Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) showcased two special purpose iconic Hilux, modified with the support of an authorised external vendor, at the North Tech Symposium 2023 (NTS), a technology-showcase annual event conducted by the Northern Command of the Indian Army in collaboration with Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) & IIT Jammu.
The event aims to promote state-of-the-art indigenous development and production of defence technological capabilities and attain “Atmanirbharta” (self-reliance in defence sector).
TKM in a press statement informed that this year reflects a bigger leap in reinforcing the Indian army’s endeavours in the areas of Synergy & Research Development and Innovation for modernization of the Indian army.
Having conducted comprehensive market survey to understand the different mobility requirements of the specific consumers which includes Indian Army, TKM through its authorised external vendor has made certain modifications on the versatile Hilux (two units displayed), to suit the varied needs which can also aptly meet the Indian army requirements.
Further to market survey, TKM has applied two distinct modifications through an authorised external vendor, to the Toyota Hilux namely the Field Diagnosis Vehicle (FDV) and the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV), to serve specific army needs and other special consumer requirements.
Commenting on the occasion, V. Wiseline Sigamani, General Manager – Strategic Business Unit (North) of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said “We take great pride and consider it a true honour at TKM to have the opportunity to present the customized variants of the iconic Hilux, during the North Tech Symposium 2023, thereby displaying our technological prowess and offer solutions to the Indian army”. Globally, the Hilux sales have surpassed 20 million units winning hearts of many discerning customers from over 180 countries.