TOYOTA LAUNCHES THE NEW 2012 FORTUNER AT A PRICE OF INR 19.99 TO 21.99 LAKHS; NEW 2012 LANDCRUISER V8 ALSO LAUNCHED!

Toyota Kirloskar Motors India pulled off two more product launches yesterday, that of the new 2012 Toyota Fortuner SUV and the flagship 2012 Toyota Landcruiser V8. The Toyota Fortuner, like the Innova gets a mid career makeover and isn’t a full model change. In line with that you get a new front end with new headlamps, grille, bumper design and fog lamps. The car’s interiors also get a mild spruce up to look more nattier while retaining the solid quality that Toyota has always offered.

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NEW 2012 TOYOTA INNOVA MPV LAUNCHED AT A PRICE OF INR 9.4 TO 13.19 LAKHS, EX-SHOWROOM DELHI!

Toyota Kirloskar Motors launched not one,  not two but three new models at the 2012 Indian Auto Expo. Of these, we’ll bring you the story of the 2012 Toyota Innova first. The Toyota Innova MPV is a legend of sorts, both with the upmarket MPV buyer as well as the cabbie crowd. Such is the solid engineering and bomb proof reliability of this MPV that it has gone on to become a best seller right from the word go.

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STUDIO SHOTS OF THE FACELIFTED 2012 TOYOTA INNOVA MPV!

Come January 2012, Toyota Kirloskar Motors will launch the facelifted version of the best selling Innova MPV in the Indian market. The facelifted model appears to more of a visual exercise than a mechanical one, and may be termed as a mid career makeover for this hugely successful MPV that looks like a van but drives like a car. Here are a rash of images in which almost every visual detail of the new Innova can be seen.

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2012 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER TO GET A FACELIFT AND HERE ARE THE FIRST LEAKED IMAGES

The first images of the new Toyota Land Cruiser SUV have leaked on to the internet. The new SUV boasts a body kit with a much lower front bumper which could be an optional extra. The USP of the Toyota Land Cruiser has been its ability to take on any kind of terrain and adding a low slung body kit will only ruin this. Hence we suspect this could be an option for those what aren’t really fond of venturing into the hedge to explore the limits of grip. 

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TOYOTA ADDS A HATCHBACK TO ITS HYBRID RANGE WITH PRIUS C. NEW HYBRID CAR TO DEBUT AT TOKYO

The Toyota Prius can be regarded as the world’s first hybrid car that customers actually accepted as an alternative to their gasoline/ diesel only automobiles. The Prius Hybrid is in its third generation now and Toyota added a second model to the Prius range recently. The Toyota Prius V is a hybrid car designed to cater to the needs of larger families who would prefer a mini-van rather than a notchback. The new kid on the block is the Prius C which is set to debut at the Tokyo Motor show early next month.The Prius C is a B-segment hatchback with a capacious boot and an airy cabin.

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FACELIFTED TOYOTA FORTUNER SUV CAUGHT TESTING IN BANGALORE: VIDEO INSIDE!

It seems that it is only a matter of time before Toyota Kirloskar Motors launches the facelifted version of the best selling Toyota Fortuner SUV in the Indian market. The butch SUV, a hot favorite in India amongst all those who desire a well built and reliable SUV that is built and looks like a tank on wheels, could be launched sometime in 2012, although a confirmed timeline hasn’t been made public by Toyota just as yet.

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TOYOTA RECALLING HALF A MILLION CARS WORLDWIDE FOR FAULTY STEERING. NOT AGAIN!

As if the car maker hasn’t had enough, Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan is having to deal with car recalls on a massive scale. This time it is not for throttle pedals that stick wide open but for faulty steering. According to the car maker, more than half a million cars sold worldwide have been found to be facing steering issues for which the company has decided to recall them. Out of the 550,000 cars recalled worldwide, the majority of them are from the United States of America. 

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THIS IS HOW THE INDIA BOUND 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY COULD LOOK!

All along, we’ve been carrying images of the North American version of the 2012 Toyota Camry. Now, we have just gotten our hands on images of the 2012 Toyota Camry that will be sold in other markets as well, including India albeit with a higher dose of chrome specifically for India. Toyota Kirloskar Motors could launch the 2012 Toyota Camry Sedan in India sometime during next year with a preview at the upcoming 2012 Indian Auto Expo. The 2012 model of the Toyota Camry Sedan is the 7th generation model of the highly successful car that has been around since 1982. 

