Robust demand in the Indian market for SUVs is giving new momentum to automakers. Toyota Kirloskar Motor has reported strong growth of 52% in its domestic sales for April 2017 – a total of 12,948 units.

This growth, according to the company, is mainly attributed to the demand for the new Fortuner. In less than six months of its launch, the butch SUV has sold more than 12,200 units. The new Corolla Altis has also clicked with consumers and in just one month of its launch has clocked a growth of over75%, thereby retaining its position as segment leader.

Commenting on the monthly sales, N Raja, director and senior vice-president, Sales & Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “We have been able to sustain robust growth in the month of April 2017.  This growth has been propelled by the overwhelming response the new Fortuner has received. Ever since its launch in India in 2009, the Fortuner has been an undisputed segment leader. The launch of the new Fortuner has helped us up this ante as it has already sold more than 12,200 units in less than 6 months of its launch. Considering the segment in which the Fortuner is present, this is a great achievement for us.”