A new facelifted version of the hugely successful Innova MPV has been launched by Toyota in India. The 2009 Innova is an improved version of the existing model and delivers car-like comfort. The 2009 Innova model joins the Innova three years after the successful launch of the latter in India.
The 2009 Innova is a sleek car with ground clearance of a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). It sports elegant exteriors and roomy interiors. Superior performance, solid durability, superb ride quality, state-of-the-art safety technologies and reliability are additional benefits of owning this car.. Toyota is believed to be making efforts to launch alternative fuel versions of the Innova in India following the facelifted Innova. A CNG version of Toyota Innova is likely to cost approximately Rs 75,000 – Rs 90,000 or more.
The powerful 2009 Innova is feature-laden
The 2009 Toyota Innova comes in seven variants that include three petrol models – G, GX and VX and four diesel versions – E, G, GX and VX. Two engine types are available. The petrol variants are equipped with a two-litre petrol engine and the diesel models get a 2.5-litre diesel engine. The petrol engine has Toyota’s variable valve timing (VVT-i) technology and generates 136 bhp, while the turbocharged diesel engine produces 102 bhp. Both the 16-valve Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) engines are liquid cooled and connected to the rear wheels by a smooth five-speed manual transmission.
For 2009, Toyota Innova exudes freshness with features such as refreshed front and rear bumpers, fog lamps, angular clear lens headlights, new front grille, electrical outside rear view mirror, a redesigned rear end accentuated with impressive taillights, and new front skirt. The lavishly appointed interior gets new color wooden panel with automatic climate control system, superior quality seat, steering mounted audio controls and an in-dash CD changer.
The high-level variants of the 2009 Innova are decked with automatic air-conditioner, multi-function display, steering mounted multi-function controls, faux wood finish on the centre console and advanced car audio system. The sophisticated audio system placed inside the car is the 2 DIN AM/FM 1 CD with MP3. The wooden-finish in the cabin enhances the ambience of the 2009 Innova.
The large Innova offers comprehensive world-class safety features that include the Global Outstanding Assessment body, load sensing proportion valve, anti-lock brakes, airbags, large disc brakes (front only), collapsible steering column, three-point seatbelts for each row, child protector locks, side door impact beams, and high rigidity frame. Parking sensors are fitted in the rear bumpers to help car parking with ease.
While its older sibling, the Innova had set new benchmarks in the mini van market, the 2009 Innova goes a step further with more advanced features and updated designing.
The New Toyota Innova gets a refreshing look and feel
September 3rd, 2010Toyota Is Hot In Us And Japan
September 2nd, 2010
Major car manufacturer Toyota has produced car models that have consistently ranked high in both the US and Japan market, specifically with regard to the Toyota Camry and the remodeled Toyota Corolla.
While the Toyota Camry has been the best-selling car in the United States for the past four years (2002-2005), back in Japan where Toyota is based, it is the Toyota Corolla that has been the best selling vehicle. Reports say there were 70,675 units of the Toyota Corolla sold from January to June this year. That total is actually a decrease of 11.7% from their total sales during the same period a year ago.
According to figures from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association, the Toyota Corolla has actually been the best-selling car in Japan for the last four six-month periods. Toyota actually released a fully remodeled Corolla in August 2000 and its impressive sales performance since that time attests to its immense popularity.
The performance of the Toyota Camry in the United States has been simply amazing. Not only has it been the best-selling car for four straight years now, it has also been the country’s best seller in eight of the last nine years. It has consistently topped its mid-size competitors such as the Honda Accord and the Chevrolet Impala in that period.
Reports say that plans are currently afoot to launch a hybrid Camry later this year as well a fully redesigned version of the Camry in 2007. The general expectation is that Toyota Camry set to be unveiled Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the sedan likely will set the bar high for its competitors.
Understandably, Toyota has been mum about the new Camry, hardly releasing any details. However, according to Jim Press, president and chief operating officer of Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., it will offer better style, technology and drivability. And it will build on the reputation the nameplate has established in previous incarnations.
