Land Cruiser (J300)|J300]])
| —
| Imported from Japan
|-
| style="background-color:#e0e0e0;" colspan=6 | '''[[Minivan|MPV]]'''
|-
| [[File:The Right Front Three Quarter image of the Toyota Rumion (cropped).jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Rumion|Rumion]]
| 2023
| 2023 ([[Toyota Rumion|first generation]])
| —
| Rebadged from Suzuki Ertiga
|-
| [[File:2021 Toyota Kijang Innova 2.0 V Luxury (front), Citraland, West Surabaya.jpg|200px]]<!-- 2023 Crysta image requested here -->
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Innova Crysta|Innova Crysta]]
| 2016
| 2016 ([[Toyota Innova Crysta|AN140]])
| 2023
| Locally produced
|-
| [[File:2022 Toyota Kijang Innova Zenix G HV (MAGH10; 11-25-2022).jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Innova HyCross|Innova HyCross]]
| 2023
| 2023 ([[Toyota Innova HyCross|AG10]])
| —
| Strong hybrid powertrain is optional<br />Locally produced
|-
| [[File:Toyota VELLFIRE HYBRID Z Premier 2WD (6AA-AAHH40W-PFXTB) front.jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Vellfire|Vellfire]]
| 2020
| 2023 ([[Toyota Vellfire (AH40)|AH40]])
| —
| Strong hybrid powertrain is standard<br />Imported from Japan
|-
| style="background-color:#e0e0e0;" colspan=6 | '''[[Pickup truck]]'''
|-
| [[File:2025 Toyota HiLux SR5 Bondi.jpg |200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Hilux|Hilux]]
| 2022
| 2022 ([[Toyota Hilux (AN120)|AN120]])
| —
| Locally produced
|}


===Manufactured/assembled locally===
=====Electric vehicles=====
====Toyota====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 90%"
* [[Toyota Fortuner]] (2009–present)
|-
* [[Toyota Innova|Toyota Innova Crysta]] (2016–present)
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" width="9%" | Model
! rowspan="2" width="9%" | Indian introduction
! scope="col" colspan=2 | Current model
! rowspan="2" width="9%" | Notes
|-
! width="9%" | Introduction
! width="9%" | Update/[[Facelift (automotive)|facelift]]
|-
| style="background-color:#e0e0e0;" colspan=6 | '''[[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]/[[Crossover (automobile)|crossover]]'''
|-
| [[File:Toyota Urban Cruiser (electric) Auto Zuerich 2025 DSC 3550.jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella|Urban Cruiser Ebella]]
| 2026
| 2026 ([[Suzuki e Vitara|first generation]])
| —
| Rebadged from Suzuki e Vitara<br />Locally produced
|-
|}


====Lexus====
====Lexus====
* [[Lexus ES|Lexus ES300h]] (2020–present)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; width: 90%"
* [[Lexus NX|Lexus NX300h]] (2020–present)
|-
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" width="9%" | Model
! rowspan="2" width="9%" | Indian introduction
! scope="col" colspan=2 | Current model
! rowspan="2" width="9%" | Notes
|-
! width="9%" | Introduction
! width="9%" | Update/[[Facelift (automotive)|facelift]]
|-
| style="background-color:#e0e0e0;" colspan=6 | '''[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]'''
|-
| [[File:2022 Lexus ES 350 (GSZ10) 1X7A5794.jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Lexus ES|ES]]
| 2015
| 2019 ([[Lexus ES (XZ10)|XZ10]])
| 2021
| [[Strong hybrid]] powertrain is standard<br />Locally produced
|-
| style="background-color:#e0e0e0;" colspan=6 | '''[[Sports car]]'''
|-
| [[File:Lexus LC Convertible IMG 4916.jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Lexus LC|LC]]
| 2017
| 2017 ([[Lexus LC|First generation]])
| —
| Strong hybrid powertrain is standard. Imported from Japan
|-
| style="background-color:#e0e0e0;" colspan=6 | '''[[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]/[[Crossover (automobile)|crossover]]'''
|-
| [[File:Lexus NX 350h (AAZH20,AAZH25) IMG 6332.jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Lexus NX|NX]]
| 2020
| 2022 ([[Lexus NX (AZ20)|AZ20]])
| —
| Strong hybrid powertrain is optional. Second generation imported from Japan.
|-
| [[File:2022 Lexus RX 450h+ AWD (Japan) front view.jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Lexus RX|RX]]
| 2015
| 2023 ([[Lexus RX#AL10 2|ALA10/ALH10]])
| —
| Strong hybrid powertrain is standard. Imported from Japan
|-
| [[File:Lexus LX 500d (J300) (cropped).jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Lexus LX|LX]]
| 2015
| 2021 ([[Lexus LX (J310)|J310]])
|—
| Imported from Japan
|-
| style="background-color:#e0e0e0;" colspan=6 | '''[[Minivan|MPV]]'''
|-
| [[File:Lexus LM500h IMG01 (cropped).jpg|200px]]
! scope="row" | [[Lexus LM|LM]]
| 2023
| 2023 ([[Lexus LM (AW10)|AW10]])
| —
| Strong hybrid powertrain is standard. Imported from Japan
|}


