CFAO Motors Kenya has partnered with Steel Gear Co. Ltd, the approved conversion associate for the brand new, improved Safari Landcruiser 79. This marks the primary collaboration in East and Central Africa between Toyota Motors Company and a neighborhood provider for automobile conversion.
Steel Gear Co. Ltd has met the worldwide requirements for conversion. Consequently, a domestically transformed Safari Landcruiser 79 will probably be provided with a guaranty from the unique automobile producer. That is as a result of lighter physique design with out altering the automobile’s base.
“We’re excited to associate with Steel Gear Co. Ltd to supply high-quality transformed automobiles to the safari market section,” mentioned Joshua Anya, Deputy Managing Director of CFAO Motors. “This partnership is consistent with our dedication to enhancing the standard and decreasing the price of possession of our automobiles to our prospects.”
The engineers from CFAO Motors and Steel Gear Co. Ltd managed to manufacture the physique cage and match it with fiberglass, thus decreasing the gross weight by about 800kgs. Assessments have proven improved gas financial savings by as much as 47 % in comparison with typical Safari Landcruiser 79 out there in the present day. Additional, an enormous discount in put on and tear on brake pads and suspension.
“We’re honoured to be the approved conversion associate for CFAO Motors and Toyota Motors Company,” mentioned Dhanraj Matharu, Director of Steel Gear Co. Ltd. “We share the identical values of high quality, security, and reliability with CFAO Motors and look ahead to sustaining this development all through the partnership.”
The brand new, improved Safari Landcruiser 79 has a decrease complete price of possession, higher payload, and a roomy inside. Safari and Tour firms in Kenya will profit from this improvement.
“It is a nice achievement for us and a chance to showcase our capabilities,” added Matharu. “This world certification serves as proof that when native firms and the Juakali sector prioritise high quality and steady enchancment, we’re able to producing merchandise which are recognised globally.”