Press said he expects the company this year to sell about the nearly the same as the 432,000 Camrys it sold in 2005, but may lose some sales as it switches from offering the old model. He said Toyota strives to keep Camry’s style timeless while keeping in mind the goal of a well-balanced car that satisfies drivers’ needs.
Toyota Goes to Extremes With Rav4 Xt-r
August 29th, 2010
Toyota RAV4, Europe’s best-selling sport utility vehicle, goes to the extremes by introducing a variant called XT-R. Said RAV4 variant will be introduced on the first day of January next year.
Toyota RAV4 small 4×4 introduces a new trim level XT-R to boost extremes in an SUV. It is designed to perfect quality without being expensive. The new trim level is equipped with additional luxury items to boost the ergonomics and comfy feel that the vehicle offers.
RAV$ XT-R is offered with the 2.0-litre diesel and petrol engines, and in three- and five-door versions. RAV4 three-door XT-R with the 2.0-litre petrol engine is priced at £17,995. However, the XT-R equipped with stability and traction control, climate and cruise control, an electric sunroof and metallic paint will be valued up to £1500 on lower-spec cars. The diesel-powered version of the vehicle costs £1000 more compared to its petrol equivalent.
Toyota RAV4 accessories and equipment used in XT-R include dual-zone climate control, a cooled glovebox, electric sunroof, 6-disc CD autochanger, Toyota’s Integrated Active Drive system, Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), and electric heated and folding door Toyota mirrors.
RAV4 entertained a major redesign for the model year 2006. Toyota RAV4 parts accessories for said model were assembled using a new platform. The vehicle still uses the 2.4 L four-cylinder engine that is capable of generating 166 horsepower. In North America, RAV4 uses a 3.5 L V6 engine from Toyota Avalon Grande parts. Said engine produces 269 horsepower.
Compared to the previous generation of RAV4, the current version is equipped with a third row seat for two small children. This feature is available in the United States and Canada only. Options for the RAV4 include the two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive in the United States. However, in Canada and other countries, only the four-wheel version is available. In Asia and Europe, RAV4 is available in short-wheelbase while in Australia, the long- wheelbase version is offered.
Toyota parts RAV4 is assembled in the automaker’s plant in Tahara, Aichi, Japan. However, in 2008, RAV4s to be sold in North America will be assembled in Toyota’s Woodstock, Ontario, Canada plant.
Toyota to Launch ?highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience? Tour
August 28th, 2010
In the news: Toyota Motors Sales USA Inc. has announced recently that they will launch a nationwide tour with a theme “Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience” which aims to provide customers with the opportunity to personally experience automotive hybrid technology.
The tour has already kicked off January 11 this year at the San Jose international Auto Show and will continue to travel to more than 150 events throughout the country for the next 18 months. Consumers are to be given the chance to test Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system and at the same time be educated on the hybrid technology through the various interactive educational exhibits and test drives.
According to Celeste Migliore, Toyota’s National Manager for Advanced Technology Vehicles, “Most people have heard of hybrid technology and probably have a vague idea of how it works, but few have actually driven a hybrid and or taken an up-close look at its operation. This tour allows consumers to learn more about the technology behind this system and the benefits of hybrid vehicles.”
Toyota, maker of the high quality Toyota outer tie rod will also allow attendees the opportunity to test drive some of their hybrid vehicles such as the Prius, Camry Hybrid and Highlander. Aside from the test drives there will also be distinct interactive learning areas within the exhibit such as the following:
*”Alternative Fuels: Fueling the Future,” identifies the differences in the various types of alternative fuels and how they are produced.
*”Environment and Resources: Small Steps, Big Difference,” shows attendees what they can do to make a difference to the environment.
*”The Prius Driving Experience” simulates the current Hybrid Synergy Drive technology allowing visitors to interact with system while on screen instructions offer driving tips.
