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Toyota Kirloskar Motor has started shipping diesel-powered Innova Crysta, Fortuner and Hilux models to India after sales were temporarily halted.
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has resumed shipping of Innova Crysta, Fortuner and Hilux utility vehicles in India. The company had temporarily suspended shipments in India following a global suspension of some of the brand’s diesel engines. The company claimed that the diesel engines comply with the stipulated Indian norms. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) previously revealed the detection of vehicle testing irregularities on January 29, 2024, halting sales of diesel-powered vehicles.
In a statement issued by the company, “Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has once again confirmed that the diesel engines comply with the stipulated Indian regulations. Consequently, the shipment of Innova Crysta, Fortuner and Hilux has resumed after a brief temporary suspension. We apologize for the inconvenience to our dear customers. As a customer-centric organization, we remain committed to providing the safest and highest quality products.”
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Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, created a special investigative committee to investigate possible irregularities in the certification of diesel engines. The committee’s findings concluded discrepancies in horsepower output for three diesel engine models.
TMC revealed that during certification testing, engine horsepower performance was measured using ECUs with different software than mass production, with the goal of delivering smoother and less varied results. A subsequent verification test performed on the mass-produced vehicles confirmed compliance with performance standards. Therefore, it was not necessary to suspend the use of the affected vehicles.
Toyota diesel engines affected by the issue included the 2.4-liter, 2.8-liter, and 3.3-liter V6. The 2.4-litre four-cylinder 2GD diesel engine powers the Toyota Innova Crysta, while the standard 2.8-litre four-cylinder 1GD diesel is seen in the Fortuner and Hilux models. The 3.3-liter F33A V6 diesel powers the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX 500d. Dealers also tell us that the waiting period remains largely the same across the company’s model range, averaging a few weeks, depending on the model.
First publication date: February 10, 2024, 16:05 pm IST