Although in 2008 Toyota refreshed RAV4, its sales clearly did not go as expected, which encouraged the Japanese company to use the new facelift model. Spread by Toyota first official photo RAV4 updated three weeks ago, but the statement in Geneva was disclosed any details about the car that has become more attractive. The front of the Toyota RAV4 is completely changed, having received a new bonnet, bumper, grille and headlights. Rear lights do become LED, and the interior has new upholstery and light changes. European market renovated RAV4 will be offered with two diesel and one petrol engine. The former are 2.2-liter with 150 facilities 180 h.p. and can be combined with 6-stage mechanical or automatic transmission Multidrive S, as a more powerful car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for only 9.3 sec. Petrol engine is a 2.0-liter power 158 h.p. at 6 200 rev/min. and a maximum torque of 198 Nm available in 4 400 rev/min. It can be combined with the same transmissions as the mechanical acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h for only 10.5 sec going for, but with the automatic – is with 0.5 sec slower.
(more…)

Toyota present the exhibition in Detroit new conceptual development, FT-CH, which is the work of the company’s design studio in France, and aims to attract the interest of younger customers. The car is very compact dimensions (length 3 895 mm, Width 1 695 mm and height of 1 400 mm) Approaching him to those of model Yaris. Toyota currently do not report on what the technical indicators and dynamic concept. The company has not yet approved the start of series production, it is expected that the decision be taken in the coming months. FT-CH probability to appear on the market is very large, given that the Japanese are planning to introduce 8 entirely new hybrid models over the next few years. If the concept FT-CH has been approved for production, it is likely that sales of its serial version to launch as early as 2011.
(more…)

The Japanese newspaper Yomiuri reported that by the end of the 2010th company Toyota will launch two new versions of its hybrid model Prius. They will be Sport Wagon and SUV, the first will probably like many of the concept Hybrid X (pictured), whose debut took place in 2007 in Geneva. Such information is distributed by the long road media, but for the first time she emerges from a reputable Japanese newspaper, which is a guarantee for the correctness in. According to the paper, Prius Sport Wagon will be based on this model Venza, a Prius SUV – a Lexus RX 400h, both versions will be upgraded lithium-ion batteries. If the information the newspaper Yomiuri actually be true, it probably two concepts of the model will still see the exhibition in Geneva in March, although the Japanese may prefer to present them first to their home audiences.
(more…)

Undoubtedly the most anticipated car of this year’s exhibition in Tokyo was the concept Toyota FT-86, which, although under the brand of Toyota, was jointly developed by Subaru. The sport coupe has 2 +2 seating and a very compact size – 4 160 mm in length, 1 760 mm in width and 1 260 mm in height and the distance between its two axes is 2 570mm. Concept Toyota FT-86 is equipped with petrol, 2.0-liter engine of Subaru Boxer, whose power is 160 h.p. but the serial version, it will probably be increased to 200 h.p. The other details are known about the joint car Toyota and Subaru are that it is transmitted to drive the rear wheels via five-speed manual gearbox and the brakes are branded ADVICS.
(more…)

Although many global automaker refused to participate in this year’s exhibition in Tokyo, Japanese companies can not miss event at which to present their new models. One of the cars that will adorn the Toyota booth at Tokyo’s new generation of the Mark X. The model is available only in Asian markets and is among the most popular mid-size sedans from Japan. The new Toyota Mark X is quite altered appearance and interior, and giving more modern look. The car has received some technology from the Lexus models and will now be available with 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine with a power 314 h.p. known to us by the Lexus GS350. Another unit, which will be offered petrol model is also, but he has a working volume of 2.5 liters and power 200k.s. With its acceleration from 0-100km / h. for 8.4sec but fuel consumption is 7.7l/100km. Both engines are combined with six-speed automatic transmission.
(more…)

Presented by Toyota Auris updated its model for the Japanese market, in addition to changes in appearance and interior boasts well as upgraded engine. 1.8-liter unit has received new technology of alternating opening and closing valves, increases its effectiveness, but did not mention Toyota to increase its productivity. Modification of this engine, combined with the CVT transmission comes with a new steering wheel with controls for the gear shift. Outside Toyota Auris 2010 is received new bumpers, grille, bonnet, headlights, rear lights and wheels. To make the interior was also used for quality materials as the base version has a richer equipment. Currently it is unknown how long Auris will be renewed in the showroom of the company, but it is clear that the price in Japan will start from 1.62 million yen (about 12 200 euro) in 1.5 X FWD modification and will reach up to 2,35 million yen (about 17 500 euro) at the peak 1.8 S-Package 4WD.
(more…)

Toyota will use the exhibition in Tokyo to present yet another concept FT-EV, which probably is the future version of the pre-serial model. We remind you that the first Toyota FT-EV Concept debuted earlier this year in Detroit, but two months ago by the Japanese company decided to develop a serial model. Currently it is known that Toyota FT-EV II is capable of traveling 90 kilometers. energy in a lithium-ion batteries and a top speed of 100km/h, but no information on the time needed to recharge the batteries and power the car. The appearance of the FT-EV II has undergone some changes compared to the first concept, and creates the impression that the car offers more space. Access to the interior is even facilitated by two sliding side doors.
(more…)

The entirely new generation of the Toyota Land Cruiser made its debut at the 63rd exhibition in Frankfurt. The car, a 60-year history and sales exceeding 5 million, will continue to be available in versions with 3 or 5 doors, as in the latter has the option of 7 seats. Toyota Land Cruiser has received much altered appearance, with distinct shapes, and construction and is reinforced. The interior of the car has become more spacious and it has improved sound insulation. Options are provided as an adjustable suspension system and surveillance cameras. The car will be available with 4-cylinder petrol engine, whose power is 279 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 385Nm. The unit is combined with five-speed automatic transmission. This modification accelerates from 0-100km/h for 9.2sec and consumes an average of 10.8 liters fuel for 100km run.
(more…)

The forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, Toyota will present the conceptual Auris HSD Full Hybrid, whose base will be built serial model, which will appear in the second half of 2010th. In comparison with the standard Auris, the hybrid has received some minor styling changes that led to the improvement of its aerodynamic performance. These are new bumpers, modified grille, larger rear spoiler and added rear diffuser. Auris HSD Full Hybrid is also equipped with new shock absorbers, lowered the car by 20 millimeters. the path and 18-inch alloy wheels, clad with low resistance tires, a roof of a car is a solar panel, supplying electricity to some of the systems in the vehicle. According to Toyota, Auris HSD Full Hybrid is a turning point in the company’s plan to equip its main European models with hybrid technology. The production car will take place in the British factory in Barnastan. Since Toyota has not disclosed what the hybrid system of the car, but is expected to be identical with that of model Prius. This means 1.8-liter gasoline engine combined with electric motor and nickel-package metal-hybrid batteries, the total power of the car is 134 h.p.
(more…)

The Japanese concern Toyota has announced that several days ago has sold its 2-million hybrid car, in this piece are of course includes the models of Lexus, with this type of propulsion systems. Toyota is a pioneer in the field of hybrid vehicles, the company released first-generation Prius model still in 1997th. Although the automaker bring more hybrid models, Toyota remains the leader in this segment and sales and continues to grow dramatically. The most popular hybrid model, Toyota has Prius, whose last generation has truly hit the market. By placing the first copy in the 1997th until it is sold over 1.42 million units. The following popular models are Toyota Camry Hybrid and Lexus RX450h, whose sales were 170 000 and 150 000.
(more…)