Showing posts with label TOYOTA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TOYOTA. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Toyota Prius Plus (2013)

  
CARBARN | Toyota Prius Plus (2013) | The dynamic architecture of a new interior design is equipped with a horizontal panel which includes the center console, the center cluster and the instrumentation in a flowing. The console flows in a panel mounted in a central position above the instrument panel, allowing excellent visibility. Toyota information that incorporates multi-touch screen information for navigation systems, audio and vehicle air conditioning and are mounted within a context of high-quality black finish. In 2780 mm, the distance between the axes of the new Prius + 's is 80 mm longer than that of a standard Prius. The rear overhang of the vehicle is also 50 mm longer, ensuring that both passenger accommodation and cargo space is much larger than the standard Prius.


Features of the new Toyota hybrid full seven seat format of three independent sliding and split / / fold the second row of seats and a 50:50 split / folding third level. The adoption of the third row of seats has been possible thanks to the installation of an extremely compact, compact lithium-ion battery inside the vehicle's center console between the front seats. The distance between the two seats in the queue before and the second is 965 mm, 35 mm longer than the Prius. With an increase of 25 mm in the head, 27mm and 18mm shoulder room hip room than the standard Prius, the front seats incorporate adjustment slide 260 mm, 60 mm height adjustment, and are fully reclined. The driver's seat is equipped with power lumbar support, and two front seats may be equipped with heaters.
 

The side rails has a range of sliding of 180 mm, the center seat 165 mm, allowing a plan places scaled to further increase the adult shoulder room. All three seats can be folded completely flat to maximize the capacity of the Toyota Prius + 'if the cargo compartment for extra comfort, adjustable up to 35 degrees. The Toyota Prius + offers 232 liters of cargo space, with seven passengers on board. A 1.105 mm in width and 730 mm high rear opening 95 and wider mm 85 mm higher than the Prius series facilitates loading and unloading. Fundamental for any multi-purpose vehicle family, the Prius + is fully equipped with a variety of storage compartments for each level catering seat. The Toyota Prius + 's hybrid has a 1.8-liter VVT-i petrol engine, a powerful electric motor, a generator, high performance lithium-ion battery, a power unit, and the division of the power device.
 

The HSD system uses supply of gasoline engine and an electric motor, in tandem, alone as well as maximize the efficiency of both units to achieve the optimal balance between driving performance and fuel economy. The power system perfect, and CVT-transmission is controlled by continuously variable shift-by-wire, using a system of electronic gear lever. As in the standard Prius, Prius + has three 'on-demand' driving modes to increase the capacity of the full hybrid powertrain, including a full hybrid mode only EV, which enables ultra-quiet on the electric motor alone, resulting in zero fuel consumption and emissions of CO2, NOx and PM. The Toyota Prius + 's lithium-ion battery technology replaces the nickel-metal hydride in a non-plug-in hybrid Toyota completes first. Located inside the vehicle's center console between the front seats, the new battery is much lighter and more compact than the Prius. This occupies a volume much smaller than a Prius battery and 34 kg, is lighter than 8 kg.
 

In combination with a cold system of recirculation of exhaust gases, the adoption of the Atkinson cycle provides significant advantages in terms of fuel consumption and reduce emissions. Recirculating cooled exhaust gas re-establishing the cooled exhaust gas suction, further reducing the temperature of engine operation. Improve the fuel economy and cold comfort cabin, a management system of the engine combines the power of the heat recirculation exhaust gas of a heat pump water. To reduce the mechanical losses, replaces a traditional electrical system water pump drive belt. Through a valve constructed to mount the charger exhaust recirculation system redirects the heat of the exhaust gas to heat the coolant in the engine starter. The new system is lighter by 33% and 27% more efficient than the Prius engine
 

It allows a more effective rapid heating the cabin, and improves the efficiency of the hybrid system and the fuel economy. Which houses the mechanism for reducing electric motor, generator, power split device and dual motor drive in a lightweight, extremely compact casing directly comparable in size to a conventional transmission, the transaxle is at the center of the Hybrid Synergy Drive Compensation + weight gain Prius Prius is finished, the transmission ratio of the final command has been reduced from 3.498 to 3.704, keeping the acceleration performance similar to the model Prius. 60 kW electric motor / generator The high-performance permanent magnet, synchronous to 60 kW electric motor / generator operates in conjunction with the gasoline engine to increase the acceleration and the power of the driving wheels only when the Toyota Prius + is operating in EV mode.
 

