2013 Toyota Prius C - The Prius revolution is officially on at Toyota dealers, where shoppers will soon find four times the number of Prii on offer. The 2012 Toyota Prius C in a new video review that urges car shoppers to get a used regular Prius over the new baby model, "it's a much better car overall," said Mike Quincy in the review. At Toyota they have another idea, where C is not for Cookie, it's not for Car and it's not for Compact. In the latest addition to the Prius family, C is for City.
Showing posts with label Toyota Hiace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toyota Hiace. Show all posts
Sunday, 17 June 2012
2013 Toyota Prius C
2013 Toyota Prius C at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Toyota debuted an entire line of Prius models, including the intriguing Prius C Concept. They still stress that this is a concept, but a small, sporty hybrid hatchback is surely on its way. We can merely hope Toyota is smart enough to retain these design cues, especially as this is meant to be a "fun to drive" hybrid with taut handling and a sub-$20K price. Toyota is promising the highest mileage of any hybrid on the road that isn't a plug-in.
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
2012 Toyota Prius Review
2012 Toyota Prius Review - The Prius hybrid inspires a cult-like devotion from its drivers, evidenced by the muted reaction from owners after Toyota recalled the Prius in March 2010 for a potential problem with uneven braking. The reaction was similar when media frenzy developed a few weeks later after a San Diego man claimed his 2008 Prius sped out of control on California’s Interstate 8. As cooler heads prevailed, the consensus was that “unintended acceleration” was driver error, not a defect.
Back in the waning years of the previous millennium, the Toyota Prius was born, becoming the first Toyota hybrid. Since then, of course, many other Toyota and Lexus hybrids have hit the roads, as have many from nearly every other automaker. But it’s the Prius—thanks to distinct (if unsexy) styling and industry-leading fuel economy—that remains the unofficial greenmobile for Toyota and the world.
2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Review
2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Review - The Toyota Yaris HSD is actually relatively good-looking and features a smart exterior design. There’s relatively short overhangs on the front and rear, providing maximum interior room, while certain elements of the body contour have been created to benefit wind flow. A hybrid version of the Toyota Yaris compact car is in the works, but the new hybrid won’t hit the market until around 2012.
The Toyota Yaris HSD features Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system which allows the Yaris to be driven in full-electric mode. In this mode the car emits zero tailpipe emissions and uses zero fuel. The system also provides the Toyota model with reduced maintenance costs as there is no alternator, starter motor or any drive belts.
Toyota has revealed images and details of the Toyota Yaris HSD Concept unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The car is claimed to be the world’s first B-segment hybrid car and promises to offer class-leading fuel economy and emissions figures when the production model hits the showrooms.
The Toyota Yaris HSD features Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system which allows the Yaris to be driven in full-electric mode. In this mode the car emits zero tailpipe emissions and uses zero fuel. The system also provides the Toyota model with reduced maintenance costs as there is no alternator, starter motor or any drive belts.
2012 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review
2012 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has been selling the Highlander Hybrid mid-size SUV for several years. But where’s the crossover hybrid? Since 2004, the company has allowed Ford to have top-mpg bragging rights for SUVs with its 32-mpg Escape Hybrid. Toyota has committed to an all-electric version of the RAV4—developed in partnership with Tesla—by around 2012. A conventional hybrid version, with mileage in the mid- to high-30s, makes good sense. Perhaps it will be branded with a Prius badge. The RAV4 Hybrid is due in spring 2012, but only the five-door model will get the hybrid option.
UK’s Autocar website reported yesterday that Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motors Sales, confirmed development of a hybrid gas-electric version of the company’s RAV4 crossover SUV. Lentz added that Toyota’s 1.8-liter hybrid system will become the company’s “core powertrain.”
2012 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Review
2012 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Review - The 2012 Toyota Sienna is the best minivan for you if Toyota never lost your trust and you’re ready to explore the broadest array of model choices in any minivan lineup. The 2012 Toyota Sienna represents the sophomore season for an all-new Sienna design introduced for model-year 2011. That was the first fully redesigned Sienna in more than seven years. It brought fresh styling, more interior room, new safety features, and class-exclusive La-Z-Boy-style second-row seats.
Should you wait for the 2012 Toyota Sienna or buy a 2011 Toyota Sienna? Little reason to wait because what you see with the 2011 Sienna is very likely what you’d get with a 2012. And shopping for a 2011 allows you to take advantage of unprecedented incentives and discounts still in place as Toyota fights to recapture customer loyalty after 2010’s unintended-acceleration debacle. Toyota may not be so generous by time the 2012 Sienna rolls out.
Akio Toyoda took control of Toyota as President. He almost immediately claimed to drop his predecessor’s 2002 plan to have 15% of world market share — up from 11% in 2002 — and said that Toyota would change its priorities to focus on high-quality, affordable cars. Toyota’s current global capacity is ten million vehicles per year, but the company said it plans to drop its capacity (though it has not). Akio Toyoda said that rapid growth had strained Toyota’s resources and resulted in overcapacity. On the other hand, when Toyota sales slowed, he immediately restored rapid growth by slapping large rebates onto Toyota hoods, so it's hard to know how seriously to take these statements.
Friday, 17 February 2012
2012 Toyota Hiace Van Review
2012 Toyota Hiace Van Review - The 20012 Toyota Hiace 300 GS Xtra LWB makes up for in its legendary reputation for sheer doggedness and longevity. Objectivity is thrown to the wind as happy memories of travelling the world are rekindled with the evergreen Toyota Hiace.
Hiace Van comes in two stylish body types. But don't judge them on looks alone, each is the result of dedicated research and development intended to maximize storage space, whilst providing crash safety for you and your cargo. We have listened to what buyers want now and in the future and set out to build a van that would meet the high demands of its operators. HiAce is built to carry more and work harder than ever before.
Let it be said before commencing this article that I am totally biased towards the Toyota Hiace. I know that as a motoring journalist I am supposed to sit firmly on the fence and be 100% objective in my views, but the Hiace will always hold a special place in my heart. Let me explain...Back in 1997, I was production editor at Fleet News and during my fifth mid-life crisis I decided to quit my job and go off travelling around the world.
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