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2012 TOYOTA CAMRY US PRICING ANNOUNCED. RANGE STARTS AT 21,995 USD!

Toyota has launched the 2012 Toyota Camry in the United States of America. The new Camry which packs-in more features than its predecessor and also offers a hybrid in its line-up. The prices for the new Toyota Camry start at $21,995 for the base ‘L’ model. Thus, customers in the US can choose from three powertrains for the seventh generation Toyota Camry which include a four-cylinder, six-cylinder engines and a hybrid as well.

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Toyota Etios Review

Toyota Etios was a car launched in the Auto Expo 2010. This car has been launched to be sold in several emerging markets like South America and Russia along with India. It will be available in the country from early 2011.

Toyota Etios Specification

The car has a 1200 cc VVT-i petrol engine and this can generate maximum power of 80 bhp. The length of the car is 3995mm while its width is 1695 mm and the height of the car is 1490 mm. The car can comfortably seat 5 individuals. The suspension system in the car includes McPherson strut for the front while the rear has twist beam axle.

The suspension system of the car is designed to ensure that occupants are able to enjoy smooth riding experience. The car has power steering along with front and rear disk brakes. This ensures that driving and controlling the car is easier. The car has 5 manual gears and the ground clearance of the car is 173 mm. The car has a large smiling grille and sharp styling. The car has sharp and sporty design.

Toyota Etios Mileage

The car is expected to deliver around 12 km/litre in the city while on the highway it can deliver 16 km/litre.

Toyota Etios Interiors

The interiors of the car are rather contemporary and the car has an instrument panel that is centrally mounted. The instrument panel has speedometer along with tripmeter. The AC vents are round in shape and the steering wheel of the car is dual toned. The modern and contemporary looks of interiors make the car extremely attractive.

The console has an audio system of the touch screen type and the steering wheel has additional audio controls. The interiors are dual toned and the seats are quite comfortable. The car has decent headroom and legroom. The car has power windows and power steering feature along with automatic climate control feature. The car also has touchscreen music system with 5 speakers, MP3 and FM system.

Toyota Etios Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include dual SRS airbags, antilock brake system and electronic brakeforce distribution system. The car has fog lamps along with parking sensors.

Toyota Etios Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 5.50 lakhs to approximately Rs 7.5 lakhs. The car is available in several design variations and these include Toyota Etios 1.2, Etios Sedan 1.2, Toyota Etios 1.5 and Etios Sedan 1.5.

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Toyota Lexus LS 460 Review

The Toyota Lexus LS 460 was introduced in the Indian car market in the D+ car segment. This luxury car has imposing design along with excellent features and delivers great performance. The car delivers good mileage on the city roads as well as on highways and is bound to ensure smooth driving experience.

Toyota Lexus Specification

The Toyota Lexus review shows that the Lexus LS 460 comes with a 4.6L V8 engine and this can deliver power of 380 hp along with peak torque of 370 lb-ft. These figures are directly comparable with those delivered by Mercedes 5.5L V8. The car has 8-speed automatic transmission along with new chassis. The engine has Dual VVT-iE variable valve timing feature and this makes the engine more flexible. This feature also reduces exhaust emissions and also improves the fuel economy.

The length of the car is 5151mm and its width is 1875mm while its height is 1476mm. The car has power steering and can comfortably seat 5 individuals. The car has front as well as rear disk brake system. The ground clearance of the car is 190mm and its kerb weight is 1155 kgs. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 87 litres.

The car has the vehicle dynamic integrated management feature and with this the electronic interfaces for steering, brakes, chassis systems and stability control can be managed. The car has long wheelbase and so provides greater comfort to the occupants.

Toyota Lexus Mileage

The car delivers mileage of around 11km/litre.

Toyota Lexus Interiors

The interiors of the car are extremely luxurious. High quality wood as well as leather is used in the interiors and the metal highlights enhance the feeling of luxury, sophistication and tranquillity. Several small storage spaces are positioned cleverly throughout the cabin. The spacious interiors also ensure that the occupants enjoy excellent headroom as well as legroom. The passengers can enjoy 45 degree recliner along with massager and adjustable leg rest, cooler and individual DVD player.

