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Toyota Racing Development has released the first details and the teaser image for the 86 TRD Griffon Concept. which will be officially unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Show later this month.

the Griffon was recently tested at the Tsukuba Circuit where it posted an astonishing lap time of 1:01:872. According to Fastestlaps.com, a Ferrari 458 Italia in comparison will take 1:02.24 for the same task.

Amongst the few details that we have revealed is that the TRD went to task of lowering the GT 86’s overall weight, subsequently tweaked at least the suspension and exhaust. The official details of the Toyota 86 TRD will not be announced until its official debut on January 11th but as per Toyota, the car has been endowed with a stiffer and lighter body as well as a track-oriented suspension and exhaust system.


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"86 TRD Griffon Concept" has completed the shakedown at the Tsukuba circuit best lap record of 1 minute 872 seconds

RD (Corporation, Toyota Techno Craft) is a planning and development "86 TRD Griffon Concept", the engine to carry out the shakedown test circuit course Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture on December 20, 2012, be equipped with Normal body but recorded a best lap of the "872 1 minute 1 second."

And the vehicle based on the Toyota 86, in a vehicle that was produced by the TRD, taking advantage of the potential that Toyota 86 has, lightweight body, enhanced body stiffness, "86 TRD Griffon Concept (Hachiroku tea ares Dee Griffon concept)" The absorption applying and optimizing circuits for exhaust and suspension, feedback to the product development of future vehicle development test data obtained by the high-speed driving on the track is the goal.
Future, we plan to test run on the track by the end of 2013 in the TRD, we also carried out test plan development of the horizontally opposed engine parts for the type of goods and FA20-oriented products for 86 circuits and circuit evaluation.

In addition, "86 TRD Griffon Concept" will, "TOKYO AUTO SALON 2013 with NAPAC celebration of the world's largest custom car, which will be held at Makuhari Messe (Chiba) - 13 to 11 January 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon ( in 2013) ", will be on display in the TOYOTA / GAZOO Racing booth.

Vehicles
announced plans at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013

Gazoo Racing has released the details for the GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum, which will debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

Based on the Toyota GT-86 (or Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ as we know it here in America), and built by Toyota's motorsports and tuning agency, Gazoo Racing, the concept reprises a similar car shown earlier this year.

The concept weighs in at 2,751 pounds (1248kg), is driven by a 6 speed manual with a new limited slip differential and has upgraded brakes, suspension, and wheels/tires.

Power will be provided by a twin-charged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops approximately 330 HP (242 kW) and 431 Nm (318 lb-ft) of torque. It will be connected to a six-speed manual transmission which sends power to the rear wheels via a limited slip differential. Other highlights include a sport-tuned suspension, high-performance brakes and a dual exhaust.

The interior boasts a safety roll cage, additional instrumentation – including a boost gauge, water temperature gauge, oil temperature gauge and white leather seats with four-point harnesses.

Wald International has released their styling package for the 2013 Toyota 86, called the Sports Line.

It features an aggressive front fascia, the more pronounced side skirts, the trunk-lid spoiler, the rear fender extensions, the wider rear wing, the rear diffuser with the quad tail pipes, and the new set of two-tone, five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in low-profile performance tires complete Wald’s GT 86 program.

The whole set-up will make its debut at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon. From there, the program will be on sale for ¥231,000, which is around $2,800 based on current exchange rates.

Toyota has unveiling its new GT 86 sports car at in Germany.

The exterior boasts decorative films in black or silver, mirror caps in carbon optics and 18” alloy wheels. The black matt varnish costs €389, fully polished wheels in Himalayan Grey are €399 and shiny graphite “Ultraleggera” set is €529 (excluding tires).A 30mm lowered sports suspension (€189) can further enhance the GT-86's stance as well as improve handling.

As for the interior, this Japanese company also offers multimedia system and navigation system ‘Toyota Touch & Go’ feature a touch screen for 695 euro and JBL sound system worth 1045 Euros.


