New Toyota GT 86 Priced from �24,995 in the UK, Puts it Between the MX-5 and the 370Z

One of the most strongly anticipated sports cars of the year has been priced in Britain. Toyota revealed today that the new GT 86 coupe will carry an on-the-road price of �24,995 (equal to �30,206 or US$39,550) when sales start in June.
This puts the GT 86 between two other popular Japanese sports cars in terms of pricing, the Mazda MX-5 that starts from �17,990 for the 124bhp 1.8-liter soft-top model, and the Nissan 370Z that begins at �29,950 for the 324bhp 3.5L V6 Coupe.
For the record, the base GT 86 is �2,000 more expensive than the Mazda MX-5 with a retractable hardtop and the 158bhp 2.0-liter engine.

Toyota Taxi Driver has Some Really Bad Karma

Did you ever have one of those days that everything seems to go wrong? We don't know how the rest of the day went for the Toyota Camry taxi cab driver seen in the video but in this act everything that could go wrong did.
It all started when he abruptly stopped to let a pedestrian cross the road. We don't know who said what first but the short story is that the pedestrian punched the cab driver a couple of times in the face as he exited the taxi.
However, before he could do anything, his Camry started rolling by itself and hit the SUV that was in front of him! Watch the incident in the video that follows.

Toyota 2000GT

The Toyota 2000GT is a limited-production, front-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-seat, auto sports car advised by Toyota in accord with Yamaha. Aboriginal displayed to the accessible at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1965, the 2000GT was bogus beneath arrangement by Yamaha amid 1967 and 1970.The 2000GT revolutionized the automotive world's appearance of Japan. The 2000GT approved that Japanese auto manufacturers could aftermath a sports car to battling those of Europe, in adverse to Japan's angel at the time as a ambassador of artful and stodgily applied vehicles. Reviewing a pre-production 2000GT in 1967, Road & Track annual summed up the car as "one of the best agitative and agreeable cars we've driven", and compared it agreeably to the Porsche 911. Today, the 2000GT is apparent as the aboriginal actively collectible Japanese car and the aboriginal "Japanese supercar". Examples of the 2000GT accept awash at bargain for as abundant as US$375,000.

Toyota Solara

The Toyota Camry Solara, additionally added frequently accepted as the Toyota Solara, is a mid-size coupe/convertible sports car advised and engineered by Toyota. Created to address to a demographic of [slightly] added sport-minded drivers than those who adopt the Toyota Camry sedan, the Camry Solara aspires to alloy "sporty" looks and appearance with ample practicality. The front-wheel drive Camry Solara is declared to accept a added adventurous angel than the Camry sedan. However, all models of the Camry Solara alone affection the "Solara" allocation of the name on exoteric emblems, and the "Camry" allocation of the name is not often acclimated back apropos to the car in general.Prior to the assembly of the Camry Solara, the 2-door adaptation of the Toyota Camry was artlessly accepted as the Camry Coup�. It was added to the third bearing Camry calendar in 1994 to attempt with the Honda Accord and added cars in its class. However, due to it never actuality about as accepted as the 4-door auto of the Camry, the Camry Coup� was alone in 1997.

Minor Upgrades for 2011 Toyota Tacoma, Priced from $16,365

The Toyota Tacoma pickup truck is entering the new model year with additional features and a revised lineup. For the 2011MY, the Japanese automaker discontinued three manual transmission models and added five four-cylinder, four-speed automatic models including the Access Cab 4x2 PreRunner, Double Cab 4x2, Double Cab 4x2 PreRunner, Regular Cab 4x4, and Access Cab 4x4.

Added features for the 2011MY Tacoma include a newly designed grille on all Base, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport and X-Runner models. Regular Cab models now come with standard air conditioning while the 4x2 versions also gain standard 15-inch steel wheels.

Tesla Working on All-Electric Toyota RAV4 and Lexus RX Prototypes

Electric car partners Toyota Motor Corp. and Tesla Motors will develop battery-powered prototypes of the Japanese automaker's Toyota RAV4 and Lexus RX crossovers according to a news report from Businessweek citing "a person familiar with the matter". Toyota declined to confirm the models.

Earlier this month, a Tesla executive announced that the maker of the electric Roadster will deliver two EV prototypes to Toyota by the end of July, without providing any specific details about the cars.

Toyota Releases Pricing on 2011MY Cars and Trucks, Adds Standard Brake Overide Tech

Toyota has announced pricing for its U.S. market 2011 model year line-up, which will begin arriving at dealerships in August, with the exception of RAV4 that goes on sale in September.

The big news for the 2011 lineup is the installation of brake override technology as standard equipment across the range. This technology is designed to stop a car if the brakes and accelerator are applied simultaneously (see Consumer Report's video after the jump) and was adopted by Toyota to ease consumer concerns over sudden acceleration of its vehicles.

Aside from the redesigned 2011 Avalon that was introduced with the safety feature, brake override technology is now standard on the Yaris, RAV4 SUV, Land Cruiser SUV, Sequoia SUV and Tundra pickup truck.

There are more changes on certain models for the 2011 model year that you can check out in detail in the press release after the jump.

