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October 2009:Archive

TMC unveils Luxury Hybrid 'SAI'

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  • Sale date: December 7th
  • Sales channel: Toyota, Toyopet, Corolla, and Netz
  • MSRP: Please see below

 

TMC (TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION) announced the unveiling in Japan of the compact luxury sedan 'SAI', which is planned to go on sale in Japan on December 7.

 

The Sai is based on a concept derived from the Japanese word sai--which means "talent" when written as "才.JPG" and "coloration" when written as "彩.JPG"--as a hybrid-only sedan "combining advanced talent and multi-color sophistication".

             

For details, visit TOYOTA's English News Release page

http://www2.toyota.co.jp/en/news/09/10/1020_1.html


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Recycling fees not included.

 

Please contact us to inquire:mityt@toyota-administa.co.jp

 

For further information, visit

http://toyota.jp/sai/index.html (only in Japanese)

Redesigned Mark X debut in Japan!

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  • Released date: October 19th
  • Sales channel: Tokyo Toyopet and Tokyo TOYOTA
  • MSRP: Please see below


TMC (TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION) announced the launch in Japan of the redesigned Mark X, which furthers the series "sporty and luxurious" concept by offering enhanced quality in an authentic rear-wheel-drive sedan.

 

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Also the fuel efficiency of the Relax Selection 2WD models exceeds the 2010 Fuel Efficiency Standard by 15% or more, qualifying them for incentives and subsidies under Japanese government's taxation system for environmentally considerate vehicles.

             

For details, visit TOYOTA's English News Release page

http://www2.toyota.co.jp/en/news/09/10/1019.html


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  • Super ECT: Super intelligent, electronically-controlled, six-speed automatic transmission

Recycling fees not included.


Please contact us to inquire:mityt@toyota-administa.co.jp

 

For further information, visit

http://toyota.jp/markx/index.html (only in Japanese)

  • Released date: October 14th
  • Sales channel: Toyopet and Toyota Corolla
  • MSRP: Please see below


Improvement of fuel efficiency:

15%.JPGRactis with 1.5L engine (2WD) have achieved 18.6km/L*1(+ 0.6km/L*1 than conventional model) through the improvement of the engine, transmission, and alternator. Surpassing the 2010 Fuel Efficiency Standard by 15% or more.  In addition Ractis already has qualified for the 75% lower than the 2005 Emission Standard, now buyers of Ractis is eligible for the 50% tax relief of vehicle acquisition tax and vehicle weight tax.

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  • Super CVT-i: Super Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent

Recycling fees not included.


Welcab (TOYOTA's welfare vehicles):

Also Welcab has been enhanced in the same manner as the base models, and Welcarry feature, which allows a wheelchair to be stored on the vehicle roof using electrically operated mechanism, is adopted to Friend Matic vehicles. Now some of 1.3L engine vehicles and 1.5L engine (2WD) vehicles also qualify for the 50% tax relief of vehicle acquisition tax and vehicle weight tax.

 

 

Please contact us to inquire:mityt@toyota-administa.co.jp

 

For further information, visit the links below

Ractis: http://toyota.jp/ractis/index.html (only in Japanese)

Ractis Welcab: http://toyota.jp/welcab/ractis/index.html (only in Japanese)


  • Released date: October 13th
  • Sales channel: Netz TOYOTA
  • MSRP: Please see below

 

Partial improvements to Auris with 1.8L engine have been made by adopting TOYOTA's 'Valvematic' engine and paddle shift (excl. "RS"), also the new "RS" grade recently added to the line up has the 6-speed manual transmission installed.

 

As for the exterior, there were design changes for the engine-hood, head-lamp, front grill/ bumper/ spoiler, rear combination lamp/ bumper.  7 colors, including newly added 4 colors (Metallic Silver, Metallic Gray, Metallic Blue, and Metallic Cobalt blue), are available for the outer panel.


Improvement of fuel efficiency:

Among 1.8L engine vehicles, "180G S package" (2WD)'s fuel efficiency surpassed the 2010 Fuel Efficiency Standard by 25% or more, while "RS" with 4WD surpassed the same by 15% or more.  Vehicles with 1.5L engine surpassed the same by 15% or more through the improvement of engine, transmission, and alternator. In addition to all vehicles in the same series which already have qualified for the 75% lower than the 2005 Emission Standards, now Auris complies with the tax relief of vehicle acquisition tax and vehicle weight tax.

