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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

Vehicle Delivery for Prius α

TMC is currently doing our best to reduce delivery time of vehicles to our customers. However, in regards to orders the company receives from here on, the factory shipment is expected to be after April 2012.

 

As for three row seating models of Priusα, our production depends on the supply of lithium-ion battery and thus reduction of delivery time is extremely difficult. TMC is going to push our production for earlier delivery of two row seating models.

We would like to apologize for the inconvenience.

 

¨         Please contact MyToyota.jp Customer Service for the actual vehicle delivery time as transportation lead time varies depending on each prefecture.

 

¨         Please note that expected factory shipment may be delayed depending on the production of a vehicle.

 

¨         Environment-responsive vehicle Promotion Tax Relief, which will be applied to the Automobile Tax for the following year, is applicable to customers who register a vehicle by March 2012. However, please note that Priusαmay not be applicable to the tax relief as the earliest registration is expected to be after April 2012.

Dear Customer:

We would like to send our deepest sympathy to the victims of the Tsunami / earthquake and people in the affected areas. At this time, we would like to make the following remarks concerning our dealers' handling of their operation after the earthquake.

1. To customers who have already placed an order or are currently in negotiation with a dealer.

Due to the earthquake, production, registration as well as vehicle delivery are delayed. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience which may be caused by the delay.

2. Operating Hours

Operating hours and lighting at dealers may be affected by the expected interruptions of power supply as well as difficulty in logistics for the time being. We would like to ask for your understanding.

Please contact your local dealer for more information.

March 16, 2011

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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.

As you may already know, 'special ETC toll discount' has started from this March. If you have an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System) on your car, you can receive a benefit to get discount when using express ways.  But this is only for weekends and holidays, also only for ordinary-sized vehicles and kei (mini-sized) vehicles. 

 

In addition to above, further ETC toll discount for Tokyo Aqua Line has been announced just recently and there is no limit for the time or the vehicle size. This pilot program of local government of Chiba and East Nippon Expressway Company will start from August 1st 2009 and end on March 31st 2010.

 

 

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Actually this experiment is not for the first time, and the last time was back in 2007. This time the fare after discount is about half of the discount fare from the last time, and less than 1/3 of the regular fare!! Boso peninsula of Chiba is a perfect place to visit in summer. Please refer below for the detail of the discount fare.

 

Fare for the pilot program for Tokyo Aqua Line (1st Aug, 2009 to 31st Mar 2010)

 

 

(JPY)

Kei     (mini  vehicle)

Ordinary-sized vehicle

Middle-sized vehicle

Heavy duty vehicle

Specific heavy duty vehicle

Regular fare

2,400

3,000

3,600

4,950

8,250

ETC special discount

1,860

2,320

2,780

3,830

6,380

ETC discount with pilot program

640

800

960

1,320

2,200

  Source: East Nippon Expressway Company

 

 

If you would like to know more about Boso peninsula, we have a content featuring BBQ & Camping in Boso, please visit http://www.mytoyota.jp/english/drive/outdoor/

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