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Toyota Concepts at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota will present several interesting concepts at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon. The range includes GRMN Yaris Turbo Concept, Aqua G Sports, GT86 concepts, Gazoo Racing LFA and GT86,

Yaris Turbo Concept

GRMN, Gazoo Racing’s customisation and tuning arm, is showing its new Yaris Turbo Concept, a race-fettled version based on a three-door Australian-spec’ model (known as a Vitz in Far Eastern markets). It’s powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine driving the front wheels that produces 150HP (110kW) and 205Nm of torque.

The aluminium wheels, sports seats and pedals and modified rear bumper, headlights and rear clusters are visual clues to its racing character, but it’s under the skin where most of the work has been done. Tuned suspension, uprated disc brakes and a more powerful drivetrain have been added and the bodyshell has been strengthened for track driving.

GRMN is also unveiling its Sports FR Concept Platinum, a turbocharged and supercharged concept based on GT86

Aqua G Sports

Proving that hybrid technology is no barrier to creating eye-popping custom concepts, G Sports is showing is new take on Aqua – a compact, Prius-based hatchback that has quickly become one of Japan’s best-selling cars since its launch last year.

While it retains its standard full hybrid powertrain, G Sport’s concept gains sports styling inside and out, plus re-tuned suspension and body reinforcing braces to strengthen its sporting character and handling.

Another G Sports special lined up for the show is its sporting interpretation of the Japanese market’s Marx X saloon, complete with a lightweight carbon fibre roof.

GT86 concepts

The road-going GT86 in its standard form has attracted worldwide praise for its sporting looks and character, but it is only the start for some of the customisation world’s top design houses who have produced exciting new concepts based on Toyota’s coupe – know simply as “86” in Japan.

Four will be taking the spotlight at the Tokyo Auto Salon: the 86 x style Cb, 86 Modellista, 86 TRD Griffon and TOM’S N086V

Gazoo Racing

Gazoo Racing’s Lexus LFA and GT86 complete the Toyota line-up at the show, appearing at the same time as the team confirms it will again be entering both cars in the Nürburgring 24 Hours this year – its seventh successive participation in the event since 2007

The Tokyo Auto Salon, the world’s largest vehicle customisation show, opens today and continues until 13 January.

Source: Toyota

January 11, 2013

Wald International Toyota Land Cruiser

Wald International has introduced the Black Bison package for Toyota Land Cruiser facelift. The big SUV will be introduced at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

The package includes an aggressive front bumper, bigger wheel arches making the vehicle 40 mm wider and a modified rear bumper with an integrated diffuser. The price is 525,000 JPY ($ 6,030), which is not too much to make your Land Cruiser unique.

There are also a roof-mounted spoiler, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and carbon fiber trim. Other options include LED fog lights, a sports exhaust system and unique alloy wheels. Of course, all these options will boost the price significantly.

Source: Wald International

January 3, 2013

Toyota Furia Concept Debuts at 2013 NAIAS

Toyota released a new video showing a brand new concept the brand is working on. Its name is Furia and it will debut at the 2013 North American Auto Show in Detroit.

This exciting new sedan concept will be revealed on 14th of January. However, there will be also a global reveal of the Furia Concept, which will be broadcasted live via Livestream at Toyota’s official page.

Unfortunately all additional information that goes around this concept still remains hidden. The judgments we can do here are only by the video, which you can view below. All we can conclude is that the sedan will be orange, will include some carbon fiber parts and also will be equipped with specific headlights.

httpv://youtu.be/UaWk0YDsO7Y

Video Source: YouTube

Souce: Toyota

January 2, 2013

Gazoo Racing GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum

Gazoo Racing has released some details and teaser pictures of GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum. The sports car will make its official debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

The car is based on GRMN Sports FR Concept. The Platinum version has revised styling which further distances it from the Toyota 86. The Sports FR Concept Platinum comes with a ventilated hood, new fenders and LED-infused headlights. There are also unique alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and revised taillights.

