Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) was established in India in 1997 as a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation and the Kirloskar Group. It started production at its Bidadi plant in Karnataka in 1999, followed by the Toyota Qualis in 2000. Over the years, models such as the Camry, Corolla, Innova and Fortuner helped Toyota build a strong reputation in India. Today, its lineup includes hatchbacks, SUVs, MPVs, a sedan, pickup trucks and EVs, with hybrids playing a key role. In 2026, Toyota introduced its first EV for India, the Urban Cruiser Ebella, with up to 543 km claimed range.
Interesting Facts
- Toyota Qualis, launched in 2000, was Toyota’s first major product in India and helped establish the brand in the Indian market.
- Toyota Kirloskar Motor recorded its highest-ever annual sales of 4.06 lakh vehicles in FY2025-26.
- The Urban Cruiser Ebella is Toyota’s first electric vehicle in India, with a claimed range of up to 543 km.
Attribute | Details |
Price Range | ₹6.73 lakh onwards* |
Models | 13 models |
Fuel Options | Petrol, CNG, Diesel, Strong Hybrid and Electric |
Most Affordable | Toyota Glanza |
Retail Network | Toyota dealerships across India |
First Major Model | Toyota Qualis (2000) |
First EV | Urban Cruiser Ebella |
Safety Highlight | Innova HyCross has a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating |
Manufacturing Hub | Bidadi, Karnataka |
Production Capacity | Up to 3.42 lakh vehicles annually |
Service Network | 826 touchpoints across 435 cities* |
Suzuki Partnership Models | Glanza, Urban Cruiser Taisor, Rumion and Urban Cruiser Hyryder |
Toyota’s network figure of 826 touchpoints across 435 cities was reported in July 2025 and may have expanded since then. Toyota’s official site currently lists the Urban Cruiser Ebella as its first EV for India and the current showroom lineup includes 13 models.
Toyota Car Price Range in India
Toyota cars in India currently start from around ₹6.73 lakh ex-showroom for the Glanza and go well into the premium segment. The Land Cruiser 300 sits at the top of the range at around ₹2.18 crore, while models such as the Fortuner, Camry, Vellfire and Innova HyCross cover the middle and premium segments. Prices can vary by variant and city, so buyers should check the latest model page before booking.
Toyota Sales History
Toyota has steadily grown its presence in India through models such as the Qualis, Innova, Fortuner and Hyryder. In FY2025-26, Toyota Kirloskar Motor sold a record 4,06,081 vehicles, up 20% from 3,37,148 units in FY2024-25. Domestic sales stood at 3,67,107 units, while exports reached 38,974 units. The company also recorded its highest-ever calendar-year sales in 2025 at 3,88,801 units.
Toyota has continued this momentum into 2026. Between January and June 2026, TKM sold 2,01,338 units, up 15% compared with the same period in 2025. The Urban Cruiser Ebella, launched in January 2026, also marked Toyota’s entry into India’s battery-electric vehicle market.
Toyota Cars by Segment
Hatchbacks: The Glanza is Toyota’s hatchback offering in India. It is a practical city car with petrol and CNG options.
Sedan: The Camry is Toyota’s premium sedan in India and is offered with a strong-hybrid powertrain.
SUVs: Toyota’s SUV range includes the Urban Cruiser Taisor, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Urban Cruiser Ebella, Fortuner, Legender and Land Cruiser 300, covering everything from compact urban SUVs to large luxury off-roaders.
MPVs: The Rumion, Innova Crysta, Innova HyCross and Vellfire cover Toyota’s MPV lineup, ranging from practical family models to luxury people movers.
Pickup Truck: The Hilux is Toyota’s lifestyle pickup, offering a rugged body-on-frame design and 4×4 capability.
Electric Cars: The Urban Cruiser Ebella is Toyota’s first EV in India. It comes with 49kWh and 61kWh battery options, with the larger battery offering up to 543 km of ARAI-certified range.
All Toyota Car Prices in India
Model | Ex-Showroom Price |
Toyota Glanza | ₹6.73 – 9.99 Lakh |
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor | ₹7.43 – 12.78 Lakh |
Toyota Rumion | ₹9.79 – 14.21 Lakh |
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | ₹11.31 – 19.99 Lakh |
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella | ₹23.60 Lakh* |
Toyota Innova HyCross | ₹18.70 – 31.84 Lakh |
Toyota Innova Crysta | ₹19.72 – 26.63 Lakh |
Toyota Hilux | ₹31.99 – 36.69 Lakh |
Toyota Fortuner | ₹34.76 – 50.46 Lakh |
Toyota Fortuner Legender | ₹42.92 – 48.29 Lakh* |
Toyota has currently announced the ₹23.60 lakh price only for the Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 variant. Prices for the lower variants have not been announced. The Fortuner Legender figures are based on current 2026 variant listings.
Prices are ex-showroom and may vary by city and variant. [Link to individual model pages for on-road pricing.]
NOTE: This table is dynamic and should ideally be connected to the individual Toyota model pages/CMS. Toyota updates prices and variants periodically, so avoid relying on a manually maintained static table.
Toyota Manufacturing in India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor currently manufactures vehicles at its two plants in Bidadi, Karnataka. The first plant has an installed capacity of up to 1.32 lakh vehicles annually, while the second can produce up to 2.10 lakh units, taking the combined capacity to 3.42 lakh vehicles per year. The plants produce models including the Innova HyCross, Innova Crysta, Fortuner, Legender, Camry Hybrid, Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Hilux. Toyota has also announced plans for a new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra, with production targeted to begin in the first half of 2029.