===Manufactured by [[Suzuki]]===
=== Discontinued models ===
====Toyota====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! Model
! Released
! Discontinued
! Image
|-
|'''[[Toyota Qualis|Qualis]]'''
|2000
|2005
|[[File:Toyota Qualis.jpg|200px]]
|-
|'''[[Toyota Corolla|Corolla Altis]]'''
|2003
|2020
|[[File:2013-2016 Toyota Corolla (ZRE172R) SX sedan (2018-09-17) 01.jpg|200px]]
|-
|'''[[Toyota Land Cruiser Prado|Land Cruiser Prado]]'''
|2004
|2020
|[[File:2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (KDJ150R MY13) Altitude 5-door wagon (2015-07-09) 01.jpg|200px]]
|-
|'''[[Toyota Innova (AN40)|Innova]]'''
|2005
|2016
|[[File:2014 Toyota Kijang Innova 2.0 G TGN40R (190316).jpg|200px]]
|-
|'''[[Toyota Prius|Prius]]'''
|2010
|2020
|[[File:2016 Toyota Prius (ZVW50L) Hybrid liftback (2016-04-02) 01.jpg|200px]]
|-
|'''[[Toyota Etios|Etios]]'''
|2010
|2019
|[[File:Toyota Etios 1.5 XLS 2015.jpg|200px]]
|-
|'''[[Toyota Etios|Etios Liva]]'''
|2011
|2019
|[[File:2013 Toyota Etios Valco E (Indonesia) front view.jpg|200px]]
|-
|'''[[Toyota Etios|Etios Cross]]'''
|2014
|2016
|
|-
|'''[[Toyota Yaris (XP150)#Yaris Ativ|Yaris]]'''
|2018
|2021
|[[File:2017 Toyota Yaris ATIV 1.2 G Front (cropped).jpg|200px]]
|-
|'''[[Toyota Urban Cruiser (2020)|Urban Cruiser]]'''
|2020
|2022
|[[File:2021 Toyota Urban Cruiser Mid (India) front view.png|200px]]
|}


* [[Toyota Glanza]] (2019–present)
====Lexus====
* [[Toyota Urban Cruiser (2020)|Toyota Urban Cruiser]] (2020–present)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
! Model
===Imported===
! Released
* [[Toyota Alphard|Toyota Vellfire]] (2020–present)
! Discontinued
* [[Toyota Hiace#H200|Toyota Hiace]] (2000–present)
! Image
* [[Lexus LX]] (1998–present)
|-
 