The interior boasts a safety roll cage, additional instrumentation – including a boost gauge, water temperature gauge, oil temperature gauge and white leather seats with four-point harnesses.

The power comes from twin-charged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 330HP (242 kW) and 431Nm (318 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox sending all power to the rear wheels, where a LSD (limited slip differential) takes care about the traction.

Other highlights include a sport-tuned suspension, high-performance brake system and a dual sports exhaust system.

Source: Gazoo Racing

December 29, 2012

2012 Toyota GT 86 is Top Gear’s Car of the Year

2012 Toyota GT 86 Sports Coupe has gained another prize being named the Car of the Year 2012 by Britain’s Top Gear magazine. However, this worldwide acclaim wasn’t enough for it and it was also named Coupe of the Year and Top Gear TV personality Jeremy Clarkson’s personal Car of the Year.

In fact, Toyota’s model is one of the most exciting and new cars for the 2012. First of all it at affordable price and secondly guiding principle in its creation was that it should be a car devoted to the pure passion of driving.

In GT 86 was also recently named 2012 Car of the Year by Drive Magazine as well as its Performance Car of the Year. It also won the People’s Choice award.

In details, the maximum power of the vehicle is 147kW, which is equivalent to 100 hp per litre. The peak torque is of 205Nm (151 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a newly developed six-speed manual gearbox, which offers quick, precise shifting through closely stacked ratios.

The other option in terms of gear box is the Lexus IS-F-inspired six-speed automatic transmission, with shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel, combines direct response with an extremely fast shifting speed of only 0.2 seconds.

Source: Toyota

December 7, 2012

2013 Toyota RAV4 at the Los Angeles Auto Show

Toyota has finally revealed the all-new 2013 RAV4 at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The SUV was introduced after a lot of leaks and it looks pretty amazing. This is Toyota’s fourth-generation RAV4, the world’s original crossover sport utility vehicle. It will hit the market in the beginning of the next year.

There are a lot of upgrades as well as completely new exterior, but some of the most interesting are a fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine, new 6-speed transmission, two-row seating for 5, and a host of available in-cabin technologies,

The new RAV4 offers a good balance of performance and all-around capability, including class-leading cargo capacity, striking design, class-leading 8 standard airbags, and a compelling array of standard extras.

2013 RAV4 will be available in three trim levels: LE, XLE and Limited.

The exterior boasts nice and sporty appearance with rounded front fascia, a slopping roofline and distinctive rear quarter windows. There is also a roof-hinged liftgate, which is expected to be more convenient than the previous side-hinged door.

As on other recently introduced Toyota models, RAV4 engineers paid special attention to aerodynamics, the most obvious detail being small vortex generators molded into the taillight cases and near the base of the A-pillars. Less obvious are the aerodynamic undertrays beneath the passenger cabin that help smooth and control airflow.

The interior boasts an interesting asymmetrical dashboard featuring ambient lighting, a lot of controls and a big 6.1” touchscreen display. There is also a multi-functioning three-spoke steering wheel. A lot of metallic accents and circular air vents give additional cosiness. The high-end trim levels come with leather seats, an Entune Infotainment system and an 11-speaker JBL GreenEdge premium audio system.

The new 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine is able to return 24 mpg in city and 31 mpg on highway with FWD and 22 mpg in city and 29 mpg on highway with the optional AWD system. The engine delivers 176HP (131 kW) and 233Nm (172 lb-ft) of torque.

The all-wheel drive system offers three different modes: Auto, Lock and Sport.

Like every Toyota, RAV4 will feature the Star Safety System, which includes Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Brake Assist, an Anti-lock Braking System and Smart Stop Technology.

