Toyota Kirloskar Motor has unveiled the all-new Camry hybrid electric vehicle, further strengthening its commitment towards realising the company’s carbon neutral goals.

Developed under the concept of ‘Sedan to the Core’, the new Camry hybrid is powered by a 2.5L Dynamic Force Engine and delivers 221 Nm of torque at 3,200 rpm. The sedan comes with electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) and offers multiple driving modes – Sport, Eco and Normal – to accommodate a variety of driving situations and styles. A high-capacity Li-ion battery is another component of Toyota's 5th Generation Hybrid Technology System that boosts output to an amazing 169 kW (230 PS) maximum power. This advanced hybrid system is the ideal option for the luxury sedan enthusiast who cares about the environment since it combines performance with an amazing fuel efficiency of 25.49 km/l.

Among the many active and passive cutting-edge safety features available on the luxury sedan are the best-in-class nine SRS airbags, Electronic Parking Brake with Brake Hold Function, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Clearance & Back Sonar, Parking Assist with Back Guide Monitor and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. The hybrid battery in the new Camry is covered for eight years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first.

Masakazu Yoshimura, Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “The Launch of All-New Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle is a testament to our vision of developing ever-better, sustainable mobility options in line with the Toyota’s Global Environmental Challenge 2050. India remains a crucial market, and our product strategy aligns with India’s national priorities to lower the carbon emissions and achieve energy security goals. Towards this, we have embraced the adoption of multiple-pathway approach to drive clean mobility and promote mass electrification with greater agility and speed. The introduction of the All-New Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle, being a green mobility offering, will continue to further strengthens our contributions toward building a futuristic carbon-free, happy society.”

Tadashi Asazuma, Deputy Managing Director – Sales-Service-Used Car, Toyota Kirloskar Motor & Lexus, said, "The all-new Camry exemplifies our unwavering commitment to crafting vehicles that blend performance, sustainability and cutting-edge innovation. Developed under the concept of ‘Sedan to the Core’, the all-new Camry delivers an unmatched driving experience thanks to its advanced 5th generation hybrid system, offering enhanced performance and exceptional responsiveness. I believe that our new offering will bring the pride of ownership with its sporty design, tech-loaded features and advanced safety systems offering peace of mind to our customers thus reinforcing our vision to offer mobility that is both aspirational and responsible for the Indian market.”

Sabari Manohar, Vice President – Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “The launch of the All-New Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle is an exciting milestone for us in India. This new model with its 5th Gen Hybrid Technology, striking design and luxurious specs, is crafted for those who seek contemporary elements – sleek, spacious, safe and seamless driving experience. Equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and a suite of connectivity features, it offers our valued customers not just elevated style but also peace of mind, comfort and convenience at every turn. We sincerely thank our customers for their trust in the brand and appreciation for our sustainable mobility offerings that gave us the confidence to introduce this new and advanced model, aimed at fulfilling their eco-friendly vehicle choices.”

The luxury sedan is priced at INR 4.8 million ex-showroom and is available in four stunning new colours – Precious Metal, Dark Blue, Cement Grey and Emotional Red – along with the existing options of Attitude Black and Platinum White Pearl. Bookings for the All-New Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle are now open.

Mumbai-based automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for April 2025 at 84,170 vehicles, a growth of 19 percent, including exports.

The auto major sold a total of 52,330 SUVs in the domestic market, which was 28 percent higher than 41,008 SUVs sold for the same period last year. Commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market came at 22,989 units, which was 4 percent YoY. 

Veejay Nakra, President, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Building on the strong momentum of last year's performance, we began the year on a strong note in April by achieving SUV sales of 52,330 units, a growth of 28 percent and total vehicle sales of 84,170 units, a 19 percent growth over the same month last year. These numbers indicate the strength of our portfolio and customer offerings.”

JSW MG Motor India, a leading passenger vehicles manufacturer, has announced its wholesales for April 2025.

The company reported sales of 5,829 units, which was 23 percent higher over April 2024, when it sold 4,725 vehicles.

Interestingly, the automaker's popular offering, the Windsor EV, has continued to be the top-selling electric passenger vehicle for the seventh month in a row.

JSW MG Motor India's Windsor EV has now gone home to over 20,000 customers.

Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has reported its wholesales of 179,791 units in April 2025, marking a 7 percent increase compared to 168,089 units sold in April 2024. The growth was primarily propelled by strong performance in utility vehicles and a sharp rise in export volumes.

Domestic sales, including passenger and light commercial vehicles, remained flat with 142,053 units, as compared to 140,448 units in April 2024. Within this, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) like the Super Carry saw a significant jump of 34.2 percent, with sales rising to 3,349 units from 2,496 units last year.

In the passenger vehicle segment, SUVs such as the Brezza, Ertiga, Grand Vitara and others recorded a 4.4 percent increase, selling 59,022 units compared to 56,553 in the previous year. However, sales for Eeco declined by 5.2 percent, while the mini segment (Alto, S-Presso) saw a sharp 45 percent drop, falling to 6,332 units from 11,519 units. The compact segment, which includes high-volume models like the Baleno and Swift, grew by 8.1 percent, reaching 61,591 units.

Sales to Toyota Kirloskar Motor rose sharply by 79.2 percent, from 5,481 units to 9,827 units, indicating a growing demand for cross-badged products.

The standout performer was the export segment, which surged 26 percent to 27,911 units from 22,160 units in April 2024. This strong export growth helped bolster the company’s overall numbers despite weaknesses in domestic sub-segments.

While some product lines such as the mid-size sedan Ciaz (-63 percent) continue to struggle.

Tata Motors reported total wholesales of 72,753 units for April 2025, reflecting a 6 percent year-on-year decline from 77,521 units in April 2024.

The passenger vehicle (PV) segment, including electric vehicles, accounted for 45,532 units, down 5 percent from 47,983 units in the same month last year. Within this, domestic PV sales dropped 6 percent to 45,199 units, while international business (IB) sales rose significantly to 333 units, up from 100 units. Electric vehicle sales (domestic + IB) declined 16 percent year-on-year to 5,318 units.

Commercial vehicle (CV) sales stood at 27,221 units, marking an 8 percent YoY drop from 29,538 units in April 2024. Domestic CV sales contracted 10 percent to 25,764 units, while CV exports (IB) grew 43 percent to 1,457 units. Key sub-segments like Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV) and pickups saw a steep 23 percent decline.

Despite growth in certain categories like ILMCV trucks and passenger carriers, overall sales momentum was tempered across both PV and CV segments.