2011 Toyota iQ EV prototype

Toyota iQ all-electric prototype will make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The EV prototype is currently being tested on European roads, with a potential market launch through a leasing programme in 2012. The Japanese company will also bring the car in the USA (as a Scion) and is also investigating its viability in other regions.

The iQ EV is equipped with an electric motor fed through a newly developed, flat and compact lithium-ion battery that is mounted under the car’s floor. According to Toyota, the battery pack doesn’t reduce the regular iQ’s load area or passenger space. The all-electric version of Toyota’s mini car is said to have a potential driving range of up to 65 miles or about 105 kilometers.

In addition, 2011 Toyota iQ EV prototype will join three more new models at the firm’s Geneva Salon stand including Yaris HSD hybrid concept, the European market variant of the Prius+ minivan with seven seats, and a closer to production concept of the FT-86 rear-wheel drive coupe.

New 2011 Toyota Matrix reviews

2011 Toyota Matrix will be presented at the 2011-Chicago Auto Show this week. Styling differences between the 2010 - and 2011-version of his Matrix barely noticeable changes.

Sport five-door Toyota Matrix combines nimble fun-to-drive spirit of a small SUV with the tools and excellent fuel economy. In 2011, Toyota Matrix, a new standard wheels, interior parts, Toyota, carefree maintenance standard Smart Stop.

A subtle update is limited to the exterior of all new front and rear bumpers with integrated front and rear lower spoilers and an extensive network of fog cover. The redesigned 16-inch steel wheels and 17-inch five-spoke wheels, plus the introduction of new spruce Mica paint a complete change.

While the interior of 2011 Toyota Matrix: meters on the dashboard has a new silver lining, and the new gilded metal rings around the ventilation, air conditioning, audio equipment has a new flush surface. The updated model also gets a new selection of the fabric of the chairs and there is a newly designed leather steering wheel with integrated audio controls and talk hands-free Bluetooth.

2011 Toyota Matrix, the Star Safety System ™ display as standard equipment includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. It also includes the standard Smart-Stop brake system suppression.

2011 Toyota Matrix is available in two levels: the base model is powered by a 132HP 1.8-liter engine with five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, while the version 158Hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine deal with five-speed manual or an automatic transmission. The model comes with All Wheel Drive (AWD), in this case 2.4-liter engine is responsible for a 4-speed automatic.

The car is very economical, basic matrix have EPA-estimated fuel 1.8L 25 points and 32 mpg city mpg highway with manual transmission and 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway for automatic model while 2.4LS version 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway with the shift, 21 mpg city and 29 mpg with automatic transmission and 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway for AWD models.

New Toyota Teases FT-86 II Coming to Geneva

Since Toyota’s acquisition of a 17.1% stake in Subaru’s parent company Fuji Heavy Industries in 2008, the automotive press has speculated by a sports car developed between the two.

The FT-86 Concept at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2009 previewed Toyota’s version of the car. We haven’t heard much from Subaru until a recent confirmation of a concept coming to the Geneva Motor Show. Now it’s Toyota’s turn, confirming an FT-86 for the Geneva Motor Show.

Notice A FT-86 not THE FT-86, because the new car is just a concept once again. It is dubbed the FT-86 Concept II, and promises to be much closer to the final production version.

We just want to see the production car already though. Toyota, with a spate of bad news recently, is milking this one for all its worth however.

It has been criticized for making boring, passionless cars, but in its press release Toyota says the car “embodies the company’s reborn passion for sports car driving.” What do you think, is the FT-86 II likely to be the real deal or are you already sick of hearing about it?

New Camry That’ll Blow Your Doors Off!

earlier in the U.S., it seems like the Toyota Camry is to solve the driver feel better about themselves. Ok, maybe I'm simplifying things. The Camry is the most measurements, a large car. It is practical, affordable, reliable, incredibly quiet, good on gas, and has a high residual value. Unfortunately, this is about as interesting as watching paint dry. Numb steering, sewing machines, engines, internal Tupperware, squishy brakes, automatic transmission - it was designed so that you remove the disc from the company, but you can join. I know that some people (certainly not us, and hopefully not our readers!) It actually a good thing. But the car guys, we would rather drive the determination Alfa Romeo Camry.

