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Car Review | Toyota Prius 1 2011, specifications, features and prices in the US | The Toyota Prius is a gas-electric hybrid and the third generation Prius made its debut in 2010 with a more powerful engine and better fuel economy. Prius was the first mass-produced gasoline-electric hybrid when it went on sale in Japan in 1997. Since then, the Prius became the best-selling hybrid vehicle in the U.S. and the world. The Toyota Prius entered the U.S. market in 2000, and the second generation Prius was launched in 2004 in the fall of 2003 that the first product to use third-generation gas-electric hybrid, Toyota Synergy Drive hybrid powertrain technology.

The third generation Toyota Prius looks much like its iconic predecessor but slightly wider and comes with a larger 1.8-liter engine. Highway fuel economy has improved slightly, but city mileage has fallen a bit. It can propel itself solely on electric power at low speeds. The new Prius feels more substantial and boasts several improvements. Side curtain air bags and ESC are standard. - CAR REVIEW

Car Review | Honda Brio vs Toyota Etios Liva, cars comparison in India | Toyota has recently launched its hatchback Etios Liva in Indian markets. Etios Liva is the entry level car from Toyota in India. Etios Liva is also the cheapest Toyota car in Indian markets. Honda is also having its brand image for mid size luxury sedans in Indian markets. With the success of hatchbacks in India every automobile company is planning to launch hatchbacks in Indian markets. Honda Brio is the smallest car from Honda in India. Honda Brio will be the cheapest Honda car in Indian markets. Honda is likely to launch Honda Brio in October 2011.

Both are fitted with 1.2L petrol engines. Liva is priced around Rs.4.59 lakhs as compared with Honda Brio likely to be priced at Rs.5.00 lakhs. Etios liva is expected to provide a mileage of 14 kmpl of petrol under city driving conditions whereas Brio is likely give 18 kmpl of petrol. On highway driving Liva gives a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl compared with Honda Brio with 21 kmpl. Honda Brio is fitted with 15” alloy wheels whereas Etios Liva comes with 14” steel wheels. - CAR REVIEW

Toyota India cars sales, toyota vehicle sales 2011 increased 100% in india | Car Sales | Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited (TKML), the Indian subsidiary of Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation, which has increased its production capacity in the first plant to 80,000 units, up 10 per cent from 73,000 units, is planning to more than double its vehicle sales in India in 2011. This includes both passenger cars and utility vehicles in its stable.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited (TKML), which is likely to close calendar year 2010 with total sales of 73,000 units, up from 51,400 units sold in 2009, a growth of 42 per cent, is looking to selling 150,000 units in 2011, mainly driven by sales of the Etios, a top company official said. Toyota aims to sell 70,000 units of Etios, both sedan and hatchback put together.

“We have recently increased our production capacity in the first plant. With the commencement of our second plant with an annual capacity of 70,000 units, we are looking at total sales in excess of 150,000 units next year. Half of the targeted sales will come from our new ‘B’ segment car, Etios,” Sandeep Singh, deputy managing director, TKML said.

Presently, Toyota manufactures Corolla Altis, Innova and Fortuner in Bangalore plant and imports Camry, Prado, Prius and Land Cruiser as completely built units (CBUs). Etios production has commenced in its second plant and will be delivered to customers from January 1, 2011.

Singh said, the company has established the flexible production unit for Etios car and depending on the customer preference it would make changes in the production of either the hatchback or sedan. To begin with, Toyota will sell Etios only in the domestic market and explore the possibility of exporting it only in 2012, he told Business Standard.

“We have no plans to export Etios in the first year as we expect good demand from the domestic market. However, we do have plans to export this car from India. We are yet to decide when and to which markets to export this car,” he said.

While the second plant is designed for 100,000 units per annum, Toyota would produce only 70,000 units in 2011, he said adding, depending on the demand it would raise the output in the second plant. The company plans to start a second shift in June next year, he said.

The company has invested Rs3,200 crore to set up the second manufacturing plant as well as develop Etios for both Indian and world markets. Toyota employs 4,700 employees in both its plants and aims to increase the headcount to over 5,000 later this year.

“Although India is the first launch market for Etios, the platform will be launched in other markets as well. The next launch market for Toyota Etios would be Brazil in 2012,” Singh said.

Toyota will also increase the localisation content in Etios from 70 per cent to over 95 per cent by end of 2012, when the transmission and engine plant goes on stream in Bidadi near Bangalore, he added. - CAR SALES

Car Reviev, Car Sales | New India Toyota Corolla Altis 2011 , Toyota Altis Diesel Facelift | Toyota motors in India can be able to build its brand for quality cars. Recently it has launched the face lifted version of corolla altis both petrol and diesel variants in Indian markets.

