Reductions in GST across several sectors have improved purchasing power, effectively expanding the pool of first-time and repeat car buyers. Image: Toyota/X
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News1817-12-2025, 12:28

Bengaluru Drives Toyota's South India Sales Surge: Hybrids & Purchasing Power Key

  • Bengaluru accounts for nearly one-third (31%) of Toyota's car sales in South India, driving the company's strong regional performance.
  • Key factors for Bengaluru's high sales include a growing preference for hybrid vehicles, increased purchasing power, and expanding urban mobility needs.
  • Toyota's self-charging hybrid technology is popular in Bengaluru, offering better mileage, lower fuel costs, and reduced emissions, especially in stop-and-go traffic.
  • Policy changes like GST reductions and improved consumer confidence nationally have boosted overall car sales by 35% this year.
  • Toyota also focuses on social responsibility in Karnataka, with skill development programs, school infrastructure, and employee training in Japan.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru's embrace of hybrids and rising affluence makes it Toyota's top sales driver in South India.

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