 

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Attractive accessories for the new Toyota GT86 much scope for individualisation

• Decorative sheets for roof and sides

• 18-inch alloy wheels in various designs

• Toyota Touch & Go and JBL sound system

Cologne. Perfect proportions, harmonious axle load distribution and a low power to weight ratio: The new Toyota GT86 stands for sporty driving pleasure in its purest form. Thanks to its affordable price from € 29 990 sports car fans this is still much room for customization. Toyota to offer a comprehensive range of accessories with which the dynamic talents of the GT86 can be visually and technically even more stress.


Sun roof and body sides are for decorative films in black / silver available in perfect harmony with the mirror caps in carbon optics and 18-inch alloy wheels. Here, the customer can choose between black matt varnish (389 €), fully polished wheels in Himalayan Grey (399 €) and the running in shiny graphite "Ultraleggera" for 529 €. An even more intense driving experience allows the lowering of the body by 30 millimeters (189 €).


In the standard already established sports interior, the GT86 drivers plan the best routes with innovative multimedia and navigation system Toyota Touch & Go, including touch-screen color monitor for 695 €. Besides the navigation function here includes a Bluetooth-integration of the mobile phone, "Google Local Search" function and a USB port with iPod control on the scope. Fulfills the highest musical standards, the JBL sound system for 1045 €.

Toyota has unveiling the iQ concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon.The Toyota have taken the opportunity to showcase what can be achieved with their production models, the iQ, Yaris, and GT 86 (on sale in the UK from June).

The GRMN (Gazoo Racing tuned by MN) iQ Supercharger prototype with 1.33-liter engine was first presented at last year's Tokyo Auto Salon with 119 hp (89 kW / 121 PS) and 158 Nm (117 lb-ft).
Now after a few tweaks, the revised iQ Supercharger prototype produces 128 hp (95 kW / 130 PS) and 180 Nm (133 lb-ft). Not exactly a huge gain but in the tiny city car that weighs only 990 kg (2183 lbs), it could be noticeable.

The exterior boasts complete body kit including new front and rear bumpers, a pair of side skirts and a rear spoiler. The stance is completed by a set of 16” Enkei alloy wheels. The 

Just a palm shorter than three meters in length – at 2.98 meters precisely – the iQ concept is a radical new approach to vehicle packaging and design. It challenges the current limitations of ultra-compact urban transport by offering an interior capable of seating four adults or three adults and luggage space – a unique versatility within a minimal footprint. 






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'GRMN', 'G's' Concepts Debut at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012

'GRMN iQ Supercharger' to be Launched Summer 2012

Toyota City, Japan, January 13, 2012-Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is displaying a total of 15 vehicles, including five concept vehicles from "GAZOO Racing tuned by MN" (GRMN) and "G Sports"1 (G's), plus production vehicles, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 with NAPAC2. The Tokyo Auto Salon, the world's largest customized car exhibition, is being held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City from today through January 153.

TMC views the Tokyo Auto Salon as a place where peoples' dreams about automobiles convene, and as such has actively exhibited there. Building on last year's show, TMC hopes to spark an even wider range of people's interest in the joy of owning, driving and discussing automobiles developed through GAZOO Racing4 activities.

The main concept vehicle on display is the "GRMN iQ Supercharger" prototype, a second-generation GRMN supercharged ultra compact scheduled for a limited 100-unit launch5 this summer. Based on the "iQ 130G MT "6, the GRMN iQ Supercharger features enhanced driving performance and seeks a feeling of integration between vehicle and driver. Also on display from the GRMN series are the "GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II" and the "GRMN Vitz Turbo Concept", as well as the G's series' "Mark X G Sports Concept II" and "Vellfire G Sports Concept" sports-conversion models.

Part of TMC's exhibition space is an area devoted to custom versions of the compact, rear-wheel-drive sports car "86" ("hachi-roku"), a vehicle extremely popular at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011. On display are two custom models and also the "GAZOO Racing Toyota FT-86" that competed in the 2011 Nürburgring endurance race. (TMC plans to compete again this year with an 86 from GAZOO Racing.) The display will also feature aerodynamic parts, wheels and other accessories to give consumers a clear idea of the 86's expansive customization possibilities.

