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02/11/2010
Toyota to Supply Gardaí Fleet
Toyota Ireland today has confirmed it has won the tender to supply a fleet of cars to the Garda Síochána over the next two years.
Toyota Ireland said it believed the Avensis’ quality, performance, durability and reliability were key factors in winning the contract. The company claimed the car's attributes were especially pertinent given the rigorous demands Garda cars are required to withstand on a day-to-day basis.
Other winning factors included the low cost of ownership and after-sales support from the dealer network.
Commenting on the announcement, David Shannon, Managing Director of Toyota Ireland said: “Toyota Ireland is proud to have been chosen as a key vehicle supplier for the Garda Síochána. When it comes to dependability, quality, performance and value Toyota leads the way, and the success in winning this contract is a testament to the confidence the Toyota brand inspires.”
The delivery of new vehicles will commence before the end of the year, 2010.
The Toyota Avensis is a large family car built in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Gardaí will be supplied with the third generation Toyota Avensis (model code T270), which was revealed at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.
The new engines feature more power and lower CO2 emissions. The new Avensis received a five star rating under the latest Euro NCAP ratings scheme with an 81% overall score and a 90% score for adult occupant safety.
Also today, the Government has signed an agreement with Toyota to deliver its new Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicle to the Irish market.
The vehicle, which is the first Toyota hybrid to use lithium-ion batteries, will be available on a trial basis in advance of its full launch to the market in 2012.
(DW/GK)
Toyota Ireland said it believed the Avensis’ quality, performance, durability and reliability were key factors in winning the contract. The company claimed the car's attributes were especially pertinent given the rigorous demands Garda cars are required to withstand on a day-to-day basis.
Other winning factors included the low cost of ownership and after-sales support from the dealer network.
Commenting on the announcement, David Shannon, Managing Director of Toyota Ireland said: “Toyota Ireland is proud to have been chosen as a key vehicle supplier for the Garda Síochána. When it comes to dependability, quality, performance and value Toyota leads the way, and the success in winning this contract is a testament to the confidence the Toyota brand inspires.”
The delivery of new vehicles will commence before the end of the year, 2010.
The Toyota Avensis is a large family car built in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Gardaí will be supplied with the third generation Toyota Avensis (model code T270), which was revealed at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.
The new engines feature more power and lower CO2 emissions. The new Avensis received a five star rating under the latest Euro NCAP ratings scheme with an 81% overall score and a 90% score for adult occupant safety.
Also today, the Government has signed an agreement with Toyota to deliver its new Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicle to the Irish market.
The vehicle, which is the first Toyota hybrid to use lithium-ion batteries, will be available on a trial basis in advance of its full launch to the market in 2012.
(DW/GK)
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