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  • Super CVT-i: Super Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent

Recycling fees not included.

 

Please contact us to inquire:mityt@toyota-administa.co.jp

 

For further information, visit

http://toyota.jp/auris/index.html (only in Japanese)

 


Dealer event announcement from Tokyo TOYOTA

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 "Tokyo TOYOTA's 3 months special - Receive 100,000 yen worth of Thanks Coupon"

 

Good news for buyers who cannot receive tax relief for eco-friendly cars!

 

If you are considering purchasing Crown Majesta, Crown Athlete, Crown Royal, Land Cruiser Parado, or Porte, we recommend you to go to a Toyota dealer before the end of November.

Tokyo TOYOTA will give you 100,000yen worth of designated options, such as special glass coating, lock bolts for number plate, and step illumination.

 

QMI GLASS SEALANT:

1) type-T

Glass coating to keep the car body always clean, also easy to wash just by water

2) Fine view

Long-lasting water-repellent coating, which keeps clear view on a rainy day.

3) Aluminum Wheel

 Protect tire wheel from getting dirty easily, also makes the care easy.

 

Lock bolts for number plate:

You can protect your number plate from the theft with original key adaptors

 

Step illumination:

Front passenger side foot step and the ground below it are illuminated by blue LED lamp when passenger side door opens.

 

Tokyo TOYOTA's specified options

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Please contact us to inquire:mityt@toyota-administa.co.jp

 

For further information, visit the links below

http://toyota.mediagalaxy.ne.jp/toyotaten/T016/netmagazine/campaign/thankscoupon/

(Only in Japanese)

 

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces that three concept vehicles and the TF109 Formula One racing car are to highlight its Toyota-brand exhibit for the 41st Tokyo Motor Show.  The show is open to the public from October 24 to November 4 at Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture.

TMC views motor shows as an opportunity to highlight new, automotive possibilities, and so over the years has used them to unveil a wide variety of concept vehicles and groundbreaking technologies.

Display vehicles

1. FT-86 Concept (world premiere)
The FT-86 ("86" pronounced "hachi roku"), a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car, provides driving joy and excitement.

2. PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID Concept (Japan premiere)
The PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID Concept, which employs the first lithium-ion batteries to be used to power a Toyota-brand vehicle, is based on the third-generation Prius.  It is capable of being charged from an external power source, such as a household outlet.

3. FT-EV II (world premiere)
The FT-EV II is a compact EV designed for short distances, and it is based on the idea of a future mobility society in which EVs are common, and means of transport are divided according to purpose, the characteristics of the energy to be used and the status of the supply infrastructure.  The FT-EV II features a high-quality package extremely convenient in urban settings.

4. TF109 Formula One racecar
The TF109 is noted for its aerodynamic performance and highly reliable engine.  With eight year's of Formula One racing behind it, Toyota has produced a vehicle that draws on a wealth of accumulated racing experience and incorporates cutting-edge technology and an unshakable desire for victory.

For further information and vehicles' image, please visit

Also TOYOTA has opened special website for Tokyo Motor Show 2009.
  • Released date: October 5th
  • Sales channel: Toyota Corolla
  • MSRP: Please see below

Improvement of fuel efficiency:
15%.JPGVehicles with 1.5L engine (2WD/CVT) have achieved 18.6km/L*1(+0.4km/L*1 than conventional model of Axio and +0.6km/L*1 than conventional model of Fielder) by the improvement of the engine, transmission, and alternator. Also both Axio and Fielder's fuel efficiencies surpassed the 2010 Fuel Efficiency Standard by 15% or more.

In addition both vehicles (have already) qualified for the 75% lower than the 2005 Emission Standard which makes buyers of Corolla Axio or Corolla Fielder eligible for the 50% tax relief of vehicle acquisition tax and vehicle weight tax.

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Special specification:

Corolla Axio and Corolla Fielder

- X "HID Limited"

Based on X, this special specification vehicle is equipped with projector type discharge head-lamp, automatic air conditioner & push type heater control panel and Light Controlling System (Con Light).