|'''[[Lexus NX|NX300h]]'''
===Discontinued models===
|2020
* [[Toyota Land Cruiser]] (1998–2020)
|2021
* [[Toyota Qualis]] (2000–2004)
|[[File:2019 Lexus NX 300h Takumi CVT 2.5.jpg|200px]]
* [[Toyota Camry]] (2000–2021)
|-
* [[Toyota Corolla|Toyota Corolla Altis]] (2003–2020)
|'''[[Lexus LS|LS]]'''
* [[Toyota Land Cruiser Prado]] (2004–2020)
|2017
* [[Toyota Innova]] (2004–2016)
|2024
* [[Toyota Etios]] (2010–2020)
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* [[Toyota Etios|Toyota Etios Liva]] (2011–2020)
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* [[Toyota Etios|Toyota Etios Cross]] (2014–2020)
* [[Toyota Prius]] (2010–2015, 2017–2020)
* [[Toyota Yaris (XP150)#Yaris ATIV|Toyota Yaris]] (2018–2021)


== Sales and service network ==
== Sales and service network ==
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== Sales performance ==
== Sales performance ==
TKMPL sold 74,759 vehicles in India in the year 2010 registering a growth rate of 38% compared to 2009 sales.<ref>[http://toyotabharat.com/inen/news/Sales_release2010.asp Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s records 38% growth in sales in the year 2010] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110112231447/http://toyotabharat.com/inen/news/Sales_release2010.asp |date=12 January 2011 }}</ref>
TKMPL sold 74,759 vehicles in India in the year 2010 registering a growth rate of 38% compared to 2009 sales.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://toyotabharat.com/inen/news/Sales_release2010.asp|title=Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s records 38% growth in sales in the year 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110112231447/http://toyotabharat.com/inen/news/Sales_release2010.asp |archive-date=12 January 2011 }}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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Latest revision as of 00:27, 7 March 2026

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd
IndustryAutomotive
Founded6 October 1997; 28 years ago (1997-10-06)
HeadquartersBidadi, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Key people
Masakazu Yoshimura
(Managing Director)[1]
ProductsAutomobiles
Production output
Increase 337,148 units (2025)[2]
RevenueIncrease₹65,542 crore (US$9.2 billion) (2025)[2]
Increase₹6,494 crore (US$910 million) (2025)[2]
Increase₹5,672 crore (US$800 million) (2025)[2]
Owner
Number of employees
7,000[3]
Websitewww.toyotabharat.com

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM) is an Indian joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation (89%) and Kirloskar Group (11%), for the manufacture and sales of Toyota cars in India.[4][5] The headquarters are located in Bidadi, Karnataka, near Bengaluru.

History[edit | edit source]

Toyota Motor Corporation entered India in 1997 in a joint venture with the Kirloskar Group. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) holds 89% of the share and the remaining 11% is owned by Kirloskar Group.[6] It is based in Bidadi, Karnataka, near Bengaluru.

The company released its first product in the Indian automotive market with the launch of the Qualis in 2000. Occupying the multi utility vehicle (MUV) segment, sales of the model grew within a short span of 2 years to capture 20 per cent market share from established local manufacturers such as Mahindra and Tata Motors. In 2002 and 2003, Toyota introduced the Camry and Corolla respectively.[7]

In 2005, TKM launched the Innova to replace the Qualis, which is based on a modern IMV platform. Later, new models were introduced including the IMV series Fortuner SUV in 2009 and Hilux pickup truck in 2022. To support the new products, the sales and service network was developed further from 22 outlets in 2000 to 166 in 2011, and 359 in 2019.[7][8]

Under the Entry Family Car (EFC) project, TKM started producing the Etios in 2010 as the company's first entry-level model.[8] Production of the vehicle created more than 2,000 jobs at TKM's newly-built second plant and approximately 500 jobs at Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Private Limited.[9]

In 2017, Toyota introduced its luxury brand Lexus in the country.[8]

Suzuki partnership[edit | edit source]

Toyota started considering its partnership agreement with Suzuki in the Indian market in 2016.[10] In 2017, both companies agreed to market electric vehicles in the country.[11] In 2018 and 2019, Toyota outlined its initial plan for the partnership with Suzuki, including receiving supply of Baleno, Vitara Brezza, Ciaz and Ertiga models from Suzuki, and supplying the Corolla to Suzuki. Plans also included production of the Suzuki-developed SUV at TKM from 2022 and the production of hybrid electric vehicles in India. In 2019, TKM released the Glanza as a rebadged Baleno, and the Urban Cruiser as a rebadged Vitara Brezza in 2020. In 2022, TKM released the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, which is developed by Suzuki, produced by TKM while incorporating the Toyota Hybrid System.