Toyota Lexus Safety features

Several advanced safety features are present in this car. These safety features include anti lock brake system along with electronic brake force distribution feature and brake assist feature. The car has airbags, front as well as rear side airbags and knee airbags. The car also has side curtain airbags. The car has parking assist as well.

Toyota Lexus Price and design variations

The car is priced at Rs 65 lakhs and it will be available in single design.

Toyota Lexus Colors

The car is available in 11 colors though the color palette for Indian market is not known. The colors available in international market include black opal mica, deep sea mica, blue harbour metallic, mercury metallic, matador red mica, peridot mica, obsidian, smoky granite mica, satin cashmere metallic, truffle mica and starfire pearl.

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Toyota Avanza Review

Toyota enjoyed a great deal of success following the launch of Toyota Fortuner and Innova. Toyota Kirloskar is now planning to launch Toyota Avanza in 2010 in the innovative international multi-purpose vehicle segment. The car is positioned as a mini Innova and so is quite cheap.

Toyota Avanza Specification

The Toyota Avanza review indicates that the model to be launched in India will have a 1.5L, 4-cylinder DOHC engine and this will be able to deliver power of 109 Ps at 6000 rpm along with peak torque of 141 Nm at 4400 rpm. The car has 5-speed manual transmission. The length of the car is 4120mm and its width is 1635mm while its height is 1695mm.

The car can seat 7 individuals and has McPherson strut suspension for the front with stabiliser while the rear has four link coil spring. The car has front disk as well as rear drum brake system. The turning circle of the car is 4.70 metres and it has power steering. The ground clearance of the car is 180mm and its kerb weight is 1100 kgs. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 45 litres.

Toyota Avanza Mileage

The car is expected to deliver mileage of around 15.8 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is expected to be 11.2 km/litre.

Toyota Avanza Interiors

The interiors of the car are well appointed and designed beautifully. The dashboard of the car has analog as well as digital instrument panel. This panel is placed in the centre. The car has audio system with four speakers. The interiors have beige along with fabric material and the instrument panel has AC vents, audio system, storage box with AC vents located at side as well as middle of dashboard. The four spoke steering wheel has mounted audio controls and all seat rows have bottle holder and armrest. The rear view mirror can be electronically adjusted.

Toyota Avanza Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include safety belts for all passengers and the seat belts are of 3 point ELR kind. The car has antilock brake system, side bar protection and electronic brake force distribution. The driver and passenger have option of installing the supplementary restraint system.

Toyota Avanza Colors

This car was first released in Thailand and is available in six colors. The shades that will be made available in the country are not known as yet.

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Toyota Yaris Hatch Review

Toyota Yaris Hatch is a vehicle launched by the international automobile giant Toyota and will be available in the Indian car market from May 2010. This vehicle is expected to deliver peppy performance and being an ultra emissions vehicle the car is expected to deliver excellent fuel efficiency. All this makes the car ideal for inner city travel.

Toyota Yaris Hatch Specification

The Toyota Yaris Hatch review indicates that the car is equipped with a 1500 cc petrol engine. This engine can deliver power of 106 bhp at 6000 rpm along with peak torque of 103 lb at 4200 rpm. The length of the car is 3614mm and its width is 1600mm while its height is 1440mm. The car can seat 5 individuals comfortably.

The 4-cylinder engine comes with 5-speed manual transmission. The car has Independent McPherson strut suspension for the front while the rear has torsion beam. The car has tilt steering and front brake and rear disk brake system. The car has ground clearance of 132 mm.

Toyota Yaris Hatch Mileage

The mileage figures for the car on Indian roads are not known as yet.

Toyota Yaris Hatch Interiors

The interiors of the car are practical and the cabin has decent storage space with plenty of cup holders and cubbyholes. The car has air conditioner and the car has climate control feature. The car has power windows and remote locking feature. The car has reach and rake adjustment feature for steering wheel and the driver’s seat can be manually adjusted. The car also has CD player.

Toyota Yaris Hatch Safety features

The car has several safety features and the standard aspects include 6 airbags, parking sensors, fog lamp, anti lock brake system and electronic brake force distribution feature.

Toyota Yaris Hatch Price and design variations

The price of the car is expected to be around Rs 7 lakhs and the car is available in a single design variant.

Toyota Yaris Hatch Colors

The colors in which the car will be available in India are not known as yet.

