2010 Toyota Etios Concept
Toyota car maker has unveiled new car four-door sedan model concept for the Indian Market, it’s Toyota Etios 2010 at 2010 New Delhi Auto Show and will be joined by a five door hatchback called the Etios Liva in April of 2011. Toyota has sold a little over 60,000 cars in India through October.
Etios chief engineer, Yoshinori Noritake, said at the show: “I visited many Indian cities and homes to learn the market and to hear from the consumer directly. Over four years, more than 2,000 engineers have been involved in the development of the Etios, and each has devoted his or her best effort with no compromises. I am convinced in my heart that the Etios offers joy of ownership and quality of life to consumers in India.”
The 2010 Toyota Etios Concept has been developed specifically for Indian customers and will be built at a plant in Bidadi, near Bangalore. However, Toyota eventually plans to offer the small sedan in other emerging markets such as China, Brazil, Thailand and possibly certain regions of South America.
Toyota Corolla Altis – Advanced Version
The latest range of Toyota Corolla Altis is considered as one of the most advanced version and this new model is has huge demand worldwide. This luxurious sedan has attractive styling and redefined luxury which makes this fuel – efficient automotive unique than any other current branded automobiles.
It offers fabulous driving because it includes all basic to advanced amenities. It comes in 10 – different variants such as 1.8J, 1.8GL, 1.8G, and 1.8VL in petrol engines, 1.4L HG, 1.4L HJ, and 1.4L HL with diesel engines and J, G and GL versions. Generally, it sports two type engines like the 1.4 – liter engine and the 1.8 – liter engine.
The 1.8 – liter petrol engine is able to churn out more than 130 bhp of maximum energy at 6000 rpm and around 170 Nm of torque at 4200 rpm. On the other hand, the 1.4 – liter diesel engine has capacity to churns out 87.1 bhp of energy and 205 Nm of torque.
The engine of 1.4 HJ, 1.4 HL and 1.4 HG variants are paired up with standard manual 6 – speed transmission and the engine of 1.8J, 1.8GL and 1.8G variants is teamed up with manual 5 – speed transmission. To offer easy and efficient handling, it is well – equipped with electronic power steering.
2011 Toyota FT-86 II concept Review and Specs
Toyota car maker has unveiled new final draft coming sports car and final design of Toyota’s next sports car, it’s named 2011 Toyota FT-86 II concept also be world debut at the 2011 geneva auto show. This concept be coming while everyone was expecting to see the production version of the Toyota FT-86 sports car. It marks a return to the passion for driving that has inspired great Toyota cars of the past, starting with the legendary 2000 GT in the 1960s.
Toyota automotive designers restyled 2011 Toyota FT-86 II Concept coupe profile by removing the lower fold line and add a new line, which starts from the front fenders with air vent and the theater round at the top of the rear window, which itself grew in size. In addition, Toyota is split windshield and took Blackout column surface, while the rear wheel arches are pronounced, and new side rocker panels. Read more…
Tundra Wins JD Power Vehicle Dependability Award 6 Years In A Row
For the 6th time in as many years, the Toyota Tundra has won the JD Power Vehicle Dependability award in the large truck category. According to the JD Power website, the Tundra came in first with a rating of 4.5 out of 5, the F-150 came in second with 4 out of 5, and the Ram 1500 came in 3rd with a 3.5 out of 5 rating.
Amazingly, GM’s trucks had different dependability scores despite being essentially identical (the Chevy scored 3.5 out of 5, the GMC just 3 out of 5). It’s worth noting here that JD Power’s award is based on vehicle surveys, which, like any metric, has some limitations…but more on that in a minute.
Here’s a complete description of the JD power process, as well as some funny quotes from Ford, Dodge, and GM truck owners who just can’t accept Toyota’s dominance.
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The JD Power Dependability Award Isn’t Perfect
If you’ve ever wondered how the award works, JD Power’s press release has a nice explanation:
The study, which measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old (2008 model year) vehicles, includes 202 different problem symptoms across all areas of the vehicle. Overall dependability is determined by the level of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score reflecting higher quality….The 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study is based on responses from more than 43,700 original owners of 2008 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership Read more…
Toyota FT-86 coupe to be named Scion FT-S?
We know the Toyota rear-wheel-drive coupe will wear a Scion badge, and now we might finally know what it’s going to be called. The just-make-it-already Toyota FT-86 concept has evolved into the Scion FT-86 and word on the web is that the production version will be known as the Scion FT-S.
Look for the Scion FT-S coupe to make its debut at the 2011 New York Auto Show. Rumor has it that a 2.5-liter engine, not a 2.0-liter, will power the rear wheels and that Toyota plans a heavy marketing push aimed at the drifting crowd.
