2013 Toyota GT 86 Review

At Toyota sports coupes have a long tradition in 1970 came up with the first-generation Celica an affordable sports coupe on the market, which was always crisp in the course of his seven generations. When in 2005 the production of the 7th Generation Celica was discontinued, it was provisionally with the sporty Toyota to end, because the smaller the MR2 and Supra were stronger no longer available at this time.

In 2012, Toyota has also reminded his athletic genes and associated with the new Toyota GT 86 is a new sports coupe on the market, which will make all previous generations of Celica in the shade with driving pleasure and performance. A 2.0-liter boxer engine with 200 hp (147 kW), in combination with rear-wheel drive and a very low center of gravity has to paper for a lot of driving fun, the crisp optics also contributes visually to the fact that the GT 86 looks already in the state quickly.

The whole thing there, including a more than ample standard equipment. Since then besides ABS, ESP and seven airbags also have fine sport seats, Xenon headlights, a 2-zone climate control, cruise control, radio system including a 6.1 "touchscreen, a keyless entry and start system and 17" alloy wheels on board.

Thus, the sporty GT 86 are from outside so athletic, it is also further in the interior. Toyota has tried here clearly that the GT 86 despite favorable price has an ambience that gives the driver the sportiness in the interior of the car. In addition to the extremely comfortable sport seats a sting at first many inserts in carbon design and red trim in the eye. The grippy leather sports steering wheel and the short shifting stick are also useful ingredients for a sporty mix.

The center console, has a very tidy and also offers some toggle switches for the climate control and a rimmed with chrome start button. Also completely tuned for sportiness are the fittings where the tachometer is placed prominently in the middle and color different from the rest of the fittings. A digital speedometer is also included on security in the tachometer because the scale is down quite small analog speedometer.

Driver and passenger of the 425.5 cm-long coupe can also appreciate a lot of space. Although the GT is 86 can train for four, the rear seats are up to carry small children on short trips. The boot capacity is 243 liters also rather modest, but two trolleys fit comfortably through the narrow hatch. In addition, the space is not just the race on which you should measure such a sports coupe.

Here is much more important to evaluate the driving pleasure, which the 2.0-liter boxer engine promises on paper before. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h, then also completed 7.6 seconds and the top speed is 226 km / h Even if these values ​​now may not throw any of the stool, thus offering the GT 86 while driving a lot of joy.

Immediately after pressing the start button you will be greeted by a resonant engine sound that gives you that 200 horses waiting here to free wheel.

The manual 6-speed transmission can be crisp and turn over short distances, so pure in this point sports car feeling is conveyed. The programs themselves are designed so that you can be both economical way, and very dynamic. So you can comfortably in the 6th Speed ​​at 80 km / h over the sliding tangent, or the 2 Transition to cracking the 100 km / h mark unscrew.

Its maximum torque of 209 Nm, the engine without this until 6400-6600 rev / min are available. The higher you drive the needle of the rev counter, the rich is also the sound. The perfect weight distribution and a low center of gravity make it the car felt perfect in every situation.

On dry roads, the borders are broad interpretation, and the GT 86 is easy to persuade them to drift, especially when the ESP is switched off or switched to Sport mode. The driver immediately feels like every little attempt to break out of the stern, and can comfortably take corrective measures to bring the GT 86 back on track.

With great caution, the Toyota GT 86 but to enjoy in the wet. Here it shows very well how much power is transmitted to the rear axle, and bringing the car quickly with ESP switched on to the fact that you get visual contact with his own tail.

Especially inexperienced drivers should be careful here and the life of its own, which the GT 86 wants to live in the wet like not underestimate. Who adapt his driving style to the weather conditions, but will also have no problems and can see the GT 86 as a companion for everyday use.

Long distances are quite possible, even if the chassis and suspension are of course completely tuned for sportiness and the car tells the driver like the failures of road maintenance. Due to the design is of course the clarity, not the best, especially the back view falls through the small window areas difficult.

We were surprised by the consumption of GT 86 Specified by the factory 7.8 liters are in subdued foot gas well within reach, has the GT86 with about 8.2 liters satisfied, and we can have here quite often march to the tachometer red zone in the direction to enjoy the fun of driving.

With the GT86 Toyota has made ​​a very interesting sport coupe on the wheels anyway. He not only offers a sporty look inside and out, he is also an athlete through and through. The engine provides not only fun to ride, but also a wonderful sound and is quite economical. The nice thing is that the GT 86 is thereby remained affordable despite very good facilities and thus is a more than worthy successor to the Celica.