2012 Toyota Camry SE V6 - Short Take Road Test

Like the late Rodney Dangerfield, the Toyota Camry could reasonably complain that it don�t get no respect.
Never mind that it�s been America�s bestselling passenger car in 13 of the past 14 years�the past nine consecutively�and appears to be headed for another sales title this year. Never mind that a financial or marketing exec might observe that those numbers are the only kind of respect that really matters. The Camry don�t get no respect at Car and Driver, and it has only rarely over that entire run. But the 2012 Camry, due in showrooms in October, could end�or at least moderate�our disdain.
All-New, Selectively
This is the Camry�s seventh generation�the first appeared in 1983�and inevitably the words �all-new� appear in the accompanying publicity materials. As usual, that description is open to interpretation and/or explanation. Considered in terms of the specifications, all-new is hard to see here. The body dimensions are identical to those of the gen-six car. So are the particulars of the 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6 that towed our SE test car�same bore, same stroke, same port fuel injection (no direction injection yet), same output: 268 hp, 248 lb-ft of torque.
The only powertrain changes, aimed at improving fuel economy, are subtle: lower-viscosity engine oil (0W-20 versus 5W-30), a transmission-oil warmer to achieve operating temps a little faster, and a higher (numerically lower) final-drive ratio of 3.46:1 versus 3.69:1. The net, according to the EPA, is a gain of 1 mpg in city and highway modes, for a rating of 21/30. We averaged 25 mpg.
New Where It Counts
Although changes to the basic unibody are mostly cosmetic�the seventh-generation sheetmetal, although not exactly head turning, looks contemporary and continues to be commendably slick with a 0.28 Cd�the really significant newness lies within. Without altering exterior dimensions, Toyota�s design team rearranged the Camry�s furniture to create more space for folks inhabiting the rear seats. Key elements: The accelerator pedal and the front-seat rails have sneaked slightly forward, and the backs of the front seats have been scooped out, yielding a rear-seat knee-room gain of 1.8 inches, according to the company.
Expanded roominess is always welcome in a family sedan, and in the new Camry, it�s enhanced by a center rear position that�s habitable for more than a run to the mall. Even more welcome, though, is the upgrade in the materials, including lots of soft-touch surfaces that give the interior an aura of comfort and quality distinctly absent in the last couple generations. The pseudo-suede center inserts in our test car�s optional leather-trimmed front buckets lend a soup�on of luxury, as well as a little grip to keep the driver centered in rapid transitions (not that many of those are likely), and slimmer A-pillar trim yields better forward sightlines.
Hold the Excitement
Assessed as a device with which to satisfy your inner Sebastian Vettel, the new Camry is pretty similar to its predecessor, which is to say essentially bland. Our test car was an SE model, nominally sportier than the rest of the lineup, but the suspension tuning is still skewed strongly toward the comfort side of the chart. There�s considerable body roll in hard cornering, obstinate understeer progresses to absolute, and as is common nowadays, a new electric-assist power-steering system substitutes weight for tactile information. This string of criticisms would add up to �fuhgedaboudit� if the Camry had sports-sedan pretensions. But it doesn�t, and its dynamic virtues are on target for its family-sedan mission.
And let us not neglect the power component. The Camry�s optional V-6 may be basically unchanged, but it delivers respectable hustle�0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, the quarter-mile in 14.3 at 101 mph, 50 to 70 in 3.7. Those times are brisk for this class and would have been tops in our recent sedan comparison involving the Honda Accord EX-L V-6, Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Limited, and Volkswagen Passat 3.6 SEL. Chalk it up in part to a curb weight�3407 pounds�100 pounds wispier than that of the lightest car in that group. Similarly, our test Camry�s 0.83-g skidpad performance would have topped those charts, and its 70-to-0-mph braking distance�173 feet�would have been 15 feet better than the comparo�s best stopper.
Respectability Returns
All in all, what Toyota has achieved with the latest Camry makeover is a return to the traits that put this car at the top of so many families� shopping lists. An aggressive pricing schedule can�t hurt, either. The base price for most models is down versus 2011�s by as much as 7.5 percent, and the base for our test car�$27,400, less than any of the comparo trio previously cited�is unchanged from the previous generation.
Although well equipped in basic trim, our SE had a substantial inventory of optional equipment: the Leather package (seats, door trim, heated front seats, $1050); a power sunroof ($915); and navigation with Entune, Toyota�s infotainment system ($1550). The latter package also included a rearview camera, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with digital compass, an anti-theft alarm, and JBL audio with Bluetooth and voice recognition. The nav system is one of the most cooperative we�ve ever encountered, and we were similarly pleased with the JBL audio system. The bottom line as tested: $30,935.
This still isn�t the kind of car that raises pulse rates. But it is competent in everything, just right for a driver who doesn�t want to be involved any more than is absolutely necessary. As the Camry�s phenomenal sales record shows, there are a lot of those drivers out there. The new Camry should make them happier than they�ve been in a long time.

 

2012 Toyota Venza Review

Toyota needed to encrypt the Redesign modeli.Pererabotan fantasy Venza 2012 Toyota Venza crossover by examining labeled SUVs, small cars klassifitsirovany.Osnovnye the same model, style and size of the support of his predecessor, some of the characteristics of improvisation.