During the exhibition, TMC is holding virtual events on GAZOO Metapolis7, a Japanese-language website featuring a virtual city (http://metapolis.toyota.co.jp). Also, the GAZOO website (in Japanese) has a special, exhibition-focused section (http://gazoo.com/racing/event/autosalon2012). Videos from the venue will be posted on Ustream and information will be available on web-based social-media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to enhance the dialogue between car enthusiasts both inside and outside the exhibition.

To further expand its GAZOO activities, TMC established a full-time GAZOO department this January to create more opportunities for people to easily experience the joy of automobiles. The department will continue to actively conduct various grass-roots motorsports events such as the GAZOO Racing "Waku Doki" circuit events8 and the Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival (TGRF)9.

Key Specifications of GRMN iQ Supercharger (Prototype Model)

Base vehicle IQ 130G MT (arrow pronounced "go")

Length/width/height 3,140 mm/1,705 mm/1,470 mm

Wheelbase 2,000 mm

Weight 990 kg

Seating 4

Driveline Front-wheel drive

Engine 1NR-FE + supercharger

Displacement 1,329 cc

Maximum output 95 kW (130 PS)/5,200 rpm

Maximum torque 180 N-m (18.3 kgf-m)/4,400 rpm

Transmission Six-speed manual transmission (close ratio)

Tires 195/55R16

Main features Performance - Specially-tuned suspension

- Exclusive brake pads & rotors

- Specially-tuned mufflers (dual)

- Lower gear reduction ratio

Exterior - Blister fenders

- Exclusive bumpers (front & rear)

- Exclusive rear spoiler

- Aluminum wheels (by Enkei)

Interior - Exclusive sport seats

- Exclusive gauges (200 km/h scale)

Toyota has released photos and details for 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser facelift, which was introduced on the Japanese Domestic Market in December, is set to arrive in the US later this year.

The exterior of the 2013 Land Cruiser keeps its “Advanced and Rugged” theme with larger front and rear fenders as well as an updated front grille, headlights and taillights.

The interior is updated to include leather upholstery, a new wood trim, a heated steering wheel and chrome outlines for the air vents.

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is powered by a 5.7-liter engine great V8 with 381 hp DOHC power at 5600 rpm and of torque 544 NM at 3600 rpm. Ninety percent of peak torque is only achieved at 2200 rpm.

Pricing for the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser was not announced, but that could change in case this facelifted version decides to show its face at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show next week.




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Legendary Toyota Land Cruiser Receives Significant Enhancements for 2013

• Updated Exterior Styling
• Standard Premium HDD Navigation System With EntuneTM Multi-media
• New Dynamic Performance and Safety Features
• Popular Options Become Standard Equipment

The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser recently celebrated its 60th anniversary since its original launch in Japan and has remained constant in Toyota's U.S. model lineup for more than 50 years.

Land Cruiser has evolved over time from a basic four-wheel-drive utility vehicle in its early years to an upscale eight-passenger sport utility vehicle (SUV) sold in 188 countries. Yet, this iconic vehicle has retained a loyal following as it remains true to its off-road heritage with uncompromising go-anywhere capability.

For the 2013 model year, Land Cruiser receives exterior and interior styling enhancements. Additionally, Land Cruiser will now come with all features as standard equipment, including new driving performance features, and an array of significant safety and convenience features. Among the many popular features that were formerly available as options, but are now standard, are rear-seat DVD entertainment system, color-keyed rear spoiler, rain-sensing windshield wipers, center-console cooler box, headlamp cleaners, leather-trimmed steering wheel, multi-information display, voice and Bluetooth® hands-free controls, leather-trimmed shift lever and heated second row seats. Toyota's Premium Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation with Entune multi-media system and JBL® audio is also standard.