*”Hybrid Technology: Not All Hybrids are Created Equal” exhibit gives visitors a better understanding of the various hybrid technology options on the market and how hybrids benefit the consumer and the environment.
The tour will not only be educational but will also benefit the environment since Toyota will plant more than 50,000 trees as tribute to those who will join the tour and also in connection with the National Arbor Day Foundation. The trees will also help in offsetting the carbon footprint of the trucks transporting the tour while it goes around the country.
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the United States, marketing products and services through a network of 1,427 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers in 49 states.
Toyota Unveils All New Voxy and Noah
August 27th, 2010
Toyota Motor Corporation, maker of quality Toyota nerf bars launched in June 27 nationwide in Japan the all new Voxy through “Netz” dealers, and the all new Noah through “Toyota Corolla” dealers.
Since their debut in November 2001 as new vehicles with advanced styling and comfort for all passengers, the first-generation Voxy and Noah have enjoyed the support of several customers. The cars had cumulative sales of approximately 800,000 vehicles, and have the market leader as the epitome of the minivan.
The new, second-generation models feature an extended advanced functioning of the first generation, that include an interior that emphasizes the comfort provided, simplicity of use and a relaxed driving ambiance. Furthermore, the Voxy has stylishness at its heart while the Noah gives off a feeling of familiarity.
Both vehicles are equipped with highly functional features that exude their simplicity to use for all passengers. Unique equipments include the world’s first (as of May 2007 according to TMC survey) “one-touch folding” third-row seats and second-row “long-slide multi-use rotating” seats with a child seat mode. Aside from these, the vehicles feature state-of-the-art technology such as a newly developed 2.0-liter engine with a “Valvematic” continuously variable valve lift mechanism, which gives superior driving and environmental performance. An Intelligent Parking Assist system also comes with the vehicles. All these and more features satisfy the various needs of customers for a comfortable driving experience and display of robust individuality in minivans of just the right size.
The two vehicles are based on the Toyota brand design philosophy “Vibrant Clarity”. As such, they share the expression of simple but powerful dynamism as their theme, while highlighting their respective individual characteristics. The Voxy has a stylish and unique design, while the Noah continues a high-quality, familiar design.
The aerodynamic versions of the two have aerodynamic components like a large bumper and rear spoiler, overhanging wheel flares, and 16-inch wheels to build the image of a low center of gravity as well as a sporty and wide feeling (Voxy ZS & Z; Noah Si & S).
The front end of the Voxy establishes a sharp surface that creates the look of a compacted form packed with power. One of the distinctive design features of the Voxy is its stepped headlights that express stylishness, individuality and uniqueness.
Through the door profile with full, curved surfaces, the flush fender lines and the sharp character lines that extend from the front to the rear, the side highlights the Voxy’s simple yet dynamic feel.
Its trapezoidal silhouette of the rear triggers a sense of stability while the clear and advanced design of the combination taillights delivers a cool and stylish impression.
Noah’s front end builds a familiar and striking impression with a round three-dimensional body and deeply sculpted form extending from the grille to the hood.
Through the door profile with several curved surfaces and the J-shaped character lines of the front fenders, its side highlights the simple yet active feel and modern look of the Noah.
The rear establishes a sense of breadth with the mixes of taillights that wrap around the sides and a feeling of stability with a trapezoidal silhouette, while the red combination taillights highlight familiarity.
New Toyota Plant in Thailand
August 25th, 2010
In the news: Executives at Toyota Motor’s new plant in a Bangkok suburb point out that the factory in Thailand is the first to run on clean natural gas.
The factory is equipped with robots and parts movers moving silently on the assembly floors. Toyota’s $426 million facility shows that despite the political unrest in Thailand it has not affected global carmakers’ positive views of the country.
Thailand is renowned worldwide when it comes to the production of one-ton trucks, with projected outputs of 853,000 units for this year alone. The said figure outpaced United States which according to J.D. Power Automotive Forecasting produces only 588,000 units of trucks.
