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Bengaluru based Toyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM), manufacures and delivers ‘extreme weather and rough terrain’ pickup vehicles to the Indian Army.
TKM delivered the first batch of Toyota Hilux vehicles to the Indian Army as part of its efforts to modernise its rough terrain vehicle fleet. The Hilux was launched in the Indian market, a year ago in March 2022, at a price of around Rs 34 lakh.
The Hilux vehicles were put through extensive and rigorous evaluation for over two months by the Northern Command of the Indian Army to test the feasibility and adaptability of these vehicles to rough terrains.
“Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta received the first set of Toyota Hilux - Mountain off-Road Vehicles from Mr V Wiseline Sigamani, General Manager Strategic Business Unit (North) after rigorous testing in most inclement weather & rough terrain,” the Army's Northern Command tweeted on its official Twitter handle.
#IndianArmy - modernizing the fleet to conquer any terrain!#LtGenAnindyaSengupta, #COS_NC received first set of Toyota Hilux - Mountain off-Road Vehicles(MRVs) from Mr. V. Wiseline Sigamani, General Manager – Strategic Business Unit (North) after rigorous testing in most… pic.twitter.com/2o0yaItPbE
— NORTHERN COMMAND - INDIAN ARMY (@NorthernComd_IA)
#IndianArmy - modernizing the fleet to conquer any terrain!#LtGenAnindyaSengupta, #COS_NC received first set of Toyota Hilux - Mountain off-Road Vehicles(MRVs) from Mr. V. Wiseline Sigamani, General Manager – Strategic Business Unit (North) after rigorous testing in most… pic.twitter.com/2o0yaItPbE
— NORTHERN COMMAND - INDIAN ARMY (@NorthernComd_IA) July 19, 2023
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The Toyota Hilux is well known across the globe for its toughness, durability, reliability and off-roading capabilities.
“The Hilux outperformed in extreme weather and rough terrains – ranging from an altitude of 13000 feet to sub-zero temperatures.” quoted TKM sources.
TKM officials further stated that, “we are thrilled to deliver the Hilux, marking a significant milestone, fulfilling our first-ever Hilux order to Indian Army. 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..”
