Which Toyota car is discontinued in India?
The Toyota Yaris is the most prominent model that has been discontinued in India, and Toyota Kirloskar Motor has also retired older entries such as the Etios sedan and Etios Liva hatchback. This article explains which Toyota cars are no longer sold in India and why the lineup has shifted in recent years.
Discontinued Toyota models in India
Below is a concise overview of Toyota passenger cars that were officially withdrawn from sale in India in recent years.
- Etios (sedan) — Introduced in 2010 as an affordable family sedan; production and sales ended around 2017–2018 as Toyota restructured its lineup.
- Etios Liva (hatchback) — The hatchback counterpart to Etios; phased out in the same period (around 2017–2018).
- Yaris — The compact sedan launched in India in 2018; discontinued in 2020 due to weak demand.
- Corolla Altis — The longstanding Corolla sedan was withdrawn from the Indian market around 2019 as Toyota shifted focus toward SUVs/crossovers.
These withdrawals reflect Toyota's strategic pivot in India toward higher-demand segments, particularly crossovers and SUVs, rather than aging sedan models.
Current focus in India
To provide context for what has replaced these models, Toyota's present Indian lineup emphasizes crossovers and multi-purpose vehicles, including Glanza (Baleno-based hatch), Urban Cruiser Hyryder (compact SUV), Innova HyCross (new-generation MPV), and the Fortuner family of SUVs. The company continues to pursue a diversified strategy with its Suzuki partnership for select segments.
Summary
In summary, the Toyota Yaris stands out as the most notable discontinuation in India, joined by the earlier withdrawal of the Etios family and the Corolla Altis in preceding years. Toyota's India strategy has since prioritized newer crossovers and MPVs, aligning with consumer demand and the brand’s broader global product focus.