But the Australians are smart bunch. When it comes to cars they can apparently make something out of nothing. Remember Holden (VT), HSV GTS Commodore? 402 hp, 4-door sedan powered by an enhanced LS1 6-speed that many journals than positive E39 M5? Well, it breaks the surface of a large number Opel Omega, which has led to a piece-of-junk Cadillac Catera here in the U.S.. Sow's ear, silk scholarship, etc.
When he realized that the Toyota Avalon was sold poorly in Australia, we have begun alternative that is still based on gut feelings to develop Camry. Toyota Aurion is actually designed in Australia under the new (XV40) Camry chassis, which debuted in 2006. While we choose our Camry 2.4L I4 or 3.5L V6 engine, it was decided to split between the two models - the Camry only four of the value of a benevolent leader and loves the Aurion is only six years.

As the Aurion is primarily intended to compete with larger cars such as Commodore and Falcon, it was decided that the performance variability was needed. After all, there are many different Falcons FPV and HSV Commodores are a lot of energy, robust body kits, tight suspension, etc. - and Australians to eat. So why not a hi-Aurion? TRD (Toyota Racing Development) was established to work faster, more economical Aurion.

The most obvious change with the TRD Aurion is a version of The Fast and the Furious look bodykit. It looks like a mixture of HSV, the Lexus LS460L, a knife wound. It was a little boy racer, but he made sure he was not the TRD Aurion looks boring cars. The front Valence are bottom-feeders deep, rectangular exhaust pipes are integrated into the bumper, split-spoke 19-inch wheels are wrapped with 35-series tires and somehow at him and nodded his head shaking, so your head and realize Camry Underneath It All! damn good looking car surprises of parenthood.

True Magic is under the hood, though. All Australian Aurion comes standard with Toyota's 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 injection port. It's quite healthy plants with dual VVT-i, 24 valves and four cameras, and 270 horses. On top of that, added TRD Eaton TVS (Twin faith) compressor, the same kind used in the ZR-1 and CTS-V. Interestingly TRD Aurion was the first production car to use the TVS supercharger. This rapid convector gives the engine a very broad powerband, with 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque available from 1250rpm all the way to redline. TRD has a maximum torque output of 400 Nm (that's € 295-ft) at 4,000 rpm. The greatest strength? 241kW (323bhp to the rest of the world), the TRD Aurion is FWD, the world's most powerful production car, if I remember correctly.

Ower is transmitted through a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift matic skills, and the country through 245/35/ZR19 performance tires. Brakes are larger, 325 mm front with 2-piston aluminum calipers rear 310 mm single-piston caliper, ventilated both ends. Used cars Ferodo HP1000 pads at both ends for an even greater friction. TRD uses the same basic suspension settings as a non-turbo Sportivo (if they come up with these names?), But 12 mm lower at a higher rate springs and dampers.
on the inside does not escape unscathed. Although I'm sure you are satisfied, the red and black sports seats are just painful to watch. The rest of the interior is pretty much standard Camry / Aurion, which means that it is comfortable, well built and modern. There are two trim levels TRD Aurion: basic 3500S and 3500SL better prepared, who added more skins, more space adjustment, an intelligent key ring or other small items.

So how is the world's most powerful front-wheel drive, TRD Aurion do? Well, that's right fast: Toyota quoted 0-100 km / h (62.5 mph) time of 6.1 seconds, quarter-mile in 14.2, although owners report that when the traction control system (turn which are made through a complicated process, because no contact), they were unable to mid-fives to 100 km / h, mid-13's in the third quarter, that's damn fast. TVS blower is considerably less noise than older style compressors, so I was not nagging things humming under the hood - just tons of energy. The problem was front wheel drive - the journalist who conducted TRD Aurion reported rampant torque control et al. Sounds like a Saab Viggen!
CarAdvice road test Australian publication gave Auto 3 / 5, and was just full of beautiful words in driving dynamics. Namely: "Toyota missed the mark with the new TRD Aurion is impossible to make the car drive without fear, in which direction the car will send you an inch is just too much power being pushed through the front wheels to create a viable car.".

