Mary Kom Becomes First Owner of New Toyota Hilux as Deliveries Begin Across India
New Delhi, August 16: Indian boxing legend and Olympic medallist M.C. Mary Kom has become the first customer in India to take delivery of the all-new ninth-generation Toyota Hilux, as Toyota Kirloskar Motor has begun deliveries of its latest lifestyle pickup truck.
According to a report by RushLane, Mary Kom took delivery of the new Hilux at a Toyota dealership in the Delhi-NCR region. The report, published on August 14, noted that Toyota had commenced customer deliveries of the ninth-generation Hilux in India.
Mary Kom Takes Delivery Ahead of Wider Customer Deliveries
Mary Kom’s delivery comes as Toyota begins rolling out the new Hilux to customers across India.
Toyota had previously announced that deliveries would commence from the second week of August, following the opening of bookings on July 28.
Her becoming one of the earliest — and reportedly the first — customers to receive the new-generation Hilux has attracted attention among automobile enthusiasts and her fans.
Mary Kom’s New Hilux Draws Attention
Mary Kom’s association with the new Hilux adds further visibility to Toyota’s latest pickup.
The celebrated boxer, who has represented India at the international level and won an Olympic bronze medal, is known for her sporting achievements and remains one of India’s most recognisable athletes.
Her reported delivery of the new Hilux coincides with the beginning of customer deliveries, marking an early milestone for Toyota’s latest pickup in the Indian market.
Toyota Hilux Deliveries Begin Across India
With bookings having opened on July 28 and deliveries beginning in August, the ninth-generation Hilux is now reaching customers in India.
Toyota’s latest pickup continues to target buyers seeking a premium lifestyle vehicle with a strong diesel engine, automatic transmission and available four-wheel-drive capability.
Mary Kom’s delivery of the new Hilux has therefore become one of the notable early developments following the vehicle’s Indian launch.
