CarzPage ReviewToyota Verso-S 2011

toyotaversos2011carreview_carzpageCarzPage ReviewToyota Verso-S 2011. It is 11 years ago, Toyota has been at the top of the mini-MPV segment with the introduction of the Yaris Verso. Now, six years after the end of the vehicle, came as “ice cream truck” to be known, Toyota makes a long awaited return of the sector with the Verso-S.
2011 Toyota Verso-S – Return of the mini-MPV Toyota

The previous iteration, which was sold in the UK – it was a Mk2, which was marketed only in Japan – accounted for more than 10,000 retail outlets here. With the Verso-S now face competitors from the likes of Honda, Skoda and Opel, the market has got a lot harder for Toyota, while he was gone. And with the most expensive retailing at £ 16,895, it is not the cheapest, with little cabal.
Puffing Up That Hill …CarzPage ReviewToyota Verso-S 2011.

Many of the CAR staff live in the flat board Venn. The bad news for Toyota? because if not it a matter of our model with CVT autobox was like, then it is uphill – The Verso-S has on the road test, a correspondent who lives at the bottom of one of North London hill was passed. Mill Hill break up (a little over 400 meters above sea level, so that hardly Scafell Pike) is a depressing experience. It sounds like every single particle, every minute subdivision of its capacities in 1.33-liter gasoline engine is tight. The same applies to (any attempt) fast acceleration on a highway. If the banshee howl of the engines scream in agony, or just as Norbert Dentressangle 10-wheel artic weighs on your rear end? Yes, once the S Verso has made its way up to highway speed to beat is conveniently enough, but you have the choice question – if one can call it that – from a single, seemingly too weak engine ‘option’.
You mean there is no diesel?

Nope. Our fellow Europeans across the Channel have the option of a 1.4 diesel, but not here. It is the 1.33-liter gasoline engine, or nothing at all – although there is a six-speed manual ‘box if you do not feel like the car – because the added bonus (around 1000), fuel costs and no road tax savings on gasoline Toyota has led to decision not to interfere with customers in the UK offers an oil-burner. Is not it only a four-door iQ?
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Toyota Auris Review 2011 HSD

The Prius has dominated the hybrid market in the United Kingdom and Toyota has sold now worldwide 2.5 million. It is without doubt a great success. But what to do if you don’t see themselves as a Prius driver? Don’t worry, you’re not on your own and Toyota Auris HSD can have come up with an answer.

Toyota’s plan is a hybrid version of the end of the decade have all his best-selling models and the Auris is the first of these. The HSD is basically an Auris, equipped with all the proven technology developed for the Prius. To see if there is more to the Auris HSD as its eco-friendly credentials, we spent a week with a to find out.

The Auris series was earlier this year revised but you would be hard to notice changes, the forgettable Ford focus and Vauxhall Astra rivals. In fact, I would go as far as to say that the only standout model relating the HSD is. Its hybrid only Pearlescent of white, LED daytime running lights, blue tinted emblems, lower ride height, aerodynamic bumpers and turbine-shaped 17-inch alloy wheels have a targeted – even sporting attitude.

Inside, it’s all standard Auris. Highlights are the unusual stroke is designed to set each control within easy reach, and it works well. It is a unique instrument instead of the mileage that shows how much free from taken or put you back into the battery and how much the engine is used. Even the highest drivers get comfortable, because there are plenty of seating area adjustments and useful storage behind the bridged centre console. Unfortunately, like the Interior of the standard Auris that could stereo controls larger and easier to read and the HSD’s mouse-like shift lever set awkwardly high is.

Total cabin feels so spacious as rivals such as the focus and Astra Auris’s. Unfortunately, the car bulky battery pack eats in the practical boat space and it is now only a cramped 279 liters.

The Auris HSD is equipped with a 136bhp 1 8 liter gasoline engine, that the most eco-friendly car on sale could make it along with the hybrid battery pack. It has certainly impressive figures to back up this claim, as CO2 emissions are only 89 g / km and it is capable of 74.3 mpg in the combined cycle. Performance and acceleration are best describe how to work, but if you gently with the throttle the Auris travel up to 1.2 miles on electric power alone. The petrol engine intersects seamlessly additional urge is required, but it sounds thrashy under hard acceleration.

Auris’s power steering is light and accurate, but more steering feel would be nice. I don’t like the hard drive much either, this is probably the result of suspension is reinforced, to cope with mechanical hybrid with emphasis.

To sum the ? 20,882 is less practical than the standard petrol Auris HSD. But, when you are ready, the functionality and performance to accept this Toyota could compromise its unpretentious eco car you need.

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Toyota/Subaru tie-up FT-86 Concept Unveils

subaru_toyota_ft_86_concept_20_12With 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 toyota_ft_86_concept_20_4thing, 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

 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

Toyota iQ 2009A 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 !!

Toyota Corolla Altis

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

toyota-corolla-altisThe 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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