Bangalore, Karnataka -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/26/2010 -- Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. today announced the introduction of the ‘Fortuner Anniversary Edition’ to celebrate more than 10,000 happy customers in its first year of launch in India. The Toyota Fortuner was launched on August 24, 2009 and since then has maintained close to a 60 per cent market share in its segment.

Adding to the perfect blend of both on-road and off-road capabilities, the Anniversary Edition of the Fortuner has an enhanced sporty exterior that will be available only in Pearl White colour. The features that contribute to the new look are a Front Bumper Spoiler, Rear Roof Spoiler and Rear Bumper Spoiler all in body colour, and a chrome plated Muffler Cutter giving it a distinct touch. The Fortuner Anniversary Edition has been priced at Rs. 20,45,000 ex-showroom Delhi.

The company will roll out only 250 units of this special edition of the Fotuner to commemorate the occasion.

Commenting on the introduction of the ‘Anniversary Edition’, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director-Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, "Today, as we celebrate both the first anniversary and the milestone of selling 10,000 units, we are delighted to introduce the Anniversary Edition of the Fortuner which will be made available exclusively to our customers who have already made bookings with us.

We would like to thank our customers for making the Fortuner the market leader in its segment, since its launch. I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank those customers who have waited patiently through the waiting periods because of the overwhelming response that we have received. It is our endeavour to clear the present backlog, as well as meet growing customer requirement."

The internationally acclaimed Fortuner, offers an unmatched combination of power and luxury supported by cutting-edge technology. The vehicle has carved a niche for itself over the last year in India winning acclaim from experts as well by bagging the ‘SUV of the Year’ at majority of the auto awards in 2009-’10.