The Subaru version is slated for a Geneva debut, and the rumormill now suggests that all-wheel drive is planned for the Subaru coupe, which should easily differentiate it from the Scion FT-S and help keep the two cars from cannibalizing each other’s sales. If anyone’s listening, we’ll take an AWD Subaru coupe in full STI trim, please. Read more…
Toyota debuts modestly refreshed 2011 Matrix in Chicago Auto Show
Toyota will not be having a formal press conference at this week’s Chicago Auto Show, but the automaker will still have something fresh on its stand. The 2011 Matrix hatchback has officially bowed, with a slightly retouched exterior (new wheels, different paint choices, etc.), a touched-up interior with a new steering wheel and seat fabrics, and a new standard brake-override system called Smart Stop.
The 2011 Matrix is only available in two trim levels – base and S – and is powered by either a 132-horsepower 1.8-liter or 158-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Transmission choices include a four- or five-speed automatic, as well as a five-speed manual, and all-wheel drive is available on the Matrix S when paired with the 2.4-liter powerplant.
New sport packages are available for both Matrix trims, with the S Sport Package incorporating things like 17-inch alloy wheels, front and rear underbody spoilers, a roof-mounted rear spoiler and, of course, ‘S’ badging. Pricing has not been released for the 2011 Matrix as of this writing, but we expect the starting MSRP to be just under $17,000.
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Categories: Auto Show, Chicago Auto Show, Chicago Motor Show, Hatchback, Toyota Tags: Chicago Auto Show, Toyota
Toyota Maintains Hold On IntelliChoice.com’s Best Deals Of The Month
Irvine, CA (Vocus) March 20, 2010
IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its Best Deals of the Month for March 2010, highlighting the cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs that deliver outstanding value and lower than expected costs. The March value ratings reveal that the Toyota brand continues to display resilience in the face of recalls, and that brands such as Volkswagen and MINI are proving to be long-term value champions.
What’s New and Notable
“Toyota has a public relations crisis on its hands, but thus far we are seeing very little impact on the Toyota brand when it comes to value,” said Charlie Vogelheim, executive editor of IntelliChoice.com. “Toyota continues to maintain its hold on about one-third of our overall segment winners, thanks to the fact that the automaker excels at every aspect of cost of ownership. We are monitoring the recall situation carefully, but at this point, Toyota does not appear to have lost much equity when it comes to its reputation for value.”
Auto Rebates of the Month
The Lincoln MKX offers a rebate of ,000 and the Chrysler 300C a rebate of ,000—helping each car take the Luxury Crossover and Sports Sedan/Wagon segments, respectively. Rebates continue to play a role in which vehicles earn the top spot in each segment. The average new car rebate for March is 1, down from ,503 in January.
The Domestics
Ford and Chrysler make their way back to the Best Deals list with the help of the above-noted rebates. In the Full-Size Truck segments, GM continues to dominate, with the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra accounting for all but one of the winners.
The Winners
IntelliChoice.com’s “Best Deals of the Month” ranks the new cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs that deliver the best cost of ownership in 31 vehicle classes. The best car values for March 2010 are:
Cars
Subcompact – Toyota Yaris Hatchback
Base Sport – Volkswagen GTI 2-door
Compact under ,000 – Toyota Corolla
Compact over ,000 – Golf TDI
Midsize Car – Toyota Prius
Convertible – MINI Cooper Convertible
Wagon – Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon
Full-Size Car – Hyundai Sonata 4cyl
Near Luxury Car – Lexus ES
Luxury Car – Audi A5 Coupe
Luxury Convertible – Volvo C70
Sports Car – Chevrolet Corvette
Sport Sedan/Wagon – Chrysler 300 C
Luxury Sports Sedan/Wagon – Lexus IS 350 Sedan
Sport Utilities and Crossovers
Compact SUV/Crossover – Toyota RAV4
Midsize Crossover –- Toyota Highlander
Luxury Crossover – Lincoln MKX
Luxury SUV – GMC Yukon Denali
Midsize SUV – Toyota FJ Cruiser
Full-size SUV – Toyota Sequoia
Trucks
Compact Pickup 2WD – Toyota Tacoma 2WD
Compact Pickup 4WD – Toyota Tacoma 4WD
Full-Size Pickup 2WD ½ Ton – Toyota Tundra
Full-Size Pickup 2WD ¾ Ton – Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab 2WD,
GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab 2WD (tie)
Full-Size Pickup 2WD One Ton – Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew Cab 2WD,
GMC Sierra 3500 Crew Cab 2WD (tie)
Full-Size Pickup 4WD ½ Ton – Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Hybrid 4WD,
GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Hybrid 4WD (tie)
Full-Size Pickup 4WD ¾ Ton – Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab 4WD,
GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab 4WD (tie)
Full-Size Pickup 4WD One Ton – Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew Cab 4WD,
GMC Sierra 3500 Crew Cab 4WD (tie)
Vans
Full-Size Van – Chevrolet Express 1500
Minivan – Toyota Sienna
The Methodology
IntelliChoice.com’s “Best Deals of the Month” analyzes monthly car values based on the seven primary factors that determine a vehicle’s long-term ownership costs: fuel economy, maintenance, repair, retained or resale value, licensing, state fees and taxes. Using these factors, IntelliChoice.com determines what it costs to own and operate a new vehicle over five years. The company examines each and every new car model-year trim line, as ownership costs can vary significantly among different trim lines of the same model.