And to be honest, the TRD brand in Australia is not only easy to live. Toyota has launched a partnership model Aurion, TRD HiLux super (which is very similar to the U.S. market, Tacoma is) with a blown 4.0L V6 too. Problems arose early. Toyota Aurion delayed two quarters, while the eeked more power from the engine and then switched to selling uncomfortable halt when the market goes down, when exploded early production models of the engine. All problems are solved, TRD Aurion already on sale in autumn 2007 ...

... I look around TRD operation at the end of 2008. With a total of 537 Aurion TRD (TRD 351 and Hilux models) sold in the whole lifecycle of the operation was very successful. Critics call the high price, hallways, and front-wheel drive architecture. I think the world was simply not prepared for wind, good Camry. Either way, how they won the speedometer needle scale and say that we're better off without him. Certainly not believe.
Maybe Toyota will be a little more credit as a producer of cars people want to drive if you have associated with Eaton TVS Camry V6 here in the 'States? Not likely, but we can keep dreaming. Hi, I `d run a.

New Toyota Shocks Detroit With Smaller, More Efficient Prius

Toyota unveiled long-awaited addition to cars and plug-in Prius line, but it sounds like: a smaller Prius C concept, the production of Toyota says that the first position of the fuel efficiency when it goes on sale next year.

Prius than C away from direct access to all the current Prius, which aims to monitor the subcompact and compact. Toyota has no information on the price or the full production version of the glasses, but said it was the young urban couples who want to maximize fuel efficiency target. Current title holder of the most efficient hybrid Prius is a regular media at 51 mpg city/48 mpg highway.

2012 years Toyota launches plug-in version of the standard Prius, a short 13-mile all-electric range of sports. Prius (Prius or Grand), coming later this year, add a few cubic meters of cargo space in the back while getting 42 mpg city/38 mpg highway, any attempt to broaden the scope to exploit what could be several years rising gas prices.

2011 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Toyota Prius V【Video】

Toyota has unveiled the Toyota Prius V minivan at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The similarities between the regular 5-door version and the 2012 Toyota Prius V are not only in terms of design, as both cars share the same platform, while the new hybrid minivan promises a 50 percent more space inside its cabin.

Exterior cues include an extended roof line and a roof spoiler to improve air flow. Toyota calls the Prius V "the most spacious dedicated hybrid on the market." It will include an optional panoramic moonroof with power-retractable sunshades.

It uses the same 1.8-liter engine and Hybrid Synergy Drive system, and in comparison to the hatchback's EPA ratings of 51 mpg city, 48 mpg highway (50 mpg combined), the Prius V is rated at 42 mpg city, 38 mpg highway, for a combined rating of 40 mpg.

Making the most of that larger cabin are sliding second-row seats and a fold-flat front passenger seat, plus a standard back-up camera. The Prius V also marks the debut of the company's Entune multimedia system that was introduced at last week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Source: Toyota






Press Release

New Prius v and Prius c Concept Make Their Worldwide Debut

• Priusv fits the lifestyle of young, active families

• Priusc Concept an inspiration for future small, entry hybrid

• Plug-in to arrive in the first half of 2012

DETROIT (Jan. 10, 2011) – Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the Prius family of vehicles today at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV), the new Prius v midsize hybrid-electric vehicle and the Priusc Concept vehicle joined the iconic hybrid brand, broadening the appeal of Prius to all ages and lifestyles.

With the expansion of the Prius family, a new evolution of vehicles will further increase the acceptance of hybrids with Prius’ same core values of high fuel economy, low emissions, proven technology and environmental stewardship.

“This is no ordinary family. It’s a modern family with a Prius for everyone,” said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. “The Priusv is an all-new dedicated hybrid vehicle, and all future Prius family members will be as well. They will all share common Prius attributes but will be unique, with a special appeal to different buyers.”

The Prius midsize liftback has accounted for more than 955,000 sales in the U.S. since it was introduced in 2000. The third-generation Prius, which reached dealerships in June 2009, has continued the hybrid’s heritage of exceptional fuel economy and low emissions, while becoming the third-best selling Toyota passenger car in the U.S.

