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Toyota SAI

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Toyota SAIBesides the new generation of Mark X, the forthcoming exhibition in Tokyo, Toyota will show its new and fully hybrid model SAI, whose sales will start as early as December. Sedan hybrid system used Lexus HS 250h, which includes gasoline 2.4-liter VVTi engine with variable phase distribution of fuel, electric, set Metal-hydride nickel batteries and robotized transmission. Combined power of the car was 187k.s. and average fuel consumption – 4.3l/100km. Production of Toyota SAI will take place in the company’s factory in the Miata (Japan), the vehicle will initially be offered only in the Land of the Rising Sun. The price of the model will start from 3 380 000 yen which is around 25 000 EUR, but for the moment it is unclear when he will appear in Europe.

Toyota and Daihatsu with common model

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Toyota DaihatsuToyota together with its subsidiary company, Daihatsu, plans to launch serial production in cheap small car destined for markets in developing countries. As is known, Daihatsu is one of the largest producers of so-called “K” cars (micro car) in Japan. According to the publication MarketWatch, the new model will be sold in China, Brazil, India, Russia and other countries. Production is expected to be in a car factory at Daihatsu in Indonesia. The new model will have engine volume 1.0 liters and its price will not exceed 11 000 euros. So far, no other information about the joint model of Toyota and Daihatsu. The news of this model, however, confirms the strengthening trend of big brands to create special low-cost models for emerging markets. Intentions to launch similar models are VW, Fiat, Renault-Nissan and PSA Peugeot Citroen. VW and PSA are likely to produce their models in Russia.

Toyota facelifted the Auris

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Toyota Auris FaceliftToyota showed undergone a slight facelift model Auris 2010. According to producers, model of 2010 Auris has received minor changes in appearance as a new grille, modified front and rear bumpers, new headlamps and tail lamps, redesigned alloy wheels and a new bonnet. There are slight changes in interior layout of the new colors, better materials and improved version of the standard equipment. Furthermore, light has undergone modernization and petrol engine volume 1.8 liters, it has changed the system of alternating opening and closing of valves, it has improved the efficiency of the unit. Moreover, at 1.8 CVT transmission with steering wheel is a new levers for switching the transmission. In Japan, Auris is available with smaller engine volume 1.5 liters. Prices of compact cars in Japan starting from 1,622,000 yen (€ 12,200) for basic Auris (1.5) 150X FWD and get to 2,331,000 yen (€ 17,500) for the most expensive Auris (1.8) S-Package 4WD.

Toyota and Subaru presented the project FT-86

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Toyota Subaru FT-86Since Toyota has revealed the first official pictures and information on its future model, which is jointly developed by Subaru. FT-86 concept will debut at the exhibition in Tokyo in two weeks, and the emergence of the production model is scheduled for the 2011th. The car is a sporty coupe has a 2 +2, which is very compact dimensions. Since both companies contend that it will be different from all other cars in this class and will meet the highest requirements of customers. Dimensions of the Toyota FT-86 are 4 160 mm length, 1 760 mm width and 1 260 mm height and the distance between the two axes is 2 570мм. Compartment is equipped with 2.0-liter engine boxer of Subaru, which has a power 150 h.p. and drive is transmitted to the rear wheels. The sports car is the work of European design studio Toyota (Europe Design Development), from where they drew particular attention to the center of gravity, which is located quite low and the aerodynamic performance of the cabin.

The new sport coupe from Toyota

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Toyota coupeAt the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show this month, Toyota will show its version of the sports coupe with rear-wheel drive, which is jointly developed by Subaru. More are expected this week to see the first official pictures of the model. Source of Toyota, told the publication Carscoop, the new coupe has taken a lot of style concept FT-HS hybrid (pictured), also show two years ago of the Detroit Motor Show. While the FT-HS concept with hybrid drive, the new coupe in “Toyobaru” will be installed in front of the Subaru boxer two-liters and rear transmission. The gearbox has six mechanical degrees. Coupe developed by both companies will have a different design for each of the marks, but overall mechanics, as Subaru will come from the engine, chassis and suspension. Both versions of the cabin will be available in 2011, as production will be the new Subaru factory in Gunma, Japan. Interestingly, according to information from the U.S. government to Toyota, the sports coupe in the U.S., the Japanese company will sell branded and Scion will replace the current model Scion TC. Great design and very fast and aggressive looking.

