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When we think about Toyota-Subaru collaboration, the first thing that comes to mind is the highly anticipated rear-wheel-drive “Toyobaru” project. But while the FT-86 and its Subie sibling are first in our thoughts, it wasn’t number one to market.
 



Automotive News reports that Subaru is set to unveil the Trezia hatchback in March at the Geneva Auto Show. The roomy five-door, which closely mirrors the Honda Fit in most every measurement, will be a near spot-on match of the Toyota Verso it’s based on, but with an Impreza-style grille slapped on the front clip and some Subaru badging sprinkled throughought. Both the Toyota Verso (named Ractis for JDM consumption) and Subaru Trezia are being sold in Japan now, and both vehicles are destined for Euro showrooms this spring.

In Japan, the Trezia is powered by a choice of 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter inline-four cylinder gasoline engines mated to a CVT, but in Europe the 1.5 will be replaced with a 1.4-liter diesel. In Japan, the Trezia can be had with all-wheel-drive provided car buyers check off the box for the more powerful engine, which will likely be the turbodiesel in Europe.
With its roomy interior and diminutive footprint, the Trezia will likely do well overseas. But will we ever see Subaru’s Fit-fighter in North America? With gas prices once again on the rise, it might not be a bad idea.

New Toyota Corolla

Toyota strives to build vehicles to match customer interest and thus they typically are built with popular options and option packages. Not all options/packages are available separately and some may not be available in all regions of the country. If you would prefer a vehicle with no or different options, contact your dealer to check for current availability or the possibility of placing a special order.
Some vehicles are shown with available equipment. Seatbelts should be worn at all times. For details on vehicle specifications, standard features and available equipment in your area, contact your Toyota dealer. A vehicle with particular equipment may not be available at the dealership

EXTERIOR

Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and black housing Integrated front fog lamps

Color-keyed rear deck spoiler / Intermittent windshield wipers Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle Power remote-controlled outside mirrors Color-keyed power remote-controlled outside mirrors Heated outside mirrors Color-keyed outside door handles Color-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers, sport side rocker panel moldings and rear mudguards Blackout front grille 15-in. steel wheels with P195/65R15 tires and full wheel covers 16-in. steel wheels with P205/55R16 tires and full wheel covers 16-in. alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires / 17-in. alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade

INTERIOR

Multi-information display with outside temperature, instant fuel economy, average fuel economy, driving range, average speed and travel distance since start Instrumentation: amber-illuminated speedometer, tachometer with LCD odometer and twin tripmeters; and coolant temperature, fuel level and outside temperature gauges Instrumentation: Optitron meters with white-silhouette speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level gauges; digital odometer and twin tripmeters with outside temperature display Instrumentation: Optitron sport meters with speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level gauges; digital odometer and twin tripmeters with outside temperature display Airbag, seatbelt, low fuel level, door-ajar, battery, check engine, oil pressure, Electric Power Steering (EPS), brake, Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) , Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) warning lights Digital clock Cruise control / Leather-trimmed shift knob Wood-grain-style interior trim Metallic-style interior trim Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel Leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability , auxiliary audio jack, CD-text display function, automatic sound leveling and four speakers AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability , auxiliary audio jack, CD-text display function, automatic sound leveling and six speakers AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability , auxiliary audio jack, CD-text display function, automatic sound leveling and six speakers JBL® AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with XM Satellite Radio capability , MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio jack, hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth® wireless technology and eight speakers in six locations (440-watt maximum power) with steering wheel-mounted audio and hands-free controls Touch screen DVD navigation system with AM/FM CD player with WMA/MP3 playback capability and satellite radio capability with six speakers Day/night rearview mirror with mounted maplights Day/night rearview mirror Power door locks with shift-activated locking feature (shift-activated locking feature on automatic transmission models) Power windows with driver-side auto-down feature Passenger-side dual glove compartments Center console with storage Sliding center console with card holder Front and rear door pockets with integrated bottle holder Cup holders (two front and two rear) Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable front seats Unique sport fabric seats Driver's seat height adjuster Leather-trimmed seats and headrests, molded leather door trim, shift knob , leather-covered center console with sliding armrest and front seat heaters 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat Two 12V auxiliary power outlets CFC-free air conditioning with air filter CFC-free automatic climate control system with air filter Heavy-duty electric rear window defogger with timer Remote trunk release with cancel feature and trunk lamp Remote fuel-filler door and hood releases Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, trunk-release, panic and remote illuminated entry features SAFETY Driver front airbag and front passenger airbag with Advanced Airbag System Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags Active headrests 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with auto on/off feature Center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) with off switch Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones Side-impact door beams Energy-absorbing steering column Head-impact protection structure High-tensile-strength steel body panels Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) for outboard rear seating positions only Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors (ALR/ELR) for all front and rear passenger seatbelts, Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for driver's seatbelt 3-point rear seatbelts for all rear positions Driver and front passenger 3-point seatbelts with adjustable shoulder anchors Child-protector rear door locks Trunk-entrapment release Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer PRICE MSRP $17,250