Thailand is the second biggest market for trucks since it’s a common sight in rural areas where most farm products are produced. The domestic sales for this year are forecast at 510,000 units as compared to the 651,000 units forecast in the United States.
According to Vallop Tiasiri, director of the privately-funded Thailand Automotive Institute, “The strength of our truck industry lies in the size of our domestic market that makes production cost competitive. Our traditional political and labor stability also help.”
The Toyota plant has started operation last month and occupies 245 hectares or 605 acres of paddy fields, making Thailand as a major export base for small pickup trucks. Plant Manager Charnchai Suppayakom said, “We ship 4,000 right-hand drive Hilux trucks to Australia a month and another 2,000 of the left-hand version to Saudi Arabia.” He also added that the factory’s initial 100,000 annual production capacity can be quadrupled to answer any increase in future export demand.
ToMoCo’s third Thai facility has been able to increase annual vehicle production output to 550,000 of which 40 percent are shipped or exported overseas. The Thai facility will also be used to manufacture Toyota truck parts. The additional 2,000 workers at the Ban Pho plant bring Toyota’s Thai workforce to 13,500 of which 5,000 are permanent staff while the rest are hired on temporary contracts.
Despite the military coup last September in Thailand that has somewhat affected its image as an investment destination for global companies both the Japanese and US carmakers are determined in staying put. Somphob Manarangsan, an economics professor at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University said, “Japanese firms are investing more in China, but they don’t risk putting all their eggs in one basket. Thai plants are part of their diversification strategy.”
Thailand was able to produce 1.2 million vehicles last year and almost half of which were exported. Thailand’s vehicle tax structure that favors pickups over passenger cars makes the one-tonne truck the champion of the Thai auto industry. Inexpensive diesel has also helped to increase sales. Auto columnist Suphat Tisapong said, “Entry prices for pick-ups and passenger sedans are about the same here at around half a million baht ($14,285). But a pick-up comes with a much larger 2.5-litre engine compared with 1.5 litre for sedans.”
Aside from Toyota, Ford Motor Co, General Motors Corp, Nissan Motor Co Ltd, Mitsubishi Motors Corp, Isuzu Motors Ltd, and Mazda Motor Corp. have also opened factories in Thailand for their export vehicles and mostly have started building their plants after Asia’s 1997/98 economic crisis. Each of them has invested 140,000-180,000 trucks a year, exporting them to 100 countries from Australia and the Middle East to Europe and even reaching Latin America.
Automotive Resources Asia analyst May Arthapan said since most producers have already establish their plants in Thailand there would come a time that the export growth will slow down once output meets global demand . She also added, “The big export rise in recent years is a result of the relocation of production base to Thailand. Once this is over, we should return to more normal growth.”
J.D. Power has estimated that global demand for the small trucks for this year reaches only 2.1 million units and predicted average annual growth of 7.1 percent for the coming 2008 to 2011. As oppose to J.D. Power the Vallop of Thailand Automotive was not that optimistic saying, “This is quite a small vehicle segment with limited growth potential of perhaps 2 per cent a year.” He also added that Thailand would need to shift to other trucks or small sedans once demand for new one-ton trucks ceases.
In recent years the Thai government has offered proposals that include generous incentives for global carmakers just to encourage them to invest in export-oriented facilities for small economy sedans. The Thai government aims to further develop its auto industry which is its second-biggest industry after computers and electronics, employing about 350,000 people and accounting for nearly 15 percent of gross domestic product.
The Toyota Racing Spa Test
August 25th, 2010
Panasonic Toyota Racing completed its week’s testing in July 12 with an intensive day of running at Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps. The Toyota Spa test was rain-afflicted at the same circuit so the track was again wet for the start of the day’s action. There was no rain in the morning but the skies were gray and the paved surface took a long time to dry out.