Also Corolla Fielder adopts several more equipment, such as rear spoiler with LED split beam stop lamp and privacy grass with UV cut function.

For the outer panel, 5 colors, including Dark Gray Mica, are available for Corolla Axio, and also 5 colors, including Pear White Crystal Shine, are available for Corolla Fielder.

Corolla Fielder

- X "202"
This special specification vehicle has stylish and fashionable atmosphere with black color tone.

Based on "X (CVT)", this special specification vehicle is equipped with original front grill, plated outside door handle and high-gloss aluminum wheel.

For the interior, it has been adopted seat cover made by synthetic leather, piano black coating for center cluster/ power window switch base/ inside door handle, original white seat belt white piping for seats, and white stitching for floor mat/ real-leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel/ shifting knob.
 

Welcab (TOYOTA's welfare vehicles):
Also Welcab has been enhanced in the same manner as the basic vehicles.

Corolla Axio: http://toyota.jp/welcab/axio/index.html (only in Japanese)
Corolla Fielder: http://toyota.jp/welcab/fielder/index.html (only in Japanese)

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  •  Super CVT-i: Super Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent
Recycling fees not included.


Please contact us to inquire:mityt@toyota-administa.co.jp

For further information, visit the links below
Corolla Axio: http://toyota.jp/axio/index.html (only in Japanese)
Corolla Fielder: http://toyota.jp/fielder/index.html (only in Japanese)



  • Released data: October 13rd
  • Sales channel: Toyopet for Premio and Toyota for Allion
  • MSRP: Please see below

Improvement of fuel efficiency:
15%.JPGVehicles with 1.5L engine have achieved 18.6km/L*1(+0.6km/L*1 than conventional model) by the improvement of the engine, transmission, and alternator. Also both Premio and Allion's fuel efficiencies surpassed the 2010 Fuel Efficiency Standard by 15% or more.

In addition both vehicles qualified for the 75% lower than the 2005 emission standard  which makes buyers of Premio or Allion eligible for the 50% tax relief of vehicle acquisition tax and vehicle weight tax.

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Special specification vehicles:

Premio

- 1.5F L-Package Premio Selection
Based on 1.5F, this special specification vehicle is equipped with discharge head-lamp and UV-cut privacy window grass.  Also medium brown woodgrain panels for the interior and real-leather wrapped shifting knob, and woodgrain 4-spoke steering wheel create more sophisticated interior space and also the price is more affordable.  4 colors, including Metallic Silver, are available for the outer panel.

 - 1.5F "Version C", and 1.8X "Version C"
Based on 1.5F and 1.8X, these special specification vehicles achieved more affordable prices by revising the equipment, such as change from automatic air conditioner to manual one.  Gray-beige has been added to the range of interior color, and 7 colors, including Metallic Gray, are available for outer panels.

 
Allion

- A15 "G-Package Special edition"
Based on A15, this special specification vehicle is equipped with discharge head-lamp and original Metallic Gray front grill.  Also real-leather wrapped shifting knob and woodgrain 4-spoke steering wheel project make it more attractive, and also the price is more affordable.  4 colors, including Metallic Silver, are available for the outer panel.

 
Welcab (TOYOTA's welfare vehicles):
Also Welcab has been enhanced in the same manner as the basic vehicles.

Premio: http://toyota.jp/welcab/premio/index.html (only in Japanese)
Allion: http://toyota.jp/welcab/allion/index.html (only in Japanese)

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  • Super CVT-i: Super Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent
Recycling fees not included.

 
Please contact us to inquire: mityt@toyota-administa.co.jp

For further information, visit the links below
http://toyota.jp/ist/index.html (only in Japanese)


  • Released data: October 1st
  • Sales channel: Netz Toyota
  • MSRP: Please see below

 

Improvement of fuel efficiency:

15%.JPGVehicles with 1.5L engine have achieved 18.6km/L*1(+0.6km/L*1 than conventional model) by the improvement of the engine, transmission, and alternator and its fuel efficiency surpassed the 2010 Fuel Efficiency Standard by 15%.

 

Now ist complies with the 50 % tax relief of vehicle acquisition tax and vehicle weight tax.