Exterior Design
The 2013 Land Cruiser receives refreshed exterior styling that includes an updated front grille and headlamps with HID low-beams. Additional new features include LED Daytime Running Lights, chrome side molding, redesigned outer side mirrors and tail lamps. The design continues to convey an "Advanced and Rugged" theme with enlarged front and rear fenders. The new grille and headlamps maintain Land Cruiser's steady and confident appearance, while the hood flows gracefully into the grille and beltlines.

Character lines in the front, the area around the rear door handles, and the back door panels suggest strength. Foam-filled A-pillars and a "bifacial" molding between the windshield and the body both help reduce wind noise.

Underbody panels behind the front bumper and extending under the engine, and behind the rear wheels, are designed to protect the engine and transmission and to help the vehicle traverse rocky terrain smoothly. These underbody panels also smooth the airflow under the vehicle to help minimize drag and turbulence.

Land Cruiser is available in seven exterior colors, including Pearl White, which is new to the palette. Additional colors include Classic Silver Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Salsa Red Pearl, Sonora Gold Pearl, Amazon Green Metallic and Black.

Interior Design
Complementing the freshened exterior, Land Cruiser receives an updated interior available in either Sandstone or Black. Additional refinements include perforated leather trim with ventilated front seats, a higher gloss wood grain finish, brighter silver instrument panel ornamentation, chrome-plated air registers and updated meter-cluster lighting. New interior convenience features include a Multi-terrain Monitor with front, side or rear selectable views; a new Multi-information Display; an Eco Driving Indicator light and zone display; a heated steering wheel; Dynamic Radar Cruise Control; an additional power outlet (DC 12V) at the rear of the center console; and a rear cargo deck power outlet that has been changed to AC 120V from AC 115V.

Land Cruiser seats up to eight, with three-across seating in the second and third rows. The instrument panel features a set of bright Optitron gauges with white illumination. Beneath these gauges, a multi-informational display shows gear selection, odometer, tripmeter, fuel consumption, individual tire pressures and cruising range. The vehicle's center console features a gate-type shifter with sequential-shift-mode operation, the parking brake, center-console cooler box, USB port and cup holders.

The passenger-side second-row seat features a one-touch tumble mechanism for easier third-row ingress and egress. The second-row seats slide forward and aft 4.1 inches for more passenger comfort and cargo storage versatility. The second row also provides the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) child seat attachment system.

Performance
The Land Cruiser's 5.7-liter V8 DOHC engine produces 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm. Ninety percent of peak torque is available at just 2,200 rpm, helping make it an outstanding tow vehicle. The Land Cruiser uses regular-grade (87 AKI) gasoline and is ULEV-II certified.

The V8's advanced dual independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) system controls valve timing and overlap on both the intake and exhaust valves, which helps to optimize power, fuel efficiency and emissions. The Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) switches the length of the intake tract in two stages, based on RPM and throttle angle, to improve torque across the engine speed range. Stainless steel exhaust manifolds flow into a full stainless steel exhaust system. A water-cooled oil cooler helps control oil temperature while towing.

The Land Cruiser's six-speed automatic transmission is designed to handle high torque while performing with luxurious smoothness. Fourth gear is direct drive, and both fifth and sixth gears are overdrive ratios. The transmission's control unit estimates road conditions to select the appropriate gear ratio for the vehicle's speed and driving conditions. A sequential shift mode allows the driver to select gears manually.

Capability, Handling and Ride
The Land Cruiser's body-on-frame construction provides rugged durability in extreme driving conditions, plus impressive towing capability and ride isolation characteristics. The front of the frame features a three-stage crush structure, so frame damage to other areas of the vehicle is minimized in the case of frontal impact.

The Land Cruiser's high-mount double-wishbone front-suspension system uses gas-pressure shock absorbers, a hollow stabilizer bar, and coil springs. This system provides a high level of off-road driving capability and suspension control while maintaining outstanding on-road driving comfort. Approach and departure angles are 30 degrees and 20 degrees, respectively. At the rear, the reliable and proven four-link, coil-spring with lateral-rod format provides a long suspension stroke and also features gas-pressure shock absorbers and a hollow stabilizer bar.

The Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) adjusts the lean resistance provided by the front and rear stabilizer bars. KDSS may reduce maximum body-sway angle by as much as 50 percent to help enhance both on-road handling response and off-highway capability. By using hydraulic cylinders acting on each stabilizer bar and linked by a pressure-sensing valve, KDSS reduces the degree of sway stiffness provided by the stabilizer bars in response to changing road conditions and driver inputs.

In off-road driving situations, KDSS allows the wheels on each axle to move with a larger degree of side-to-side independence, helping to minimize any tendency for wheel lift. During cornering, when both front and rear cylinders are compressed, no fluid is flowing in the system, and the stabilizer bars work conventionally to help reduce body lean. When an uneven surface is encountered, one compressed cylinder causes fluid to flow between the front and rear cylinders, allowing the stabilizer bars to move freely. This action increases wheel articulation and travel, and it also helps to equalize wheel loading. By allowing the stabilizer bars to disengage in certain situations, the nominal stiffness of the bars can be notably increased, thereby reducing body lean and improving handling without negatively affecting ride comfort or off-road performance.

New on Land Cruiser is a Multi-terrain Select system that dials in wheel slip control to match the terrain. In loose terrain such as mud and sand, more-than-normal wheel slip is permitted, allowing wheel-spin to work in the vehicle's favor. On bumpy moguls, or solid rock, wheel slip is minimized and the system acts more like a limited slip differential. The Mogul setting is for any extremely uneven terrain, such as V-ditches, slopes, and ridges, uphill or down.

Land Cruiser rides on P285/60 R18 mud-and-snow steel-belted radial tires mounted on new 18 x 8.0-inch aluminum alloy wheels with a high-gloss finish (including a full-size spare). The brake system employs 13.4-inch ventilated discs with four-piston calipers up front and 13.6-inch ventilated discs at the rear. Variable gear ratio power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering requires just 3.1 turns lock-to-lock. Gear ratio is set larger around the steering center and smaller around the end position.

The lightweight, compact transfer case provides full-time four-wheel drive with a low-range 2.618:1 ratio for traversing challenging driving surfaces, such as steep inclines. The system uses a TORSEN® limited-slip locking center differential to distribute power 40:60 front-to-rear, directing more power to the wheels with the best grip should slippage occur. Traction control (TRAC) employs both brake and throttle intervention to help control wheel spin. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), with a cut-off switch, helps maintain directional control during cornering.

A new five-speed CRAWL Control with an Off-Road Turn Assist feature helps make traversing difficult terrain easier. With the transfer case shifted into low range, CRAWL Control regulates engine speed and output (along with braking force), to propel the vehicle forward or in reverse at one of five low-speed settings. This allows the driver to maintain focus on steering over extremely rough level ground or steep grades, without having to also modulate the throttle or brake pedals. The Off-Road Turn Assist feature pulses the rear corner brakes to help the vehicle make sharper turns when maneuvering through tight quarters on rugged terrain. CRAWL Control with Off-Road Turn Assist includes Downhill Assist Control (DAC), which is designed to augment the low-speed descending ability of low-range by helping to hold the vehicle to a target speed with practically no driver intervention. Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) provides additional control for off-road driving by helping to keep the vehicle stationary while starting on a steep incline or slippery surface.

For towing convenience, the Land Cruiser has a towing connector and sub-wiring harness to connect a commercial trailer-brake controller. New for Land Cruiser is a Trailer Sway Control that uses the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) to help counteract handling forces applied to the truck in an effort to minimize the impact of trailer sway.

Safety
The Land Cruiser utilizes welded high-strength sheet steel, especially in the A-, B-, C- and D-pillars, and in the rocker area to increase rigidity and reduce weight. The B-pillars are designed to help absorb side impacts and help dissipate into the rest of the body structure.

