Toyota Etios concept

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Toyota Etios concept
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) unveiled the Etios concept at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi, India, yesterday. The two- and four-door models preview a new compact car set to be launched in India later this year. The Etios concept is claimed to incorporate technology and quality features that have been developed by Toyota specifically for India.

"In the process of development of Etios, I have visited many Indian cities and homes to understand the market and interact with customers," Yoshinori Noritake, chief engineer for passenger vehicles, said at the unveiling. "The design concept of 'bold simplicity' represents the pursuit of the perfect combination of functionality and affordable luxury.

"More than 2000 engineers in India and Japan have worked in close collaboration for four years to ensure the perfect blend of local design sensibilities and unmatched global quality standards that is Etios."

Vice chairman Kazuo Okamoto added: "Our tagline of 'world first, India first' represents our choice of India for the global premiere of the Etios concept, following which exports to other countries will be evaluated."
06 Jan 10

06 Jan 10

Maruti Suzuki Concept rIII

India's leading car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, unveiled an array of concepts at Auto Expo 2010, amongst which was this compact MPV. Called the Concept rIII, the next-generation vehicle was designed in-house around a central theme of 'togetherness1' to showcase the R&D prowess of the young, enthusiastic team.

Concept rIII carries forward the aggressive Suzuki design philosophy seen in recent bestsellers such as the Swift, Ritz, A-Star concept and SX4. The company's engineers have built in the features and attributes of a sedan in the compact MPV to fill the needs of a family without the vehicle looking awkwardly voluminous or bulky. Its compact proportions are its USP, which facilitates parking and maneuverability in urban milieus.

"The Maruti Suzuki pavilion showcases our strategies for future," Managing Director and CEO Shinzo Nakanishi said. "Offering a wide range of products, with a focus on small cars, will be the basis for our future approach."

Photo Gallery: Maruti Suzuki Concept rIII