The Prius has also been a technological flagship vehicle, offering new features to the Toyota brand like Touch Tracer Display, Solar Powered ventilation, Smart Key System with Push Button Start, Lane Keep Assist, an Advanced Parking Guidance System and LED headlamps.

Priusv: “Versatility” for Young, Active Families

The new Prius v, with “v” expressing the vehicle’s versatility, will meet the needs of growing families with active lifestyles while providing the same attributes traditionally found in the Prius DNA. It will share the current generation Prius’ platform and Hybrid Synergy Drive technology. Featuring a compact exterior yet spacious interior, the Priusv will feature over 50-percent more interior cargo space than the current Prius.

With a balance between outstanding spaciousness, refined style, and smooth aerodynamics, Priusv has a low 0.29 coefficient of drag, which does not inhibit the vehicle’s convenient packaging. It is a new vehicle designed from the ground up, with a shape that evolved from Prius rather than being an elongated version.

The exterior styling is sleek, rounded and bold, with an extended roofline that allows the vehicle to retain the triangular silhouette symbolic of Prius. The trapezoidal-shaped front features sharp-edged headlamps, wind-slipping aero corners for improved aerodynamics and an enlarged under grille, which all help create a unique design evolving from the current Prius. Priusv’s rear styling is highlighted by a refined backdoor panel, intricate combination taillights and a specially designed roof spoiler that improves air flow.

Inside, the Priusv emphasizes overall proportion with spaciousness and flexibility for active families. Comfortable interior space and good visibility has been assisted by a high seating position, ample head room, and an impressive 38-inch couple distance, providing generous rear legroom. A low, wide-opening rear hatch reveals 34.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, making it the most spacious dedicated hybrid vehicle on the market and better than some compact SUVs.

Comfortable seating for five is specifically designed for young families. Sliding second row seats allow for easier ingress and egress and rear-storage flexibility, with a 45-degree recline for greater comfort. The 60/40 split, folding rear seats present four different seat arrangements that provide excellent usability for passengers and luggage, while a fold-flat front-passenger seat allows for extremely long cargo.

Also available, and a Toyota-first, is a resin Panoramic View moonroof with power retractable sun shades that provides an open atmosphere in the cabin with a 40-percent reduction in weight as compared to conventional glass roofs of the same size, and excellent heat insulation performance.

Up front, instrument-panel controls, including a single-dial air-conditioning control and a center-mounted digital combination meter, provide an advanced look and user-friendly command. The driving controls – including the Push Button Start, parking switch, electronic shift lever, and driving mode selection – are distinguished by silver trim.

Despite the spaciousness of a family friendly midsize vehicle, the Priusv will deliver estimated EPA fuel economy ratings of 42 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and 40 mpg combined, the best fuel economy ratings of any SUV, crossover, or wagon on the market. It will also emit 66-percent fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new vehicle.

Like the current generation Prius, the Priusv is a showcase of technology that will include many of the same standard features. Four driving modes (Normal, Power, Eco and EV) satisfy a variety of road conditions and driver preferences. A Smart Key System with Push Button Start, an electronic shift lever, Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), and a back-up camera are standard. Available options include energy-efficient LED headlamps, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with a Pre-Collision System (PCS), and Advanced Parking Guidance System.

For a high level of safety, there are seven airbags, a high-strength cabin and an energy-absorbing body structure with impact beams, cross members and leg absorption pads. New driver and front-passenger seat design helps lessen possible whiplash injury during a collision.

Like all Toyota models, the Priusv will feature Toyota’s Star Safety System™ standard, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. It also features the standard Smart Stop Technology brake-override system.

Priusv will be one of the first Toyotas with the Entune™ multimedia system. For the first time ever in an automobile, this innovative new system leverages the mobile phone to provide a richer in-vehicle experience with fully integrated and wireless upgradeable navigation, entertainment and information services.

Toyota Entune debuts the 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, news and sports.

Toyota Entune brings the largest selection of music options available to a vehicle, including iheartradio’s 750+ stations, Pandora’s personalized music, the driver’s personal songs from portable media players and iPods (via USB or Bluetooth audio streaming), and more than 170 stations from XM satellite radio.

