Toyota Kirloskar Motor exported its classy Etios to the South African market, and to the amazement of the company and Toyota fans, the car has out beaten even the most sophisticated and eminent model of Volkswagen Polo. The Etios has managed to grab the third position for a grand period of four months.
The company has launched the revamped model to cater to the demands of the public. The company has improved the car admirably, by fixing the unappealing facets implanted in the earlier model. The Etios has created a remarkable impact in South Africa with sale output of 25,000 volumes. This figure is impressive since the units have overgrown the shipping figures with 20,000 volumes when transported to Chennai. The twin model of Etios is fitted with powerful 1.5 liter petrol power train mated to five speed type of manual transmission.
The most dominant model in South Africa is the classic makes of Volkswagen and two positions are kept for the present make of Polo. Besides the Etios, the Corolla model of Toyota has created an impressive impact in South Africa. The latest Etios model is equipped with a trimmed grill in front and is embedded with neatly carved headlights. The arrangement of tail lights is pretty arty which is modified and designed with in a pristine manner. The outer rear view mirrors appear to arrive from a person who is highly equipped with glass design creations. The exteriors create an eye catchy image, the arrangement of lights guarantees second glances.
The interiors are designed to create a comfortable and luxurious atmosphere with seat adjustments which was absent in the earlier model. The front seats are designed in a traditional format. There is Auto Up technology for the power windows, the newly introduced seats appear more premium than earlier. The new Etios is tailored with the advancements in light technology with blue backlights that might rather deliver stronger illumination capacities than the earlier employed white light. The most loaded variants are inserted with high tech audio devices which is USB enabled.
The 1.5 liter engine is also introduced in Sportivo TRD model, the South African Etios is delivered with an engine which is more efficient than the Indian Etios. The car in South Africa is rolled out with a price of Rs 6.7 lakhs and the most loaded model is offered at Rs 7.3 lakhs. The company has generated phenomenal sales with the Etios by releasing 25,000 volumes a year after the first launch. Toyota is confident of larger figures in the near future.
Toyota has strategized the upgrade and market of the Etios impressively. The enhanced fitments will create a roaring response in the South African market. The dynamic engine is another feature that would lure customers. The company has managed breathtaking profits with the Etios a year into launch; the refreshed features can only elevate the sale profits.
The increase in export units might aid the company to elevate its status during the current turbulent car economy period. Most companies are trying their luck in the export segment. This move by Toyota will hopefully increase its car profit portfolio.
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