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December 2011:Archive

TOYOTA Prius Minor Change

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:00:18 +0900
 

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"

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:36:31 +0900

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"

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:57:50 +0900

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

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:13:13 +0900

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

[December 2, 2011 2:27 PM]
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

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