 

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Welcab (TOYOTA's welfare vehicles):

Also Welcab has been enhanced in the same manner as the basic vehicles.

http://toyota.jp/welcab/ist/index.html (only in Japanese)

 

 

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  • Super CVT-i: Super Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent


Recycling fees not included.

 

 

Please contact us to inquire: mityt@toyota-administa.co.jp

 

For further information, visit the links below

http://toyota.jp/ist/index.html (only in Japanese)

  • Released date: September 18th
  • Sales channel: TOYOTA
  • MSRP: Please see below

 

ISIS has been made partial improvements by adopting TOYOTA's 'Valvematic' engine and combined with Super CVT-i, which increases fuel efficiency and smooth driving. It places ISIS in the top-level fuel efficiency among vehicles of the same displacement class.

 

 Improvement of fuel efficiency:

15%.JPGVehicles with 1.8L engine have achieved 16.4km/L*1(2WD)/ 13.6km/L*1(4WD), and its fuel efficiency surpassed the 2010 Fuel Efficiency Standard by 25% or more.  While 2.0L engine vehicles have achieved 15.2km/L*1 and its fuel efficiency surpassed the same by 15% or more.  Also all vehicles in the same series have qualified the 75% lower than the 2005 Emission Standards.

Now ISIS complies with the tax relief of vehicle acquisition tax and vehicle weight tax, and the ratios are 75% for 1.8L and 50% for 2.0L vehicles.

             

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Other Improvements:

New standard equipments

- Smart Entry & Start System

- Engine immobilizer system

- Speed-sensing automatic door lock

- Power tilt-function and telescopic steering wheel

 

New Exterior designs

- Front grill, front emblem, and back door outsider garnish

 

Newly available colors

- Turquoise Mica Metallic and Red Mica Metallic

 

Special specification - PLATANA "Limited" and L"G-edition":

Also both PLATANA "Limited" and L"G-edition" are improved in the same manner as the base vehicles, and PLATANA "Limited" has new colors for interior and exterior, Dark Gray and Black Mica respectively.

 

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Super CVT-i: Super Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent

  • Recycling fees not included.

 

 

Welcab (TOYOTA's welfare vehicles):

Also Welcab has been enhanced in the same manner as the basic vehicles.

http://toyota.jp/welcab/isis/index.html (only in Japanese)

 

 

Please contact us to inquire: mityt@toyota-administa.co.jp

 

For further information, visit

http://toyota.jp/isis/index.html (only in Japanese)

  • Released data: September 14th
  • Sales channel: Toyota
  • MSRP: Please see below

 

The 4th generation maintains the outstanding drivablility, reliability, and basic functionality of the earlier generations while improving on the on-road and off-road performance that is the Prado's claom to fame. 

 

[Specific Improvements]

- A roomier cabin through increased space between the front and second-row seats, while enhancements to the time-tested full frame structure and higher body rigidity make the ride even more comfortable.

 

- The adoption of a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) and a "crawl control" feature allow for driving stability at city and highway speeds, enhances rough-road compatibility.

 

- Other off-road driver-support features include a 'Multi-terrain Select' switch to control drive power and braking in line with the off-road environment and the world's first 'Multi-terrain Monitor', which displays the road conditions around the vehicle taken by four onboard cameras.

 

[Top-level environmental and safety performance in 4WD SUV class]

5%.JPG- Realized 8.8km/L*1 with 2.7L (2TR-FE gasoline engine), and 8.2km/L*1 with V6 4.0L (1GR-FE gasoline engine). And also 4.0L vehicles surpassed the 2010 Fuel Efficiency Standard by 5% or more, and all vehicles have been certified the 75% lowere than the 2005 Emission Standard.

 

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  • ECT-E: 4-speed automatic transmission with electronically controlled flex lock-up
  • 5 Super ECT: Super intelligent 5-speed automatic transmission

 Recycling fees not included.

 

Please contact us to inquire:mityt@toyota-administa.co.jp

 

For further information, visit the links below

http://toyota.jp/landcruiserprado/index.html (only in Japanese)

Global News Release http://www2.toyota.co.jp/en/news/09/09/0914.html

 

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