For driver and passenger peace-of-mind every Land Cruiser is equipped with the Safety ConnectTM telematics system.

Available by subscription (first year of service is included in the new vehicle purchase price), the Safety Connect telematics system offers four safety and security features: Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), and enhanced Roadside Assistance, which adds GPS data to the already-included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.

In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision; Automatic Collision Notification is designed to automatically call the response center. If the response agent cannot communicate with the occupants, the agent can contact the nearest emergency-services provider to dispatch assistance.

Pushing the "SOS" button can summon help in an emergency and for a wide range of roadside assistance needs. If a Land Cruiser equipped with Safety Connect is stolen, the system can help local authorities locate it.

Like all Toyotas, the Land Cruiser comes standard with the STAR Safety SystemTM. A new, four-wheel multi-terrain anti-lock braking system (ABS) automatically selects the optimal ABS profile to provide the most suitable brake force for on- and off-road driving surfaces. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) balances braking forces between the front and rear brakes, while Brake Assist (BA) provides auxiliary force to assist the driver during emergency braking. Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) helps maintain traction during acceleration by controlling engine output and braking forces to the wheel, distributing the drive force that might have been lost to the wheels and tires that have traction. VSC (with a cut-off switch) helps maintain directional control during cornering by manipulating engine torque and individual wheel-braking influence if it detects tire slippage.

Land Cruiser features 10 standards airbags: driver and front passenger dual-stage advanced airbags; driver and front passenger knee airbags; front- and second-row seat-mounted side airbags; and three-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags with a roll-sensing cutoff switch.

A direct tire pressure monitor system (TPMS) helps to alert the driver to severe pressure drops in any of the tires, including the full-size spare. A parking sonar system uses ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear bumpers to sense obstacles.

All eight seating positions feature three-point seatbelts. Active headrests on the driver and front passenger seats move up and forward almost instantly in the event of certain rear-end collisions to help reduce the distance between the occupant's head and the headrest. An available advanced seatbelt system is designed to retract the front seatbelts when the brakes are suddenly applied or when tire slippage is detected by the VSC system. New for Land Cruiser is a Pre-Collision System designed to detect other vehicles and obstacles in its path and help optimize the restraining performance of the front passenger seatbelts if a collision is imminent.

EntuneTM
Land Cruiser will come standard with Toyota's new Premium HDD Navigation system with EntuneTM and JBL®. The system includes an eight-inch touch/spilt-screen with an integrated backup camera display, AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, 14 JBL speakers including subwoofer, SiriusXMTM Satellite Radio capability (includes three-month trial subscription to XM Select Package); HD RadioTM with iTunes® Tagging, USB port with iPod® connectivity and control, vehicle information, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, advanced voice recognition, and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology.

Toyota's new Entune multimedia system leverages the mobile smartphone to provide a richer in-vehicle experience with fully integrated access to navigation, entertainment and information services.

Toyota Entune debuts the Land Cruiser's first-ever support for engaging mobile apps, such as Bing, OpenTable, and movietickets.com, along with accessing useful travel-related services, such as live weather, traffic, fuel information (location and price), stocks, and sports. Entune brings one of the largest selection of music options available to a vehicle, including iHeartRadio's 750+ stations, and Pandora's personalized music service (access to Entune services is complimentary for three years).

The audio systems combined with Entune feature an advanced conversational voice recognition system that helps the driver to stay focused on the road by eliminating the need to memorize thousands of voice commands.

Comfort and Convenience
With 28 total air vents, the four-zone climate control system is designed to bathe occupants in comfortable air -- even during extreme heat -- rather than simply projecting streams of cool air at them. For extreme cold situations, the Land Cruiser's auxiliary Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater warms air instantly by passing it over an electrically heated ceramic element. The system also includes a micro-dust and pollen filter, and seven-level blower control.

