While Toyota continues to roll out its full hybrid technology to new market segments through models such as the Auris Hybrid and Yaris Hybrid, the Prius remains the most recognizable product to feature Toyota's full hybrid powertrain design.
The new Toyota Prius features a revised exterior design, improved interior sensorial quality, enhanced instrumentation and a range of affordable multimedia and advanced navigation systems: Toyota Touch, Toyota Touch & Go Plus and Toyota Touch Pro.
The Toyota Prius remains a front-runner in the field of technological innovation. The third generation Toyota Prius, launched in 2009, showcases a Head-up Display, projecting useful information onto the base of the windscreen, including vehicle speed, the Eco Drive Monitor and the status of the optional Pre-Crash Safety and Active Cruise Control systems.
Intelligent Parking Assist enables the Toyota Prius to automatically manoeuvre into the chosen parking spot. The third generation Toyota Prius also introduces the world-first combination of a solar ventilation system and remote controlled air conditioning. The new Toyota Prius' Intelligent Parking Assist system has been improved to allow even more efficient and faster parking manoeuvres. The new Prius offers customers a unique range of multimedia equipment choices. Toyota Touch & Go Plus builds on the Toyota Touch multimedia unit by adding numerous new, advanced technology features to Toyota's remarkable touch-screen multimedia system.
Toyota Touch Pro is the most sophisticated satellite navigation system yet offered by Toyota. This premium quality multimedia system features a high-resolution 7.0 inch touch-screen interface with a 'home' screen, displaying the most relevant air-conditioning, audio and navigation information.
An important facet of the Toyota full hybrid vehicle market expansion, the new 2012 Prius will now become the first full hybrid vehicle available as a complete stand-alone model range - Prius, Prius+ and Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
Prius+ and Prius Plug-in Hybrid both go on sale throughout Europe in the summer of 2012.
All models now feature the Toyota Touch touchscreen system for audio, multimedia connectivity and Bluetooth, plus a rear-view camera. Prius T Spirit models come as standard with Toyota's Touch & Go Plus premium package. This adds sat-nav, voice recognition for phone calls, music search and play, plus phone contact search and call functions to the standard touchscreen set-up.
Prices for the 2012 Toyota Prius have been revealed. Inside, there are new, darker dashboard materials, while T Spirit versions have new black seat trim. T4 models gain a new eight-speaker JBL stereo, while T Spirit cars add water-repellent glass, automatic LED headlamps and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Exterior The 2012 Toyota Prius is right on-trend in terms of Toyota’s new design approach, which introduces a stronger focus on the lower part of the car’s front end. T Spirit models now use LED headlamps, too, which come with a washer system, while all versions gain new power-folding heated door mirrors.
Model grades and equipment The 2012 Toyota Prius retains its three-grade line-up of T3, T4 and T Spirit. All models adopt the innovative Toyota Touch touchscreen system for audio, multimedia connectivity and Bluetooth, plus a rear-view camera.
Toyota Touch & Go Plus and Toyota Touch Pro T Spirit versions are fitted with the Touch & Go Plus premium package with satellite navigation, advanced traffic pattern intelligence on programmed routes, voice recognition for calls, music search and play, and phone contacts search and call functions. The system’s connectivity allows access to Google Local Search (using a compatible mobile phone, and pre-registration via a Toyota customer portal) to obtain useful information on navigation locations and services such as live parking and fuel prices.
Toyota Touch Pro is available as part of the optional Technology Pack for T Spirit.
New equipment features As well as Toyota Touch, the T3 Prius gains LED daytime running lights and a folding function on the electric heated door mirrors. T4 models are newly fitted with an eight-speaker JBL audio system, with power-saving GreenEdge speaker technology.
It combines the ingenious packaging and urban agility of the Yaris model range with the unique driving experience and efficiency of Toyota's full hybrid powertrain, Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD). The new Toyota Yaris Hybrid launch marks a new, major step in the company's full hybrid roll-out strategy to Toyota core models in Europe. 2013 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) protoype testing alongside a non-hybrid 2012 Yaris model.
As the name implies, the Yaris is equipped with Hybrid
Synergy Drive. This means we can expect a 98 hp (73 kW / 99 PS) 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine as well as an electric motor that develops 80 hp (60 kW / 81 PS).
The new flagship of the Yaris model range, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid features an exclusive, aerodynamically efficient exterior design. The Toyota Yaris Hybrid features the first downsizing of Toyota's HSD powertrain.
The list of equipment that becomes standard on the 2013 Land Cruiser is extensive: a rear-seat DVD player, rain-sensing wipers, Bluetooth, headlight washers, a leather steering wheel, rear spoiler, heated rear seats, and adaptive cruise control all will be featured on every new Land Cruiser.
