Indus Motor Company (IMC) has officially declared the discontinuation of a specific version of the Toyota Yaris, a B-segment sedan. The model in question, the Toyota Yaris 1.3 CVT AERO, will no longer be available starting from March 14, 2024.

The company stated that the allocation for Yaris 1.3 CVT AERO has been canceled in the allocation system. Dealerships are advised to update their pricing lists and inform their sales teams accordingly. IMC will provide further information regarding existing orders for this variant in the future.

Toyota Yaris AERO

The AERO variant of the Yaris was introduced by IMC in April 2023 and included various exterior enhancements such as:

  • Aero Front Bumper Extension with unique Foglamp covers.
  • Aero side skirts (L+H side).
  • Aero Bumper Extension with black inlay.
  • Aero Smart Rear Trunk Spoiler.

The price of the Yaris AERO 1.3 CVT was set at Rs. 5,199,000.

While the reason for discontinuing the Yaris 1.3 AERO has not been disclosed by the company, it is speculated that low sales amid the current market conditions might be the primary cause. Recent data from PAMA reveals a 26% decline in Toyota Pakistan‘s sales, with 2,036 units sold last month compared to 2,762 vehicles in January 2024. The company sold 1,759 units of Corolla and Yaris, and 277 units of Fortuner and Hilux.

Production Shutdown

On March 7, IMC implemented a 6-day production halt from March 6 to 11. The pause was due to ongoing low inventory levels of auto parts and other components, along with challenges stemming from disruptions in the supply chain that significantly impacted production operations.

This is not the first instance of IMC facing inventory troubles in the past year. The recurring shutdowns of its production facility highlight the severity of the situation, raising concerns among industry experts.

Industry experts and analysts emphasize the negative effects of such shutdowns on the overall health of the automotive sector and urge for immediate government intervention.

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