New Range Rover New Car For 2011

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Range Rover is a design that works beyond your expectations it has many powerpact that raising the car towards success it has displays derived from Tiret’s diamond timepieces as well as an elegant central clock Nappa leather seating and fine wood trim and wide range of exterior options are available in the vehicle.
Exterior modifications include wider flared arches, LED lighting, 22-inch LSE alloy wheels and a full panoramic glass sunroof. Look at the complete design of the car is full of luxurious attachments like it has 2-door SUV is based on the Range Rover Sport and many more. Check it out

Toyota Prado 2011 Views

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New Toyota Prado 2011 Review

Paul Gover road tests and reviews the new Toyota Prado at its Australian launch

The middle child of the Toyota SUV family is new again.  The Prado has had a complete workover in almost every area, from the chassis and body up through the V6 petrol engine and the camera protection systems.

It's now more luxurious than ever for suburban work and tougher and more flexible for off-road use. As you would expect with a seven-year gap between model changes.

Toyota Australia claims everything from improved fuel economy to better value and improved refinement, but it all comes at a cost.  The new Prado has put on at least 150 kilograms from the previous model and the starting price is up by more than $4000 to $55,990. In fact, only two of 14 Prado models now hit below the Luxury Car Tax threshold and the top-line seven-seater Kakadu turbodiesel auto costs a whopping $88,990.  But more than 1500 people have placed orders and Toyota is expecting to have trouble satisfying early demand. 

The fourth-generation Prado is longer, wider but lower than its predecessor and, for the first time, there is a three-door model. But it's not a stripped-out bush-basher, coming with the seven airbags, ESP stability control, airconditioning, cruise control, smart-start system, alloy wheels, USB input and Bluetooth, and power steering that is standard on all models.

"We wanted comfort and peace of mind, anytime and anywhere," says Prado's chief engineer, Makoto Arimoto, speaking at the Australian press preview in Orange over the weekend.  The range runs from the basic GX through GXL and VX to Kakadu, which even gets a standard sunroof and leather trim.

The Prado is available as either a five or seven-seater and Toyota has tweaked the cabin with a sliding second-row seat in the five-door models. There is also an electrically-operated third-row system in the luxury cars.

Like every new model from Toyota there are hundreds of changes and updates in the suspension and engines and electronics and entertainment systems, and it's all important stuff.   But the styling is . . . questionable. The basic body is basically bland and the final finishing, particularly the grille, is overpowering.  So it's a good thing that around 50 per cent of Prado buyers add a bullbar.

Driving

The new Prado is everything you expect, and more. It is just plain phenomenal in the bush, where the latest range of driver aids - but particularly the 'Crawl' system and driver-selectable multi-terrain package - mean it can practically drive itself. You only have to steer as it walks up and down the toughest terrain.  There are also cameras to check obstacles anywhere around the Prado, provided you pay enough to get the right package, and the transmission has the low-range setting and differential locks you need for serious stuff.

Pay enough and you can also have height-adjustable suspension, an extra diff lock and the multi-terrain deal which means you choose the sort of conditions - from sand through to rocks - and let the electronic brains decide the best settings for fuss-free travel.  Get back on the bitumen and the suspension feels more plush, there is more 'stuff' to enjoy, and the cabin is a little more roomy and significantly more practical.

The latest V6 has definitely got more go that you can feel for more of the time, even if less than 20 per cent of Prado buyers go for petrol power. But the turbodiesel does not cope as well with the extra weight in the new car and overtaking performance is fairly ordinary, with relatively leisurely acceleration from standstill.

So the biggest question on the new Prado is the price. More than $55,000 for a starter car is a lot of cash for any SUV buyer, and the top-end stickers are right in the luxury car class. It's a good thing, but is it that good?

