The Japanese company Toyota used the race “24 Hours of Nurburgring” to present his second conceptual design with the name GRMN. Although the name is identical to the first concept is new with a completely different design and is nearly complete. From Toyota have ambitions to launch its production model as soon as possible on the market, it promises to be a very affordable price. The dimensions of the so-called GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II is 4350 mm length, 1200 mm height and 1890 mm width. The vehicle weight is 1500 kg and drive is transmitted to all four wheels. The concept features a hybrid powertrain that will be preserved in the serial model. With this combined 3.5-liter V6 engine and an electric motor whose total capacity is 299 h.p. Unfortunately by Toyota has not yet revealed the dynamic properties of GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II, but taking into account the ratio of power to weight, then surely they will be excellent.

Along with the exhibition at the Detroit motor show in Tokyo overlooked, which is certainly not very often, since it presented some interesting cars. One of them is the concept Toyota iQ GRMN Racing. Besides the sports division of Toyota, in the development of the car involved companies Gazoo Racing and MN Tuning, as provided by the production version of the car to be produced only 100 copies.
Besides images, however, Toyota iQ GRMN Racing is not disseminated by speculation that the car is equipped with 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers power 119 h.p. and its maximum torque is 158 Nm. Visually the car is distinguished by serial Toyota iQ in the presence of very aggressive body kit, large diffuser and massive rear spoiler. It also features a new exhaust system with two chromed tailpipes.
The interior is even equipped with everything you need to be certified for participation in car racing. There are safety cage, racing seats, new instrument panel and aluminum pedals.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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