Features of new Corolla altis: Petrol version of the new Toyota altis is having 6 speeds manual and 7 speeds CVTi gears compared with only 5 speed gear system with the present corolla altis. Diesel version is having the same old 6 speed manual gear system.

Mileage of New Toyota corolla altis Diesel: according to Toyota Motors Company Petrol variant of altis 2011 is said to provide a mileage of 15.22 kmpl whereas the new corolla altis diesel version is expected a mileage of 21.45 kmpl.

New Toyota altis 2011 price: Petrol version is priced at Rs.10.53 lakhs to 14.77 lakhs and the Diesel version is priced at Rs.11.46 to Rs.14. 55 lakhs. - Car Reviev, Car Sales

Car Review: 2011 Toyota 4Runner - 2011 Toyota 4Runner is good for towing and off-road driving, but not the best substitute for the family car. A rugged 4.0-liter V6 sound is powerful and relatively fuel. efficient Tour turbulent and handling is poor. Version "Trail" is designed for serious off-road riding. Its 4WD system is a primitive of part-time system , unless you upgrade to the Limited trim. Third-row seats are optional.

Professional: I just traded my 2001 SR5 for a 2011 SR5 and so far I love it. The ECO light reminds me to accelerate a little bit more gently which is a plus for the $$ of gas today at $4 for reg unleaded. Stereo system is fantastic. Ride is smooth and quiet. Transmission has a great feel! The Bluetooth cellphone capabilities are fantastic - NY State just added 2 points to any cellphone violation while driving, so I can't speak highly enough about the technology.

Consumer: I found a small spot of rust on the rear bezel. I do not expect that all vehicles with less than 6K miles. For handling in curves, not too high. Enter the fast corners, I think, because it really makes a / as soft costs, but adjusted to the turns more slowly. In general, the truck is driving me a little more civilized than I should anyway. Backup mirror is a bit overrated ... is good when back in the garage to make sure I'm all the way without hitting the wall. This is a truck and the steps would probably be very useful, especially when the roof cleaning or storage of equipment in the transport of goods. @car review

LEXUS: a japanese luxury car of Toyota | Car Showroom - Lexus is a luxury car division of Japanese car manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1989 in the United States, Lexus is now sold around the world and became a best-selling brand of premium cars in Japan. Lexus vehicles are officially sold in over 70 countries and territories around the world. Lexus brand is ranked among the ten most important brands in the global world of the value of the Japanese market and the brand is an important contribution to the premium automotive sector. Division headquarters are located in Toyota, Aichi, Japan, large operational centers in Brussels, Belgium, and Torrance, California, United States.

Lexus is the result of a proposed flagship sedan that started underground in 1983. This effort became the original Lexus LS, which was the first vehicle to carry the Lexus brand in its launch in 1989. In the following years, Lexus added sedan, coupe, convertible and SUV models. In 2005 a hybrid version of the RX crossover has begun, and other hybrid models were introduced to the Lexus lineup. In 2007, Lexus launched its performance division of the F mark the launch of the IS F sport sedan, followed by LFA supercar in 2009.

From the start of production, vehicles, Lexus has always been produced in Japan, with manufacturing centered in the Chubu and Kyushu regions, and especially Toyota Tahara, Aichi, Chubu, and Miyata, Fukuoka, Kyushu plant. Assembly of the first Lexus built outside of Canada, Ontario, Canada-produced RX 330, began in 2003. Following a reorganization of the company from 2001 to 2005, Lexus also operates its own engineering and manufacturing centers solely responsible for the division of vehicles.

Since 2000, Lexus has increased its sales outside of the major U.S. markets through a growing worldwide. Division dedicated to dealers, the Japanese domestic market in 2005, became the first Japanese premium brand to launch its country of origin. In addition to debut in South-East Asia, Latin America and other export markets in the region has since followed. assembly of the division has also been extended to meet specific area of transmission model and configuration.

Japan: toyota looks for new parts supply line in Korea 2011 - Attracting Toyota Motor: The chairman of top automaker in Japan, Toyota Motors, visited Korea last weekend to "encourage dealers and explain the process of recovery from the earthquake in Japan." But industry analysts believe that the visit otherwise. They see the visit as part of a tour to get parts suppliers for Toyota manufacturing outside of Japan, which is prone to earthquakes and other natural disasters.