2013 Toyota FT-86 Open Concept

With the 2013 Toyota FT-86 Concept, Toyota Open shows in Geneva a near-convertible version of the GT-86.

The GT-86 was one of the car-do in 2012. Toyota is the sporty coupe returned to the segment of affordable sports car back.

Front-engine, rear-wheel drive in combination with a low center of gravity, the coupé provides enjoyable driving experience. With the Toyota FT-86 Concept shows open in the Geneva Motor Show, what the convertible version of the sporty model could.

Instead of a fixed roof, the convertible has a lightweight fabric top, whereby the focus is further reduced. The technical basis is exactly the same but with the coupe, the 200 hp should be sufficient for the convertible.

Although the FT-86 Concept will be presented as open study, it is conceivable, even without changes in the series and will probably enrich the convertible season 2014th.

Toyota Corolla Furia Concept

The Toyota Corolla Furia Concept will provide an outlook for the next-generation Corolla.

While here is the second generation of the Toyota Auris in the marketplace, there are in North America is still the Corolla, which is a very popular car in the compact segment.

With the Toyota Corolla Furia Concept shows for the first time what the next generation of the Corolla could. Compared to the current model, the new Corolla will come in a lot more modern and lose his conservative taste.

Dynamic edge to the Toyota Corolla lend a sporty touch and also make it an interesting alternative for young people.

At a length of 462 cm, it should also provide plenty of space and also have an abundance of new entertainment opportunities in the interior.

New assistance systems, LED lights and 19 "alloy wheels also ensure a modern appearance of the next Corolla generation. What is the concept car are left in the series, one can then see you next year when the new Corolla to be launched is.

2013 Toyota Verso

Toyota exhibits at the 2012 Paris Motor Show presented a revised version of the Toyota Verso, which is mainly evident in the redesigned front.

Besides the new Toyota Auris is at the Paris Auto Show, the first time the revised Toyota Verso be seen.

Most striking here is the new front end, which is very much in the style of the latest Toyota models and that of the Verso-S and new Auris has been aligned.

Sun said so far quite good acting family van a good portion of dynamics is administered. While the front is completely new, can be seen at the rear of the predecessor still very good.

Was also a slight redesign of the interior, which has now got higher-quality materials. Recognize the new Toyota Verso is also a redesigned center console and the 6.1 "touch screen, is also for the Toyota Touch & Go Plus navigation system available.

Overall, the compact seven-seater around 470 parts have been completely changed, stayed the same, however, are the proven engines. For the new Verso is again the 2.0 liter D-4D diesel engine with 126 hp, the 2.2-liter D-4D diesel engine with 177 hp, the 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 132 hp and the 1.8-liter gasoline engine with 147 hp give.

Exact pricing and equipment details for the newly revamped Toyota Verso will before its launch in early 2013, where known.

Toyota Camatte Kids Car

Toyota Camatte: Even children are allowed to drive
The study Camatte to win the heart of both children and adults. The little ones can even take place at the wheel, when an adult helps with steering and braking.

At the Toy Fair Tokyo Toy Show (14th-17th June 2012), the study showed Toyota Camatte. The name derives from the Japanese word for welfare. With the mini-mobile, parents and children together and discover the fun of driving at the vehicle individualization. Of just 2.70 meters long, four-wheeled Camatte has a width of 1.30 meters and a height of 1.20 meters. The wheelbase of 1.80 meters is sufficient to accommodate three passengers.

Easily replaceable body panels
The body adapts very well to the wishes of the owner. Thus, the body panels are interchangeable, allowing numerous combinations of colors and designs. On boarding the glass structure is folded away - similar to the classic Messerschmitt bubble car of the 50s, but not to the side, but forward. The driver sits alone in the front row, the two passengers take place diagonally behind it. This triangular configuration will also facilitate the communication. Pedals and seats can be adjusted so that children can gain experience behind the wheel. It is designed to help an adult on the right rear seat while steering and braking. About the drive of Toyota Camatte and a possible mass production of the Mini car shares nothing with Toyota.

2013 Toyota Prius has become a bestseller

The Toyota Prius has become a bestseller. The hybrid model, which had to endure during his launch 15 years ago, all sorts of ridicule over the stands, today, according to the American trade publication Automotive News ranks third among the top-selling vehicles in the world.