Featuring a best-in-class, advanced conversational voice recognition system that helps the driver to stay focused on the road, Toyota Entune eliminates the need to memorize thousands of voice commands and helps reduce driver distraction.

Entune will also allow for audio read-back and replay capabilities for text messages, with the ability to respond by pre-set “Quick Reply Messages.”

Priusv will combine Entune with a standard Display Audio system rich with dynamic entertainment and communication features. The system will include HD Radio with iTunes tagging for future purchase; XM radio, weather, sports, stocks and local fuel pricing; Bluetooth hands-free phone and wireless audio; and full iPod integration including music and video.

A new evolution in hybrid vehicles with excellent cargo space and Prius’ heritage of environmental performance and fuel economy, the 2012 Priusv will go on sale in late summer 2011.

Priusc Concept: Small “city”-centric Hybrid Vehicle

While the current Prius has ushered hybrid technology into the mainstream, and the Priusv will provide the additional room and versatility for active families, compact shoppers are interested in a smaller hybrid at an entry price point and with superior fuel economy. The Priusc Concept, with c representing a “city”-centric vehicle, will appeal to young singles and couples who want an eco-sensitive, high-mileage, fun-to-drive Prius.

This dynamic vehicle with urban appeal will pursue outstanding fuel efficiency in a compact package, while also providing a surprisingly spacious interior. It will include many advanced technology features, including some offered on the current Prius.

Priusc Concept is the inspiration for an additional Prius family member that will come to market in the first half of 2012 as the most value-oriented hybrid in the U.S. market with the highest mileage of any “cordless” hybrid.

Prius Plug-In Vehicle: the Best of Both Worlds

Since its initial launch 10 years ago, one of the Prius’ main efficiencies has been a hybrid system with its own on-board recharging system that never needed to be plugged in to take people where they wanted to go. With the addition of new technology and shifts in the market, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is the family member that represents the best of both worlds – the superior fuel economy of the Prius with added EV driving capability.

Depending on driving conditions, Prius Plug-in can be driven approximately 13 miles on battery power at speeds up to 60 mph. Its compact Lithium-ion battery provides less weight and a quicker recharging time, taking three hours on 110 volts and 1.7 hours on 220 volts. It can be “topped off” anytime with a convenient short charge.

After the EV power is depleted, the Plug-in performs like an economical third-generation Prius, the most fuel efficient midsize hybrid vehicle in America. Unlike pure EVs, it will be a seamless transition for consumers, with the only difference from a regular Prius is that it can be plugged in at convenient intervals.

Currently, ore than 150 Lithium-ion-battery powered Prius Plug-ins are part of a demonstration program in several U.S. cities. The program’s goal is to demonstrate plug-in technology, educate and inform the public, evaluate performance, and better understand the benefits to future customers. This will help pave the way for an on-sale target in the first half of 2012.

The Plug-in will be initially offered in 14 West and East Coast states (Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Virginia and New Hampshire) where nearly 60 percent of all Prius models are currently sold.Availability in all remaining states will be a year later.

When it comes to market, the Prius Plug-in will represent the most eco-sensitive and advanced choice within the Prius brand of products.

2012 PRIUSv PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

Powertrain

1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with VVT-i
Engine horsepower:	98 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Engine torque:	105 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Electric motor:	Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Electric motor power output:	80 hp/153 lb-ft torque
Hybrid system net horsepower:	134 hp
Emission rating:	SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 3
Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission
Drive System:	Front-wheel-drive
Hybrid battery pack:	Nickel-metal hydride
Estimated fuel economy:	42 mpg city/38 mpg hwy/ 40 mpg comb.

Dimensions (inches)

Overall Length:	181.7
Overall Width:	69.9
Overall Height:	62.0
Wheelbase:	109.4
Ground clearance:	5.7
Coefficient of Drag:	0.29
Wheels:	16-inch alloy wheels 17-inch alloy wheels (optional)
Tire Size:	16-inch: 205/60R16 17-inch: 215/50R17 (optional)
Seating Capacity:	5
EPA class rating:	Midsize Station Wagon