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Module 2

Understanding KINTO

Know exactly what KINTO is — and what it is not.

Why Customers Choose KINTO

Five value pillars explain the customer benefit. Learn them, then apply them to real customers.

By the end of this section you can

  • Name the five value pillars
  • Match the most relevant pillars to a customer type

The five value pillars

  • Predictable costs — fixed monthly payments support budgeting and reduce unexpected servicing or repair expenses
  • Reduced capital outlay — no large upfront investment, protecting cash flow for other priorities
  • Simplified administration — servicing, maintenance and support managed through Toyota's dealer network
  • Improved uptime and support — national dealer network and roadside assistance support continuity
  • No ownership risk — the customer is not exposed to depreciation or resale, and returns the vehicle at contract end

Match the pillars to the customer

For each customer, select the two value pillars you would lead with.

Small-business owner

Runs three vehicles, watches cash flow weekly, cannot absorb a surprise repair bill.

Choose the three pillars that matter most (0/3).

Key takeaways

  • Mobility is shifting from ownership of an asset to consumption of mobility as a service
  • KINTO ONE combines usage, servicing, maintenance, roadside support and dealer access in one monthly payment
  • KINTO is not finance, rent-to-own, a credit workaround or an ownership solution
  • Five value pillars explain the customer benefit; the value chain explains the dealer benefit