Toyota Innova Crysta, Fortuner, Hilux dispatches put on hold

Toyota has clarified that the certification irregularities will have no impact on the emissions and safety of the vehicles.

Toyota has suspended all dispatches of the Innova Crysta, Fortuner and Hilux in India after irregularities were found in the output tests of three diesel engines. 

The three diesel engines in question include the 1GD, 2GD and F33A. Out of these, the 2.8-litre 1GD and 2.4-litre 2GD engines are offered in cars sold in India. These have been developed by Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO).

Earlier today, it was revealed that a special investigation committee was looking into potential certification irregularities. The horsepower output performance of engines was measured using ECUs with software that was different from those on the production version.

According to Toyota, the irregularities concern the ‘smoothing’ of power and torque curves. The company has clarified that it did not lead to any overstating of horsepower and torque figures and that it does not have any impact on the emissions and safety of the affected vehicles.

While dispatches of the affected models have been temporarily suspended, Toyota will continue to produce and take orders for the Innova Crysta, Fortuner and Hilux in India.

Source: Autocar India