Toyota Prado

Price: From $55,990
ANCAP safety score: Not tested
Safety equipment: seven airbags, ESP, traction control, anti-skid brakes with brakeforce distribution Fuel economy: from 8.3L/100km
Emissions: Not available
Body: 3-door wagon, 5-door wagon
Seats: five, seven
Engines: 3.9-litre V6, 3-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel
Power: 202kW/5600revs, 127kW/3400revs
Torque: 391Nm/4400 revs, 410Nm/1600-2800 revs
Transmission: Six-speed manual, five-speed automatic, constant switchable all-wheel drive

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ALTHOUGH IT'S THE BABY brother to the 200-Series Landcruiser, there’s no escaping the fact that the new Prado feels massive.
Behind the wheel, the overwhelming sensation is one of size. Its footprint isn’t especially huge, but the Prado’s corners feel distant from the driver’s seat – no surprise, considering the new model is longer and wider than the one it replaces.
You sit high up in the Prado, and the large windscreen and side glass give a commanding view of what’s around you.
Still, smaller cars can disappear when next to the Prado, and the silhouette of the door-mounted spare obscures much of the driver’s rearward vision. A good thing then that a reversing camera is standard on all models bar the GX.

Outward visibility may not be great for suburban school runs, but the interior is spacious, comfortable and well laid-out.
The tall centre stack places the climate-control buttons a hand-span away from the steering wheel, the gear shifter is comfortably placed and the tilt/reach adjustable steering wheel is a plus. The front seats are comfortable, although the beige velour upholstery may not be to everyone’s taste.
The second row seats slide on their own set of rails and feature adjustable backrest tilt, but the centre position is narrow and best suited to smaller children. Legroom is at least generous.
The third-row seats are best reserved for small adults and children. Better yet, keep them stowed away. When raised the third row seats dramatically cut luggage room, leaving a space comparable to that offered by a small hatchback.

The Drive

Once underway, the Prado gives the impression that it's out of its element on suburban tarmac.
Its truck-like steering ratio, heavy and notchy gear lever, slow throttle mapping and soft suspension suggest that the Prado is better suited to off-road excursions than asphalt, and the consensus is that yes, it is.
The five-link coil-sprung live rear axle is great for wheel articulation on rough tracks, but not as skilled at dispatching lumpy tarmac at speed. The Prado’s soft damping produces a comfortable ride over rocky paths, but produces a wallowy, roll-happy ride on urban roads.

And so it goes on: the agricultural gearshift is a result of the manual transmission’s toughness, the throttle mapping is there to improve off-road driveability and the slow, heavily assisted steering rack exists for much the same reason.
The Prado’s suite of electronic traction aids helps it venture even further from the beaten track, and the Landcruiser’s smaller sibling is by no means less capable in the bush. Indeed, its smaller size makes it easier to thread between obstacles.
On the road, though, is where most privately-bought Prados spend their time, and it is in this environment that it’s not so impressive.
The 4.0 litre 1GR-FE petrol V6 is a tractable engine, but it doesn’t like to be pushed hard and its noisy belt-driven fan produces a Hoover-like howl at mid to high rpms.

With 202kW and 381Nm on tap, the V6 is not exactly wanting for power or torque. However, having to lug the Prado’s substantial 2220kg kerb weight blunts its performance, and progress is never swift.
The six-speed manual gearbox that was fitted to our tester didn’t like to be hurried through gears either, and it took a while to learn how to change gears without crunching the lever through the gate.
The five-speed automatic would be a better proposition for around-town driving, and perversely it’s also the transmission that yields better fuel economy. Toyota claims the petrol automatic consumes 11.5 l/100km on the combined cycle, while 13.0 l/100km is claimed for the manual-equipped GXL petrol.
Our testing saw an average of 13.8 l/100km over an even mix of urban and highway driving, showing that the manual-equipped petrol Prado is a thirsty animal indeed. In the face of such numbers, the diesel would be a wiser choice.

New 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Review

2010 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Toyota's revered Land Cruiser brand of off-road vehicles has been religiously serving for over five decades across various markets. What makes the Land Cruiser series so successful the world over are its supremely engineered mechanicals and its ability to conquer harsh terrain with conviction and of course, Toyota's legendary reliability.

Performance
Toyota's all-new D-4D 3.0 litre Common Rail Direct Injection turbocharged diesel motor that is currently serving the Fortuner. Albeit, under the hood of Land Cruiser Prado the diesel power plant is differently tuned and configured to suit the Prado's bigger dimensions and a 2400kg kerb weight. The motor pumps out 173PS of power and 410Nm of torque, which is adequate for cruising around the city and occasional highway bouts but the engine feels sluggish and strained to haul this behemoth with urgency. The engine is also slightly noisier than we would like.