So, this is 9 years of evolution… pretty good!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAKRdKBoaKc

2013 RAV4 SPECIFICATIONS:

POWERTRAIN
2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
Horsepower: 176 @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 172 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 RPM
Transmission: Six-speed ECT-i
Drive System: Front- and All-Wheel-Drive

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches)
Overall Length:             179.9
Overall Width:                 72.6
Overall Height:                65.4
Wheelbase:                   104.7
Ground clearance:         6.3
Wheels:                            17-inch steel wheels (LE)
17-inch alloy wheels (XLE)
18-inch alloy wheels (Limited)

Tire Size: 17-inch: 225/65R17 (LE and XLE)
18-inch: 235/55R18 (Limited)

Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches)
Head Room:                   39.8 (Front)
38.9 (Rear)
Leg Room:                      42.6 (Front)
37.2 (Rear)
Shoulder Room:              57.3 (Front)
55.4 (Rear)
Hip Room:                       54.3 (Front)
48.9 (Rear)
Cargo Volume:                73.3 (Behind first row)
38.4 (Behind second row)
Seating Capacity:           5

Source: Toyota

November 29, 2012

Barracuda Racing Toyota GT86 meets Tzunamee

The brand new Toyota GT86 has a maximum power of 147 kW (200 hp) and peak torque of 205Nm (151 lb-ft). What is even more, the fuel economy is absolutely remarkable for a sports car like this: it is only 7.8 litres/100km for manual variants – and even better for automatic versions – just 7.1 litres/100km. CO2 emissions are 164 grams/km (auto) and 181 grams/km (manual).

Tuning enthusiasts have been waiting exactly for this car. Among them are the professionals from Barracuda Racing Wheels, who found a way to make this Toyota look even more perfect.

They weren’t satisfied with the serial 17 inch wheel/tyre combination, and therefore the Swiss wheel rim producer put the Japanese racer onto the right Tzunamee light-metal wheel rims to match its sporty character.

The wheel runs in sizes 8×20 inch for the front and 9×20 inch for the rear and fit ideally into the wheel housings of the Toyota GT86. Furthermore, all four tyres are size 225/30R20. Barracuda Tzunamee model is available in matte black/polished, higloss-black, real-chrome, white-polished and gun-metal finishes.

Source: Barracuda Racing Wheels

November 29, 2012

2013 Toyota RAV4 SUV Teased Ahead of Debut [VIDEO]

Teaser image and video of the new 2013 Toyota RAV4 SUV has just been released ahead of the global premiere of the all-new fourth generation crossover at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show.

Although the image does not show much, we can firmly say that the new SUV has a completely redesigned exterior and definitely more striking and athletic stance. It is more than certain that Toyota is facing a new automotive era, where it will collaborate with other automakers and industries to adapt to new conditions.

The last RAV4 model was equipped with 2.5 four-cylinder engine or either a 3.5 V6 one. The latter generates 269 hp (198 kW). Even further, both engines were paired with a front-wheel drive. No details however have been released about the power output of the new model and we are definitely eager to know more!

httpv://youtu.be/JRldeNfoUrA

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Toyota

November 16, 2012

2013 Toyota Camry Atara R Special Edition Launched

2013 Toyota Camry Atara R Special Edition has just been launched. The model gains benefits in terms of safety, performance, comfort and visual stance. The Camry Atara R is based on Camry Altis, however gets more added features and technologies.

In fact, many of the additions here were available on the more expensive Atara models. Such are for example the front sports bumper and grille, sports side skirts and a dual exhaust diffuser. The latter boosts maximum power by 2 kW.

In addition, this special edition of Toyota includes also 17-inch alloy wheels instead of the 16-inch, front foglamps and a special-edition badge. Furthermore, the Atara R also gets great interior equipment and design.

Here the driver and occupants can enjoy the premium three-spoke steering wheel (with audio controls), 6.1-inch screen display audio and reversing camera with fixed guidelines.

Another important highlight to this trim is that is goes along with big choice of exterior colours: Diamond White, Silver Pearl, Graphite, Eclipse Black, Wildfire, Magnetic Bronze, and Reflex Blue.