Even before the earthquake and tsunami caused problems in March monstrous production, Toyota has seen a drop in sales due to the repeated reminders and a strong yen. Its production lines were closed due to power shortages and parts. Therefore, Toyota may be the active search for new power lines in Korea, geographic proximity, as well as a provider of high quality parts businesses throughout the automotive world.

Korea has benefited from its proximity to the disaster has affected Japan. Softbank has recently joined the telecommunications sector in Korea to establish a global data center in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang. The movement, of course, came amid growing fears of aftershocks increasing natural disasters.

Following the trauma of the earthquake and tsunami, Japanese companies will suffer a 15 percent cut in electricity consumption from July. Many, incuding Toyota, are preparing to move their production bases in South Korea.

According to the government about 100 Japanese companies, including Toyota, are showing interest in the south, which is close to Japan, and holds advanced port, road infrastructure and electricity.

It's too big an opportunity to miss. Rather than seeking short term gains should be able to Korea to take this opportunity by improving our manufacturing capacity to meet the demanding tastes of Japanese companies (Toyota.Motors).

Korea FTA with the EU should enter into force in July, and an agreement with the United States should be ratified quickly, making the Korean market more attractive for Japanese companies.

Car Showroom, Car Pictures, Car Review, Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback Comes In June 2011 - Toyota Kirloskar India is ready to resume production in full swing at this plant in India after production cuts in response to shortages in part because of the twin disasters in Japan recently, here is some good news for hatchback potential buyers in India. The highly anticipated release Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback in India, which could have been delayed due to the reduced production is on time.

Toyota Kirloskar India to draw the curtain on Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback, who is the latest salvo at Toyota in the segment of the bread and butter of the Indian car market. With this launch, India Toyota hopes to gain significant market share in the Indian car market as sedans remain where the largest share of car sales in India come from. The hatchback will be launched Toyota Etios Liva at the end of June

The Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback, which in turn has seen the test ride and Bangalore, many avid petrolheads During his last few weeks, pointing to further camouflage near the start of the matter. Frankly Toyota Etios Liva aspect is more than a bit 'disappointing because the car seems very simple and very conservative, especially the sedan segment, which is a lot of interesting options, such as the Fiat Grande Punto and Volkswagen Polo.

Meanwhile, Toyota Etios Liva should arrive with a 1.2 liter engine generating about 80 hp. So much power allied with a light body of 890 kg, as evidenced by the brother sedan, Toyota Etios Sedan,  Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback can rap and economical car is backed by Toyota's legendary quality. A diesel version of Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback expected later next year.

Meanwhile, here is an official word out of Toyota Kirloskar India through its Director General (Marketing), Mr Sandeep Singh: "We are now all set to launch the Toyota Etios Liva Hatchback. The launch will be as per schedule in the last week of June."

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Several consumers review the 2011 Toyota Vios Facelift looks more and more attractive than previous generation. The change is not a lot of on interior and exterior spaces. However, the change was considered to provide an impression of luxury and impressing sports grill. New models are now four Gril-line with layer of chrome and gives a feeling of sportiness and luxury, and even equipped with the fog lights.

Rear side mirror is still displayed with the lights of Sein. However, the new Toyota Vios looks better with the new design 15-inch wheels and 185/60R15 tires. In the rear, although the design has not changed, but the location of the mica color changing lights. The white part now turning into red and vice versa. There are also included chrome trunk strip.

With the handheld's design has not changed, except the steering wheel. Color changes in the center console or dashboard audio controls and air conditioning installed. In this section now looks with a mixture of darker color (center) and the money out.

Transmission rod covered with a skin now with audio buttons and change more dramatically. Whereas the multi-information display (MID) located in the center to update the mileage, fuel consumption and average speed. There is also the auxiliary connector for MP3 players and iPods in the entertainment system for the car.

Engines still rely 1NZ-FE 1,427 cc, DOHC 16-valve with technology, VVT-i. After the reason for the ability to produce power and torque are unchanged, or 80 kW (109 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 141 rpm Nm@4.200. Active safety is of ABS, EBD.

Seat lower and wider than before, 2011 Toyota Corolla Altis looks much thinner than its predecessor look a little awkward. The headlights of bulky old has gone and character lines are more pronounced, but there are many other things to hide a profile too familiar. Unlike the Toyota Vios and Camry, 2011 Corolla Altis looks more like a facelifted rather than completely new model. While we understand the need for caution, there is room for new adventures. The 2.0V is supplied with a dark gray, single-bar grille and headlights HID smoked in an attempt to appear fashionable.

