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TOYOTA Prius Minor Change

 

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced Prius minor change and launches the model as of December 19th at Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers across the country.. 

 

For the exterior, designs of front bumper, front grill, under grill, rear combination lamp and 15 inch wheel cap, etc. are changed to the design highlighting the characteristic and spirit of innovation while discharge head lamp is newly installed and clearance lamp is changed to LED.  Also, Bordeaux mica metallic, frosty green mica metallic and light purple mica metallic are newly added to the outer panel colors increasing the number of standard color options to 8 colors.

 

As for the interior, high gloss silver painting is applied to the steering switch base and around shift knob to enhance the quality.  Also, two toned blue & black as well as brown & black are added for the seat color options. 

 

Furthermore, corner censors are installed as default while Super UV Cut Glass (ultra violet filtered glass) is adopted to a part of the available grades.  Also, factory option's navigation with DSSS, which supports safety driving by use of ITS technology as well as JBL Premium Sound System are installed for some models.

MSRP

PriusMinor Change (MSRP).pdf

TOYOTA Starts Taking Orders for New "Prius PHV"

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) starts taking orders today for Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) new "Prius PHV" that can be charged at home by using a regular electric outlet.  The model is expected to be launched on January 30th, 2012.

 

For more information, please visit Toyota Motor Corporation's news release.

Prius PHV News Release

TOYOTA announces Prius "G Sports"

TOYOTA introduced the third edition model "S Touring Selection G's" from sports conversion model series. The model is expected to be launched on December 26th.

 

"G's" is the reasonably priced sports conversion series that has realized maneuverability with indulgence through total tuning by Gazoo Racing test drivers in order to provide a "taste of driving" and "fun of driving" to a wide range of drivers.

 

Newly released "G's" has "S" for its base and in addition to the equipment of "Touring Selection", tuning that is focused on increasing the sense of security by improvement of stability as well as creating a sense of togetherness between a feeling of maneuverability and "pleasure of maneuver" has been given.

 

In detail, suspension with special tuning has been adopted to coil spring and suspension shock absorber.  Furthermore, by installing member brace and spot weld lights, the body strength has been improved from the base model while by adopting strong and light special 18 inch aluminum wheel and high performance tire.  The model wiped off the conventional image of hybrid vehicle and realized sporty driving.

 

As for the exterior, specially designed bumpers for both front and rear as well as large muffler and  "G's" emblem on the front fender and back door have been adopted to express the sportiness. Furthermore, front LED illumination beam as well as black decorations on the head lamp and rear combination lamp are adopted to give a taste of momentum and intelligent look.

 

The high quality interior design is creating a space that enhances drivers desire for driving by adopting special seat upholstery with "G's" logo and steering wheel with red stitches as well as the instrument panel door trim with carbon tone decorations and aluminum axel and brake pedals.

 

 

MSRP

 

Prius Gs(MSRP).pdf 

 

TOYOTA Prius Minor Change

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced Prius minor change and launches the model as of December 19th at Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers across the country.  

 

For exterior, designs of front bumper, front grill, under grill, rear combination lamp and 15 inch wheel cap etc. are changed to the design highlighting the characteristic and spirit of innovation while discharge head lamp is newly installed and clearance lamp is changed to LED.  Also, Bordeaux mica metallic, frosty green mica metallic and light purple mica metallic are newly added to the outer panel colors increasing the number of standard color options to 8 colors.

 

As for interior, high gloss silver painting is applied to the steering switch base and around shift knob to enhance the quality.  Also, two toned color options; blue & black as well as brown & black are added for the seat color options. 

 

Furthermore, corner censors are installed as default while Super UV Cut Glass (ultra violet filtered glass) is adopted to a part of the available grades.  Also, factory option's navigation with DSSS, which supports safety driving by use of ITS technology. JBL Premium Sound System are installed for some models.

 

 

MSRP

 

PriusMinor Change (MSRP).pdf 

The 42nd TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2011

The 42nd TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2011

Come to Toyota booth to see new models and exciting concept cars at Tokyo Big Sight! General Public Days are from Dec 3rd (Sat.) to Dec 11th (Sun.)
You can also visit Toyota Motor Show special website to watch press conference videos, vehicle information, event reports and more.
Toyota Motor Show special website

TOYOTA bB New Package

As of November 24th, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched special packages for bB, S "Kirameki" and Z "Kirameki" as well as a minor change through Netz dealers nationwide.

 

 

Newly set up S "Kirameki" and Z "Kirameki" are equipped with mirror like chrome plated front grill and chrome plate decorations for interior and exterior throughout the body as well as aluminum wheel on which luxurious gloss paint is applied. Furthermore, armrest controller for adjusting interior illuminations is equipped while 11 speakers is adopted enhancing the characteristic of the special model, light and sound. Black mica metallic is newly added for the body color option.