The new Toyota 4Runner

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Toyota 4RunnerToyota introduced the American market fifth generation model 4Runner. The car uses a common platform with the FJ Cruiser, while its dimensions are increased and it can now be ordered with a third row of seats. New Toyota 4Runner is available in three different versions – Standard (SR5), luxury (Limited) and intended for off-road (Trail). The latter has a greater ground clearance, protective panels under the front and rear bumpers, tinted lights and a different cover engine. It is equipped with the system for four modes of governance Multi-Terrain Select and the system of descent Crawl Control (optional for the SR5 and Limited). Toyota 4Runner is available with two petrol engines. These are the 2.7-liter generating power 157 h.p. and a maximum torque of 241Nm. and 4.0-liter V6, a power 270 h.p. and a maximum torque of 376Nm. The first is available with four-and five-speed automatic transmissions and more powerful – just the latter. Toyota 4Runner is available in versions with power only to the rear wheels and the 4×4 system. The price of the model in the U.S. starting from 27 500 dollars in modification 2.7 SR5 2WD 4AT and reaches 39 800 dollars for 4.0 Limited 4WD 5AT.

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Toyota Prius Plug-in HybridThe Japanese company Toyota disseminate detailed information about the concept Prius Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut at the upcoming motor show in Frankfurt, which will be open to visitors from 17th to September 27th. Exterior design does not differ in anything from a standard Prius, but Nickel-Metal Hydride battery is replaced by an advanced lithium-ion. Thanks to this car can traveling 20 km. and to develop 100km / h. in fully electric mode. Like all Plug-in hybrids, and that can boast much faster charging the batteries (and a half hours in 230-volt contact), where it is automatically included exhaust the 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a power 97 h.p. Toyota of state that hazardous exhaust emissions in a mixed mode are 60gr/km. The interior of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is equipped with a Hybrid System Indicator, showing information about the distance that can be walked in electric mode, and the Electro Multi-Vision screen displays the car’s contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. In 2010, by Toyota plans to put 500 copies of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, to be able to do absolutely all the tests in a real environment. Possibly then, the company will decide whether to enter the vehicle into series production.

Toyota revealed Camry hybrid

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

Toyota CamryToyota will show a concept hybrid model Camry. Serial version of the car, called HC-CV Camry, will appear just after one years, which will be offered only in Australia. Hybrid car was developed by Toyota Style Australia, which have improved the aerodynamics of the Camry and made some design changes. They have opted for a pearl white body in combination with elements of sateniran chromium. Toyota HC-CV Camry is different from the serial version on the new front bumper, which are vertical integrated fog lamps, side thresholds Venturis and back covers of the side mirrors, which together with the aluminum wheels are coated with chromium satenired.

New luxury sedan of Toyota

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

ToyotaAccording to Japanese press, Toyota plans to make the market a new luxury sedan, Deputy Mark X (known in USA as Corona Mark II). According to reports published in the latest issue of Japanese Best Car Magazine, the new sedan will be a kind of sports and sporting performance. Its most important feature, however, would be extremely performance and luxury best possible materials for the interior. The new luxury sedan of Toyota will be ordered in three types of equipment (standard, premium and sport) and will be two petrol engine. A volume of 2.5 liters and another, more powerful V6 with 3.5 liters of volume capacity about 360 hp

Toyota FT-EV in serial production

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Toyota FT-EVLast week it became clear that the electric concept FT-EV, which was presented by Toyota at the exhibition in Detroit at the beginning of the year will come into production by the serial version is expected to show more of the market next year. Although the car will be based on the model iQ, it will undergo a lot of changes in its exterior and interior, dictated mainly by the discontent of certain clients from poor materials and discomfort when driving. The concept FT-EV, which we saw in Detroit, you can pass only 80 kilometers. energy in Li-ion batteries, but obviously Toyota engineers have been working seriously on this matter because the scope was increased to 150 kilometers. The actual load can be carried out in specialized power and the home contact, while the second alternative procedure takes 8 hours. Energy batteries supplied by four electric motor mounted in each wheel but still no information on their facilities.

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