It also allowed attendees to interact with the
vehicles, get familiar with their features, ask questions as it relates to them
and have a fun-filled day at the quiet town which is a few kilometres drive to
Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The event was created by members of staff of
Work and Play, organisers of the motor sport rally.
Toyota was the sponsor of this year’s motor
rally at the Smokin Hills which coincided with the annual yam festival in the
quiet town Ilara-Mokin.
For Toyota Nigeria, the rally presented the opportunity
for the company to showcase the two models to its customers and create more
awareness for the brand in this part of the country.
The test drive was unique in every sense being
the first time an auto brand in Nigeria is taking to a motorport track for real
enduring test drive in the country.
The track was rough, bumpy, slippery, flooded,
swampy but the Hilux proved its capability by overcoming all challenges to the
admiration of the spectators.
For the two days test (Day One for Starlet
mini subcompact SUV on-road test and, Day Two for the Hilux, off-road test)
both vehicles proved why Toyota, remained the number one choice of most
Nigerian auto buyers.
The Motor Sport racer, some from other
continents spoke on the Toyota vehicles which they say are suitable for
Nigerian roads and offer real value for money.
The lead Motor Rally Driver, Mr. Agos Raak,
from Estonia said this about the two cars. “This is my first time of driving
the new Starlet and I can tell you that the performance is fantastic.
“It is loaded with array of features which are
not common in cars in its category. The headroom, legroom, shoulder room are
all good for a mini compact SUV,” he said, adding that the fuel consumption is
very low and a typical Toyota economy.
“It is one of the rare cars that gives you an
opportunity to view everywhere and everything when you are on the steering; no
blind spot and I can press all the bottons.
“It is a compact car for the family and it can
go anywhere and meander where trucks cannot.”
For the pickup, he said, it is complete
vehicle for everything; work, pleasure, just name it, the Hilux pickup is
there.
Also speaking at the occasion, Managing
Director of Toyota Nigeria Limited, Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo, who was represented by
the Marketing Manager, Mr. Andrew Ajuya, said the main objective of the Fleet
Day was to bring the vehicles to the footstep of the customers in the area and
to give them the opportunity to interact with the vehicles, become familiar
with the features and ask questions as it relates to the vehicles.
He noted that Toyota Nigeria shall continue to
invest in the local automobile industry and contribute to its growth, adding
that in a few months time, they will be
launching their ultra modern service workshop at Isolo, Lagos.
According to him “This workshop offers world
class after-sales service, a second-to-none body and paint shop, genuine spare
parts and other services which include training of our dealers’ technicians
inorder for them to march global standards in service delivery.
Speaking separately about the models, the
Toyota boss said “the Starlet is the latest in the stable of Toyota Nigeria
Limited and a true star in every sense of the word.
“It is a mini-subcompact sport utility vehicle
imbued with the Toyota DNA of quality, durability, reliability and style.
“The Hilux as you all know is a workhorse.
This apt description of the Hilux is based on the fact that the vehicle
responds to dictates of the road no matter how rough.
“It glides as it takes on some of the most
challenging terrains headlong. Indeed, the vehicle which is also described as
beyond tough for its mastery of inclement terrains stands above its peers in
the segment. Little wonder it is the darling of many Nigerians.”
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