Jarno did some running to test tires in different conditions. When the track was already dried out in the sun after lunch, he successfully completed a programme that included set-up for the Belgian Grand Prix along with suspension, aerodynamics work and starts.
Jarno Trulli noted that it is nice to come back to Spa for it is the best track in the world. He recognizes that the organizers have done major work in the paddock with good looking results. The circuit has also been resurfaced and there have been modifications to the Bus Stop which have enhanced the corner. The pit entry and the pit exit are a bit narrow but he generally liked what has been done. He added that one would never know what weather to get there and it is always difficult to test under conditions like they have experienced in the test.
He continued that they went out for a few runs on the damp track in the morning. However, the racing line soon became inconsistent. It was dry in the corners but wet on the straights which made them tough to carry out much useful comparative work. He also said that they have not focused on lap times but the car felt good. So he concluded that it has been a positive day and he looks forward to going back for the race.
Pascal Vasselon, Senior General Manager for Chassis, said that Spa is a peculiar track so the testing they have done this week has been concentrated firmly on the race there in September. He commented that the unsettled weather has been a hint of the range of conditions that they could face during the race weekend itself. So they have been very careful to collect data in every single type of weather that they have experienced in the last three days.
Toyota Motor Corporation is the world’s leading automaker. Maker of quality Toyota MR2 parts, the car company has held its reputation as an excellent manufacturer since its first year of existence. Other than that, Toyota has claimed to be one of the best racers in the field of motorsport.
Toyota’s next racing appointment is the European Grand Prix which is set next week at the Nurburgring, the closest circuit to the team’s Cologne factory.
Toyota Tundra Lures Texan Truckers
August 23rd, 2010
Texas is facing a great pickup battle having Ford, Chevy, Dodge, and Toyota as contenders. As the automakers set free their most powerful pickups, the Truck Country is expected to release more steam to signal heated rivalry.
Toyota Motor Corp., meanwhile, works to lure true truckers in Texas to win over more customers. This is why it has unleashed its redesigned Tundra to steal a portion of Ford F-150’s sales. But the best-selling pickup is not the only potent rival. There is the new Chevy Silverado and Dodge Ram. Moreover, the Japanese automaker is expected to exert extra effort in order for its goal to materialize.
According to J.D. Power and Associates, Ford F-Series dived nearly 3.6 percentage points across the nation to hold 30.7 percent of the market. In Texas, the models lost 5.5 points to fall to 31.9 percent, reported the Michigan-based R.L. Polk & Co. In comparison, the Tundra, sources divulged recorded nearly 3.5 points nationwide and 3.7 in Texas in its first year since a major redesign.
“Those numbers might not seem huge, but when you consider truck buyers are second only to luxury buyers in terms of loyalty, Ford’s drop and Toyota’s climb are significant,” said Lonnie Miller, the director of industry analysis at Polk. “There’s no doubt been a very aggressive push by Toyota.”
To improve sales, the Japanese automaker entertained some drastic modifications. The automaker used improved Toyota truck parts such as the V8 engine to enhance power. Additionally, the automaker improved the pickup’s towing capacity to compete better in the segment.
What’s more, the automaker launched a number of marketing campaigns to promote the modifications made to the Tundra. And the efforts showed positive results. The numbers show the effort had some meat to it, though no-interest and cash-back incentives had more to do with the success, said Tom Libby, an analyst with J.D. Power.
“We certainly had a lot more full-size pickups traded in for Tundras in ‘07,” said Tom Shopoff, the director of truck support for Gulf States Toyota, a network of dealerships that includes statewide Tundra best-seller Fred Haas Toyota World in Spring. “We have a tremendous product.”
But Shopoff predicted the Tundra would see a bubble burst. “You’ve seen the big bubble,” he noted.
Increased competition from Toyota comes at a time when auto sales in general, and pickup sales in particular, are down, according to Houston Chronicle. Auto sales in 2007 fell 2.4 percent, and large pickups were down 2.7 percent, Libby said in an interview.