Despite using the same chassis as before, Corolla Altis handles much better on the road, thanks to firmer suspension, the height is less driving and a wider track. In fact, 2011 Toyota Corolla Altis is more than competent, it is very fun to drive, gripping harder, leaning less and show a little liquid in the corners. The chassis is much more sensitive to the boundary adjustment, while the electric power steering is well weighted and better than before. So, even if not quite at ease on twisty B-roads, the 2011 Toyota Corolla Altis a pretty good job when asked to.

The Toyota FT-86 sports coupe, probably the most exciting car in a long time from Toyota, has confirmed the sale in 2012 in major markets like Europe, United States.and Japan. Seems-wise, Toyota says the FT-86 production is based largely on the Toyota FT-86 Concept II presented in Geneva in March. Subaru version of the FT-86 are clearly different in appearance, though the same platform and mechanical.

Toyota promising "intrinsic joy of driving" to be submitted to FT-86 is lightweight, compact, low center of gravity and the front engine, rear-wheel-drive platform supported by the limited slip differential. Powering Toyota sports coupe entry-level is going to be the latest 2.0-liter Subaru Boxer engine aspiration to improve the D-4S Toyota direct injection technology. There are no hard features have been published, but all power is sent through a six-speed transmission available in manual and automatic. Enjoy a gallery of Toyota FT-86 Concept II to the Geneva auto show below!

Toyota is developing a new low cost compact car for the fast growing new markets like China and ASEAN, which obviously includes Malaysia. According to Japanese newspaper Chunichi Shimbun, which said it was condemned for the new car launch in 2012, costing less than one million yen (37,113 ringgit).

To lower development costs, the compact car share a platform with Toyota Vios, Toyota Yaris, while so many parties as possible locally, which could reduce costs by 30-40 percent.

The report also mentions that Daihatsu, Toyota mini / car small subsidiary unit is also currently developing a new compact car for Asian markets in the Southeast. The possibility remains that the car could be named as Toyota in some markets and as Perodua in Malaysia.

Compared with automakers like Volkswagen and Hyundai, Toyota seems to be staying in the presence and investment in emerging markets like India and Brazil. The two new models in question and the next Toyota Etios, whose launch in India later this year, are part of the plan of a number of Japanese automaker to establish a market presence much more developed.

The face and body of the 2011 Urban Cruiser will remain as it was and if we talk about something new in his need to keep out two new colors of its body, white pearl and silver foil that is available with two finishes available. Other colors are black, amethyst, red, gray and brown.

Toyota makes available a new titanium-colored finish covering the center console, dashboard and side armrests on the doors. Available in style pack offers a tapestry that combines the dark gray and black.

2011 Urban Cruiser is only available with two engines, gasoline 1.33 101 hp VVT-i and 1.4 D-4D diesel 90 hp. There is an automatic option is to send both mechanical and strength to the front wheels, except in the case of diesel as an option that can take four-wheel drive. Starting in 2011 both engines meet Euro 5 standards.

Toyota Land Cruiser is a vehicle with series of four-wheel drive produced by Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation. The development of the first generation of Toyota Land Cruiser began in 1951 when the Toyota version of the Jeep-like vehicle and production began in 1954. Toyota Land Cruiser has been produced cabriolet, coupe, wagon and utility truck versions. Toyota Land Cruiser reliability and longevity has led to great popularity, especially in Australia, where is the best-selling full-size, body-on-frame four-wheel drive car. Toyota also has a number of tests for the Toyota Land Cruiser the Australian Outback - is considered one of the toughest operating environments as well as temperature and terrain.

In 1941 the Japanese Imperial Army occupied the Philippines, where they found an old Bantam Mk II, and immediately introduced into Japan. Japanese military authorities ordered Toyota to make a similar vehicle, but not to model the appearance of the American Jeep. The prototype was called the AK model and was officially adopted by the Japanese Imperial Army as Yon-Shiki Kogata Kamotsu-Sha (type 4 compact cargo truck).

Later, in 1941, the Japanese government asked Toyota to produce a truck for Japan military campaign. Toyota has developed a prototype called the AK10 2.1 tons in 1942. The AK10 has been developed using reverse engineering the Bantam GP. There are no known surviving photographs of the AK10. The only known pictorial representations of some sketches. The truck also a vertical grille, flat front wheel arches that angled down and back, like the FJ40, headlights mounted above the wheel arches on either side of the radiator and a folding windshield.

