Lagos Welcomes New Camry
Acknowledging the wise support which its esteem network of customers bestowed on Toyota brand of automobile over the years, Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL) sole distributor of Toyota range of vehicles in Nigeria has proudly launched the all new 7th generation Toyota Camry into the country.
Unveiling the new Camry, while rolling out the company’s determination to ceaselessly grow the confidence level of Toyota customers in the country in his opening speech at the Expo Hall, wing of the famous Eko Hotels in Lagos recently as part of strategies to sustain customer loyalty across the country.
Managing Director TNL, Mr. Chandra Thampy explained during the colourful ceremony that the introduction of the 2012 Camry was in line with the “Customer First philosophy of Toyota Motor Corporationâ€, adding that its “aimed at continually connecting with the ever growing tastes and desires of our customers by introducing models that are at par with current trends in the world marketsâ€.
“In totality, with its improved aesthetic endowments over its predecessors and its contemporaries, the new generation Camry is a well packaged auto invention, an assemblage of what truly constitutes the hallmarks of luxury in motion, a symbol of corporate and stately presence that exudes and personifies the confidence of its ownerâ€.
According to Thampy, Toyota has further accelerated  the quality of its after sales service delivery as well as improve upon response time in all aspects of the business as part of measures to grow the confidence level of customers.
In his presentation, TNL General Manager in charge of marketing, Mr. Bayo Olawoyin, went down memory lane by tracing the origin of Toyota Camry to 1982 when it was first manufactured. While explaining the various innovations behind the new Camry, Olawoyin said it is currently being manufactured in nine factories in eight countries. According to Olawoyin, the 2.4 litre engine has been upgraded to 2.5 litres and from 5-speed to 6-speed while a 3.5litre variant is also available for the Nigerian market. The new Camry boast of nine airbags, keyless entry, cruise control, noise insulation material to prevent outside noise, touch screen audio system, three zone independent air control among others.
Comments