It is believed that the 2012 Toyota Venza achieve a grid with confidence desalinated taillights. Venza will look in 2012, electric trains, and the fat man vidu.Arhitektura is'm supported about 19 inches or 20-inch tires, but it is believed that maintaining the same wheelbase bazoy.Svinarnik questionable to slip into forward movement and a fixed roof panel from behind to more equitable. Although the animation from the ground below, of course, the lower door is now easy to see the auditorium and outside the vehicle. Bob Protein Power Windows Startup doors. This luxurious and spacious lounge with leather to give terpet.Transportnoe tool has the ability to comfortably accommodate four passengers. Error samoudostoverit real space instead of the fifth seat. He added in the luggage compartment even with a generous SUV.Perechnya cross measures 34.4 cubic feet of cargo floor. It is also an added expense to provide up to 70.1 cubic meters only the rear seats folded. That's because 60/40 does recognition systems possible. Venza will be introduced in 2012, levels of LE and XLE trim adapted to tearing.

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

2012 Toyota Venza

Toyota Supra

The Toyota Supra is a sports car/grand tourer that was produced by Toyota Motor Aggregation from 1979 to 2002. The administration of the Toyota Supra was acquired from the Toyota Celica, but it was both best and wider. Starting in mid-1986, the Supra (in its third generation, Mark III) became its own archetypal and was no best based on the Celica. In turn, Toyota additionally chock-full application the prefix Celica and began aloof calling the car Supra. Due to the affinity and accomplished of the Celica's name, it is frequently mistaken for the Toyota Supra, and carnality versa.

The Supra additionally traces abundant of its roots aback to the Toyota 2000GT with the capital instance actuality its engine. The aboriginal three ancestors were offered with a absolute brood to the Toyota Crown's and 2000GT's M engine. All four ancestors of Supra produced accept an inline 6-cylinder engine. Interior aspects were additionally similar, as was the anatomy cipher "A".

Along with this name and car Toyota additionally included its own logo for the Supra. It is acquired from the aboriginal Celica logo, actuality dejected instead of orange. This logo was acclimated until January 1986, back the Mark III Supra was introduced. The fresh logo was agnate in size, with orange autograph on a red background, but after the dragon design. That logo, in turn, was on Supras until 1991 back Toyota switched to its accepted egg-shaped aggregation logo. (the dragon logo was a Celica logo behindhand of what blush it was. It appeared on the aboriginal two ancestors of the Supra because they were clearly Toyota Celicas. The dragon logo was acclimated for the Celica band until it too was discontinued.)

In 1998, Toyota accomplished sales of the Supra in the United States[5] and in 2002 Toyota clearly chock-full assembly of the Supra in Japan.

As an iconic sports car, the Supra has appeared in abundant video games, movies, music videos and TV shows. Some of the best notable appearances accommodate the Gran Turismo, Forza Motorsport, Need for Speed, and Midnight Club alternation of video amateur and the 2001 film, The Fast and the Furious.

TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2012

Toyota has officially announced the debut of Prius Plug-in Hybrid to Frankfurt Motor Show. This is the standard version of the prototype already presented by month and subject to several tests, ready to respond to competition in the hybrid. PHEV technology is the new flagship of the Japanese house, and proposes new lithium ion battery that allows an average consumption of just 2.2 l/100 km, with emissions of just 49 g / km. Aesthetically, the car does not undergo any change from the current model, with the exception of a cover specific to the external power supply.

The Prius Plug-in can travel in all-electric mode for much longer than in the past (the official figure is not yet available) and can recharge the battery via an electrical outlet: on this subject, are still lacking information on when and how charge available, which will be unveiled on the occasion of the German saloon. For reference, the concept of the Prius plug-in in his time claimed a mileage of about 20 km in zero emission mode.

Toyota shooting for Nurburgring EV Lap record on August 29

Toyota has reportedly announced it will attempt to smash the existing electric vehicle lap record at the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife on August 29.

The current electric vehicle lap record at the 'Ring stands at 9 minutes and 1.338 seconds, a time that Toyota says it has already beaten during informal testing. On August 29, Toyota will hit the track with a battery-powered two-seater that soars to a claimed top speed of 162 miles per hours, rips from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and is loosely based on the radical Alpha-1 SRF, a vehicle developed by Toyota Motorsport GmbH for German firm e-Wolf.

Rob Leupen, Toyota Motorsport's director of business operations, told the Charging Point, "We are extremely confident we can break the record by some distance, which is an indication of how electric vehicle performance is continuously improving." Only time we tell if Toyota's attempt to tame the 'Ring blows a hole through the existing record, which is held by the spectalur Peugeot EX1.

Source: The Charging Point

Toyota and Tesla to Build RAV4 EV in Ontario Canada

Toyota and Tesla Motors confirmed today that their jointly-developed RAV4 electric vehicle will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Woodstock, Ontario beginning in 2012.

“The Tesla-Toyota joint development team has agreed that building the vehicle at the Woodstock plant on the same line as the gasoline-powered RAV4, will streamline and simplify the production process and guarantee the highest level of quality control,” said Ray Tanguay, TMMC Chairman, who hosted Canadian officials at the plant today and thanked them for their support. “This is a great example of Toyota’s determination to collaborate with companies with leading edge technology.”

