Toyota/Subaru tie-up FT-86 Concept Unveils

subaru_toyota_ft_86_concept_20_12 With the approach of next month’s Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota released the first images and details of the new front-engine, rear-wheel drive two-door sports car, it is developing with the Subaru. First, as the debut of the FT – 86 Here we see the concept, designed to invoke the four well-known Japanese car manufacturer AE86 Corolla 20th century, 80 years, but with modern technology and style.

Under the hood resides a 2.0-liter flat-four Fuji Heavy Industries owns Subaru, is said to bear the load of multi-source for the vehicle manufacturer. 6-speed manual transmission sends power to the concept in the rear. The chassis is said to be a unique car, with “low center of gravity, racing and other processing.” Financial Times, riding on a 101.2 wheelbase 86 inches, with length, width and height test 163.8,69.3, and 49.6 inches, respectively. A at prices ranging from 20,000, is expected to base, the car hit the market at the end of 2011.

Although we have no other place to go, from now on, including the Subaru, Volkswagen brand variants of the design of the card is still reported that it is Lenovo’s FT – HS hybrid concept in 2006, is designed by Toyota’s ED2 actual writing studio in France. Overall, the Financial Times – 86 a liquidity lines, compact structure, and attractive, and we hope that significant change does not occur to produce movement. Inside the cabin will certainly be changed a lot, but as the trick of seats, digital instruments, and in the future may be more for the masses watering. There is one thing, we would like to remind the Toyota concept car left the news information: the words of the lead engineers in the United States Automotive News as saying, Financial Times – 86 special paint, is “a traditional Japanese monkey butt red color.” This is a great color, although we hope that this does not mean the car will be much the laughing stock of Tokyo (high-Oh!) for next month. Check back for more details, and the full show coverage from Japan.

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Today’s Supermini – Toyota iQ 2009

Price starting from: £9,495 – £10,495

On Sale: Now

Why so Great ? Fashionable styling, safet, low running costs

What price fashion? If you’re buying an iQ, Toyota’s supermini, the answer’s quite high -£9,495 for the base model makes it much more expensive than Toyota’s other city car, the Aygo. which starts from £7,000.

So what do you get for your money other than the eye-catching looks and a quirky seating arrangement that accommodates three adults in comfort and four at a push?

Chiefly, frugal running costs, courtesy of the Toyota iQ’s eager 67bhp 1.0 litre petrol engine, which averages 65.7mpg and emits 99g/km of CO2. It is available with a five-speed manual gearbox or an automatic unit. 2009 Toyota iQ

A 1.33 engine will join the line-up mid-year. It’s packed with safety kit, too, including anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control. Nine airbags are fitted, including one behind the rear window.

As you can see, what can you expect from a styling, safety and low running cost 2009 Toyota iQ.

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Honda Civic’s Challenger: Toyota Corolla Altis Finally Lauched !!

As it is said before, on 5th September, Toyota had launched its 10 generation Toyota Corolla Altis after a long period. It is hoped that the new Toyota Corolla Altis will have a good competition to the segment leader Honda Civic! When launching the Corolla Altis, Toyota is willing to makes its first step of gaining at least 10% market share with in 5 years. The launch of the Toyota Corolla Altis means the Noida Expo Ground will be replaced and it is available in the showrooms only.

The brand new Toyota Corolla Altis will come within a 1.8L, 4 cylinder gasoline engine which will produce 133bhp & 6000rpm and torque of 170Nm with 4200 rpm..!! Further more, the new Corolla also comes with MacPherson Struts suspension in the front while Torsion Beams at the rear. The front is equipped with ventilated Disc brakes and solid disc at the rear along with 15 Tubeless tyres. The Corolla Altis can choose from standard 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

The Toyota Corolla Altis comes in 3 general versions – 1.8G (manual), 1.8GL (manual) and 1.8VL (automatic). Even more, Corolla can be choose from 5 colours – Light Blue Metallic, Silver Mica Metallic, Champagne Mica Metallic, Dark Red Mica Metallic and White Pearl Mica.

The Corolla Altis will surely challenge with the the recently launched Volkswagen Jetta and segment leader Honda Civic. We will see which one is better later on~

The top-end version comes with world class features like HID Lamps, 8-way power adjustable driver seats which equipped with electric lumber support, not only Auto Dimming inside rear veiw mirror, but also headlamp washers and cruise control. Along only with these features the car is said to have 22 storage areas for comfort and convenience.

Suggested Prices

1.8 VL (automatic) Rs. 1,286,000
1.8 GL (manual) Rs. 1,209,000
1.8 G (manual) Rs. 1,083,000

The corolla is priced very well. The new Corolla is bigger and wider than the previous one, which the legroom and headroom in the interior has been enhanced. The comfort will be increased in further by creating a flat rear. Further more, the car comes with audio controls in the steering wheel.

For safety, the new Corolla Altis is equipped with ABS and dual airbags in front for the driver and co-driver. An advanced seat called WIL concept seat which protect your body from extra strains and impacts.

In overall, it is a great car for economic or family usage.

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Great day out with Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and Wall tents

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 just secures security award. As we known, Toyota’s proficient Land Cruiser SUV has impressed everyone in the British Insurance Car Awards by clinching the top spot in the 4X4 category for security. Together with the ruggedness and comfort, the addition of the security aspect gives this Toyota Land Cruiser V8 a sense of fully completeness.

Since Toyota’s first ever V8 with common rail technology, the eighth generation Land Cruiser went on sale earlier this year. It produces 650 Nm torque and 286 hp, enough to keep your mud-plugging sessions entertaining and eventful, while having capabilities to munch endless miles on the motorway sans headaches thanks to its unmatched reliability.
So what does this award mean to the owner? Just enjoy and sit back, not bother by the security any more, have a great day out with either wall tents or villadom. If parked outside for the complete duration of the night, you can still fully expect to see Toyota Land Cruiser V8 right there the next morning!

Exactly just like what Peter Roberts, Chief Executive of insurer funded research centre conveyed at the awards ceremony “Many car thieves are just having to give up – thanks to the industry’s continued quest to drive down car crime.”

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Awesome delta4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser unveiled

Delta4×4(the Bavarian specialist for SUVs) unveiled its new kit for the latest generation of the Toyota Land Cruiser. This SUV contains: a front bar that meets EU pedestrian safety standars, stanless steel double pipe exhaust system, stainless steelside bars, steel rear bumper and a delta4×4 break system.

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