"This is a very very important model for us as it kick starts the first of the ten new products that we plan to bring to India in the next five years," General Motors India President and Managing Director Arvind Saxena told PTI.
Trailblazer, powered by 2.8 litre diesel engine, is imported from Thailand and the company is looking to tap the fast growing SUV market in India.
When asked about sales target, Saxena declined to share a specific number stating "we would like to sell as much as possible".
GM India said customers will be able to book the Trailblazer on Amazon.In only from October 21-25, at a reservation deposit of Rs 25,000. Customers will receive their SUVs from their local Chevrolet dealership. Bookings can also be made through Chevrolet dealerships.
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The company had announced in July a turnaround plan entailing fresh investment of USD 1 billion (Rs 6,400 crore) and ceasing production at its Gujarat plant to consolidate manufacturing operations in Maharashtra.
After the consolidation of the manufacturing operations, the company expects 30 per cent of the production from its Talegaon plant to be exported.
The company is looking at selling vehicles in 30 countries in the next two years. It has set a target of exporting 40,000 units by 2016. This year it is aiming to export 19,000 units globally, including Chile and Mexico. Last year, GM India had exported 984 units to Chile.
As per the company's plans, the Talegaon plant in Maharashtra will be strengthened and become an export hub.
The move to close the manufacturing facility at Halol will affect 1,100 employees. The plant has a total annual manufacturing capacity of 1.1 lakh units.