“That means more competition, which in turn means more incentives and lower prices,” Libby concluded. “The winner in all this is the consumer.”
Cooling Things Down With the Toyota Radiator
August 23rd, 2010
Tagging Toyota as a reliable car manufacturer would be an understatement. A total performer would be an apt moniker. It has been tried and proven through generations of cars, SUV’s, mini-vans and trucks of various lines and models that have stood as strong testaments of Toyota’s unwavering passion of providing nothing but utmost driver and passenger satisfaction.
Toyota Motor Corporation started out as a division of the market-leading weaving machinery manufacturer Toyoda Automatic Loom in 1933. It achieved its sole operations in 1937 after successfully introducing two passenger car models and a truck model. However, Toyota only began producing cars commercially after the 2nd World War. Improvements followed afterwards as the Toyota Production System was established. As soon as the pillars had been established, innovations followed suit and a truly unique Toyota craftsmanship has been mastered. In result, top-of-the-class, high-quality vehicles were precision-engineered ever since. As there was a clamor for more vehicles, Toyota started localing their production. The move built an amicable relationship with the dealership and the employees, as well. To give back to the public, the auto giant started to conduct community activities form educational sponsorship to cultural programs.
Credit these accomplishments to the rousing performance of its parts and accessories that are are tough built, precision-engineered and scientifically-tested to meet and exceed the demands of the industry. The ignition system, brake assembly, clutch kit, drive train plus the equally important lighting system perform their respective function, upping the vehicle’s specs performance. While another component that plays a pivotal role is the cooling system, which maintains engine temperature while burning the power-inducing air-fuel mixture during combustion. This is done so by transferring heat to the air.
Comprising the cooling system are the water pump, automotive fan, thermostat, transmission cooling lines and the radiator hose. While the catalyst of them all is the Toyota Radiator. Tucked behind the grill of the Toyota, the car radiator does away hot water circulating along the veins of the cooling system. It enters through the premises of the top tank in the radiator and it is then filtered down and cooled through the Toyota Radiator fins. And then it goes back to the engine courtesy of the hose and the water pump. It also has the ability to hold large quantities of water through the radiator’s tubes or passages, which is designed to provide a large area in contact with the atmosphere. As the water is mixed with anti-freeze or coolant, it then goes through the engine. Outside the vehicle is the cool air passing through the grill, and it then cools the water returning to the engine.
With the Toyota Radiators running through rugged terrains and treading to long miles, it is inevitable that it may be worn out, or worse, deteriorate. Overheating caused by coolant may be prevented by tracing the source of leak. Better inspect the hoses, heater core, water pump, thermostat, plugs, gaskets or even the Toyota Radiator itself. Regular check-ups and maintenance is highly advisable to prevent such a scenario. If worse comes to worst, replacement is opted as auto parts dealerships and online auto parts sites are available to cater to these kinds of needs. What’s more is that there is an available Toyota Radiator for every year or model coupled with corresponding details and other specifications to thoroughly guide buyers regarding the product. Transacting through cyberspace would be more convenient, as secure and fast purchase is ensured in a jiffy.
Based on cash advance loans
August 20th, 2010With unemployment at record levels nationally, there are many people who rely on cash advance in order to survive. However, there are still many people who ask for them almost every time he is a little low on cash. Or more work, some people use cash advance loans to something you cannot afford to really buy. There is nothing wrong being broken with the. We’ve all been there at one time or another. The use of a cash advance payday loans is quite understandable when you encounter a financial emergency, in addition, the application for a loan of money because you are a little short of money or because you are too impatient to until your next paycheck waiting for bad budgeting practice.
Going to cash advance loans and the money just to have more money in your pocket is a bad idea. They are much better. Do not get me wrong, if you can repay the loan before the money on your next paycheck and you are not in money, then that’s fine. If only a small amount of money on loan is not as risky as having a loan of $ 1,500. If you are a small loan to bills that are not up to the payment date, which is logical, may pay to wait.
