Toyota has released pictures of the Toyota FT-86 concept that will be exhibited at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show this month. It is a compact, rear-wheel drive sports concept car that is powered by a 2,000cc, horizontally opposed, four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated gasoline engine developed to convey the essential appeal of automobiles in a new era. The production model is set to hit showrooms in late 2011. More»
Here’s a look at Tommy Kaira’s latest body kit for the 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid. The kit includes new spoilers, side skirts, a new grille and a new diffuser. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. More»
Toyota is set to introduce its new SUV ‘All-New Land Cruiser’ at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. This redesigned SUV sports a 3.0-liter D-4D turbo common rail diesel engine mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with 171 hp and 410Nm of torque. The car is claimed to reach 62mph in just 11.7 seconds with a top speed of 109mph. The All-New Land Cruiser will go on sale in Europe during the 4th quarter of 2009. [DieselStation]
Here are the first leaked informations on the new 2010 Toyota 4Runner that we found over at Autoblog. The car is said to feature a boxy design with a re-designed front end and large fenders. Underneath, there will be two engine options, either a four-cylinder engine with 161 hp or a six-cylinder unit with 268 hp. The car itself is scheduled to be unveiled on September 24th. Stay tuned for more updates! [Autoblog]
Toyota has launched an updated version of its Verso MPV series with the introduction of the new Verso MPV 2.2 D-CAT 150. This new seven-seater MPV is equipped with a 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine produces 150 HP and 340 Nm of torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 10.1 seconds. The car is now available in the UK in two different versions: Verso TR and T Spirit Grades. The TR is priced at £20,835, while the T Spirit sells for £22,265. [Carscoop]
Toyota has recently introduced the Lexus IS250C four-seat convertible with an electronically opened aluminum top. The convertible is powered by a six-speed automatic transmission and a 2.5-liter, 215-horsepower V6 engine. Toyota has limited its monthly domestic sales goal to 100 units only because of the economic recession. The company is aiming to sell a collective 1,600 units of IS250C a month in 65 countries, including North America and Europe. [FarEastGizmos]