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Toyota Fortuner Review

The Toyota Fortuner is a multi purpose vehicle that has a platform similar to that of Innova and Hilux pick up. The car is designed to have a robust body and to provide excellent performance in both on road and off road conditions at affordable price. The Toyota Fortuner was first launched in India in August 2009.

Toyota Fortuner Specification

The car has a 2982 cc, 4-cylinder diesel engine and it can generate power of 161 bhp at 3400 rpm along with peak torque of 343 Nm at 1400 rpm. The length of the car is 4695 mm and its width is 1880 mm. The height of the car is 1850 mm. The car has a double wishbone suspension for the front while the rear has 4-link together with lateral rod. This helps in providing stability to the car and also improves the ride quality.

The vehicle has front disk and rear drum brakes and the brakes are quite strong. The car can be stopped easily even at high speeds. The car has 5 manual gears and power steering. The ground clearance of the car is 221 mm. The kerb weight of the car is 1955 kgs and the fuel tank capacity is 80 litres. The exterior of the car is quite modern and the design is masculine.

Toyota Fortuner Mileage

The car offers fuel efficiency of 17 km/litre on the highway and the car delivers 13 km/litre in the city.

Toyota Fortuner Interiors

The interiors of the car include comfortable seating options. The front has two sport-like bucket seats and the second row can accommodate three adults. The car also has 60/40 split feature and this allows for easy access to two rearmost seat options. The car has useful storage areas for bottle holders.

The slide function ensures that passengers in the rear areas can stretch their legs as the seats can be moved back. This can be done when the rearmost seats are not used. The dashboard of the car has several advanced features and these include optitron meter gauges. These gauges can be easily read. The car also has CD/MP3 music system and six speakers.

The car has facility for information display and this includes console that displays time, temperature and driving direction among others. The car has dual air conditioning feature along with climate control system that is automatic. Other features in the car include air conditioning vents, cruise control, navigator and Bluetooth connectivity. The car has foldable leather seats and the driver’s seat can be electronically adjusted for maximum comfort and driving the car can be a delightful experience.

Toyota Fortuner Safety features

The safety features in the car include better disc brakes, traction control, airbags for drivers as well as passengers, antilock brake system, vehicle stability control, EBD and engine immobiliser.

Toyota Fortuner Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 18.45 lakhs and the design variants in the car include the Toyota Fortuner 4WD.

Toyota Fortuner Colors

The car is available in five different shades and the colours include silver mica metallic, black mica, grey mica metallic, light blue metallic and super white.

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Toyota Corolla Altis Review

The Corolla is 10^th generation car that has enjoyed a great deal of success due to its great build quality and excellent performance. The design of the car is quite understated and staid. The platform on which the Toypta Corolla Altis is based in entirely different platform and the car has better aerodynamic efficiency as indicated by the Toyota Corolla Altis review.

Toyota Corolla Altis Specification

The car has a 1794 cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine. The engine has DOHC feature and this can deliver power of 132 bhp at 6000 rpm along with torque of 170 Nm at 4200 rpm. The length of the car is 4540 mm and its width is 1760 mm. The height of the car is 1465 mm and it can seat 5 individuals. The engine provides improved fuel efficiency and improved emission conformity.

The car has McPherson strut for the front while the rear has torsion beam and this makes driving the car a comfortable experience. This also ensures that noise and vibration suppression occurs. The turning circle of the car is 5.30 metres and its boot space capacity is 475 litres. The car has front ventilated along with rear disk brake system. The car has ground clearance of 180 mm. The kerb weight of the car is 1210 kgs while its fuel tank capacity is 55 litres.

The design of the car is quite elegant and the present model has a wider track. The car has a wider profile and is also lower and this in turn gives it greater stability. The car has sweeping curves along with rounded edges. High ground clearance ensures that the car does not touch the speed breakers.

Toyota Corolla Altis Mileage

The company claims that it can deliver similar fuel efficiency in both manual as well as automatic test conditions. The fuel efficiency delivered by the car is 14.36 km/litre.

Toyota Corolla Altis Interiors

The interiors of the car are spacious and roomy. The steering wheel of the car is similar to the steering wheel of Camry and it has audio controls. The dials are quite clear and have self illuminating digits. The car also has two LCD displays. The right area has standard odometer along with trip counter feature.