In order to maintain optimum efficiency in spite of the increase in the weight of the vehicle along Prius, the cooling system of the engine passes from air to liquid. Power Control Unit Similar in size to a 12 volt battery, the Hybrid Synergy Drive ® control unit consists of a voltage boost converter, an inverter and a DC / DC converter. Controlled by the engine control unit ECU Power Management Control, the Power Control Unit increases the level of DC voltage of the hybrid battery and converts it into electrical energy for driving the AC electric motor. Hybrid Synergy Drive ® incorporates a DC / DC converter to reduce the high voltage 202v pack 14V battery system, fuel systems and accessories for charging the auxiliary battery. The Synergy Drive Prius + 's ® Hybrid powertrain combines a 99 kW DIN hp/73 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a power of 60 kW electric motor for maximum power supply system of 136 hp. + The Prius accelerates smoothly from 0-100 km / h in 11.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 165 km / h.
 

Improvement of environmental performance of Toyota Prius + class-leading aerodynamics and low weight, the hybrid wheel drive system returns fuel economy and CO2 emissions category leader of 4.1 l/100 km and 96 g / km, respectively. To complete the normal mode of the disc of the new Prius + 's seamless, electric transmission and CVT-, three alternatives, on-demand drive modes-EV, ECO and POWER-can be selected to further improve the 'driving performance, efficiency and fuel economy. Start with the normal drive mode selected, the new Toyota Prius automatically operates in EV mode +, driving under electric motor power only for the immediate power and amazingly smooth ride, quiet, with low NVH. This driving experience is unique to the hybrid technology is not complete and available to drivers of mild hybrid vehicles. In NORMAL mode, the hybrid system can operate with electric motor alone at speeds of vehicles up to 70 km / h, the gasoline engine smoothly from speed rail when its production is required.
 

The driver can also select EV mode manually. Although the gasoline engine will still start if the system judges that its production is necessary, this mode allows inputs selectable EV acceleration significantly higher without starting the engine. In ECO mode, throttle response to accelerator pedal inputs is reduced and aggressive air-conditioning control for optimized fuel economy. Depending on driving conditions, ECO mode can help drivers achieve by a 10% reduction in fuel consumption. One way to change the response of Toyota Prius + to throttle inputs, there by increasing the power to improve acceleration and increase driving pleasure. Through the Toyota multi-information touch screen, drivers can monitor the flow of energy within the Hybrid Synergy Drive ® for each driving mode. This helps them to develop techniques for relaxed driving, efficient fuels and maximize efficiency of the system. The Prius + features front MacPherson struts and rear torsion beam suspension of the standard Prius. However, both systems front and rear have been revised based on the greater comfort agility.


This allows the low damping force at higher speeds of the piston, thereby reducing the shock of impact to maintain handling. The characteristics of the structure of the upper support multipass been optimized for Prius +. As with all new Prius family of vehicles, the Prius + is a front-runner in the field of cutting-edge technological innovation. His equipment specification complete with air conditioning as standard high fuel consumption, a display system connected to the front wheel mounted switches Touch Tracer Control, Smart Entry system, Hill Start Assist and Toyota touch-screen interface to the multimedia touch more accessible. Options include a resin panoramic sunroof, LED headlamps, a Pre-Crash Safety system incorporating Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Park Assist, Toyota Touch & Go Touch Pro Plus and Toyota navigation systems, and a JBL Premium Sound with Matrix GreenEdge technology.
 

As in Prius, the major components of air conditioning system has been realized in a compact, lightweight and efficient as possible to minimize energy consumption and improve fuel efficiency. The system uses an electric compressor inverter, allowing air conditioner to be activated without depending on the engine. A control system coupled to the driving mode of the Eco Prius + reduces the impact of the air conditioner to activate the fuel consumption. This not only improves the efficiency of the fuel, but also help to reduce significantly the center Prius + 's of gravity, increases the dynamic capacity of the vehicle. The new Toyota Prius + can be equipped with an improved version of the Intelligent Park Assist fitted standard on the Prius, Easy Set a feature making it easier and much faster to use.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Toyota RAV4 EV (2013)