Visit www.intellichoice.com for complete car value rankings, including the best used cars on the market.
About IntelliChoice.com, Source Interlink Media, and Source Interlink Companies, Inc.
IntelliChoice.com, part of Source Interlink Media, LLC, is the market leader in automotive ownership cost and car values analysis. Founded in 1986, IntelliChoice.com is committed to empowering consumers to make better purchase decisions by providing independent and essential automotive information and tools. Through the IntelliChoice.com web site (www.intellichoice.com), consumers get the help they need to research, compare, configure and price new cars. The site also connects buyers to the buying alternatives of their choice, including vehicle manufacturers and an online car buying guide. Source Interlink Media LLC is a subsidiary of Source Interlink Companies, Inc., a recognized provider of targeted media and marketing services, a leading U.S. distributor of home entertainment products and services and one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences.
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Detroit 2011: Toyota Prius C Concept is higher efficiency in a smaller package
The Toyota Prius V may be the newest production-ready addition to the automaker’s hybrid line, but the family of Prius vehicles will continue to grow in the coming years. Toyota gave us a preview of what to expect by showing the Prius C Concept at the Detroit Auto Show – a car that will come to life in the first half of 2012. Toyota promises that it will be the most fuel-efficient hybrid (that doesn’t need a plug) and will be the most “value-oriented hybrid” in the United States. You’ve been warned, Honda Insight.
It might look like a cartoon frog from certain angles, but what strikes us as odd is that the smaller C Concept keeps the Prius’ five-door design. We were originally tipped to believe this model would be a coupe or hatchback, but even so, we aren’t too put off by this five-door concept. It’s pretty cute, and once its concept-spec lines are toned down for actual production, we’re sure it’ll fit right in with the rest of the Prius clan.
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Detroit 2011: Toyota Prius family will grow with a smaller hatchback?
Sprinkled around Cobo Hall this morning in the wee hours of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, we discovered a number of promotional images from Toyota teasing the big Prius announcement that’s coming later this afternoon. We don’t know with 100 percent certainty, but in addition to the Prius MPV we already knew about, the ad sure makes it look like the secret Prius concept to be unveiled later today will be, ta da!, a smaller Prius hatchback.
From what we can gather, the diminutive hatch will officially be unveiled in a few hours, but we thought the new Prius family line-up – featuring (from left) the Prius Plug In, the Prius MPV, the standard Prius and the new hatchback – was worth sharing. Stay tuned for live pics and the full details once we’re back form the Toyota press conference. Until then, discuss if you’d like to go for a spin in the smallest version of the world’s best-selling hybrid.
Categories: Detroit Auto Show, Toyota Tags: Detroit Auto Show
Toyota running all North American plants on overtime to meet demand
For over a decade, Toyota had been frantically building up its North American infrastructure to build more and more cars and trucks. The plan was going smoothly until the new car market collapsed, leaving barren plants in its wake. But it appears as though Toyota is getting back on its feet. Automotive News now reports that the Japanese automaker is now running all of its North American plants on overtime to meet demand and replenish depleted vehicle reserves.
Among the Toyota plants cranking at full steam is the company’s Woodstock, Ontario plant that produces the Toyota RAV4. Compact crossovers are hot in the market right now and the Japanese automaker is reportedly looking to add a second shift to crank out more copies of its popular (not so) little CUV. Adding a second shift to the facility will result in 800 new hires at the plant; news that is sure to be well received in the region. The plan is to get the workers trained and have both shifts running at an annualized rate of 150,000 vehicles by April 1. Toyota has even increased Corolla production by adding Saturday shifts at its soon-to-close New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. facility in Fremont, California. In spite of the increased demand for its efficient compact, Toyota reportedly doesn’t plan to reverse its plan to close the factory by the end of March, and the move could be a case of Toyota stockpiling production as it adjusts to life without NUMMI.
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