Toyota Land Cruiser has evolved over time from a basic four-wheel-drive utility vehicle in its early years to an upscale eight-passenger sport utility vehicle (SUV) sold in 188 countries. Additionally, Land Cruiser will now come with all features as standard equipment, including new driving performance features, and an array of significant safety and convenience features. Toyota's Premium Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation with Entune multi-media system and JBL® audio is also standard.
Interior Design Complementing the freshened exterior, Toyota Land Cruiser receives an updated interior available in either Sandstone or Black. A water-cooled oil cooler helps control oil temperature while towing.
The Toyota Land Cruiser's six-speed automatic transmission is designed to handle high torque while performing with luxurious smoothness. The transmission's control unit estimates road conditions to select the appropriate gear ratio for the vehicle's speed and driving conditions.
Capability, Handling and Ride The Land Cruiser's high-mount double-wishbone front-suspension system uses gas-pressure shock absorbers, a hollow stabilizer bar, and coil springs. This system provides a high level of off-road driving capability and suspension control while maintaining outstanding on-road driving comfort. The Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) adjusts the lean resistance provided by the front and rear stabilizer bars. During cornering, when both front and rear cylinders are compressed, no fluid is flowing in the system, and the stabilizer bars work conventionally to help reduce body lean. This action increases wheel articulation and travel, and it also helps to equalize wheel loading. New on Land Cruiser is a Multi-terrain Select system that dials in wheel slip control to match the terrain. The brake system employs 13.4-inch ventilated discs with four-piston calipers up front and 13.6-inch ventilated discs at the rear. Traction control (TRAC) employs both brake and throttle intervention to help control wheel spin. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), with a cut-off switch, helps maintain directional control during cornering.
A new five-speed CRAWL Control with an Off-Road Turn Assist feature helps make traversing difficult terrain easier. The Off-Road Turn Assist feature pulses the rear corner brakes to help the vehicle make sharper turns when maneuvering through tight quarters on rugged terrain. New for Land Cruiser is a Trailer Sway Control that uses the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) to help counteract handling forces applied to the truck in an effort to minimize the impact of trailer sway.
Safety For driver and passenger peace-of-mind every Land Cruiser is equipped with the Safety Connect™ telematics system. If a Land Cruiser equipped with Safety Connect is stolen, the system can help local authorities locate it.
Like all Toyotas, the Land Cruiser comes standard with the STAR Safety System™. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) balances braking forces between the front and rear brakes, while Brake Assist (BA) provides auxiliary force to assist the driver during emergency braking. Toyota Land Cruiser features 10 standards airbags: driver and front passenger dual-stage advanced airbags; driver and front passenger knee airbags; front- and second-row seat-mounted side airbags; and three-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags with a roll-sensing cutoff switch.
New for Land Cruiser is a Pre-Collision System designed to detect other vehicles and obstacles in its path and help optimize the restraining performance of the front passenger seatbelts if a collision is imminent.
Entune™ Toyota Land Cruiser will come standard with Toyota's new Premium HDD Navigation system with Entune™ and JBL®. The Land Cruiser comes luxuriously equipped, with standard features that include rear privacy glass, Smart Key keyless entry with push-button start that allows the driver to unlock or start the vehicle without inserting a conventional key; anti-theft security system; engine immobilizer; cruise control; power moonroof; auto-dimming rearview and side mirrors; HomeLink® universal garage-door/gate opening system; steering wheel-mounted audio controls; heated, power front seats with driver's memory; and power tilt and telescopic steering column with memory.
Founded in 2005, in the heart of a growing segment, Toyota Aygo, the Europeans offered a radical alternative to the new stylish urban mobility. Designed and built in Europe, the new Aygo sets the highest standards of interior space and driving pleasure in the compact segment. A new version of the eco-Toyota Aygo is available, better energy efficiency and CO2 emissions provides only 99 g / km. The Toyota Yaris offers customers an excellent low operating costs. The Yaris comes with 12 years to cover corrosion. In 2011, Toyota has sold more than 85,000 Aygos. More dynamic exterior design " The new Toyota Aygo A segment offers customers the ideal combination of interior space and driving pleasure in the more compact package. At 3430 mm, the new Aygo only 15 mm longer than its predecessor. While retaining the friendliness and sense of humor of the current model, the style of the new Toyota Aygo offers stronger, more dynamic design before. It combines better aerodynamics and cooling of the engine with the Toyota, as part of the language priority-shaped head. The newly designed front bumper also increases the aerodynamic performance of the new Yaris. New Aygo with a choice of two audio systems. A special edition of Vibrant Metallic Orange launch new Toyota Aygo has a body-colored trim rings for the air openings tachometer speedometer, and to cover the optional speakers and doors. Increasing efficiency and driving comfort The new Toyota Aygo is a remarkable three-cylinder, 1.0 liter VVT-i equipped petrol. Toyota engineers are constantly working to improve the performance and efficiency of the engine, reducing emissions of each work later update. A new version of the ECO Aygo is available for the first time. This improves fuel efficiency without compromising ride comfort, agility and braking performance.