 
  
CARBARN | Toyota RAV4 EV (2013) | The front-wheel drive Toyota RAV4 EV, the driver can travel between two different programs, select Normal and Sport. Normal mode achieves 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds with a top speed of 85 miles per hour.  Toyota RAV4 EV offers an exceptionally smooth, quiet and comfortable handling in part because of its low drag coefficient and low center of gravity. In fact, at $ 0.30 Cd, reaching the lowest RAV4 EV drag coefficient of any SUV in the world. In comparison with the gas-powered RAV4, Toyota rejuvenation of the front bumper, upper and lower grill, mirrors, rear spoiler, and under the body design to maximize the air flow around the vehicle. The RAV4 EV is the battery in the middle bottom of the vehicle mounted and helps to drive more like sedan. Outside the Toyota RAV4 EV upscale efficient LED headlights with halogen projector-beam headlights.




Five vertical LED daytime running lights are dim that light level. External variants, including gasoline powered RAV4 include new emblems on the exterior front, rear and front door panels with the Toyota signature "blue-environment." The split rear seats with folding center armrest recline fold flat for more cargo space, with a total capacity equivalent to the conventional RAV4 73 cu. No ft interior of the vehicle by EA lost constituents. The color display panel glows red when the vehicle is active in sports and blue in normal driving. Toyota approved suppliers of electrical equipment of the vehicle supplier Leviton. Leviton offers several options for loading solutions. 



For more information, Toyota. The vehicle is equipped with an emergency cable 120V (Level 1) charge in cases where the recommended 240 (Level 2) is not the charge available. The Toyota RAV4 EV goes on sale in late summer 2012 through selected dealers, initially offered in four major metropolitan areas, including California, Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles / Orange County and San Diego. Tesla brought its expertise in EV technology, daring spirit, quick decision making and flexibility. Toyota has design, engineering, manufacturing and production expertise helped. 


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Toyota Yaris Hybrid (2013)

 
  
CARBARN | Toyota Yaris Hybrid (2013) | Toyota Yaris Hybrid technology has reduced the first Toyota HSD. The small hybrid system combines a new 1.5-liter petrol engine with a lighter, more compact electric motor, transaxle, inverter and battery. Total system weight of 42 kg is less than the Auris Hybrid, the new engine causing 20% lighter. The 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle gasoline is lighter than 10 kg and 16.5% less than 1.8 liter engine propelling existing Toyota HSD. When used in combination with a system of recirculation of the exhaust gas cooling (EGR), a motor Atkinson cycle offers significant advantages in terms of fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Atkinson-cycle, compression and expansion are asymmetric, and the valves close late, delaying compression.

 

The use of a CVT transmission and lower electric continuously variable effects and a more compact electric motor with a 6% reduction in length of the hybrid Yaris transaxle, and a saving of 11 kg more hybrid Auris. The new lowered full hybrid powertrain also has a small battery nickel-metal hydride with a management system more efficient. Combining the power of a gasoline engine and electric motor 55kW, the Yaris hybrid is highly efficient, 74 kW/100 hp powertrain will offer the best balance between performance and fuel emissions consumption/CO2 in the B segment, while allowing customers driving so frequently that emit zero NOx, PM and CO2 emissions. Testing in a real urban environement with hybrid Toyota's Synergy Drive reveals that up to 60% of trips shifting is done with the gasoline engine off, resulting in zero-emission driving.


 

More particularly, an excessive increase in engine speed has been deleted in acceleration, providing a more linear relationship between the vehicle and the engine speed. The new Yaris hybrid model is not a niche. Each full hybrid Toyota offers customers the lowest possible cost of ownership. Excellent fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions tax incentives to bring in some countries, inside the city's congestion charge exemption and exceptionally low running costs.


 

In addition, Hybrid Synergy Drive ® is designed for low maintenance and durability. The full hybrid transmission does not need a conventional engine starter or an alternator. The new Toyota Yaris hybrid will be produced in the plant of Toyota Motor Manufacturing France Valenciennes.