The Land Cruiser comes luxuriously equipped, with standard features that include rear privacy glass, Smart Key keyless entry with push-button start that allows the driver to unlock or start the vehicle without inserting a conventional key; anti-theft security system; engine immobilizer; cruise control; power moonroof; auto-dimming rearview and side mirrors; HomeLink® universal garage-door/gate opening system; steering wheel-mounted audio controls; heated, power front seats with driver's memory; and power tilt and telescopic steering column with memory.

Limited Warranty
Toyota's 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. Toyota dealers have complete details on the limited warranty.

The Land Cruiser will also come standard with Toyota Care, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Toyota UK announced pricing and details for the new 2012 Avensis.

The new Avensis has some canny changes across the range including sharper styling, better driving dynamics and a quieter cabin. The top-selling 2.0-litre D-4D engine has lower CO2 emissions at 119g/km, which will certainly help with its ongoing appeal to fleet buyers.

On the engine and performance part, the 2012 Avensis facelifted sedan is powered by 2.0LD-4D turbodiesel which has CO3 emission figure at 119g/km.

The automaker announced that the new range starts at £18,450 for the 1.8 Valvematic T2 sedans with six-speed manual transmission, up to £28,885 for the 2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT T Spirit variant.
The 2012 Avensis model will reach showrooms early next year.




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The start of production of the new Avensis at Toyota’s Burnaston factory brings some welcome good news for Britain’s manufacturing industry. And as the first cars come off the line, Toyota is announcing prices for the new car which match those for the current model, in spite of the extra equipment, new styling and improved performance on offer.

Tony Walker, Toyota Manufacturing UK Deputy Managing Director, said: “This is great news for Burnaston, we are proud to be starting work on the new Avensis, a car that is central to Toyota’s European strategy and a key model for the UK. British-built, and with petrol engines sourced from Toyota’s Deeside factory plus ultra-efficient diesels, it is a stronger market contender than ever before.”

Unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt motor show, the new-look Avensis builds on the spaciousness, practicality and fuel efficiency that are the established hallmark qualities of the model, delivering sharper contemporary styling, a quieter and more comfortable cabin and improved driving dynamics. In addition, its top-selling 2.0-litre D-4D engine has been significantly revised to achieve lower emissions and better fuel economy: with CO2 levels brought down to 119g/km, it strengthens Avensis’s appeal as a high value proposition, particularly for fleet operators and company car drivers.

Toyota UK announced pricing and details for the new 2012 Avensis.

The new Avensis has some canny changes across the range including sharper styling, better driving dynamics and a quieter cabin. The top-selling 2.0-litre D-4D engine has lower CO2 emissions at 119g/km, which will certainly help with its ongoing appeal to fleet buyers.

On the engine and performance part, the 2012 Avensis facelifted sedan is powered by 2.0LD-4D turbodiesel which has CO3 emission figure at 119g/km.

The automaker announced that the new range starts at £18,450 for the 1.8 Valvematic T2 sedans with six-speed manual transmission, up to £28,885 for the 2.2 D-CAT 150 6AT T Spirit variant.
The 2012 Avensis model will reach showrooms early next year.

Toyota Motorsport GmbH will field a hybrid racer in the Le Mans 24 Hours and other 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship races.

The Japanese company will develop a brand-new, gasoline-electric hybrid racer that will compete in the top LMP1 class. The chassis will be built by Toyota Motorsport in its Cologne, Germany headquarters. The engine used will come from Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan.

The Japanese automaker expects its new attack on Le Mans give better results than their lasta attempt in the late 90′s, the GT One, which was fast but not fast enough to get a win.

In addition Toyota will compete with the new hybrid racer in other races next year in the FIA World Endurance Championship.