In terms of safety and security, the Atara R is well specified with seven airbags (including driver’s knee airbag) and vehicle stability control and traction control. At last, but not least the new technologies added are the trip computer and eco indicator, six-speaker audio including auxiliary and USB input with iPod connectivity.

Source: Toyota

October 30, 2012

Toyota Avalon range for 2012 SEMA

Toyota will exhibit several interesting Avalon models at the 2012 SEMA Motor Show.

The first is customized by DUB Magazine and comes with a complete body kit and a Brilliant Black paint. The ride is lowered and rolls 22” TIS alloy wheels with ultra-low profile tires. The interior boasts black leather / suede seats, a black suede headliner and a JBL audio system.

The TRD Avalon comes with a supercharged 3.5-liter V6. It comes with a set of lowering springs, high-performance brakes and 19” alloy wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires as well.

The Avalon HV Edition also comes with some of TRD’s equipment, but the drivetrain is a hybrid.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

3.5-liter DOHC V6

Drivetrain

Six-speed automatic

Suspension

Custom lowered

Interior

Black leather seats with black ultra-suede inserts with diamond pattern
Black suede headliner
JBL sound system
Custom fiberglass audio installation in trunk with suede and paint accents

Exterior

22-inch TIS wheels in matte black
245/30 22 Pirelli tires
Paint – Custom Brilliant Black
Exterior plastics color matched
Custom body kit
Mesh grille
Tinted taillights
Tinted windows
De-chromed body/trim

Source: Toyota

October 26, 2012

Toyota DragQuoia Family Sequoia Dragster Concept Debuts at SEMA

Toyota DragQuoia Family Sequoia Dragster is SEMA bound concept car. In other words it is a very special vehicle with a little hint of NHRA twisted all the way in it and with a “great deal” of horsepower.

And to be even more precise this is NHRA’s leader Antron Brown concept for his Sequoia made for the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge. Hence it isn’t a surprise that the DragQuoia family dragster includes massive 21.5-inch wide rear tires, and adds more horsepower resulting in 650 hp.

This number is achieved thanks to the TRD-supercharged engine with nitrous. In addition, the concept got an extensive custom chassis fabrication. Furthermore, to make it more faster, Brown’s Toyota was lightened with 1600 lbs – everything which wasn’t essential was removed.

Nevertheless, the initial aim was also to make it more family friendly, which effected in something extraordinary. In particular – the individual racing seats for four, each with its own five-point racing harness, plus a child-size version with harness in the back so kids can get in on the action.

In terms of safety and security there were additionally mounted a full custom roll cage and a tail-mounted parachute. The final vehicle build will be revealed at a press conference in the Toyota display at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.

Source: Toyota

October 23, 2012

Clint Bowyer Toyota Prius – lower than a Sprint Cup car

Toyota will reveal a custom Clint Bowyer Prius at the 2012 SEMA. Bowyer, whose Prius was modified under his direction by RKM Performance Center in Mooresville, N.C., believes that taking the high technology for which the Prius is already famous to extremes will pave the way to victory.

“When you think of a hot rod, you don’t think of a Prius,” Bowyer said. “A young, sophisticated global thinker meets a connected, socially conscious traveler – that’s the theme of the Tekked-Out Prius.”

It comes with a nice hi-tech version featuring a 17” custom touch screen with built-in Windows 7 computer, two ASUS 12” tablets, and a side-view camera system that replaces the factory mirrors. A staggering 45 feet of fiber optic lighting and a thumping 16-speaker JBL audio system with two amplifiers and six crossovers brighten the mood inside of the sinister-looking black-on-black Prius.

The special edition Prius also has a 16-speaker audio system from JBL with six crossovers and two amplifiers, while the interior has received custom leather and suede upholstery, electric blue stitching accents and imported German carpet.

The final vehicle builds will be unveiled during a press conference at the Toyota display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas on Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. local time. Fans will be able to tune in live to watch the entire press conference on the Toyota Racing Facebook page or LiveStream.com/Toyota and see the winner announced in real time.

Source: Toyota

October 22, 2012

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