 

Toyota Prius C (2012)


CARBARN | Toyota Prius C (2012) | Toyota Prius c offers many standard features like automatic climate control, tilt-telescopic steering wheel with audio, display weather, multi-information and Bluetooth ® hands-free controls and remote keyless entry with illuminated entry among a long list of standard equipment. The identification of the battery and the tank under the rear seat, the Toyota Prius c is able to offer 104 cu. feet of interior volume (87.4 cu. foot passenger volume, 17.1 cu. foot cargo volume). The Prius C Synergy hybrid disc integrates the operation of components including a gasoline engine, an electric motor within a transaxle continuously variable, a nickel hydride battery, a power control unit (inverter), a converter DC-DC converter for stepping up and a hybrid control computer. The hybrid control computer regulates the application seamlessly gasoline engine and electric power, depending on driving demands, and the driving mode selected.

 

The hybrid system Prius C using a 144-volt battery of nickel-metal hydride which was placed below the rear passenger seat, near the center of the vehicle frame and to improve the low center of gravity. Toyota Prius c unit offers three modes: Normal, Eco and EV mode. Eco-Mode reduces overall energy consumption by adjusting the climate control and gas industry to improve vehicle efficiency. The body structure Prius C makes extensive use of lightweight steel reinforcing, to reduce the high mass of the vehicle and improve fuel economy. The 2012 Toyota Prius will offer three configurations c audio system. Toyota Entune ™ multi-media functions of the system interface for selected applications smart phones of the leaders, such as Pandora ® and Bing to display the vehicle's audio. 


 

The new 2012 Prius c, as all Toyota models, is equipped with the standard Star Safety System ™ that includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), electronic brake distribution power distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Stop Smart Technology (SST).


  

Toyota Hilux (2012)

  
CARBARN | Toyota Hilux (2012) | Through the introduction of variable geometry turbo, 2wd, 2012 Toyota Hilux 2.5 D-4D models now benefit from an increase of 24 hp to power. Improving 2,494 cc, 16 valve, DOHC four-cylinder common-rail now develops 144 hp at 3,600 rpm and 343 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm, for export, 2.5-liter four-wheel drive variants. The new injection nozzles provide more accurate, gas and improving the response performance. High performance turbo intercooler, not only increases power, but also improves emissions performance. A sophisticated control system optimizes the turbulent air-fuel mixture at low engine speeds, increasing torque availability without acceleration. And a cooler gas recirculation (EGR) optimizes temperature of the EGR gas to improve the performance of emissions. As a result of increased power 24 HP, 2012 Toyota Hilux 2.5 D-4D 2WD speed of 0-100 km / h in 14.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 170 km / h.

 

Despite these significant increases in performance, fuel consumption in combined cycle has been reduced by 1.0 l/100 km to 7.3 l/100 km and CO2 emissions reduced by 26 g / km to just 193 g / km. Complementing this increase in power 2012 Toyota Hilux 2WD versions are now equipped with more robust frame design 4WD models. Both engine output torque effectively through a series of high-speed motor 2.5 D-4D 343 Nm between 1,600 and 2,800 rpm generate, manual engine versions of 3.0 liters of this correspondence between the figure of a further 1.400 - 3.400 rpm banda provide optimal performance at any speed in any terrain.


 

DLX models feature anti-lock brakes (ABS), a locking rear differential, power windows, remote door locking and electric heated door mirrors. The option package for Styling + DLX Double Cab adds a body-colored front bumper guards and wheel arches, wider tires and front fog lamps.


 

Toyota Camry (2012)

  
CARBARN | Toyota Camry (2012) | The DOHC 3.5-liter V6, available in SE and XLE grades, delivers 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 Nm of torque at 4700 rpm. Higher ratios of unit-to-end gear also help to better fuel economy models in the new Toyota Camry. Also exclusive to the Toyota Camry SE, automatic transmission features shift times faster than in "S" downshift blipping control emphasizes the sense of sportsmanship. 2012 Camry has used a simple form, stylish and modern, emphasizing a higher position, lower than previous models.  Fog lights are standard on SE and XLE grades. The rear lights adhere well to the side with their main sections which extend into the panel body. The Camry LE and XLE features additional chrome exterior, and the SE grade debut their smaller body design and an exclusive section of fine mesh upper grille.