2013 toyota prius

In the first quarter were able to sell the Japanese model of the family 247 230 copies, only better the Corolla for the same home (300 800 units) and the Ford Focus sold 277 000 copies.

The success of the twin engine model is in addition to its low consumption and robustness, not least due to the model policy of the manufacturer. In addition to the Prius, the Japanese have recently put the compact van + Prius, the Prius plug-in hybrid and the Prius C small, in the U.S., "Aqua" called on. In addition, the Japanese government grant programs and tax breaks for fuel-efficient. Thus, the sales compared to the phase in which the model resulted in even a single-life, more than doubled.

Toyota compact car models

New Toyota compact car models for emerging markets

Seven new, low-cost compact models Toyota plans according to Executive Vice President Yukitoshi Funo 2015 to send in the emerging markets into the race.

The aim of the Japanese is to reduce their dependence on markets in Europe, North America and Japan, and place a greater emphasis on fast-growing markets such as India, China and Brazil. There is currently dominated by VW, GM and Hyundai / Kia.

Already in late 2010 discovered the compact sedan "Etios" its launch in India at prices around 9000 U.S. dollars. From Etios and the seven models, the manufacturer wants to come in 2015 to settle in over 100 countries, one million copies. The prices of new vehicles will be at 12 600 U.S. dollars. Production facilities in some emerging countries like India, China or Brazil will manufacture the cars.

2013 Toyota Auris

With the 2013 Toyota Auris is the VW Golf class about the environment, Honda Civic, Hyundai i30, Kia Cee'd, Mazda3 and Suzuki Kizashi go. We have driven the compact model of the Japanese version now in the forefront as the most powerful diesel five-door trial.

Exterior and Interior
The promotional effort was great to get out of a proven Corolla Auris (from the Latin aurum for gold) to make. Its design seems calmly to-stuffy. It speaks much else actually processed for solid-looking Japanese right-valent, which has lots of space, even if it is something close behind. The luggage compartment fit into 354-1335 liters for enclosed rear seat backs. The Toyota Auris: And this is the compact model of the page. Visibility could be better, easier to operate partially. The shift lever is conveniently placed in the center console. Missing from the outside parking bumps protective strips.

Engine & Environment
In the tested four-cylinder is strong-cultured in a clean 2.2-liter with 130/177 kW / hp and certainly more powerful 400 Nm of torque. The filtered diesel exhaust gas cleaning with special Auris makes this so quickly in the top of at least 210 km. A well-balanced six-speed manual transmission with gear recommendation transmits power to the wheels.

Dynamics & Safety
The turbo diesel pushes the blank to the 1500-pound safe on the road lying ahead Frontantriebler pretty fast. The chassis is all managed in all a good compromise between comfort and sportiness. The steering could be more direct feedback. The brakes for Toyota Auris: look into the cockpit. stable delay. Starting work wear including stability control, seven airbags including a driver for the knee, and child safety seat mounts to the high level of occupant protection.

Series & Specials
There are five facilities, which is the highest for the top model. CD/MP3-Radio is on board at level two standard. At level five side xenon headlights, automatic climate control, cruise control, rain sensor and multi-media audio system with rear view camera are still about 17-inch alloy wheels and size 225 tires added.

2012 Toyota Yaris 1.4D

The 2013 Toyota Yaris is already for years a fixture small car segment. Also in this segment of the buyers are placing an increased emphasis on design, quality and functionality. Anyone who is aware of a class get deeper today, most would give up anything. This request will also be the Toyota Yaris. With 3.69 meters, the third generation will be about ten centimeters longer than its predecessor, but still ranks among the little ones. The V-shaped tapered engine hood with large headlights and large air intake, the distinct wedge shape to emphasize with bold beads, flared wheel arches, spoilers, rear window, a bear mightily in the width of drawn back and the height of 1.51 meters and leave the Yaris adult work.

In the interior, passengers encounter a pleasant space. The instrument panel emphasizes the width of the vehicle and is kept simple. Unfortunately, Toyota is still not here without material mix and hard plastic.
The backbenchers have the longer wheelbase about three centimeters more knee room. The cargo space is increased to 286 liters, offering relatively generous space for groceries or luggage. After folding down the rear seat in the ratio of 60:40 is not a forward edge slightly increasing load floor. When loading it may not be too generous. 465 kg payload are not just for a five-seater in this class lush.

