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Toyota RAV4 2010

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:46:21 +0300

Since the first generation of Toyota’s RAV4 (Recreational Active Vehicle with 4 Wheel-Drive) was launched in Europe in 1994, over one million customers have come to appreciate its compactness, manoeuvrability and versatility, allied to the dependability of the most advanced four-wheel drive system in the segment. Though the compact SUV share of the European market has remained steady at just below 5% of total vehicle sales, the segment has recently attracted a new group of customers for ...

Toyota Avalon 2011

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:01:25 +0300

Toyota introduced the boldly redesigned 2011 Avalon today at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show.Evoking a time when travel was sophisticated, elegant and comfortable, the new Avalon possesses a distinctive new exterior style while offering a restyled interior rich with premium touch points and practical new technologies. Even with numerous refinements inside and out, the Avalon remains true to the idea that comfort is honest and uncomplicated, and “Traveling Avalon Class” is rich in ...

Toyota Auris 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:27:14 +0200

On sale throughout Europe from early spring, the new Auris 2010 model range will make its European debut at this year’s Geneva motor show. Building on a solid reputation for roominess, comfort, practicality and reliability, the Auris 2010 combines marked improvements in exterior style, perceived interior quality and ergonomics with a wide choice of clean engine technologies and a more refined driving experience.The Toyota Auris 2010 engine range features a choice of three petrol and three ...

Toyota Yaris 2010

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:35:48 +0200

Driven by a greater demand for small, fuel-efficient cars, the B segment’s share of the overall market is on the increase. In 2009, it grew from 21 % to 23 %, further establishing its key position within the European automotive market. First launched in 1999, with an all-new, second generation model introduced in 2005 and further refinements added in 2009, the Yaris is Toyota’s best selling model in Europe, positioned at the heart of this highly competitive segment.As reflected ...

Toyota FT-86 Concept 2009

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:47:03 +0300

TMC seeks to develop the ultimate earth-conscious environmentally-considerate vehicle with a focus on hybrid technologies without losing sight of the appeal of cars themselves or the joy of driving. Over the past several years, the need has been rising for motor vehicles that take into consideration global warming and other environmental issues, while there has also been concern that there have been too few new sports cars that make the heart beat faster and that the time is right for a new generation ...

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept 2009

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:43:36 +0300

70 % of Europeans are expected to live in urban areas by 2015. And recent Toyota studies in urban commuting patterns in France and the UK reveal that over 80 % of car journeys are less than 25 km in length. In France, 55 % of journeys are less than 10 km, whilst in the UK that figure rises to approximately 80 %. In this context, the potential of electricity for providing short- to mid-term sustainable mobility is assured. Although the environmental merits of electric cars as urban commuters is well ...

Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:39:41 +0300

Toyota is committed to reducing the global impact of motor vehicles, by making the environmentally-friendly credentials of Hybrid Synergy Drive® (HSD) accessible to a wider customer base. The Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept is proof of Toyota’s intention to extend its fullhybrid technology to European mainstream models. The company is on-track to offering a hybridversion of every model in the early 2020s. The C-segment is considered to be the centre of gravity of the European car ...

Toyota 4Runner 2010

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:42:29 +0300

When the first Toyota 4Runner sport utility vehicle (SUV) was launched back in 1984 it was a revolutionary new vehicle based on the mechanics of the four-wheel-drive Toyota pickup truck. The 4Runner combined the versatility and go-anywhere ability of four-wheel-drive with the comfort and utility found in passenger cars. Twenty-five years, four generations and more than 1.5 million sales later, the 4Runner continues to evolve while remaining close to its roots. The all-new fifth-generation 4Runner ...

Toyota Land Cruiser 2010

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:40:47 +0300

Backed by almost 60 years of off-road heritage, Land Cruiser drivers accept no compromise. They expect their vehicles to perform perfectly in even the harshest conditions, offering superior driving performance and refinement both while serving as everyday transport and whilst operating in the very toughest and most demanding working environments around the world. Building on this peerless pedigree, and key to the all-new Land Cruiser’s enhanced off-road capability, is the unique level ...

Toyota RAV4 2009

Mon, 04 May 2009 18:13:55 +0300

In Europe the Toyota RAV4 has always set benchmarks in the compact sports utility vehicle segment, delivering sophisticated levels of driving performance, quality, passenger comfort and equipment. The car’s Integrated Active Drive System delivers enhanced driving control, safer road holding and stability. D-4D diesel and VVT-i petrol engines offer responsiveness and performance. Now, with the introduction of high power, low emissions Toyota Optimal Drive technology, RAV4 is destined to ...