Showing posts with label Toyota Yaris. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toyota Yaris. Show all posts
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.
Friday, 17 February 2012
2012 toyota RAV 4Review
2012 Toyota RAV4 ZCA26 South Africa - The 2012 Toyota RAV4 remains a strong, refined choice for families, even though some of its design might be a blast from the past. Although the 2012 Toyota RAV4 received a refresh for the 2009 model year, and minor changes for 2010, the current iteration of the four-door Toyota SUV dates back to 2006 – not old by industry standards but certainly up there by Toyota’s life-cycle system. As such, a new version of the compact rig will likely surface in 2010 or 2011.
Using information gathered from various inside sources, we had our in-house artist draw up a rendering of what the next-gen 2012 Toyota RAV4 will look like. Although we aren’t expecting the next 2012 Toyota RAV4 to grow much in size, we expect it to adopt some styling cues from the Tundra pickup and FJ Cruiser SUV, giving Toyota’s lineup of trucks and SUVs a more uniform appearance. Despite giving the small SUV a more truck-ish appearance of an exterior spare tire, the 2012 Toyota RAV4 will retain that feature on some models.
Underhood, we expect the 2012 Toyota RAV4’s powertrain offerings to remain unchanged. That means a 2.5L four-cylinder and a 3.5L V6 will likely be employed, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see some tweaking to get the four-pot model up to 30 mpg. Toyota already boasts the quickest SUV in the class, so they will want to retain the sporty edge they hold over the competition.
Another engine possibility is the addition of a hybrid drivetrain. Although Toyota has stopped short of revealing the specific models, Toyota has said that it will add 10 new hybrid models by 2012 – meaning almost certainly that the next 2012 Toyota RAV4 will be one of those models.
2012 Toyota GT-86 coupe
2012 Toyota GT-86 coupe - Toyota FT-86 Concept is set to make its world debut at the company's 2009 Tokyo auto show stand on October 21. It's got eye-catching looks, a 2+2 layout, rear-wheel-drive, a horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed manual transmission. And a production version is due by late 2011.
Toyota's finally, finally, finally given us some pictures of the GT 86 - its jazzy new coupe that'll debut at this week's Tokyo Motor.
It’s been more than a year since Toyota unveiled the concept version of the FT-86 Coupe at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. During that year, we’ve heard so many reports, rumors, and whispers about the car, that we’re beginning to think that this could very well be the second-coming of Toyota’s iconic Celica line.
2012 Toyota FCV-R Review
2012 Toyota FCV-R Review - Toyota has finally come clean on its hints from 2009 and produced the FCV-R, a medium-sized saloon, fuel-cell concept, which is a strong indication of what its first commercially available, hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle will look like when it is "rolled out" in 2015.
Toyota's conceptual products at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show are a bit more than crowd pleasers as both the FT-EV III mini and the FCV-R study pictured here, are slated to enter production. The FCV-R is a next-generation fuel-cell concept model fueled by hydrogen that Toyota says is planned for launch in 2015.
Amongst the many concept EVs we've seen at the Tokyo Motor Show this week, Toyota thinks that fuel cell vehicles still have a chance. Hence the above cool-looking FCV-R, an actual functional hydrogen car featuring a multi-LCD panel dashboard along with a driving range of around 700km or 435 miles. Alas, interested buyers will have to wait until around 2015 before Toyota launches its first fuel cell car, which is currently projected to cost around $125,000. And of course, there's no saying on whether hydrogen fuel stations will be widely available across the nation by then. For now though, you can take a closer look at the FCV-R in our video after the break.
2012 Toyota Corolla Sedan Review
2012 Toyota Corolla Sedan Review - The Toyota Corolla is a front-wheel drive five-passenger compact sedan, well-known for being reliable and economical, yet refined and comfortable. The Corolla Sedan has a sophisticated design that looks impressive and provides exceptional stability and handling. The 2012 Toyota Corolla is a carryover from 2v011.
The Corolla comes in three trims: Base, S, and LE. The powertrain is a 132 horsepower, 1.8-liter dual VVT-I engine, matched with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. All models come standard with front, side-impact and side-curtain airbags, ABS with brake assist, and whiplash protecting front seat active head restraints. Air conditioning and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control are standard on all models. Available features include cruise control, 16-inch wheels, fog lamps, and a tilt-and-slide power moonroof.
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.