The most important rocker panel auctions IF clean connecting the front and rear spoilers integrated bottoms, accentuating the width of the door and trunk lid spoiler integrated. Accentuating the new body design are four new colors. A new dashboard design, seating positions modified, redesigned seats and leads "lean" headliner and pillar trim combine to add both real space and a greater perception of space, but also to improve visibility to the outside. Replacing the driver's seat and standard tilt / telescopic steering wheel (tilt is increased by 33 percent for the highest driving comfort) also help to improve the visibility and positioning ahead of the driver. The accelerator pedal and the front seats are moved to the front and rear-seat section of the hip was positioned behind by increasing the distance between the pair of 0.6 inches, with front seats reset help increase knee rear 1.8 inch chamber. The redesigned center console and the front edge of the rear seat legs to increase the center rear seat cushion, by two inches.


Soft textures used on the instrument panel upper, upper door trim, door armrests and center console arm contribute to greater comfort in the Camry. The Camry LE and XLE grades feature is chair of ivory or gray, the Camry SE has a unique finish in black on black or black on gray. New design of the front seats, the cornices highest seat cushions and backrests further improve comfort. The front sports seats provide lateral supports SE, denser and exclusive three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel features paddle-shift control for the six-speed automatic transmission. For 2012, the Toyota Camry offers four locations, including materials: fabric LE and XLE, SE Softex fabric, leather upholstery as standard on the XLE V6 (optional on the XLE four-cylinder) and Ultrasuede ® leather for the SE and XLE Hybrid . Heated seats are standard on the XLE V6 and are available for SE, XLE and Hybrid four-cylinder with variable temperature control.


A rear console sliding door - not the more traditional flip-up design - allows easy access from both front seats. Two drawings steering wheel with integrated audio controls and Bluetooth ®, are present: four races to Le, a leather-wrapped four-spoke for XLE, and a sporty three-spoke leather wheel for SE. Camry is one of the first to offer Toyota Entune media system. Toyota Entune brings the largest selection of music options available to a vehicle, including iheartradio 750 + stations and Pandora personalized music services. The audio systems combined with Entune feature a best-in-class advanced conversational voice recognition system that helps drivers stay focused on the road, eliminating the need to memorize thousands of voice commands. "I'm driving and will respond later" All 2012 Camry models are equipped with 10 standard airbags: advanced dual stage SRS airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags and front knee airbags driver and passenger. The airbags in the front passenger knee airbags and rear seat is new Toyota Camry. The Camry's body structure is designed to help absorb the impact forces of a collision and to minimize the impact of cabin deformation. The seat frames are designed to help absorb side collision loads. Like all Toyota models, the Toyota Camry will have the Star Safety System ™ standard, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control (TRAC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic distribution of force (EBD) and Brake Assist. Electronic tire pressure monitoring system is standard.


Another security system available, Safety Connect, can access a call center with a live operator who can send police and emergency vehicles. The system combines automatic collision notification and function of locating stolen vehicles, which can track the location of the stolen vehicle via GPS and help guide the police to retrieve it. The new blind spot monitor available using sub-millimeter wave radar to detect vehicles in blind spots of the driver. When the system detects a vehicle in adjacent lane, which alerts the driver with the indicators on side mirrors. The driver can deactivate the system if desired.


Friday, April 27, 2012

Toyota Aurion (2012)

  
CARBARN | Toyota Aurion (2012) | Second generation Toyota Aurion has five degrees of models, all powered 3.5-liter four-cam V6 and six-speed electronically controlled. All models are well specified, with seven SRS airbags (including driver knee airbag for the first time), the seatbelt warnings for all five seats, vehicle stability control (VSC), traction control ( TRC), conditioning dual-zone automatic climate controlled air, reversing camera, five alloy wheels, 60/40 split folding seats for the first time, multi-information display, Eco indicator, audio and USB input screen iPod ® connectivity, acoustic windshield, dual exhaust, rear chrome garnish and rocker molding, Optitron instruments and integrated side indicators in exterior mirrors. The entry-level model also has a driver seat with lumbar support electric drive. Toyota Aurion AT-X can be optioned at additional cost, with a leather interior, accented or 17-inch sports alloy wheels, or both.

 

The Prodigy model adds the interior features premium four-spoke steering wheel, leather-accented interior with premium door mirror adjustment, electro-chromatic interior, electric rear sunshade, memory driver's seat (including External Mirror settings), yard electrically operated front passenger and intelligent input / Smart Start. The new flagship model adds Presara premium JBL audio seven-inch screen, digital radio, satellite navigation with live traffic updates and monitor back-guide. Quality models sport built from the characteristics of the Aurion AT-X. Sportivo SX6's new is the additional exterior features the AT-X sports suspension, 17-inch wheels sporting alloy, front and rear spoilers, sports diffuser, front fog lamps and metallic / mica.