As previously announced, Toyota will pay Tesla approximately $100 million to supply the electric powertrain, which includes the battery, motor, gear box and power electronics for the RAV4 EV. Tesla will build the electric powertrains at its production facility in Palo Alto, California and then ship them to TMMC for final assembly into the vehicle.

The RAV4 EV will be sold at U.S. Toyota dealers through Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS). Details including pricing, volume and regional distribution will be determined and announced at a later time.

In July of last year, Tesla and Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing, America (TEMA) collaborated to convert 32 conventional gas-engine RAV4 compact SUVs into fully functional RAV4 EV prototypes.

2012 Toyota Camry first official photo

2012 Toyota Camry first official photo

Today the Japanese automaker Toyota has released the first official photo of of upcoming 2012 Toyota Camry. And it has also conifrimed that it will be releasing the rest photos and specifications soon, So stay tuned for updates of new 2012 Toyota Camry.

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Toyota Sienna (2011) [Reviews]

Toyota has introduced a completely new third generation Toyota Sienna mini-bus at the press conference in 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. Toyota Sienna is a popular transport for moving people and goods conveniently and efficiently. Third generation Toyota Sienna, and seems to work more than the sedan, with new ideas of personal well-being, easy to hold and handle large loads.

For 2011, Sienna was reinvented to address these needs, as a vehicle passes more expressive and dynamic with a profile height, the character of shoulder high maneuverability. With the state of the art features and rewarding driving dynamics, it is a vehicle that car lovers will find satisfaction to drive. Toyota Sienna offer new models, including a sporty SE and a four-cylinder powerplant, as it continues to be the only offer in the segment, with an optional four-wheel drive.

"The new Toyota Sienna is an example of Toyota's commitment to market leadership as it anticipates the needs of consumers and changes in lifestyle," said Bob Carter, vice president and general manager, Toyota Division , Toyota Motor Sales, USA The third-generation Sienna combines contemporary styling with features never before seen in a van, and driving a playful spirit that will surprise many with the flexibility, space and the characteristics that define the segment.

The Sienna was designed by the search for Toyota Calty Design and developed by Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with assembly being done at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana.

Visually intriguing

Toyota Sienna is available in five convenient qualities that set all share a strong new visual identity and orientation functions. The third generation of Toyota Sienna explores a more modern design sophisticated and daring. The profile is complemented by athletic forms of separate windows. Working closely with engineers, designers Toyota Sienna managed to create a wide range of shoulder to integrate a slider is deliberately hidden in the graphics window.

Strong shoulders and a good fenders emphasize the wheels visually different. Dimensionally, the new Toyota Sienna rides the same wheelbase as the previous generation, but is wider and slightly shorter overall.

Opposite is a bold design face. Sophisticated sloping headlamps above the grid to secure a presence. The sculpted rear corner stands the Toyota Sienna minivans boxy as it surrounds the LED taillights functional but elegant.

Interior features high level of quality and style, but each part is a logical and functional. A special form of IP survey carpet creates a perception of increased personal space for both driver and passenger. Attention to detail adds value to each component. Seats elegant plans to increase the flexibility and the ability of the central control of the climate and audio are integrated into a single graphic.

Overall, the new Sienna has a sportier look, more class. A CD of 0.306 is the result of careful design work and is a contributing factor to maintaining a quiet cabin and gives an excellent fuel.

Power Efficiency Plus

A choice of two engines DOHC reactive are available: 3.5-liter V6 or 2.7-liter four-cylinder. Both engines offer the most efficient, lightweight technology, including dual variable valve timing, and intelligence (VVT-i), roller rockers, and acoustically controlled Induction System (ACIS), which change the length of the intake 'air hose to provide more torque on demand.

The 3.5-liter V6 offers 266 horsepower at 6200 rpm, with an estimated annual mileage rating by the EPA-estimated 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway (16 mpg city/22 mpg highway on AWD models). It also has a capacity of 3500 pounds of tow. With 187 horsepower at 5800 rpm, 2.7-liter engine power four-cylinder reactive than some competing V6 performance, while delivering the expected EPA estimated fuel efficiency ratings of 19 mpg city and 26 mpg on the highway.

Both engines are equipped with state-of-the-art, electronically controlled six-speed sequential gearbox that provides smooth shifting feeling, quiet and lightweight, compact size.

The suspension uses MacPherson struts in front, combined with a rack and pinion steering provides smooth linear steering feel. Electronic power steering (EPS) provides a greater feeling of stability on the road directly. With a wider stance, the new Toyota Sienna is a more direct steering feel. Main parts of the body also contributed to the dynamic performance Aero.

Models and Features

Toyota Sienna is available in five classes: Class Sienna, LE, SE, and XLE Limited. All wheel drive is available with the V6 in the LE, XLE and Limited.

Five different model choices, the new Toyota Sienna can be adapted for many different purposes, and paperbacks. Toyota Sienna can be configured for seven or eight passenger seating, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with a range of prices and features to suit different mixtures of practical needs and expectations.