Manufacturing facilities[edit | edit source]

TKMPL's current plant at Bidadi, Karnataka is spread across 850 acres and has a capacity of 110,000 vehicles per annum.[12] TKMPL's second manufacturing plant on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka has a capacity of 210,000 vehicles per annum. Total production capacity is 320,000 vehicles per annum. On 16 March 2011, it announced that it was increasing production to 210,000 vehicles per annum[13] due to increase in demand for its models especially the Etios and Fortuner.

Industrial relations[edit | edit source]

On 16 March 2014, Toyota Kirloskar Motor temporarily suspended the production at two of its assembly plants in Bidadi, Karnataka whose production capacity was 310,000 units annually and has employee strength of 6,400. Cause for the shutdown was failure to reach an agreement with the union over the issue of wages, deliberate stoppages of the production line by certain sections of the employees and abusing & threatening of supervisors thereby disrupting the production for the past 25 days.[14][15][16][17] Toyota Kirloskar Motor announced on 21 March 2014 to lift the lockout at the plants effective from 24 March 2014 with subject to an acceptance of a service condition which requires all the employees signing an undertaking on good conduct.[18][19] On 22 April 2014, employees called off the strike after 36 days of standoff and resumed full operations.[20]

Etios motor racing[edit | edit source]

Toyota India started a One make racing series in India with the Etios car called the 'Etios Motor Racing Series'.[21] The series started in 2012, it witnessed an overwhelming response from the Indian youngsters, with 3300 applicants. They held 2 rounds of exhibition races in 2012, one at a purpose built race track in Chennai called the Sriperumbudur race track and other in the form of ROC (Race of champions) in Gurgaon. The 25 selected drivers then competed in the main championship held in the later half of 2013. The cars were prepared by Red Rooster Performance (based in Bangalore), and designed by TRD (Toyota Racing Development). With stock engines producing almost 100 bhp, the cars were a good platform for youngsters to step from karting to touring cars. Also the relatively cheaper budget of just $3216 for the entire series which includes an entire OMP racing kit makes it one of the best one-make series to compete in.

Models[edit | edit source]

Current models[edit | edit source]

Toyota[edit | edit source]

Combustion engine vehicles[edit | edit source]
Model Indian introduction Current model Notes
Introduction Update/facelift
Hatchback
Glanza 2019 2022 (second generation) — Rebadged from Suzuki Baleno
Locally produced
Sedan
Camry 2002 2024 (XV80) — Strong hybrid powertrain is standard
Locally produced
SUV/crossover
Urban Cruiser Taisor 2024 2024 (first generation) — Rebadged from Suzuki Fronx
Locally produced
Urban Cruiser Hyryder 2022 2022 (first generation) — Rebadged from Suzuki Grand Vitara
Strong hybrid powertrain is optional
Locally produced
Fortuner 2009 2016 (AN150/AN160) 2021 Locally produced
Land Cruiser 2010 2023 (J300) — Imported from Japan
MPV
Rumion 2023 2023 (first generation) — Rebadged from Suzuki Ertiga
Innova Crysta 2016 2016 (AN140) 2023 Locally produced
Innova HyCross 2023 2023 (AG10) — Strong hybrid powertrain is optional
Locally produced
Vellfire 2020 2023 (AH40) — Strong hybrid powertrain is standard
Imported from Japan
Pickup truck
Hilux 2022 2022 (AN120) — Locally produced
Electric vehicles[edit | edit source]
Model Indian introduction Current model Notes
Introduction Update/facelift
SUV/crossover
Urban Cruiser Ebella 2026 2026 (first generation) — Rebadged from Suzuki e Vitara
Locally produced