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TOYOTA TO RETURN TO LE MANS WITH HYBRID POWER SPORTS CAR

24-hour race included in proposed 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship programme

KEY POINTS

• Toyota to compete in the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours with a new race car powered by a petrol hybrid powertrain
• Chassis to be built to LMP1 specifications by Toyota Motorsport in Germany, engine produced by Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan
• Toyota also plans to enter other races in the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship
• Race car will be rolled out early in 2012 for extensive pre-season testing

Toyota will compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2012 with a new hybrid power sports car. Its return to the world's most famous endurance race will be with a new LMP1 chassis designed, developed and produced by Toyota Motorsport in Germany, equipped with a hybrid petrol powertrain engineered by Toyota in Japan.

Participation at Le Mans will be one of a number of races Toyota proposes to enter in the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship, a competition that will enable it to further explore the potential of its world-leading hybrid technology.

The new team will be based at Toyota Motorsport's Cologne headquarters and it is expected that the new car will be rolled out early in 2012 for an extensive pre-season testing programme. Further details about the team will be announced later.

Tadashi Yamashina, Toyota Motor Corporation Senior Managing Officer and Toyota Motorsport Chairman, said: "Toyota has entered Le Mans before, but by using our hybrid technology this time will be a completely new challenge. We want to write a new chapter in the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours, as in the FIA World Endurance Championship, through our use of hybrid technology.

"In addition, we aim to learn from the experience of competing in such a challenging motorsport environment to enhance our production car technology. Le Mans is a legendary race and I would like to thank the ACO and the FIA for their constructive and positive co-operation over the last few months.

Toyota Motosport's award-winning engineering services and all its current motorsport projects are unaffected by the announcement of the new racing programme and will continue as before. Toyota hopes the new enterprise will provide further impetus to Toyota Motorsport's successful business development.

Toyota last competed in the Le Mans 24 Hours as a manufacturer in the late 1990s racing the GT-One, a car which famously established a new race lap record in 1999.

Toyota has released the first teaser image for the 2012 Avensis facelift, which will debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 13th,.

The design is similar to that seen on the Camry and all of the newer models, with plenty of flowing lines that end in points. Toyota has promised us different grille, reshaped headlamps and bumper plus newly styled tail lamps and rear bumper.

As for the interior of the 2012 Avensis, it also gets an improvement in the quality along with modern gadgetry. According to Toyota, “together, these changes represent the largest mid-life investment Toyota has made for any model”.





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World premiere for Toyota Avensis and Prius model range

• Premiere for the new Yaris and the revised Hilux
• Intermediate range extensively revised Avensis
• Prius grows to the first full hybrid family

Cologne. The world premiere of the new Avensis and the new Prius model family are the focus of the performance of Toyota in the 64th International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in Frankfurt (15th to 25 September 2011). Premiere also celebrate the new Yaris and Hilux model of the year 2012.

The Toyota Avensis receives the middle of its model cycle, a modified in many details and design are advanced with his front design direction for the future Toyota models. An increase in the quality of the interior and numerous improvements to the powertrain and chassis complete the extensive model revision.

With the tailwind of more than 2.3 million vehicles sold worldwide to write the success story of the Toyota Prius in Frankfurt. In addition to the full hybrid model is modified Toyota Prius, the plug-in hybrid and before the seven-seater Prius +. So the Prius is growing to the first complete family of models with full hybrid powertrain.

Thus, each new model of family is tailored to meet specific customer needs in order to broaden the customer base for the Prius. With CO 2 emissions of just 49 g / km (provisional figures), the Prius plug-in hybrid, the most technically advanced model in the series. The Prius + with CO 2 emissions of less than 100 g / km combined the first vehicle in Europe, the variability of a seven-seater with a full hybrid powertrain. public debut at the IAA in addition to the Toyota Yaris with dynamic design, a modern and affordable multimedia system and an efficient Packaging. In addition, the new Yaris is marked in terms of perceived quality in the interior, a big step forward, combining excellent value for money with excellent residual value forecasts.

As European market leader in the pickup segment, the Toyota Hilux 2012 model year to receive an extensive facelift with a revised exterior design and a new interior that gives the comfort of a car.

The Toyota press conference will be held on Tuesday 13 September 2011, at 14 clock at the Toyota booth in Hall 8.