Toyota Sienna LE, and grades are available with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter V6. The value-based and popular Toyota Sienna Ratings LE is equipped with an array of standard features, which are: cruise control, which illuminates the on / off, tri-zone air conditioning, six or eight-way adjustable driver captain chairs, power windows with jam auto up / down and protection, an AM / FM CD player with four speakers, XM compatibility, auxiliary jack, central locking, remote keyless entry, and three 12V outlets, among other amenities. Star Safety System ™, which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) is standard on all models.

LE V6 model has been improved with even more features, including dual power sliding doors and rear doors with electric drive, a power driver seat with power lumbar support, electrochromic rearview mirror with Homelink ™, rearview camera, rear window sunshades, AM/FM/MP3 CD player, integrated XM ® satellite radio (subscription required), in addition to the audio ports, USB with iPod ® connectivity and the ability to hands-free phone and music streaming via Bluetooth ® wireless technology, and steering wheel. These features can be added to the four-cylinder model as a package.

The XLE is based on the LE, adding features like leather-trimmed seats, moonroof, and an anti-theft system with engine immobilizer, remote keyless entry, heated front seats. Choose equipment XLE includes a 10-speaker JBL audio system ® Premium Sound System with voice-activated DVD navigation and rear camera with built-in backup Panorama assistants, XM NavTraffic ® (requires subscription), Dualview rear seat entertainment system, and an additional audio and USB with iPod ® connectivity.

Limited has been designed for customers who want all the features of more luxury. Standard equipment is extensive, including the new hall of the second-row seats and 60/40 split power and Stow third-row seats, front and rear parking sonar, dual moonroof, Smart Key and Security Connect ™. Select the options that are available on the XLE more self HID headlights assistant auto-beam headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and the Pre-Collision System (PCS), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

New sport

Given its improved technology, each Toyota Sienna rides good and clean track in the turns, but no more than the newest addition to the line: the sporty SE.

SE is designed for those who enjoy a more sporty design with high performance. The front has a more aggressive and the visual side skirting lowers the vehicle. Aerodynamic sculpting of cuddly 19-inch alloy wheels, specially designed for sporty driving. Separation of the SE away from other qualities, smoked rear lights create a striking visual statement. SE sitting lower on sport suspension to speed feedback and improved handling. In addition, the instrumentation is built with an exclusive and unique interior colors and trim.

Comfort is the key

Cottage of the new Toyota Sienna is a conceptual leap forward, the mixing of more personal space, bigger load capacity, and improve teamwork.

The interior is more than two inches longer, and the seats now have a longer flight, which can accommodate a wider range of shapes and sizes.

The front seats have more travel in the rear and the steering wheel has a less vertical position so that the driver can take a comfortable driving position. The driver of instruments and controls are clear and precise, and width greater cabin to create an expanded personal space for driver and front passenger.

Numerous storage areas, cupholders and cargo space is strategically located in a privileged position. Conversation mirror, sunglass case, a leading integrated console allows eye contact with the rear passengers.

The entire cabin is an open field to create a light and airy atmosphere. With the wider field of view of the rear passengers can look easy.

Both cabins seven and eight seats can be configured to a full contingent of passengers, a load of freight, or a combination of both convenient. In seven-seat cabin, the captain chairs second row slides 23 inches rearward movement of the legs to create for passengers the highest and easier to get in and out. They can be moved near the front seats to make it easy to care for a child passenger, while providing easy access for passengers in the third row.

The center console sliding on the qualities and limited hard XLE four-wheel drive can be shared between the front passenger and second row. The bracket slides into the illuminated area of ​​the second row for easy access to both rows, so the need for storage and passenger comfort can also be served.

For passenger comfort even more, is normal to be in the second row to the limited extent, including the legs and footrest. Second-row seats in all grades have dual armrests, and a mechanism for the movement of an assignment for the seat must be removed.

There are eight models of cars, the second row middle seat can be removed and stored on the left side of the storage area. When the center-seat storage, cup holders and storage compartment is revealed. Eight passengers inside can be easily optimized for seven passengers, and quickly reconfigured back to eight.

The second row seats also have a long fall and end up, allowing them to slide back and forth on the rails spread, making more room for passengers or goods, as required. All of the second row, regardless of the setting out of the way with one touch for easy access to the third row of seats.

60/40 Split and Stow third-row seats folded into one manual, front wheel drive limited power capacity. The third line has been moved back about two inches for added comfort. When the third row of seats is sufficient storage space of five golf bags or four large suitcases. Four clips of food on hand, two rear and two backs in the second row, the convenience of storage.

It's easier than ever to load the Toyota Sienna, with wider doors and a row of seats in the second key. By sliding the second row of seats down to the back, an appointment is created on the road, making it easier to enter, exit, install a child seat, or put a child in a seat. The second row of seats can be moved all the way forward, just behind the front row to maximize cargo capacity behind, especially in the third row stored flat.

With the third row stowed and removed from the second row, the cargo area is about eight feet long by four wide. Open the back door is wide and spacious, set at a height that makes loading and unloading.

Cabin air filter comes standard with air conditioning system, which monitors the temperature of the three different areas.

