Toyota Kirloskar Motor starts 2026 strong with 15% growth in January: Details

Toyota Kirloskar Motor closed January 2026 with combined sales of 33,880 units, registering a year-on-year growth of 15 per cent over the 29,371 units sold in January last year. Sales in the domestic market rose to 30,630 units, translating to a 17 per cent increase compared to the 26,178 units recorded in January 2025. Exports saw a modest uptick as well, edging up to 3,250 units from 3,193 units, reflecting a growth of 2 per cent.According to the company, the strong performance was driven by steady demand for core models across its range, including the Innova Crysta, Hycross and Fortuner. Recently, the Innova Crysta crossed the 12 lakh sales mark, underlining just how popular the MPV continues to be with buyers.In January 2026, the company also unveiled the all-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella. The bookings for the EV are already underway; interested customers can book it online or by visiting their nearest dealership. The prices are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, and the deliveries are expected to begin right after the price announcement. Prices are expected to begin from Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). The company is also offering an 8-year battery warranty, 60 per cent buyback assurance and a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) programme. The Urban Cruiser Ebella is available in two battery pack options - 49kWh or a 61kWh battery pack. The 49kWh battery will come paired with a single motor placed on the front axle, which puts out 144hp. The bigger 61kWh battery also gets single-motor but here it puts out 174hp. Both motors produce identical 189Nm of torque. Talking about range, the EV has a claimed range of 440 km with the 49 kWh battery pack, while the larger 61 kWh version is rated at 543 km on a single charge.Features include a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen supported by wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cloud-based navigation, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting with 12 colour options and ventilated front seats. Apart from that, it gets features such as wireless charging, a JBL sound system, automatic climate control, multiple USB ports, and an in-cabin air purifier. In terms of safety, the model gets seven airbags as standard, ABS, EBD, ESP, a 360-degree camera, and Level 2 ADAS functions such as Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and more.