Exterior
The new Prado gets a slight over haul. The chassis is slightly wider than the outgoing model and has a lower right height to reduce the center of gravity and manage roll over risk that are notorious to the Prado. The head lamps have changed slightly and the tail lights from undergone complete change.

Interior
The global auto industry is in the race to reduce costs and make cars more affordable. The Prado is no different. The interior is very conservative but high tech. Buttons and dials are all over the place which control various aspects of the audio system, electronic 4WD, and climate control. However, the materials just don't match up to this cars price. Toyota has used cheap and flimsy looking plastic that makes it car far from luxury. We also expected that a car this expensive came with leather seats standards, but this isn’t happening with the Prado

Safety and Reliability
The Prado has always been considered as a very safe car. The rigid chassis and standard side curtain and passenger side airbags makes this a very safe car to drive in.

Toyota's have always been known for making cars very reliable, and the Prado is no different. This car can probably outlive you.

Bottom Line
While we think the Prado is a very capable SUV and equally capable off the road, it just does not live up to its heritage. In the past, the Land Cruiser range have always been the flagship of Toyota cars, but the combination of low quality materials, flimsy interiors and simply too bland interiors makes this car a no buy. Furthermore, the car at showroom price retails for almost 1.3 cores, which makes this car even more difficult to justify. Those looking at buying this car should compare the advantages and disadvantages with its main competitors, Mitsubishi Pajero, Nissan Patrol, Volkswagen Tourag.

Price:1.2 - 1.3 Crores

2010 Toyota Corolla Sedan

2010 Toyota Corolla will offer customers revised, more sophisticated exterior styling and further enhanced, higher quality interior design. And also the all engines feature Toyota Optimal Drive. It offers European customers maximum interior space, a high quality passenger environment and impressive comfort levels.

A wireless trunk opening function has been added, giving customers the additional convenience of remote operation via a button on the ignition key. Two interior colour schemes are available – dark grey and light grey. Both interior designs feature a highly functional yet sophisticated dark grey finish to the upper dashboard area.

2010 Toyota Corolla Sedan with more dynamic exterior design. A new front features a redesigned bumper, radiator grille and lower grille. In addition, these cars also have power retractable door mirrors with integral turn indicators and a new, sportier 16″ wheel cap and alloy wheel design. A range of eight available body colours now includes new Red and Blue metallic finishes.

The all 2010 Toyota Corolla engines feature Toyota Optimal Drive and and meets Euro 5 emissions standards. Two engine line-up can be selected according to customer desires: 1.33 litre Dual VVT-i and 1.6 litre Valvematic petrol engines, and 1.4 and 2.0 litre D-4D diesel units. The Toyota Corolla 1.4 D-4D boasts CO2 emissions of just 125 g/km, and the 1.33 Dual VVT-i with Stop & Start technology only 133 g/km. These significant reductions in CO2 emissions will offer owners a tax advantage in many European markets.

2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Toyota Highlander crossover made its world premiere today at this year’s edition of the Moscow International Motor Show. After spruced-up, buyers in the States should see a US launch of the facelifted crossover later this year.

The Highlander’s exterior has benefits significantly from a much more crisp, defined nose and headlights, along with restyled tail lamps and new bumper trim at the back.

For Russian and Ukrainian, 2011 Toyota Highlander offer single engine option, the 3.5-liter V6 gasoline unit pumping out 273HP, matched to a five-speed automatic transmission.

Unlike for the States marketing, powertrains and accessories should carry over from the 2010 model year, which means choosing an I4, V6, or hybrid and front- or all-wheel drive.

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2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner

The Toyota Tacoma truck has received numerous awards, and finding strong sales with the buying public. This is a mid-size pickup truck available in a range of cab configurations and bed lengths. Two generations of the Tacoma have been built since 1995.

Now, the current generation Tacoma is offered in a wide variety of configurations, including Regular Cab, Access Cab, Double Cab and X-Runner models.

The three other cab models are available with either short or long beds, and two- or four-wheel drive, in a range of trims and equipment levels. The base regular cab truck starts with the minimum features, with a choice of four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmissions and standard or PreRunner trims.