The seats of the car are designed to provide complete comfort to the occupants. The seats are neither too high nor are they too low. The doors open quite wide and allow the occupants to enter and exit with ease. The car has sufficient legroom for the front as well as the back. The multiple seat adjustment makes it easier for the driver to find a comfortable position and the car also has audio system in the form of 6-CD changer.

Toyota Corolla Altis Safety features

The car has antilock brake system along with electronic brakeforce distribution. The ABS also has brake assist and this helps in emergency situations. The car has multiple airbags along with traction control. The car is designed with global outstanding assessment feature wherein the body structure has a design to facilitate best impact dissipation. The car has HID headlamps that provide improved visibility at night.

Toyota Corolla Altis Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 9.96 lakhs to approximately Rs 12.75 lakhs. The design variations of the car include Corolla Altis GL, Corolla Altis VL Automatic, Corolla Altis G and Corolla Altis Sport Limited Edition.

Toyota Corolla Altis Colors

The car is available in seven colors and these include black mica, champagne mica metallic, silver mica metallic, super white II, dark red mica metallic, light blue metallic and white pearl mica.

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Toyota New Camry Review

The Toyota Camry is a car having an elegant design and dramatic stance. The front portion of the car has a strong design with accentuated front grille. The car not only has a beautiful design but also spacious and roomy interiors and delivers powerful performance.

Toyota New Camry Specification

The Camry has a 2362 cc, 4-cylinder VVT-i petrol engine and this engine can deliver power of 165 bhp at 6000 rpm along with 224 Nm at 4000 rpm. The length of the car is 4815 mm while its width is 1820 mm and its height is 1480 mm. The new Camry 2010 has seen certain changes and improvements.

This car is a midsize sedan and has become extremely popular as a family car among consumers. The car is quite fuel efficient and the new version sports 2.5L engine. The five speed transmission has been replaced by six speed transmission that is automatic. The grille has also been restyled and the car has optional audio system along with Bluetooth and satellite radio.

The car can seat 5 individuals and the suspension system includes McPherson strut for the front while the rear has dual link strut. The suspension system allows the driving experience to be smooth and bumps and potholes in the road are not felt. The turning circle of the car is 5.50 metres and it has a boot space of 535 litres. The car has tilt steering along with front ventilated and rear disk brakes.

The ground clearance of the car is 160 mm. Its kerb weight is 1470 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 70 litres. The car is equipped with computer fluid dynamics and this ensures that the car is able to deliver exceptional aerodynamic performance.

Toyota Camry Mileage

The car provides mileage of 7 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is 9 km/litre.

Toyota Camry Interiors

The interiors of the car are extremely comfortable and spacious. The car has several conveniently located storage spaces within the cabin and this is seamlessly integrated with the elegant interiors. The interiors are in beige and have a soothing effect on the occupants.

The steering wheel of the car is wrapped in leather and the wheelbase in the new Camry is expanded. This in turn ensures that the interior space of the car opens up and the occupants can enjoy enough legroom in both the front as well as the rear seat regions. The car has air conditioning, CD changer, satellite radio, climate control feature etc.

Toyota Camry Safety features

The safety features of the car include standard aspects like seat belts, SRS air bags, antilock brake system. The car also has electronic brake force distribution feature. The car has stability control and crash tests have proved the good performance of the car in front as well as side impact categories.

Toyota Camry Price and design variations

The price of the vehicle is around Rs 21.26 lakhs to around Rs 23.43 lakhs. The design variations available include Camry W1, W3 which have manual transmission and W2 and W4 which have automatic transmission.

Toyota Camry Colors

The colors available include silver metallic, dark green mica metallic, beige mica metallic, black and super white.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Review

Toyota Land Cruiser was launched for sale in 1958 and at that time it was primarily an off road option. However over a period of time it has evolved into a luxurious vehicle that can offer great performance in both on road and off road conditions.

Toyota Land Cruiser Specification

The Toyota Land Cruiser has a 4500cc engine that can generate power of 285 bhp at 3600 rpm along with torque of 650 Nm at 1600 to 2800 rpm. The car comes equipped with features wherein the engine revolutions as well as vehicle speed is monitored and wheel slippage is adjusted depending on the surface conditions. The car has Hill assist control feature and this makes the car ideal for mountainous conditions.

