Celebrating Prius’ 10th anniversary, Toyota will launch a special edition version of its Prius line-up called the Prius X 10th Anniversary Edition. Limited to just 1,000 units, the car will available in two different exterior colors including White Pearl and Astral Black, and feature a redesigned front and rear bumpers, new side skirts, tinted windows, a black leather finish with embossed 10th anniversary logos for the interior and a set of 17-inch lightweight alloy rims. The Prius X 10th Anniversary Edition will go on sale before the end of the year for 29,298 Euro (about $41,108). [Autoevolution]
Toyota will begin manufacturing its Prius hybrid in Thailand starting from November 2010. The car will be built at the firm’s Gateway Plant, near the Thai capital Bangkok, where it also makes the Corolla, Camry, Camry Hybrid and other models. For your info, Toyota aims to sell 1 million hybrid vehicles or more annually before the end of the decade. [CarScoop]
The 2011 Toyota Highlander made its world premiere today at the 2011 Moscow International Motor Show. Russian and Ukrainian buyers get a single engine option, the 3.5-liter V6 gasoline unit pumping out 273HP, matched to a five-speed automatic transmission. This SUV will have a re-designed front fascia with new headlights, a newly styled front grille, a new front bumper and new fog lights. The 2011 Toyota Highlander will be released in September 2010. [CarScoop]
Here’s a look at the upcoming 2011 Toyota Highlander for the Russian market. This SUV will have a re-designed front fascia with new headlights, a newly styled front grille, a new front bumper and new fog lights. Underneath, power will come from a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine that produces 273 hp. The 2011 Toyota Highlander will make its public debut at the Moscow Motor Show this month and will hit the roads in September. [Zercustoms]
The all new Auris Hybrid has just been unveiled by Toyota. Coming in two different trim levels: T4 and T Spirit, this compact car is powered by a 1.8-liter VVT-i petrol engine and an electric motor that output a total of 134 hp. The car has a top speed of 112 mph (181 km/h), with 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) can be reached in just 11.4 seconds. Meanwhile, standard features include climate control air conditioning, six-speaker audio system with CD, radio, MP3 file player, front and rear electric windows, electric, heated door mirrors, front fog lights, LED running lights, colour-matched door handles and mirrors, push-button start, seven airbags, VSC (Vehicle Stability Control), TRC (Traction Control) and HAC (Hill-start Assist Control). Prices ranging from 18,950 GBP (about $27,278) for the T4 model and goes up to 20,700 GBP (about $29,797) for the T Spirit model. [Autoevolution]
The all new 2011 Toyota RAV4 has just been priced for the UK market. This compact SUV will be available in two different configurations including 2WD and AWD, along with two different trim levels: XT-R and SR. Underneath, power will come from a choice of either a 2.2 D-4D diesel engine paired to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, or a 2.0-liter Valvematic petrol engine mated with the company’s Multidrive S CVT system. The 2011 Toyota RAV4 will go on sale from June 1st for a starting price of 22,410 GBP for the XT-R 2.2 D-4D 6MT 2WD model and goes up to 27,380 GBP for the SR 2.2 D-CAT 6AT AWD model. [Zercustoms]
