Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CFAO Uganda, an automotive company in Uganda has unveiled two vehicles – Toyota Belta and Toyota Rumion suited for small and medium enterprises looking to go about their daily activities.
Unveiled on Nov.19 in Kampala, the new vehicles will be promoted through a campaign dubbed “drive brand new, enjoy peace of mind”.
“These are some of the most affordable vehicles in the brand-new vehicle category with the latest tech and ultra-efficient,” company executives said.
Toyota Rumion is spacious with a 7-seater capacity. It has a multiple configurable rear seat arrangement. It has advanced tech apple car play, keyless powered engine, 12V power charging sockets and more. It is a safe vehicle and comes with rear park distance control, an emergency locking retractor for seatbelts, ISOFIX mounting brackets to secure baby seats, and child locks. It is ultra-efficient 1.5L four-cylinder petrol engine.
On the other hand, Toyota Belta is good for SMEs looking to streamline employee transportation. It has compact size and 1.5L engine that makes it easy and affordable to navigate Uganda’s urban jungle.
It is spacious enough to comfortably seat 5 or carry a load of merchandise to the next side-hustle. It has an advanced multimedia infotainment system that has 7-touch screen controls, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, MP3, and more.
It boasts high-tech safety features like an automatic electrochromic rear-view mirror, LED lamps, a rear-view camera and more.
“The new Toyota Belta is a statement of progress, defined by its reputation and quality that will resonate with the forward-thinking young family or entrepreneur,” executives said.
The Toyota Rumion goes for $24,500 while the Toyota Belta goes for $25,000. Through the company’s official partnerships with NCBA Bank, one can purchase the Toyota Rumion or Toyota Belta with up to 95% vehicle financing with a maximum repayment period of six years. In this case, the customer only pays 5% of the car value and starts driving the car while making small and affordable monthly installments over a period of 6 years with a 60 days (2 months) repayment holiday included.