 

Inside, Sportivo SX6 has the additional features on the AT-X Quick Change blade response, sport pedals, premium three-spoke steering wheel, front sport seats, passenger seat electrically adjustable front sports Optitron meters and intelligent combination of input / Smart Start. The high degree of ZR6 Sportivo model adds automatic headlights, rain sensing wipers, HID headlamps with AFS, BSM, front and rear clearance sonar, and door mirrors in reverse immersion. Sportivo models have a single sport Optitron combination meter. The instrument panel includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) multi-information display (MID) and for the first time in the Toyota Aurion, an ecological indicator. The LCD display includes the MID center with a range, average fuel consumption, time and average speed.


 

Eco-driving indicator light and instantaneous fuel economy gauge can be turned on or off. Eco indicator helps drivers find the fuel economy "sweet" point of throttle control. An indicator lights for the Eco fuel efficiency, economical driving. Sportivo models have the additional feature of Paddle Shift driving dynamics. Sportivo models have a premium three-spoke steering wheel with audio controls and telephone. Toyota Aurion 3.5-liter all-alloy four-cam V6 engine achieves a balance between performance and economy. 10.8:1 compression ratio is to optimize power and economy of the entire engine speed range. Toyota engineers have adopted roller rockers maintenance-free valve clearance adjusters) to reduce friction and thus improve fuel economy. The Toyota 2GR-FE engine has electronic control for the ACIS based on the information on engine speed and throttle position. 2GR-FE design maximizes reliability and maintainability, with chain drive camshaft, maintenance free, slack adjusters valve, a replaceable filter element oil, direct ignition, electronic engine control and sensor air / fuel ratio. 2GR-FE engine Toyota Aurion has a service weight of 166kg. Toyota Aurion is completely new direction with new hardware and power steering, power steering (EPS) for the first time. The installation direction stiffness has been increased to improve the initial yaw response, agility and steering feel.


 

Hysteresis control provides a variable control of friction using the EPS motor for a smooth and stable direction. Steering torque is controlled and the steering angle in accordance with vehicle speed. Hysteresis control also helps prevent the vehicle from drifting, providing steering stability and good sense and address correction easy. Yaw-rate feedback control is designed to control the steering torque, so that the response of the vehicle is stabilized, even when excessive change of steering torque steering input occurs. Steering control feedback provides address information and return the optimal speed according to vehicle speed. It provides a faster return direction at low speed and firmer setting at high speeds. l new flagship Toyota Aurion Sportivo ZR6 Presara and have self-leveling High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and the adaptation of Toyota Front-lighting System (AFS). Toyota AFS technology is governed by a rotary actuator for each beam lamp and a dedicated unit to extract the required information from the steering angle sensor and wheel speed sensors front.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Toyota yundong Shuangqing Concept (2012)

  
CARBARN | Toyota yundong Shuangqing Concept (2012) | It's more blue car in our pictures here. This gasoline-electric hybrid Toyota developed by China R & D think tank in the city of Changsha, and is intended for use in China. Toyota Prius and Camry Hybrid sold already in China - and to strengthen what is the body section of the hybrid Prius at an exhibition in Beijing. It plans to build hybrid cars in China within three years. Yundong Shuangqing has zero production intent, however. Toyota in talks with local partners, FAW and Guanghzhou to create a new line of hybrids in China by 2015 - and this concept car is the notion that these plans can spawn.


It is currently Toyota's advertising slogan in China. Touche. Right Well, it's the Chinese debut of Toyota model GT86, and there are plenty of interesting local Fayre market, such as Crown, Reiz, Vios and other cars, we miss in the UK.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Toyota Avalon (2013)

 
  
CARBARN | Toyota Avalon (2013) | Design elements to improve comfort, convenience and technology to create a luxurious experience that prove tempting to the buyer of the Avalon is next. Beyond mere dimensions, increasing the new Avalon interior of the cabin feeling of spaciousness and comfort. The new seat design with increased power front page is more support for strengthening and offers an expanded suite of adjustment downward. The Toyota Avalon Premium Interior reached a high degree of sophistication by reducing wind, engine and road noise in the cabin. The windscreen and front side pane glass panes acoustic glass, sound control ingress into the cabin helps use. Reductions in wind noise have been achieved by optimizing the external form, especially the hood and reduce the blind seal, exterior mirror shape and position, and wiper blade position, all designed to dramatically wind noise generation.


