Toyota cars in India (16)

Toyota is one of the biggest car makers in the world and is famous for developing reliable and durable cars that not only “last” but also offer strong “resale value.” Toyota entered the India automotive market in 1997 through Toyota Kirloskar Motor and has produced several iconic models like Qualis, Corolla and Innova since then.

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As of now, there are 16 Toyota cars in India, of which 12 are available for purchase, and 4 are upcoming. Its current line-up consists of 7 SUVs, 2 hatchbacks, 5 MPVs, 1 pickup and 1 sedan. Toyota car prices in India start at Rs 6.73 lakh and go up to Rs 2.25 crore.

Toyota Cars in India: Highlights

Unlike most mass-market brands, as per our understanding, Toyota does not depend on one model for most of its sales. Its 12 models cover almost every price range, from Rs 10 lakh hatchback to a Rs 2.25 crore luxury SUV, which is unusual for a brand of its size in India.

How is Toyota's After-Sales Service?

Based on the questions we received from real owners through our Ask Autocar Anything section, here's what we can say about Toyota's after-sales service:

• Toyota's authorized centers employ well-trained technicians, use standardized repair steps, and use proper diagnostic tools.
• Many users in our section agree that the brand offers top-notch, dependable support compared to many competitors.
• As per some customers, at certain authorized service centers, you can get fast options like 60-minute express maintenance, known as EM60, where three workers handle a car at once and service your car within 60 minutes. Though, this service is not available at all service centers.
• Some owners state that they can often drop in without an appointment for minor checks.
• As per some customers, the cost at authorized dealerships is quite high in comparison to local, independent repair shops.
• Customers who live in or near smaller towns seem quite satisfied with dedicated Pro Service centres that focus solely on maintenance, without an attached showroom.
• Some owners have reported that dealers try to push costly add-ons at the time of purchase. In one case, a buyer told us their local dealer refused to sell them an Innova HyCross hybrid if he didn’t agree to pay inflated insurance costs. But this was a dealer-specific issue rather than a brand-wide pattern.
• One long-term owner told us their Etios Liva gave virtually no problems even after being driven for around 15 years.
• Owners are genuinely satisfied with Toyota's “Service Express program,” as well as with flexible EMI options that allows them to pay for servicing in installments (3, 6 or 9 months).

Are Toyota Cars Safe?

As of now, the Innova HyCross is the only Toyota car in India with a 5-star safety rating from BNCAP. It is also the first Toyota MPV and the first hybrid vehicle to be tested. None of the other Toyota models available for sale, including high-volume ones like Glanza, Hyryder and Fortuner, have been independently crash-tested in India yet. But this doesn't mean these are less equipped with safety features, as most of the modern Toyota cars are equipped with multiple airbags (often 6 airbags standard across variants), and higher variants feature Level 2 active safety systems and ADAS.

As the Hilux and Camry are low-volume models, and the Vellfire and Land Cruiser are CBU imports, we don't expect BNCAP to test them. 

Upcoming Toyota Cars in India

As per us:

• The Glanza facelift, expected in October 2026, is likely to bring updated styling and features rather than mechanical changes. The pricing is also expected to fall in the same Rs 7.00-8.50 lakh bracket.
• The Innova HyCross facelift, due in early 2027, should address feedback around cabin quality while carrying over its existing petrol and strong-hybrid powertrains.
• The Land Cruiser Prado, expected in 2026, will slot in below the full-size Land Cruiser and bring a more accessible way into Toyota's body-on-frame luxury SUV line-up. It will rival the Land Rover Defender.
• The Land Cruiser FJ, Toyota's most affordable Land Cruiser yet, is further out in 2028 and will share its underpinnings with the Fortuner and Hilux.

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