Lexus[edit | edit source]

Model Indian introduction Current model Notes
Introduction Update/facelift
Sedan
ES 2015 2019 (XZ10) 2021 Strong hybrid powertrain is standard
Locally produced
Sports car
LC 2017 2017 (First generation) — Strong hybrid powertrain is standard. Imported from Japan
SUV/crossover
NX 2020 2022 (AZ20) — Strong hybrid powertrain is optional. Second generation imported from Japan.
RX 2015 2023 (ALA10/ALH10) — Strong hybrid powertrain is standard. Imported from Japan
LX 2015 2021 (J310) — Imported from Japan
MPV
LM 2023 2023 (AW10) — Strong hybrid powertrain is standard. Imported from Japan

Discontinued models[edit | edit source]

Toyota[edit | edit source]

Model Released Discontinued Image
Qualis 2000 2005
Corolla Altis 2003 2020
Land Cruiser Prado 2004 2020
Innova 2005 2016
Prius 2010 2020
Etios 2010 2019
Etios Liva 2011 2019
Etios Cross 2014 2016
Yaris 2018 2021
Urban Cruiser 2020 2022

Lexus[edit | edit source]

Model Released Discontinued Image
NX300h 2020 2021
LS 2017 2024

Sales and service network[edit | edit source]

As of April 2019, it has more than 350 dealerships in 225 cities across India.[22]

Sales performance[edit | edit source]

TKMPL sold 74,759 vehicles in India in the year 2010 registering a growth rate of 38% compared to 2009 sales.[23]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Toyota in India". Toyota Kirloskar. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Toyota Kirloskar Motor Delivers Record ₹5,672 Cr Profit in FY25, Elevates India's Role in Global Sales". Autocar.
  3. ↑ "Toyota Kirloskar Motor steps up for the challenge to curtail carbon footprint in the city" (Press release). India: Toyota. 7 July 2016. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Careers". Toyota Kirloskar. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  5. ↑ "Toyota in India". Toyota Kirloskar. Archived from the original on 1 September 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  6. ↑ "Toyota Kirloskar Motors Ltd". business.mapsofindia.com.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd" (PDF). ibef.org. India Brand Equity Foundation.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "20 years of Toyota in India: The past, present and future". Financialexpress. June 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  9. ↑ "Toyota launches for-India 'etios' compact car". Toyota launches for-India 'etios' compact car. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  10. ↑ "Toyota and Suzuki Enter into Capital Alliance Agreement". Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  11. ↑ "Toyota and Suzuki Conclude Memorandum on EV Introduction in India". Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  12. ↑ "Toyota - Toyota Takes Steps to Reduce Waiting Period for Etios". Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  13. ↑ "Toyota - Toyota Kirloskar Motor ramps up production to 2,10,000 units". Archived from the original on 27 April 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  14. ↑ "Toyota shuts 2 India plants in lockout over wages". Hindustan Times. 17 March 2014. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014.
  15. ↑ "Toyota Kirloskar declares lock-out". The Hindu. 16 March 2014.
  16. ↑ "Toyota Kirloskar Motor declares lockout at Bidadi over labour woes". The Economic Times. 16 March 2014.
  17. ↑ "Toyota declares lockout at its Bidadi facility". Times of India. 16 March 2014.
  18. ↑ "Toyota agrees to lift lockout at its Bangalore units". Times of India. 21 March 2014.
  19. ↑ "Toyota crisis resolved, company lifts lockout". The Hindu. 21 March 2014.
  20. ↑ "Toyota plant in Bangalore resumes operations as workers return". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  21. ↑ "Toyota to launch motor racing series next year in India". 2 June 2012.
  22. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 January 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  23. ↑ "Toyota Kirloskar Motor's records 38% growth in sales in the year 2010". Archived from the original on 12 January 2011.

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