Toyota has been on the show a lot of technology for security and comfort, but also has a technological icing on the cake, no matter how few extras on offer, such as the navigation and information system "Touch & Go," the in the top three of the five facilities for the price of 550 € is offered. This creates not only the traffic information from TMC pro on the 6.1-inch screen in the center of the dashboard. The navigation works quite well, but unfortunately can be in brightness - even without direct sunlight - read poorly. That could possibly by a small "roof" can be improved for the display. About Bluetooth can easily connect the phone, which allows the driver by means of the steering wheel controls easy phone call. The sound quality is very pleasing.

While driving, the diesel engine revealed as a good engine for the little Japanese. It speeds up fairly easily. At a constant driving at high speed he was still quite elastic.

The Toyota Yaris is a subcompact car that still offers room for four people with luggage for a long tour. His agility is the use against him in the city.

Data Toyota Yaris 1.4 D
Length x width x height (in meters): 3.89 x 1.70 x 1.51 Engine: Diesel engine, 1364 cc Power: 66 kW / 90 hp at 3800 r / min Maximum torque: 205 Nm at 1800 - 2800 U / min consumption: 4.1 l/100 km CO2 emissions: 108 g / km Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 10.8 seconds Top speed: 175 km / h Empty weight / payload: 1060 kg / 465 kg drag coefficient: 0.287 Boot capacity: 286 liters Turning circle: 10 m base price: 17 050 €.

2013 Toyota RAV4 Review

Toyota RAV4 is now also trimmed'' on'' Optimal Drive.
The Toyota RAV4 is about the environment of Ford Mondeo, Opel Antara, VW Tiguan, Renault Koleos, or on the go. The third generation of the compact SUV from the Japanese.

With 450 - to 1752-liter luggage compartment
In three facilities, Toyota offers an updated edition. The standard package is quite extensive fitted, not least in terms of security. Toyota RAV4: The front has advanced to the facelift. The five-door car pulls up well made and for his class befitting Seeming. Lots of space is even available in the rear. Fit into the storage compartment at the end after 450 high into the roof with recessed rear seat more than 1750 liters of luggage. Practically, the 63-liter storage compartment is in the subsoil. The operation is generally easy.

With all-wheel for moderately difficult terrain
Can suitable with a view to some angles of approach and up to 19 inches of ground clearance depending on the variant most 1.5 to 1.7 tons RAV4, which loads up to 2000 pounds to take the hook, even for moderately difficult terrain. he is to have with activated wheel, where the electronics automatically adjusts the torque distribution between front and rear axle.

More efficient combustion Toyota RAV4: side view of the driver side.
Also called Toyota Optimal Drive fuel-saving technology on board. Behind this there are relatively compact, relatively lightweight, very low friction and therefore more efficient engines and transmissions. Interested in technology: For instance provides about the VVT ​​system that can breathe the only petrol with variable valve timing and valve lift adjustment of the better, for more efficient combustion and power output with lower fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. Similarly, the two turbo-diesel, where the fuel is injected under high pressure even more precisely and are ejected at peak compression-ignition engine in addition to soot even less nitrogen oxide particles.

Toyota Yaris Life Review

Eksterior
The Yaris Life has lights with darkened interior paneling in the front bumper and integrated fog lamps. In addition, silver-colored door handles painted and covered the 15-inch steel wheels with hubcaps exclusive. As an alternative to the familiar exterior colors of the Yaris Life in quartz blue or ultramarine blue metallic is available.

interior
In the inner space of the amber-lit analogue displays and controls. In addition to the automatic air conditioning are now standard steering wheel and gear knob covered in leather. Optional features include a DVD navigation system with 6.5-inch touchscreen color display, a Bluetooth handsfree kit and an acoustic parking aid at rear.

Engines and transmissions
The Yaris Life in all engine and transmission options available. The 1.0-liter VVT-i engine delivers 51 kW / 69 hp and is combined with a factory five-speed manual transmission. In addition, the 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i stands with start-stop automatic (with manual six-speed gearbox) to choose from. He has a power of 74 kW / 101 hp. An optional six-speed MultiMode transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles is also available. The 1.4 D-4D diesel engine with particulate filter offers 66 kW / 90 hp and, like the 1:33 Dual VVT-i connected either via a manual six-speed manual transmission or automated multi-mode transmission. None of the Yaris-drive versions emit more than 120 grams of CO2 per kilometer.