Toyota has showcased the all new 2014 Toyota Highlander at this year’s New York Motor Show. Available in both front and all-wheel-drive configurations, this third generation mid-size SUV comes with a trapezoidal grille, wrap-around headlamps, bold fenders and a newly styled rear liftgate. Under the hood, the car is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 dual VVT-i engine that is coupled to a six-speed ECT-i transmission. [AR]
Here’s a glance at the upcoming 2013 Toyota Vios. Made for the Eastern countries, this new five-door sedan comes with a sharper and sportier look, with a frowned front fascia and a huge trapezoidal grille. The 2013 Toyota Vios is scheduled to make its debut at this week’s Bangkok Motor Show. [Autoevolution]
Here’s a glance at the new Toyota 86 Convertible concept. Officially dubbed as the Toyota FT-86 Open concept, this sports coupe comes with a 2+2 cabin and features an electrically operated soft-top roof that stows seamlessly into the boot. Underneath, power comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine that outputs 147kW and 205Nm. The Toyota FT-86 Open is scheduled to make its public debut in Geneva on March 5th. [Car Advice]
Check out the new 2013 Toyota Auris Touring Sports. Boasting dynamic design, best-in-segment functionality and large, flexible loadspace, this 2013 Auris hatchback comes with a number of engine options including a 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i petrol, a 1.6-liter Valvematic petrol, a 1.4-liter D-4D diesel and a full hybrid version – a 1.8-liter VVT-i petrol engine and an electric motor. Prices unannounced yet. [AR]
The all new 2014 Toyota Tundra has just been showcased at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. Coming in five different variants including SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition, along with three different engine options: a 4.0-liter V6 with 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque, a 4.6-liter V8 with 310 hp and 327 lb-ft of torque and a 5.7-liter V8 with 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque, this completely redesigned Tundra comes with a chrome grille, squared-off fenders, a new tailgate with an integrated spoiler, three-piece bumpers and restyled 18- and 20-inch alloy wheels. The 2014 Toyota Tundra will hit the roads in September. [Global Motors]
The all new 2013 Toyota GT86 TRD has just been priced in the UK. Limited to just 250 units, this sports car will be available in the UK market from March 1st for a starting price of 31,495 GBP (about $49,763) for the manual version or 32,995 GBP (about $52,133) for the automatic version. [AR]
