Toyota Kirloskar Sundaram Mobility Pvt Ltd (TKSM) on April 17, 2026, inaugurated its first multi-brand pre-owned car retail outlet under the UTrust brand in Whitefield, Bengaluru, marking the company's entry into the certified used-car retail segment.

TKSM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Kirloskar Sundaram Automotive Solutions Pvt Ltd (TKSAS). The UTrust outlet integrates vehicle sourcing, refurbishment, retail, and service operations under one model, with each vehicle undergoing inspections, refurbishment using genuine parts, and backed by proprietary warranty packages, roadside assistance, and documentation support including RC transfer.

The company has appointed Rajesh Menon as President to lead its strategic growth. TKSM has stated it plans phased expansion across key Indian markets.

Geetanjali Kirloskar, Chairperson and Managing Director, Kirloskar Systems, said: "The inauguration of our first multi-brand pre-owned car retail outlet marks a significant milestone in building a customer-centric automotive retail platform. This initiative is focused on creating long-term value by bringing greater transparency, structure, and customer confidence to the pre-owned car market, while building on the strong foundation established through TServ Select and strengthening a future-ready mobility ecosystem."

Srivats Ram, Director, TSSF Group, said: "The launch of our first multi-brand pre-owned car retail outlet marks an important milestone in reimagining how customers buy and experience used vehicles. This venture is envisioned as a scalable, integrated mobility platform that brings together sourcing, refurbishment, retail, and service to enhance value and support sustainable, capital-efficient growth over the long term. By combining trust, transparency, and convenience, we aim to create a differentiated ownership journey while building a strong foundation for future expansion."

Tadashi Asazuma, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd, said: "The launch highlights the growing emphasis on structure and professionalism within the pre-owned car segment. An approach built around certification, defined processes, and service assurance can contribute to improved customer confidence and consistency, while supporting the segment's gradual development across markets."