Help trim rich, supple leather steering wheel, shift knob and seat covers add visual and tactile stimuli. The new Avalon center console includes a convenient tray console, which is ideal for storage of electronic hand-held devices.  The new Toyota Avalon offers innovative technologies, such as capacitive touch switches with positioning and sensitivity that makes them ideal for vehicle-control system. One is easy to use screen-to-use audio system with 6.1-inch touch screen standard in New Avalon, while a JBL Synthesis premium audio system, HDD navigation with premium 7 "screen, dynamic radar cruise control, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and a three-zone climate control are also on the list of available functions and features.


Like all Toyota models, is the new Avalon offer Toyota's Star Safety System ™ standard, the Vehicle Stability Control includes (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) , Brake Assist and Smart Stop technology brake override system.The new Toyota Avalon helps to occupant safety with a best-in-Class 10 air bag system to prioritize.


In addition to a rearview mirror monitor offers Toyota Avalon an available Blind Spot Monitoring System, which is designed to detect vehicles behind the mirrors, and warning drivers also alerted to a new Rear Cross Traffic Alert System (RCTA) the driver of can help is , cross traffic, if they are to be secured.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Toyota Venza (2013)


CARBARN | Toyota Venza (2013) | The 2013 Toyota Venza offers four-cylinder and V6 models in FWD and AWD versions. Venza's 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 181 horsepower at 5.800 rpm and 182 lb.-ft. of torque at 4.200 rpm. The four-cylinder Venza is EPA-rated at 21 MPG city/27 MPG highway for the FWD models and 20/25 for the AWD. Uphill / downhill shift logic Selects the proper gear for driving conditions and helps Provide moderate engine braking during downhill driving.


Toyota Venza's Active Torque Control AWD System optimizes torque distribution front and rear Between the wheels to help Ensure stable acceleration and smooth cornering on all road surfaces. AWD offers enhanced traction and helps Provide excellent overall handling in inclement weather. An Towing Prep Package available on V6 models Venza equips with an engine oil cooler, larger radiator fan and heavy-duty alternator. The four-cylinder models ride on standard 19-inch, 10-spoke aluminum alloy wheels. Power-assisted, ventilated front and solid rear disc brakes are standard on all models. Toyota Venza's body structure relies on high tensile-strength steel, gussets and cross members for its strength, rigidity and optimized weight. Front suspension consists of a rigid L-arm-type MacPherson strut with a stabilizer bar, and the rear suspension is a dual-link MacPherson strut setup with stabilizer bar. Electric power steering (EPS), with its ideally weighted steering effort, contributes to the Venza's spirited driving dynamics


Toyota's STAR Safety System is standard on all Toyota models and features enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist and the Smart Stop Technology ( SST). VSC automatically adjusts engine output and the vehicle's braking force at each wheel to help control loss of traction during cornering. TRAC helps maintain traction during challenging driving conditions. Brake Assist is designed to determine if the driver is Attempting emergency braking. If the driver has not stepped firmly enough on the brake pedal to engage ABS, Brake Assist supplements the applied braking power until the driver releases the pedal. Front seat-belt pretensioners retract the seat belt in a severe frontal collision, while the dual-stage force limiters help limit the seat-belt force applied to the driver's and front passenger's chests.
 

Driver and front-passenger seats employ active headrests. The Venza sports an aerodynamic shape with short overhangs, forward A-pillar, crisp character lines, and a low roofline. Toyota Venza's sophisticated and confident appearance is completed by an angled rear hatch, spoiler and wide wraparound taillights interconnect with the hatch That door.


The generously sized liftgate opening enhances the vehicle's utility The Toyota Venza interior is designed to enhance driving enjoyment and offer premium comfort. Dual-zone automatic climate system controls are centrally located on the upper console, providing easy access for both the driver and front passenger. Personal space lends overall comfort to the vehicle's interior with Ample head room, shoulder room, hip room and couple distance.