Toyota and Suzuki have announced a new SUV developed by Suzuki for India, followed by the global market which will be produced at the Toyota Kirlloskar Motor facility in Bengaluru. The two car makers promote the global reciprocal supply of vehicles, which is one of the collaboration in business partnerships, and the two companies will now start the production of new hybrid SUV models, because Japan aims to market new models in India as Suzuki and each Toyota model. In addition, the two companies plan to export new models to markets outside India including Africa.
Akio Toyoda, President, Toyota said, “We are happy to announce a new SUV with Suzuki, a company that has a long history of local involvement in the Indian business. At present, the automotive industry faces various challenges such as carbon electrification and neutrality. By utilizing the strengths of each Toyota and Suzuki to provide various choices to Indian customers, we hope to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and realize a society where ‘nothing is left behind and’ everyone can move freely. “
The new hybrid model that is said to be called, Toyota Hyryder is likely to be revealed to the world on July 1, 2022, and will be the first model developed together by Suzuki and Toyota as part of his global partnership. The upcoming offer will first debut as a Toyota-Badged model, while iteration Maruti Suzuki will soon follow. The newly developed motorbike is expected to be a 1.5 liter gasoline engine supported by an electric motor that will help the car maker compensate for the absence of diesel engines in the arrangement of players. The basic trim tends to get a lightweight hybrid gasoline engine, maybe a 1.5 liter K-series motorbike from Ertiga and the new XL6.
Toshihiro Suzuki, President, Suzuki said, “New SUV production in TKM is a project that can contribute to India’s growth by providing environmentally friendly mobility needed by customers. We realize that it is a big milestone to further deepen our collaboration in the future. We appreciate the support of Toyota, and at the same time, will explore new synergy and business opportunities through sustainable collaboration. “
PowerTrain from the new model to be sold in India will be equipped with light hybrids developed by Suzuki and strong hybrids developed by Toyota. By uniting the strength of Toyota and Suzuki through collaboration, the two companies will be able to provide a variety of vehicle electrification technology to customers and contribute to the acceleration of electrification and the realization of neutral carbon society in India.
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