The PreRunner specification adds a number of offroad-friendly features, including overfenders, skid plates, mudguards and upgraded wheels and tires. Inside, the trucks upgrade along cab sizes, with the larger models adding more luxurious seating, more folding seat arrangements, and more power accessories. The range-topping Double Cab models add rear-seat amenities including cupholders, heating ducts, and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat.  Optional upgrades include a six-disc in-dash MP3-capable stereo system, and a convenience package including power mirrors, remote keyless entry system, cruise control, sliding rear window with privacy glass, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

The 2011 Toyota Tacoma is expected to remiain largely unchanged, with the same basic equipment and configurations carrying forward from the 2010 model year.

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Toyota Auris Hybrid pricing announced (UK)

The all-new Toyota Auris Hybrid will start from £18,950 for the entry-level T4 89g spec, rising to £20,700 for the flagship T-Spirit. The Auris Hybrid is powered by the same 1.8 litre VVT-i petrol engine found in the Prius, and an electric motor giving combined output of 134bhp.

The car will be available in 3 well-specified trim-levels; T4 89g, T4 & T-Spirit.

Entry-level T4 89g features Climate control, CD/MP3 player with USB, x4 electric windows, electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors, 7 airbags, 15" alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, stability and traction control w/ hill-start assist. This model has CO2 emissions of 89g/km with combined fuel economy of 74.3mpg, which translates to over 700 miles on one tank.

Mid-spec T4 adds 'T4 89g' standard equipment plus 17" alloy wheels for £19,200.

Range-topping T-Spirit comes with 17" alloy wheels, leather & Alcantara seats, cruise control w/ speed limiter, Bluetooth w/ steering wheel audio controls, automatic headlights and wipers, smart entry and start and auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ rear camera display. Due to the increase of the alloy wheels, the T4 & T-Spirit models emit 93g/km with overall economy of 70.6mpg.

At £18,950, the Auris Hybrid is not a cheap way into to hybrid motoring. It is only £555 less than the company's entry-level Prius T3 and more than £2,365 more than the entry-level Honda Insight.

Toyota says that Auris Hybrid is close in price to similarly specced rival cars fitted with 2.0 litre diesel engines and says that Auris Hybrid customers and Prius Hybrid customers come from two distinctive groups.

'Prius customers want to make a statement,' said a Toyota spokesman. 'They tend to be style-led early adopters. Auris Hybrid customers will be interested in the mpg and they may also simply prefer a smaller car.

Toyota Auris will be built in the UK

Toyota has announced that the all-new Toyota Auris will be built in the UK at its vehicle manufacturing plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire.

Production of the Auris, the new C-Segment hatchback for Toyota, will begin in the new year and will go on sale to customers across Europe from Spring 2007. UK sales will begin from 1st February, 2007.

Designed and built in Europe, Auris demonstrates Toyota’s commitment to its European production operations. The new hatchback will be built alongside the Avensis at Toyota Manufacturing UK and also alongside the Corolla Verso at Toyota’s plant in Adapazari, Turkey.

The European production locations were confirmed today as Auris made its debut at the Bologna Motor Show.

Designed at Toyota’s European Design Development centre, ED2, in the south of France, Auris will join the highly successful Toyota Yaris and Avensis in helping Toyota to achieve its revised European sales target of 1.2 million units per year by 2008.

Hein Van Gerwen, Managing Director, Toyota Manufacturing UK said: “Auris represents a major step forward for the Toyota brand in Europe and is a crucial vehicle in the competitive C-segment.

“The award of this new model is further recognition of the skill and commitment of all our employees. We will now ensure that every Auris customer receives a superior quality vehicle they can be truly proud to own.”

The Rt. Hon Alistair Darling, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, welcomed the announcement. He said: "This commitment is excellent news for the workforce and another show of confidence in the British car industry. It shows that the UK is a good place to invest and to manufacture."

Auris embodies the way forward for Toyota in Europe.

Breaking the mould of current C-segment hatchback design, it has an original and distinctive shape that is ‘short and tall’. Short because it maintains an overall length typical to this segment; tall to maximise interior space and passenger comfort.

Auris sets a new standard for interior design: stylish, spacious and sophisticated. The ‘inside-out’ approach to the interior design means the car has been created around the driver to maximise interior space. The styling with unique design elements, such as the bridged centre console, creates a bold and distinctive environment.

The four grade model line-up will appeal to a broad spectrum of customers. From its launch, Auris will offer plenty of choice: three-door or five-door models with a range of engine and transmission options.