Innovative Technologies

Toyota has a rear seat Dual View Entertainment Center is another innovative solution. The system uses two displays side by side to create a perfect 16.4 inch widescreen image from a single source. When two separate entertainment options are needed, the system can divide the screen into two individual screens, each with input from various sources. Used as a single screen, it can easily be seen from the third row, and can be operated remotely from anywhere. Used as two screens, the system can adapt to the preferences of two separate passengers who wish to play a video game or watch a DVD simultaneously via the second AUX.

Other technical innovations include the first camera Panorama Toyota behind the monitor. It offers two views behind the vehicle, including a 180 degree view, and display a back-up guides, helping motorists to turn off the parking lot or driveways.

2012 Toyota Prius V Review

V The new Prius, with "v", which express the versatility of the vehicle responsive to the needs of growing families with active lifestyles and offers the same features traditionally found in the Prius DNA. Despite the space of a family of midsize friendly v Prius EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 44 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined.

"The Prius v Port at the forefront of hybrid technology for customers who need more space and offers more cargo space for more than 80 percent of all small SUV," said Toyota Division group vice president and general Manager Bob Carter. "And why is the Prius, which produces 66 percent less smog-forming emissions than the average for new vehicles and has the best mileage ratings SUV, crossover, or car sold in America. We think it's a win-win for all ".
 

2012 Toyota Prius V

V Prius will be using the same evidence of the Hybrid Synergy Drive, as the third-generation Prius, with the advantages of high mileage, low emissions, and never needs recharging.

A product of the same culture of innovation that started the original Prius 14 years and two million units since the Prius to follow the family tradition with new technology and equipment advances that continue to raise the bar on the science of tip of the automobile.

Large enough for families and Cargo.

Prius v underlines the overall proportion with the space and flexibility for active families. Comfortable interior space and good visibility is assisted by a high seating position, plenty of headroom, and an impressive 38-inch distance from the couple, who offers a generous rear legroom. Low, wide opening tailgate reveals 34.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, making it the largest dedicated hybrid vehicle market.

Comfortable seating for five is specially designed for young families. A sliding second-row seats allow for easier entry and exit and the storage flexibility planar back 45 degrees for more comfort. 60/40 split, folding rear seats there are four different types of seats that provide excellent accessibility for passengers and luggage, a folding front passenger seat allows extra-long cargo.

The driver is informed via a control panel mounted in the center, a brief visual description, space-efficient design is also extremely easy to use. As with other models of the Prius, the driving control and start button, change, parking, drive-by-wire shift direction and drive mode buttons immediately to hand. Each of these control functions are performed by the distinguished silver lining. Instrument panel, including a dial only automatic climate control, providing an advanced look and easy to use control.

Center console is accessible from both sides of the driver and rear seats. The console is large enough to hold 23 CD cases, but low enough so that the lines of sight and conversation among the passengers can be relaxed and natural. The console design to help make people-friendly cabin space, environment and low fatigue over long distances.

A wide range of storage compartments designed are located throughout the cabin. These include dual glove boxes, a tray utility center console and cup holders in five sizes medium and large. Bottle holders are constructed in the front and rear door pockets, while most models include a storage space suitable for overhead sunglasses. In addition to the large trunk main, there are storage units built into the sides and under the loading dock for storage of equipment such as car wash articles or gloves. Even a special compartment for umbrellas is located on the second row of seats.

Sometimes rear seats, slide and glide to determine any combination of passengers and cargo and the operation switches are located conveniently close to the people. New Toyota seats available materials called Softex is designed for easy cleaning, resist spills and wear and tear of a family car, which could see heavy use on a daily basis. Soft, SOFTEX attributes compared to other traditional materials in leather and leather include weight reduction of 50 percent, the production process with about 99 percent less volatile organic compounds (VOCs) than traditional synthetic leather and is resistant water and dirt. It also does not contain any animal material.
 

2012 Toyota Prius V

Advanced connectivity.

Perfectly integrated into the Prius v are the state of the art electronics and greater connectivity. A wireless connection to Bluetooth compatible phone hands-free calling is the norm, now reinforced by a book transfer function of the phone automatically. Also standard is a USB port that can play music and video from portable audio devices using the vehicle's audio system and screen on the dashboard, including full iPod integration.

The standard audio system has a 6.1 inch screen and six speakers. The monitor screen also shows the power and data on fuel consumption, and works as a monitor for the built-in backup and the audio system display. The navigation screen also offers a value-oriented and provides a new portal for Entune. A radio system available HD enables CD-quality sound digital FM, and has features that optimize analog AM and the sound quality of the broadcast. The system will include HD Radio with iTunes Tagging for future purchase and SiriusXM ™ Satellite Radio.

The high-end audio has a new seven-inch navigation system with HDD recorder Entune premium and JBL. This system offers a new screen sharing feature that allows the simultaneous display navigation information and the full integration of audio and video players.

The system adds a new premium JBL audio system green PowerEdge ™ combines an eight-channel amplifier and door mounted "acoustic lens" speakers that deliver a high quality sound. The amplifier board allows a reduction of green 66 percent in the total mass and a 50 percent improvement in sound performance. The speakers on Green provide a greater production of sounds with the same power or less use of conventional models.
 

2012 Toyota Prius V interior

Entune Multimedia System.

V Prius will be one of first to offer Toyota Entune ™ entertainment system. For the first time in a Toyota car that uses this innovative system, the mobile smartphone to provide a richer driving experience with a fully integrated access to navigation, entertainment and information.

