Prius Wagon Launch April

After the show Toyota Prius Wagon model car shows in Europe, Geneva Motor Show 2011, now is the time Toyota introduced its products in their own country.

Since the development of European and American production of cars entering Japan, the latest Toyota hybrid model that the extra cab of April 2011, will be sold in domestic market.

Not only 160mm longer, 90mm higher and 30mm wider, Prius wagon is said to have more power, with electricity 3JM, and will jejali 2ZR-FXE engine with a capacity of 1800 cc final.

Because a larger shape and spacious, the car that can accommodate seven passengers offers a roomy cabin space in the passenger car models than its predecessor.

As quoted Paultan Friday (3/11/2011), with seven passengers Prius Wagon is the first car that uses lithium-ion batrai claimed differs from that of NiMH Prius earlier. For battery holder, Prius positioned between the driver and passenger in the second row for the following line be used freely.

According to Toyota, five-passenger Prius prices that were sold in Japan is 2.35 million yen, or approximately $ 250 million. While the Prius seven passengers off the price of 3 million yen or approximately $ 318 million.

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Reliable Toyota Hilux in Antarctica

The continent of Antarctica does have a very extreme cold temperatures. Even to be there to pass the Moon Regan Transantartic Expedition to use a special vehicle that can be used to the thick layer of ice dilintasan.

But Toyota Hilux pick-confidence also sent up an expedition led by members of the Indian National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) to stand.

To be able to conquer the South Pole, of course be adapted to suit Hilux sesusi circumstances. A total of four units was modified by Iceland Hilux 4x4 conversion specialist.

Changes were made including the addition of a useful tool crane heavy lift equipment, and fuel reserves and in the engine much more reliable when used 4600 km for months in Antarctica.

Moreover, since the temperature there is often a liquid freezes or the diesel engine adapted in such a way that it can jet with extra lubrication and additional heating consumption.

Then Hilux uses oversized tires, which just completed the wind-pressure of 20 psi, so it was alleged that a better distribution of weight on the thick ice to deliver at the time. Course followed by a change in the suspension.

As a result, the expedition team commended the maximum load capacity is increased to 1.5 tonnes and a strong ability to pull loads weighing 3 tons to draw.

Making them much equipment and components, and carry 1280 liters fuel reserves.

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Toyota Zelas wandering in the China Youth

Toyota seems to realize that the present development model in China is dominated by large sedans and sport utility vehicles (SUV) and very few small car models.

Moreover, if we are that this year the best-selling model in the land of bamboo curtain, the CRV is the mainstay of the Honda SUV to consider.

For that Toyota will offer Zelas, as a new small car alternative for consumers in China can be a choice of different model cars and not just fixated on having a big SUV or sedan.

Zelas actually a rebadged Toyota Scion tC. The car carrying capacity of 2,500 cc engine can generate power to 180 hp.

Zelas Toyota aims to be competitive in the Chinese market and some areas in the Middle East, and to attract young buyers group.

For that Toyota Zelas complete with the Bluetooth function, an audio system with eight speakers, bodykit, 17 inch rims five bars and parking sensors.

Two-door car was also equipped with a fairly extensive security features such as ABS, VSC, traction control, EBD and BA.

In addition there are airbags in the back of the fist and the other eight airbags as standard equipment.

Zelas also a tire pressure monitoring system will be sold at a price of Rp224 million.

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Here, for the Love Disco Cars

Young remains the focus of Toyota. When the premium segment, Toyota is reaching out to young people through Lexus semodis possible, iQ was prepared for the target market of the same age.

Toyota's German division has created iQ Disco. Yes, as its name iQ is actually a special edition prepared for those who like alias disco clubs.

There is no middle Toyota inspired sparkling disco ball. Therefore, the club iQ body all closed with aluminum foil to the sparkling eyes blink-blink like a disco ball.

The door was open on one side, now a style gulwing door Lamborghini Car alerts.

Not quite there, iQ disc is also full of sound system for the Disc Jockey (DJ). Numark NDX 800 of the main unit as its main weapon. This tool is juxtaposed with the two-channel mixer, subwoofer with bass reflex system 15-inch high-quality sound from others.

"In total there are 1,000 watt audio system in the car this small reach 130 dB sound pressure," wrote autoevolution, Thursday (10/14/2010).

Toyota is trying to combine elements of "cool" and "fun" in this car. And the plan iQ disc will be available in all Toyota showrooms around the world, starting in Cologne, Germany.

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Corolla, Toyota candidate Cheap Car

Puzzle advent of cheap Toyota car gradually began to unfold. Certainly this is a family car than the Toyota Corolla.

"This car will Corolla 21st century," said Toyota Executive Vice President Yukitoshi Funo as quoted by Bloomberg, on Friday (10/08/2010).

Cheap car is scheduled to be marketed in Thailand, China, India and Brazil is the country's largest market for Toyota's developing countries. "We will zone of a large volume with this car to enter," added Funo.

He also said the models at lower prices, the company can increase sales in China to help as the world's largest automotive market. "We want a car that can be affordable by anyone to offer," he said again.

Unlike the Nissan Motors Co., the Micra was introduced as a cheap compact car for developed and developing countries, focusing on the new Toyota saloon car especially for developing countries.

Toyota Corolla sold in 52 countries around the world with a global sales reach 36 million units within a period of 44 years since its first appearance.

But Funo said Toyota does not want the cheapest car via the World Wide Corolla, but it gives more value for a vehicle of the cheapest in its class.

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Toyota Prius Best Selling Hybrid Cars

Toyota Prius got established as a car that uses the world's best-selling hybrid technology. The reason the car environment are successfully sold 2.012 million units.

Vehicles from Japanese manufacturers, which are now sold in 70 countries, was filmed for the first time in 1997. But entering new markets in Europe, North America and another in 2000.

The second generation comes six years after the first generation Prius sold. While the third generation Prius has slipped last year. This third generation Prius uses the latest technology, such as the completion of the THS II (Toyota Hybrid System II) that 90 percent has been redesigned.

With the use of new technologies, the Prius is more fuel efficient. Test, the Prius gasoline consumption only takes one liter of gasoline to travel at 30.8 miles. Surprisingly, the performance of the Prius is on par with gasoline-powered cars with a capacity of 2,400 cc.

"As a policy of top priority environmental management, Toyota has made an effort to promote and popularize hybrid technology through a Prius," said a press release from Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC).

Based on sales figures collected up to September 30, 2010 it is estimated that the Toyota Prius has contributed to the reduction of global CO2 emissions.

Toyota revealed that the green vehicle has contributed to the world to reduce CO2 emission levels up to 11 million tonnes. Compared with the vehicle of conventional gasoline engine.

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Toyota Fix 5 Million Cars Recall

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that it has improved five million vehicles were recalled for service (remembrance) in the United States (U.S.).

Remember to do to correct the defect in the gas pedal. "Now the team is available. Toyota recorded a moderate increase in repairs (remember car)," Toyota said in a statement quoted by AFP on Tuesday (10/05/2010).

Toyota says, 80 percent of 2.3 million vehicles in the U.S. with disabilities gas production has been fixed. Meanwhile, 64 percent of 148 thousand units in the Prius and Lexus vehicles recalled due to faulty brakes have been fixed.

Toyota has announced three times a massive recall in late 2009 and early 2010 that tarnished its reputation.

Toyota also has to pay fines totaling USD16, 4 million dollars to the U.S. Government.

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