In a surprising move, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, a key player in India’s automotive landscape, has temporarily suspended deliveries of its popular utility vehicles – Innova Crysta, Fortuner, and Hilux. The decision comes in the wake of a revelation of discrepancies in the horsepower output certification testing of diesel engines in some models.
Investigation Unveils Testing Irregularities
- Development and Testing: Toyota Motor Corporation had entrusted Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) with the development of its diesel engines.
- Irregularities Found: TICO’s special investigation brought to light irregularities in the horsepower output certification testing for three diesel engines. The performance during certification testing was measured using an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with different software from the one employed in mass production.
Global Acknowledgment by Toyota Motor Corporation
In a global statement, Toyota Motor Corporation acknowledged the discrepancies in the certification testing of its diesel engines. The statement emphasized that the horsepower output was measured using different software during certification testing, deviating from the software used for mass production.
Impact on December Car Sales
- Sales Figures: In December 2023, Toyota reported the sale of 21,372 units across its range.
- Best-selling Model: Innova Crysta emerged as the top-selling Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) among the eight models sold.
- Model Options for Customers: Customers had a choice between Innova Kista and Hycross models.
In Shorts:
Toyota Kirloskar Motor puts a temporary hold on deliveries of Innova Crysta, Fortuner, and Hilux due to diesel engine testing discrepancies. Toyota Industries Corporation’s special investigation revealed irregularities in horsepower output certification testing. Global acknowledgment from Toyota Motor Corporation confirms the use of different software during certification testing, impacting the testing results. December 2023 car sales for Toyota reached 21,372 units, with the best-selling model being the Innova Crysta. Customers had options between the popular Innova Kista and Hycross models.