Toyota Entune made his debut for the first time, in practice, to support mobile applications, such as Bing, an open table, and movietickets.com as well as access to useful travel related services such as live weather, the traffic, fuel information (location and value), stocks, and sports. Entune Toyota leads the largest selection of music from alternative vehicles such as iheartradio of 750 + stations and Pandora's personalized music service.

Audio systems combined with better Entune function in class A, an advanced conversational voice recognition that allows the driver to concentrate on the road, eliminating the need to memorize thousands of voice commands. The system also allows reading and rereading audio text messages to return, with the ability to respond with "rapid response message" pre-set as ".'m Driving and respond later"

Sleek, streamlined and efficient.

When the balance of spaciousness, unique, sophisticated style, smooth and aerodynamic, the Prius against a low 0.29 coefficient of drag, which prevents the pack comfortable vehicle. This is a new vehicle was designed from the outset, in a form that has developed the Prius, rather than a stretched version.

Maintaining a low air resistance is the familiar triangular shape Prius, adapted to a larger size. A flat surface on the front of the vehicle by the front pillar is working with the next "aerocorners" the flow of air exceptionally clean. The smooth facade sheet is based on a carefully designed roof and the cabin, leading to a cabin in order to optimize the way, which acts to converge the air side and roof. Wheels and wheel covers are designed with the aerodynamic effects in mind. These and others also have the beneficial effect of eliminating wind noise.

Improving the cleanliness, the design of low wind resistance are materials that maintain the Prius v relatively light and easy to move. The door panels are foam injected polypropylene-covered table with light weight urethane to produce a weight gain of about 20 percent. Significant weight reduction is also achieved by using high-strength steel grades through the body along the body panels of aluminum and key systems.

High strength steel plates and beams used throughout the body structure to ensure a light but highly rigid chassis.

Also available, a Toyota first, is a panoramic sunroof resin with hints of sun power-retractable, providing an open atmosphere in the cabin with a 40 percent weight on the roofs of conventional glass of the same size and excellent thermal insulation properties. This improved thermal resistance means that the engine runs less to maintain comfortable room temperatures, increasing fuel efficiency. The sunroof is a shading system with electrically controlled based jam protection.

Available working LED headlights to improve visibility while reducing power consumption. They use projector lenses provide long term visibility and are designed to be virtually maintenance free service life of the vehicle.

Prius is an air conditioner with cooling capacity improved to handle a larger car. The system uses an electric compressor, while the air conditioner can operate without depending on the engine and component design improvements for better performance at peak cooling demand.

Proven Hybrid Synergy Drive System is now more diversified.

Hybrid Synergy Drive system for the Prius v is essentially the same as the current third-generation Prius. The system uses two high-performance engines, one of (80 hp) units of 60kW, which operates primarily in the power compact, lightweight, transaxle, and the other a smaller motor, which operates primarily in the supply current. Most of the motor control voltage is 650 volts DC. Proven and practical nickel-metal hydride battery is the same third-generation Prius liftback, but the cooling channel in the rear seat.

As with the current generation Prius cars, Hybrid Synergy Drive system, a series-parallel hybrid that can provide a power of two engines alone, or the engine alone or a mixture of both. A control unit controls the hybrid system so that optimum power is delivered as requested by the driver. It uses a start / stop and braking to save fuel and recharge the battery after a deceleration.

Hybrid Synergy Drive is built around a specially designed, efficient 98 hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder that runs on the Atkinson cycle and contributes to an overall power system of the 134th Key elements include an electric water pump does not require belts, and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), which allows the engine to warm quickly, which reduces fuel consumption when the engine is cold. Compact and lightweight, the engine produces minimal noise and vibration. Sophisticated control valve, injector design, and other technologies to reduce emissions of allowing the Prius to qualify for the SULEV emission standards and Bin3 Tier2.

Four driving modes.

In addition to driving standard Prius too v drive system includes an eco-driving mode, an EV mode and power mode. Power mode provides improved midrange easy answer to dealing with the slopes and mountainous terrain. In EV mode, v Prius run on battery only for short distances and speeds below about a mile. Eco driving, engine management system gives priority to fuel economy, steering throttle response and reduce the power consumption of air conditioning.

Pitch and bounce handling, better ride, better handling.

A new feature Control, Pitch and Bounce, working with improved suspension to improve ride comfort and control. V Because the Prius is a car most likely to carry loads and passengers, front and rear suspension components have been redesigned to improve handling and ride quality. Coil-over before spring and the damping capacity increased significantly and a new top bracket is designed. Control plants was linked to the body front suspension and stabilizer bar is moved to feel more responsive steering and a very comfortable ride improved.

The rear design of the suspension torsion springs have been fitted with good listening and shock absorbers. The new rear suspension system is designed to help ensure stability and ride comfort, and has a weak point mounting to improve luggage space.

Bounce and pitch control with hybrid engine torque to improve comfort and control. The system, working with sensors and wheel speed in harmony with the suspension, helps eliminate the bounce and movement combine to improve occupant comfort. Because that controls balance and posture of the vehicle as a whole, but also works to improve handling response.