AK10 used 2259 cc, 4 cylinder Toyota Motor Type C AE model sedan, three-speed manual transmission and transfer two-speed gearbox connected to it. There is no mechanical relationship between the AK10 and the postwar Toyota Jeep BJ. Most of the AK10 is not actively used, unlike the Jeep) and there are almost no images of the battlefield.

The lofty sales of Toyota Prius, a hybrid revolution model in the United States have helped propel the Japanese juggernaut car manufacturer, to No. 1 in the world. This week, Toyota Prius reached another milestone: 1 million sales in the United States.

Toyota Prius launched 11 years ago and has since annually claimed the title of best-selling hybrid in the world. Toyota has sold more than 2 million copies of it globally, pushing the brand’s total hybrid sales to 3 million.

The company claims that more than 97 percent of Prius cars are still on the road.

“Toyota Prius paved the way for hybrids and while it is still the hybrid leader in sales and fuel economy,” Toyota vice president Bob Carter said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Toyota announced ambitious plans at the Detroit auto show to expand the Prius line. Toyota Prius v, which is larger than the current car, joins in the fall, and in 2012, Toyota Prius c compact and Toyota Prius plug-in will be added.

Toyota Prius has become a staple of Hollywood stars and mainstream Americans, as motorists have transitioned to more fuel-efficient vehicles and alternative powertrains.

Toyota Prius was by far the best-selling hybrid in the United States last year, recording sales of 140,928. That’s more than any other single carmaker and well head of the next top sellers, the Honda Insight (20,962) and the Ford Fusion (20,816) hybrids.

Toyota Prius has also helped Toyota weather dramatic shifts in fuel prices. A gallon of unleaded cost $3.71 as of Wednesday morning, up sharply from $2.83 a year ago, AAA reports, and crude oil topped $108 a barrel.

The Toyota Innova is a Toyota-designed MPV i.e. being less than 4,600 mm (181.1 in) in length as per the European system of size classification, produced in Indonesia under supervision by Toyota Astra Motor since 2003. As with Toyota Kijang, which it replaced, the Toyota Innova is produced and first marketed in 2004 in Indonesia.

Toyota Innova is part of Toyota's IMV program together with the Hilux Vigo pickup truck and the Fortuner SUV. Its official name in Indonesia is Toyota Kijang Innova, while for other countries it is simply Innova.

Powering the Innova is either 2.0 liter 136 hp (101 kW) 1TR-FE VVT-i, 2.7 liter 2TR-FE VVT-i gasoline, or 2.5 liter 102 hp (76 kW) 2KD-FTV D4-D common rail variable geometry turbocharger Diesel engine. Trim levels are J, E, G, and V. The 2.7 liter is only for V with automatic transmission. It features a live rear axle and it is of front engined rear wheel drive configuration. Newly added V variant adds ABS, leather seats and captain chairs.

The Innova is also sold in India (replacing Toyota Qualis), Malaysia (replacing Toyota Unser), the Philippines (replacing Toyota Revo), Taiwan (replacing outdated Toyota Zace surf), and Thailand. Unlike some of the Innova's competition, such as the TATA Sumo Grande, the newly launched Tata Aria, Chevrolet Tavera or the Mahindra Xylo, the Innova looks more like a minivan - in fact, its styling can be said to be similar to Toyota's other MPV offerings, namely the USDM Toyota Sienna and the Toyota Previa. The Toyota Innova is also available in Brunei, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Vietnam.

Toyota plans to launch ten new hybrid models globally until 2015, according to business plan released by this Japanese automotive manufacturer.

According to the New York Times, if Toyota's previous statements regarding the development of hybrid cars is still valid, six of the 10 hybrid models will enter the market in 2012.

"Not all hybrids will be sold in the United States," wrote New York Times.

The public has already known about the hybrid Lexus 200h CT and Toyota Prius V released in 2011 that is more roomy.

The new Prius for Europe and Japan market has been introduced at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. The new version is similar to Prius V but the it is capable of accommodating seven passengers and put lithium-ion batteries instead of nickel metal hydride batteries. Toyota likely will give a separate name for the model.

Toyota Prius is more compact, like the concept of Prius C, is possibly included in this group. Prius' plug-ins " which have traveled 13 miles , will be launched to the market in early 2012.

Toyota also said that they would continue the project for pure electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel-cell.

Toyota has showed their RAV4 electric version, which was developed with Tesla Motors, at LA Auto Show in November.

Based on their business plan, Toyota also will improve fuel economy of gasoline vehicles. Also mentioned in the plan is the continued effort to position Lexus as a global luxury brand.

They plan to have a hybrid variant of their fastest vehicles in the early of 2020.