Available as an option for the new Toyota Aygo is a MultiMode automatic box with a shift in fully automatic mode and without a clutch pedal. In the E-mode automatically change gear drive to maximize fuel economy. Suitable for use with multi-mode transmission, provides the 1.0 VVT-i Aygo fuel consumption 4.5 l/100 km and produces CO2 emissions of just 104 g / km. In the wake of noise, vibration and wide harshness (NVH) improvements in the current car introduced the new Toyota Yaris benefits from a clutch magazine pre-shock reduces noise and vibration transmission.
Toyota has released an all-new seventh-generation Toyota Camry in Australia that debuts a contemporary design with improved driving dynamics and a more spacious interior.
The base model Altise and range-topping Atara SL retain their old prices, while the Atara S is $1000 more than the Ateva and the Atara SX is $2000 more than the Sportivo.
The Altise produces 133kW of power and 231Nm of torque, while the Atara models get an extra 2kW/4Nm for a total output of 135kW and 235Nm.
The 2012 Toyota Camry Altise is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels (full-size steel spare wheel), a trip computer with Eco indicator, and an upgraded six-speaker sound system with steering wheel controls, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and AUX port, and USB input with iPod connectivity.
The Atara SX gets a sports suspension tune, leather door trims and interior accents, sports pedals, rear spoiler, unique rear bumper and dark-tinted headlights.
Built in Australia, new Toyota Camry features expanded safety features, a more comfortable ride, better handling and added refinement, including an even quieter cabin.
Atara models have unique styling, including the lower-body design, a sporty mesh upper grille, prominent side skirts and twin exhausts.
Price increases for Atara S (replaces Ateva) and Atara SX (Sportivo) are outweighed by added features.
Toyota Camry has been Australia's number-one selling fleet vehicle in the medium segment for 17 years running.
"The new Camry Altise will feature all the inherent qualities that the previous model had.
"In addition we have the new Camry Atara range to provide even more options for fleet customers and improve driver satisfaction."
Toyota Camry Atara is designed to expand the appeal of Australia's best-selling mid-size car to even more customers.
Toyota Australia's senior executive director sales and marketing David Buttner said Atara embues Camry with the added style and sophistication these customers expect.
The new models are Atara S (replacing Ateva), Atara SX (Sportivo) and Atara SL (Grande).
Bolder, more advanced styling is the hallmark of new-generation Camry.
Special attention was paid to increasing the level of differentiation between Toyota Camry Altise and Atara.
A character line on the Atara SX rear bumper matches the design of the vehicle's front end.
Local designers at Toyota Style Australia (TSA) were responsible for the interior fabrics and colour and trim of the new Camry and Atara range.
Toyota Australia will cut a full litre from the combined-cycle fuel economy of its next-generation Camry sedan.
"Toyota's estimates show that the new engine could reduce the amount of fuel consumed across the Camry fleet by more than 20 million litres per year.
On Toyota Camry Atara models, the twin exhausts gain an extra 2kW - an overall percentage increase of 15.4 per cent.
Torque is improved from 218Nm to to 231Nm for Camry - or 235Nm with the twin exhausts - including substantial increases in the mid range.
Greater efficiency, reduced friction losses and improved combustion in the new Camry engine deliver better performance while using less fuel.
It delivers high power output and improved fuel efficiency by ensuring high air flow and intake tumble flow.
New-generation Toyota Camry has an all-new chassis package designed to provide increased stability and agility, coupled with a flat ride, high-quality damping feel and improved steering feel.
Camry has a new aerodynamic package, increased body and steering system rigidity, newly adopted electric power steering and improved tyre performance.
Camry's new tyres reduce rolling resistance and increase grip in wet and dry conditions.
Performance has been improved in braking, ride and handling.
New-generation Toyota Camry has a range of aerodynamic improvements designed to increase down-force while maintaining front/rear balance.
Camry's new upper-body aerodynamics include the Toyota first of stabilising air-flow fins on the exterior mirror mount.
Camry also has a new fin on the rear combination lamp to increase stability.
Both sets of fins increase Camry's flat-ride quality.