The standard wheels are 16 inches in diameter, with 17-inch wheels optional.

Cutting Edge Security.

A number of standard features and available to maintain the tradition of packaging equipment Prius premium level. At least not among them a wide range of advanced features, both active and passive, designed to help maximize the safety of occupants.

The all-new Prius v platform is designed with a force-absorbing structure of the body. Increased use of high-strength steels, particularly in the front spar, is an important part of ensuring a strong body structure without adding weight. Help protect the cab of the side or rear entry is also developed using high-strength steel reinforcements, all designed to dissipate energy in a strategic way in the car to help protect passengers.

Like all models of Toyota, the Toyota Prius will offer v Star Safety System ™ standard, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. It also has the standard of intelligence-stop brake override system.

Electronic tire pressure monitoring is standard, and has seven airbags strategically located around the house, including driver's knee airbag. New drivers and front seat design helps reduce the chance of injury from whiplash in certain types of collisions, while minimizing weight. New system will notify the vicinity of the vehicle to warn pedestrians and cyclists and oncoming vehicle under certain conditions, emits a signal of warning.

The available Pre-Collision System (PCS) withdraws from the seat belts and slow down in some circumstances, when the front of the collapse is inevitable. It is combined with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

Another security system available, Safety Connect, can access a call center with a live operator who can send police cars and emergency. The system combines automatic collision notification and stolen vehicle locator function, which tracks the location of stolen vehicles using GPS and a police guide to get it.

Peace of mind protection guarantee.

36-meses/36 Toyota, 000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all other components of normal wear and maintenance. Additional 60 months warranty covers the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage limit. Hybrid related components, including the HV battery, control module of the battery module, hybrid control and inverter with converter are covered for eight years/100, 000 miles.

V The Prius also comes standard with Toyota Care, a maintenance plan that covers the factory regularly scheduled, 24 hours roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Toyota Targets at Least 16,000 U.S. Plug-In Prius Sales

Toyota said it expects U.S. sales of at least 16,000 plug-in Prius hatchbacks in 2012 after the model debuts early in the year.

The new version of the world’s best-selling hybrid, designed to be recharged at a standard 110-volt outlet, will go at least 13 miles solely on its lithium-ion battery pack, John Hanson, a Toyota spokesman, said in an interview. After that, it will operate like a standard Prius, averaging 50 miles per gallon of gasoline in city and highway driving, he said.

“We think it’s going to be a strong seller and we’ll deliver to whatever level the market wants,” he said yesterday. “We’re certainly on line to sell 16,000 to 17,000 in 2012.”

Toyota has dominated sales of alternative-power vehicles since it brought the Prius to the U.S. in 2000, selling 140,928 of the hybrids last year. The new version from the Toyota City, Japan-based company joins a market for rechargeable autos led this year by Nissan Motor Co.’s electric Leaf and General Motors Co. (GM)’s plug-in Volt.

The Leaf and Volt offer greater all-electric range, with as much as 100 miles for the Yokohama, Japan-based Nissan’s model and about 35 miles for the GM car. The Prius plug-in will have a pricing edge. Hanson said the new version will begin U.S. sales “very early” next year, without elaborating.

Toyota’s target is “reasonable, but the issue will be availability,” said Alan Baum, principal of automotive consulting firm Baum & Associates in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The Japan-built plug-in will also be in demand in Toyota’s home market and Europe, so U.S. supplies may be tight, he said.

Federal, State Incentives

Toyota expects the plug-in Prius to sell for $3,000 to $5,000 more than a standard version, which starts at $23,520, said Jana Hartline, a company spokeswoman.

The car should qualify for a federal tax credit of at least $2,500, Hartline said. While Toyota hasn’t begun a promotional campaign for the plug-in, 29,000 potential customers have “pre- registered” to buy one on the company’s website, she said.

In California, the plug-in Prius should also qualify for a $1,500 rebate and be allowed to use carpool lanes even with a solo driver, said Mike Ferry, program manager for the state’s Center for Sustainable Energy, which distributes the payments. The most populous U.S. state is requiring sales of plug-ins and battery-only autos starting in 2012 to reduce pollution.
Leaf, Volt Prices

Nissan said yesterday that 2012 model Leafs would cost $35,200 to $37,250, an increase of 7.4 percent and 10 percent from 2011 versions, to cover additional equipment. That’s before a $7,500 federal tax credit. Ferry said the Leaf also qualifies for a $2,500 California rebate in 2012 and carpool-lane access.

GM’s Volt costs $40,280, before the $7,500 federal tax credit. While the 2011 Volt didn’t qualify for California rebates, the Detroit-based automaker has said it will meet state requirements by 2012. That would let buyers get a $1,500 rebate and access to carpool lanes with a solo driver, Ferry said.

Toyota’s Hartline said the plug-in Prius’s “relatively small battery” doesn’t require 240-volt home chargers, which cost about $2,000 to install and may also require rewiring for older houses that can add a few thousand dollars in expenses.

“We’re finding in our research, from our demonstration program, that that is an appealing factor for many people,” said Hartline, who is based at Toyota’s U.S. sales unit in Torrance, California. The model recharges in three hours from a 110-volt outlet or as little as 90 minutes from a 240-volt charger, she said.