Besides the Batman movie premiere next week, another major event that you should be looking forward to is the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). So far a lot of teasers have been released and we expect to see some stunning vehicles. However, Toyota was the first to actually show an NY debuting car with two images, and this is the next generation Toyota GT86. After the debut, the car will go on sale by the end of this year.
There are some major changes we can spot in the design f the vehicle. A lot of attention to the details has been paid and this is visible through the styling elements. Take for instance the enlarged central air intake that highlights the lower and wider stance of the GT86. In addition, at the front we see restyled bumper, fog light housings and LED headlamps and turn indicators in a new design. The alloys have been given twisted spokes.
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Although there weren’t released any pictures of the cabin, Toyota says that the new GT86 will feature an interior with a combination of leather and Alcantara upholstery and Alcantara-wrapped instrument panel and doors. The new upholstery will be contrasted via silver stitching, while the sports steering wheel will have a brand new look and will sport integrated audio controls and an 86 logo.
In terms of driving dynamics, the GT86 from the 2017 model year will be equipped with new suspension, with revised shock absorber tuning and spring rates. Despite the changes so far and the expectations for modifications on the engine, it will stay unaltered, meaning that the GT86 will be driven by the well known front-mounted, naturally aspirated 2.0-litre “boxer” engine that drives the rear wheels.
Besides the new MY2017 GT86, Toyota has been also developing a racing variant, GT86 CS-Cup, which will compete at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit. The GT86 CS-R3 version of it will be available to customers for rallying events.
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Toyota will unveil the heavily revised 2017 Highlander mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Wednesday, March 23 at the New York International Auto Show. The popular vehicle has received tons of improvements and additional features. So, let’s check it out!
The new race season begins with tons of ordealsand challenges, but race driver Ryan Millen and his trustworthy Toyota RAV4 SE seem to be prepared for the Sandblast Rally in Cheraw, South Carolina this Saturday. As you might know, the race marks the beginning of NASA Rally Sport Atlantic Rally Cup, which is a 5-race competitive, and there will be more than 50 cars and 30 motorcycles at Sandblast. It all sounds like an epic event, doesn’t it?
Toyota Setsuna Concept is a car that we won’t see every day. And although it is unusual topic for our online magazine, the effort that Toyota is making with it should be appreciated. As you can see on the picture, this vehicle is rather an object of art, then a regular car. And that’s was the purpose of the concept – to impress visitors at the Milan Design Week next month.
2016 Geneva International Motor Show ( from 1st to 13th of March) will see many long-anticipated models and concept vehicles by Toyota as the long-awaited C-HR Concept, the fresh Proace Verso and new Hilux. All the models will be show during brand’s on-stand press conference in Hall 4 at 11:45 on March, 1st.
A cool new club or restaurant, a hot new travel destination, the latest fashion look – everyone wants something new and different. The Toyota Aygo has already proved a big success as a fun and super-stylish city car that gives people the chance to make a statement with a wealth of personalisation features. Now there’s a new addition to the line-up, the 2016 x-clusiv, taking its place at the top of the range.
Toyota RAV4 is going to be driven again by Ryan Millen, who piloted it last year to four out of five Western U.S. victories. The car will take a bigger stage this year, participating in rallies all over the U.S., chasing the Atlantic Rally Cup and the Pacific Rally Cup in NASA’s Rally Sport series. The team will probably enter the National Championship.
Toyota Gazoo Racing, brand’s in-house motorsport team announced plans for the 2016 season. What is known so far, is that the team will make more experiments with vehicles and strategies and will inspire even more fans and enthusiast all around the world.
Yes, it is over for Scion brand, since it is already official that it is going to transition to Toyota. Below you can hear the Jim Lentz, founding vice president of Scion and now CEO of Toyota Motor North America, who tells the details about it and how he feels as an establisher of the brand.
Toyota has released a Corolla Hybrid for its Australian customers, but we are sure that this will happen very soon for the rest of the world, too. So lets teak a sneak preview of the direction Toyota is undertaking. The Corolla Hybrid Hatch will be introduced as well-specified single grade, just like its siblings that have Hybrid Synergy Drive. It will be actually the fifth model following in the range, following the Prius, Prius c, Prius v and Camry.
Racing drivers can be part of this year’s Toyota 86 Racing Series! Open to all manual variants, the event is focused on finding out the most talented and passionate young talents and grants them the opportunity to build their own racing career.
Toyota will showcase its latest and greatest concept vehicles and technologies at the International Consumer Electronics Show and visitors will have the unique chance to witness what Toyota plans for the not-so-distant future. Toyota’s exhibit will be located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the team will make some big announcements.