Toyota's local test centre calibrated new-generation Camry's steering, ride and handling to suit Australia's unique conditions, such as undulating country roads and coarse-chip road surfaces.
The new Toyota Camry electric power-assisted steering calibration is similar to the Camry Hybrid EPS calibration, but is retuned to suit the petrol model's different mass distribution.
In a Toyota first, Camry Atara SL has a system to warn the driver if there is a vehicle in the 'blind spot' on either side.
Camry's passive safety has been further boosted by the vehicle's stronger body.
Camry's suite of active safety systems includes vehicle stability control, traction control and ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist.
Toyota's new-generation Camry has increased stopping power and improved brake feel.
Toyota Camry's brake-control hardware has been completely redesigned to give the driver a more secure and confident feeling when braking.
The improved braking grip of Camry's new tyres also contributes to reduced stopping distances.
New-generation Toyota Camry has improved driving comfort, instruments and storage capacity.
Camry has an improved seat design that is 30mm taller for increased back support, with a new seat frame for improved ride comfort.
The anticipation is over: the new Toyota GT 86 sports car makes its world debut at the 2011 Tokyo motor show.
The Toyota GT 86 has been conceived as an entirely driver-focused machine, designed to deliver the core qualities of the classic sports car knowledge. The Toyota GT 86 measures 4,240mm long, 1,285mm high and 2,570mm wide, dimensions which create it the most compact four-seater sports car available today.
The flat-four engine format and the driver's. hip point - the lowest of any current Toyota production model - together give the Toyota GT 86 an ultra-low centre of gravity, at just 475mm.
The Toyota GT 86's. engine is the result of a joint Toyota and Subaru development programme that brings together their technical know-how and mutual passion for sports cars.
The Toyota GT 86 can be launched as the world's. only current sports car to feature a front-mounted, horizontally opposed engine and rear-wheel drive, but it cannot claim to be the first.
Toyota Motor Sales, USA,. Inc,. will offer a fuel-efficient hybrid at a more accessible price once the Toyota Prius c joins the Prius Family of vehicles in the spring of 2012.
This highly anticipated subcompact member of the Prius Family will bring Toyota's. renowned Hybrid Synergy Drive® technology to a new segment of buyers once it joins the third-generation Prius Liftback hybrid vehicle, the versatile new Prius v midsize hybrid vehicle and the Prius Plug-in Hybrid model, which will also debut next spring.
As with other Prius models, Toyota Prius c combines its revolutionary Hybrid Synergy Drive® with excellent aerodynamics to achieve outstanding fuel efficiency. Making premium technology available to compact-car shoppers, the Toyota Prius c offers superior fuel economy in a stylish, user-friendly package.
Appearently, the Prius C will be marginally more efficient than the larger Toyota Prius, which uses 3.9 litres/100km on the combined cycle under Australian standards, information we know due to preliminary Japanese fuel consumption tests.
This will manage to create the Yaris-sized Prius the most fuel efficient petrol-powered car in Australia, and more than that, it will also be cheaper than the standard Prius, becoming the most affordable hybrid in the country if it undercuts the $29,990 Honda Insight.
According to preliminary Japanese fuel consumption tests, the Prius C will be marginally more efficient than the larger Toyota Prius, which uses 39. litres/100km on the combined cycle under Australian standards.
Toyota Australia will confirm pricing closer to the vehicle’s local launch next year.
The Toyota Prius C is powered by a 15-litre. petrol engine and a high-output electric motor, although Toyota is keeping precise specifications and performance details under wraps for now.
The Japanese legendary Automaker 'Toyota' has launched the face-lift version of its Avensis model at the Frankfurt Motor Show, held in Germany, 2011.
The 2012 version of Toyota Avensis offers a luxurious, four door, sedan class vehicle with better styling and performance. The car possess an aggressive look once compared to its earlier version.
The front grille, especially the bottom part of it allows ample air-flow under the hood, through passages and air dams. More air-flow results in rapid cooling of the heated parts. Otherwise the incoming air would increase the overall drag and this drag is particularly called as Cooling Air Drag.
As mentioned earlier, the 2012 version of Toyota Avensis offers two engines in the diesel segment and one in the petrol segment. A 20L,. four cylinder, D-4D turbo-charged engine and a 22L. engine forms the vehicle's. diesel variants.
The turbocharged diesel variant delivers a power of around 124 hp, while the other power configuration delivers 144 hp.
Both the diesel engines has a six speed manual transmission system as its standard feature. The other diesel and petrol variants emits carbon dioxide gases slightly higher than the turbocharged engine.
Interiors Standard safety features like ABS, Traction Control, Electronic Stability, etc,. are available by default while the Adaptive Cruise Control System and Lane Departure Warning System are made optional