The length of the car is 4950 mm and its height is 1910 mm while its width is 1970 mm. The car has 6 speed transmission of automatic variety. The car has Adaptive variable suspension wherein the suspension system of the four wheels is linked together. The car has 4 wheel height control and spring rate control feature.

The car is also equipped with Dynamic suspension system and this operates the front as well as rear stabilizer bars. The car has a radiator grille that is chrome plated and this is a reflection of the strong design of the car. The car offers high visibility at night with stop lamps and LED kind tail lamps.

Toyota Land Cruiser Mileage

The car provides mileage of 10.2 km/litre.

Toyota Land Cruiser Interiors

The interiors of the car are extremely comfortable. The car has twenty eight outlets for air within the car and this ensures ample supply of air within the car. The car has four zone control system for climate and this ensures that every passenger can enjoy complete comfort. The car has a cool box of ejector type and the capacity of the box is 8.6 litres. This can be used for storing cold drinks.

The car also has built in DVD player, USB drive, Electro multi version screen for DVD, 14 JBL speakers and Ipod integrated kit. The car has multi information display and this allows the driver to keep an eye on all the essential data. The car has smart key option wherein the car door opens even as the key remains in the pocket of the driver.

Toyota Landcruiser Safety features

The car has ten SRS airbags and these include side airbags, curtain shield airbags and knee airbags. The antilock brake system has multi terrain feature wherein the ABS system is tuned as per the road conditions. The car also has electronic brake force distribution feature and the vehicle stability control feature ensures that the vehicle remains steady even as it is driven through corners. The car also has active traction control and seat position sensors.

Toyota Landcruise Price and design variations

The price of the vehicle is around Rs 83.1 lakhs to around Rs 85.92 lakhs. The design variations of the car include Toyota Landcruiser Option I and Option II.

Toyota Landcruiser Colors

The car is available in eight colors and these include amazon green metallic, classic silver metallic, pacific blue metallic, Sonora gold pearl, black, magnetic gray metallic, salsa red pearl and super white.

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Toyota Prius Review

Toyota Prius is among the first practical hybrid cars that were introduced in the market. The basic architecture of the car has not changed much since the time it was first launched but the car now has cutting edge technological features that make it a high performing vehicle.

Toyota Prius Specification

The car has a 1798 cc, VVT-i petrol engine that can produce power of 98 bhp at 5300 rpm together with maximum torque of 142 Nm at 4000 rpm. The car also has electric motor that is battery powered and the hybrid system of the vehicle ensures that the car can successfully run on both the power sources without plug in charging.

The car has an advanced computer that shuts the engine as soon as the car is stopped or when the car is reversing or is descending slopes. This ensures that consumption of fuel is lowered during normal driving. The computer can also determine when to use the motor or engine or both.

The length of the car is 4460mm and its width is 1745mm. The height of the car is 1510mm. The suspension system of the car is Mcpherson struts and it can seat 5 individuals comfortably. The car has tilt steering along with front ventilated and rear disk brake system. The ground clearance of the car is 135 mm and its kerb weight is 1390 kgs.

The carbon dioxide emissions of this car are much lower and so it meets the levels of Bharat Stage IV emissions. The fuel efficiency of the car is also good and the car has three different driving modes and these include Eco Mode, Electric vehicle mode and power mode. The car has electronically controlled shift lever and regenerative braking feature. The suspension has roll control and so the car feels tight. The ECO mode can be used for daily driving while the power mode can be used when higher speeds are needed.

Toyota Prius Interiors

The interiors include an elegantly shaped console that allows easy access to all controls. The central console has the finish of brushed metal and is quite attractive. The seats are extremely comfortable. The rear seat provides adequate leg room as well as decent head room to the occupants.

Toyota Prius Safety features

The safety features in the car include anti lock brake system, brake assist, vehicle stability control and electronic traction control. The car also has electronic brake distribution. The car also has airbags and lane keep assist that allows the driver to remain safely in the lane. The pre collision system retracts the seatbelts in some situations where crash cannot be avoided. The back up monitor provides view of obstacles while reversing.

Toyota Prius Price and design variations

The price of the car is Rs 26.55 lakhs to around Rs 27.86 lakhs. The design variations available include Toyota Prius Base and Prius.

Toyota Prius Colors

The car is available in seven color options and these include black, blue ribbon metallic, sandy beach metallic, Barcelona red metallic, blizzard pearl, classic silver metallic and winter gray metallic.

