28 March 2017
Toyota Hiace latest in long-line of durable vehicles in service

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Proving once again the unbeatable quality, durability and reliability of Toyota vehicles, a Toyota Hiace being used by long-term Al-Futtaim Motors customer, Al Jaber Group (AJC), has broken the one million kilometres mark, and remains in service being used for food transportation.

Commenting on this achievement, Saud Abbasi, Managing Director of Toyota at Al-Futtaim Motors, said: “The Toyota Hiace is one of our best-selling cars for SME’s and corporate clients, and with good reason. Reaching the one million kilometres milestone is no small feat, and it is a testament to the remarkable attributes of Toyota products. More importantly, every Toyota is backed by Al-Futtaim Motors’ renowned after-sales service, ensuring not only best-in-class total cost of ownership, but also the best resale value available.”

Marwan Seif, General Manager of Al Jaber Leasing Services, said: “For over three decades we partnered with Al-Futtaim Motors regarding our fleet needs, giving us peace of mind that we are getting quality products with premium service. Our Toyota fleet now consists of more than 1,100 vehicles across our group, and we are looking forward to continue to invest in our fleets across the region.”

Al-Futtaim Motors is the automotive market leader in conventional and hybrid cars, offering the largest line-up of affordable and reliable vehicles for SMEs, ranging from Light Commercial Vehicles, to Buses, Sedans and SUVs.

AJC is a privately owned multi-faceted group of companies, based in Abu Dhabi, providing professional services in the Construction, Heavy Lifting & Logistics, Industrial and Trading sectors.

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About Al-Futtaim Motors- Toyota
Al-Futtaim Motors is a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, the leading UAE business conglomerate. It has operated the Toyota franchise in the United Arab Emirates for almost 6 decades. The company started its operation in 1955 with the arrival of the first shipment of 28 Land Cruisers and Toyopets from Japan. It has since become the largest distributor of automobiles and automotive products in the UAE and the company has gone from strength to strength expanding its presence through a network of high profile Toyota showrooms and service centres providing convenient touch points for motorists in every corner of the UAE. Al-Futtaim Motors offers a comprehensive choice of Toyota models ranging from compact, sedan, SUV, MPV and LCV options. While the Yaris Hatchback monopolises the compact range, the Sedan series offers a wide choice of vehicles such as Yaris Sedan, Corolla, Camry, Avalon and Aurion. The SUV range comprises the legendary Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser Prado, FJ Cruiser, Fortuner and RAV4. While the MPV range features Innova, Previa and the 7-seat Avanza, the LCV line up covers the Land Cruiser Pick-up, Hilux, Hiace and Coaster. Al-Futtaim Motors also offers the purists’ sports car, the front engine rear wheel drive Toyota 86. In 2016, the company launched Toyota Prius, the world’s most popular hybrid car, in its efforts towards making the future of the UAE a more sustainable one. The company currently operates 16 Toyota showrooms conveniently located across the UAE. For more information please log on to www.toyota.ae; https://www.facebook.com/ToyotaUAE

Contacts for media:
Suzan Kazzi | Head of Communications – Al-Futtaim Motors | +971 4 206 6178 | +9715 6 686 1887 | suzan.kazzi@alfuttaim.com
Rabih Habayeb | PR Manager Al-Futtaim Motors | +9715 6 417 5367 | rabih.habayeb@alfuttaim.com 
Gaydzag Terterian | Associate PR Manager Al-Futtaim Motors | +9715 6 418 7096 | Gaydzag.terterian@alfuttaim.com

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