 

<Main equipment other than listed above>

Ø       Chrome plated outside door handles

Ø       Chrome back door garnish & special rear combination lamp

Ø       Electrically retractable chrome plated door mirrors with side turn lamps

Ø       Chrome register knob

Ø       Chrome inside door handles

Ø       Chrome shift lever switch

Ø       Special center cluster in piano black

 

Also, as a minor change, bronze olive pearl metallic is newly added for the outer panel color while rear seat with sliding function (S "Aero-G Package" and Z "Aero-G Package") is adopted.

 

 

MSRP

 

bB New Package (MSRP).pdf 

TOYOTA FJ Cruiser Offers New Package

As of December 1st, TOYOTA launches FJ Cruiser Special Specification "Black Color Package" and "Red Color Package" through Toyota dealers nationwide.

 

Newly introduced "Black Color Package" and "Red Color Package" have specifications that are focused on use of each color enhancing the playful spirit of the full-blown 4WD model.

"Black Color Package" offers two-tone outer panel in black & white with a special 17-inch aluminum wheel with black painting and spear tire with wheel covers as well as door mirrors, radiator grill, front & rear bumper and outside door handle in all black creating more simple but dynamic style.

On the other hand, "Red Color Package" has mono-tone outer panel in red with a special leather steering wheel with red and black decorations and seats with water repellent and water proof material further enhancing the outstanding character.

 

MSRP

FJ Cruiser - Red & Black (MSRP).pdf

 

As of November 1st, TOYOTA introduced a new seat color to Crown 55th Anniversary Special Specification Model, which was launched last December.

 

The special specification "Anniversary Edition" series has two-tone leather seat (shell & ivory for "Royal" series and dark brown & black for "Athlete" series) together with newly added French Potpourri wood tone panel making the special specification model more attractive.

 

MSRP

Cown Special Color (MSRP).pdf

TOYOTA Ractis Minor Change

As of October 26th, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched Special Specification models X "SMART STOP Selection" and G" "SMART STOP Selection" for Ractis 1.3 L vehicels through TOYOTA Corolla and Toyopet dealers nationwide.

 

Through this minor change, turquoise metallic is newly added to the outer panel color (except for "S") while setting two additional colors for outer panel of "L'epice" increasing the optional colors from 6 colors to 8.colors. Also, beige is added for the interior color besides the conventional black. Further more soft padded surface skin has been applied to the instrument panel and upper part of front door for "L'epice" "G" and "S" enhancing the quality of texture while equipping Super UV-cut Glass, which filters 99% of ultraviolet on the front door. "V Package" with carefully chosen equipment 1.3L "X" grade is newly added to the grade lineup while lowering the bottom MSRP to 1.37M yen.

 

The special specification model is based on 1.3L "X" and "G" grades and have an idling stop function "Toyota Stop & Start System". It has achieved fuel efficiency of 21.5km/L (base model + 1.5km/L) while enhancing environmental and safety performance by S-VSC, TRC and LED rear combination lamp excellent maneuverability and stability.

 

As for the outer panel, 5 colors including Strawberry Metallic Opal are newly added. Berry Red Mica decorations on the door mirrors, outside handles and back door garnish come with Strawberry Metallic Option.

 

 MSRP

Ractis (MSRP).pdf

As of October 12th, TOYOTA launched special specification model X "HID Extra Limited" for Corolla Axio and Corolla Fielder from Toyota Corolla dealers nationwide.

 

This special specification models have projector style discharge headlamps, a smart entry & start system, an anti-theft system, an automatic air condition & touch-tone heater control panel and sun visors with vanity mirror for driver and passenger seats added to the "X" grade enhancing the convenience and usability.

 

In addition to mentioned, Corolla Axio special specification vehicle X "HID Extra Limited" has a drive monitor, which provides information such as outside temperature, a tachometer, a front personal lamp etc. applied to enhance usability while setting dark gray mica as a new color for the outer panel.

 

On the other hand, Corolla Fielder special specification model X "HID Extra Limited" has a rear spoiler with LED slit beam stop lamps and privacy glasses with UV ray filtering function to enhance its safety and comfort while setting total of five colors for the outer panel including newly added White Pearl Crystal Shine..

 

 

 <MSRP>

Axio & Fielder (MSRP).pdf

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MyToyota.jp Customer Service staff picks up a variety of interesting and beneficial car related information especially for non-Japanese residents in Japan and introduce them in this section.

TOYOTA Prius Minor Change

 Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced Prius minor change and launches t...

2011/12/9

TOYOTA Starts Taking Orders for New "Prius PHV"

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) starts taking orders today for Plug-in Hybrid Veh...

2011/12/9