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Toyota RAV4 Review

Toyota has time and again launched cars that have beautiful design and that deliver excellent performance on a consistent basis. The Toyota RAV4 is a sports utility vehicle that will be launched in the D segment in India in mid 2010. This vehicle has a compact and yet an extremely stylish look and is expected to be available from September 2010.

Toyota RAV4 Specification

The Toyota RAV4 review indicates that this sporty car comes with a 2500cc DOHC petrol engine and this will be able to deliver power of 179 bhp at 6000 rpm along with peak torque of 172 at 4000 rpm. This car can comfortably seat 7 individuals. The length of the car is 4366mm and its width is 1716mm while its height is 1591mm.

The engine is teamed up with 5 manual gears and the suspension system of the car includes Independent McPherson strut for the front while the rear has double wishbone coils. The car has power steering along with front ventilated and rear disk brake system. The ground clearance of the car is expected to be 180 mm.

Toyota RAV4 Mileage

The mileage figures for the car are not known as yet.

Toyota RAV4 Interiors

The interiors of the car are designed to complement its sporty exteriors. The car has air conditioner along with climate control feature. The car has power windows and rake/reach steering adjustment feature. The car also has CD player and leather seats option. The driver’s seat can be electrically adjusted and the rear seats can be folded. The car also has controls on the steering wheel.

Toyota RAV4 Safety features

The car has several active and passive safety features. These include 4 airbags, fog lamp, parking sensors, antilock brake system, electronic brake force distribution and electronic stability program. The car also has 3 seat belts and traction control.

Toyota RAV4 Price and design variations

The price of the car is expected to be around Rs 17 lakhs to Rs 22 lakhs. The car will be available in a single design variation.

Toyota RAV4 Colors

The colors in which the car will be available are not known as yet.

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Toyota Innova Review

The Toyota Innova is a car that has a contemporary design and the car was launched in India in 2005. This car has gained a fair bit of popularity among Indian families. The car enjoyed considerable success in the multi utility market. Toyota Innova review reflects that the car has an excellent design and offers excellent ride quality along with superior performance.

Toyota Innova Specification

The car comes with a 16 valve, 2494 cc CRDi diesel engine. This engine can generate power of 101 bhp at 3600 rpm while the maximum torque is 200 Nm at 1400 rpm. The other engine option in this car is a 4-cylinder 2 L petrol engine and both these engines have 5 speed manual transmission. The length of the car is 4580mm while its width is 1770mm and its height is 1755mm.

The suspension system of the car includes double wishbone together with coil springs for front while the rear has non independent suspension. The noise as well as vibration is not felt and the engine is quite powerful. The car can seat 8 individuals and has front disk along with rear drum brake system. The ground clearance of the car is 176 mm.

The kerb weight of the car is 1640 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 55 litres. The suspension system not only gives stability to the car but also improves the ride quality along with the overall performance. The suspension system is designed so as to absorb the imperfections of Indian roads.

Toyota Innova Mileage

The car offers good mileage of 17 km/litre on the highway while on the city roads the car can deliver mileage of 13 km/litres.

Toyota Innova Interiors

The Toyota Innova has a new bonnet with slope that helps in providing improved visibility. The car has a proportionate design and some changes made in the car in recent times include new fog lights for the front along with front grille, front as well as rear bumpers and new centre console.

The interiors in the car include faux wood finish for the centre console and fabric for the seats. The seats have excellent lumbar as well as thigh support. The seat at the back is adjustable and this allows the space to be optimised. High quality plastics are used and the centre console is well designed and has a clean look to it. The car has CD player that is dash integrated and the controls of the music system are mounted on the wheel. The car also has climate control system that is automatic.

Toyota Innova Safety features

The safety features include anti lock brakes, global outstanding assessment design, airbags and collapsible steering column. The car also comes equipped with side door impact beam feature, high rigidity frame, load sensing proportion valve and child protector locks.

Toyota Innova Price and design variants

The design variations in the car include Innova VX, Innova GX CRDi, Innova GX and Innova E CRDi-MS. The price of the car is Rs 7.94 lakhs to Rs 11.72 lakhs.

Toyota Innova Colors

The car is available in seven colors and these include dark red mica metallic, grey mica metallic, light blue metallic, super white, champagne mica metallic, silver mica metallic and white.

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