Toyota Kirloskar Motor hands over a fleet of Toyota Hilux to Indian Army

Hyderabad:Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) handed over of a fleet of Toyota Hilux, marking the company’s first-ever delivery of its Hilux to the Indian Army. The Hilux was put through over two months of extensive and rigorous evaluation by the Northern Command of the Indian Army and the globally acclaimed Hilux outperformed in extreme weather and rough terrains, ranging from an altitude of 13,000 ft to sub-zero temperatures. The Toyota Hilux is an iconic utility vehicle that is globally recognized for its toughness, durability, reliability, and off-roading capabilities.

Toyota Hilux is aimed to fulfil the needs of customers seeking an awesome utility vehicle that is best suited, not only for off-roading adventure drives on tough terrains, but also for everyday city use. Furthermore, this versatile vehicle is perfectly suited for multiple purpose usages that can cater to new emerging business customers, campervan, farming, defense, mining, construction, rescue van, etc. With its powerful powertrain system of 2.8 L Four Cylinder Turbo-Diesel Engine, the Hilux is available in option of 6- speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmission. All the variants of Hilux are equipped with 4X4 drive capabilities along with many first-in-segment features such as 8” Infotainment system, Connected features (such as emergency call [e-call], vehicle security, remote check, smart watch enabled, vehicle static location, geofence and speed alerts and more), dual zone AC, tire angle monitor and front parking sensors for a smooth drive.

Sharing his views, V. Wiseline Sigamani, General Manager, Strategic Business Unit (North), said “We are thrilled to deliver the Hilux, marking a significant milestone, fulfilling our first-ever Hilux order to Indian Army. We are truly honoured and proud with this opportunity. The Hilux that offers unique off-roading characteristics, coupled with enhanced safety features, makes it the most ideal vehicle for the army purposes and cater to their special purposes.”

He further added “We are sure that the Hilux will be a great addition to the army’s fleets and meet the specific needs of our esteemed clientele. This reaffirms our commitment in offering reliable products and we look forward to our continued association with the Indian Army in the future.”

The senior leadership and users of Hilux said, “We are happy to receive the first fleet of Toyota Hilux, which measures up to the requirements of the Indian Army. We acknowledge TKM’s support to customise the Hilux, passing through our stringent road tests with its strong off-roading strengths and extreme performance under stringent weather, difficult terrain conditions, which is key to our requirements. We look forward to utilising these fleet of Hilux for the purposes meant.”

With its global reputation as a reliable off-roader, the Hilux has proven its worth time and again, and the Indian Army’s procurement post rigorous testing only serves to reinforce its reputation.