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Saturday, November 1, 2008

Toyota Tundra

Toyota calls for revision to about 160,000 Tundra pickup trucks

Toyota Tundra

The National Administration for Safety in Road Traffic of the United States (NHTSA by its acronym in Spanish) has pointed out that Toyota Tundra has a call to review nearly 160,000 Toyota Tundra pick-ups manufactured between 2003 and 2005, to turn off the switch of the front passenger airbag. Apparently, Toyota has not complied with the latest safety regulations, under which all vehicles equipped with automatic switches to disable air bags in case of a child in front, also must riding LATCH attachments for seats. Disable the switches is much cheaper for Toyota Tundra to install additional fasteners in all the vans available, so it will be left front airbags activated at any time.

Toyota asked NHTSA an exception in his case, but on June 28 was rejected their plea. The call for review will commence in September, after which Toyota Tundra has in his disposal all the components necessary to proceed with the "repairs" forced. Once off the switch of airbags, they always shoot in case of accident, no matter who has an adult sitting in the front passenger seat or not. Under the law, baby seats can not be installed in the front seats that do not have a system that will deactivate the front airbag if it is occupied by a small child, so in that way, Toyota will force parents to legally keep their children in rear seats (which are safer).

Although the cost of repairs, according to Detroit News, at a cost of Toyota Tundra $ 100 per hour of work and taking into account that the repair will carry two hours, the total Toyota Tundra could reach $ 16 million (12.5 million euros ). The 2006 models will come with the switch off series.

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Appreciates a hybrid Toyota Tundra

Toyota Tundra

Toyota Tundra is investigating hybrid propulsion for its next version of the Toyota Tundra pickup. Toyota Tundra While the cheap energy Toyota Tundra that offers a hybrid is attractive to owners of pickup trucks, as long as it lasts is not well suited to tasks such as towing. The company is aware that the potential duration is a concern in hybrid systems, although it seems that could be alleviated with the use of battery packs bigger and heavier, that would not be practical in a passenger car. Taking into account the use of most of the vans in the range of half a ton of cargo, added to the fact that most Toyota Tundra models are far apart in terms of power and economy Toyota Tundra models to 10 or 15 years ago, it seems that there is a gap for the commitment of benefits for users oriented economy.

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Corolla, HD Tundra and FJ Cruiser Convertible, the new Toyota for the EMS

Toyota Tundra

Still ahead three and a half months until the start Toyota Tundra SEMA 2007, and Toyota already busy with new developments going to be presented at the largest fair of tuning the world. Because despite being centered around an event on manufacturers of accessories and the possibilities for customization of individual vehicles exposed, the Japanese will take not one, but three models to Las Vegas, led by the new Corolla 2009. The current Corolla sold in America and that more should be retired, but remains popular, hence the delay in launching his baton. To not vary, will be introduced in sedan body, but could also be a coupe / Hatchback. In addition, we have no doubt that Toyota Tundra TRD will have at his post until a version hit the top and with 2XXL tire size, as befits the EMS.

Also present at the exhibition will be the Toyota Tundra in its "heavy duty" for those looking for a robust pickup and power for towing what it takes. Possibly its diesel engine will be courtesy of Hino, the truck manufacturer Toyota Tundra, despite the fact that according to Popular Mechanics most of their engines are too big. Because at the moment is only a conceptual concept, Toyota may take some leave, but if the size becomes a problem too seriously, perhaps helping hand from Toyota Tundra 4.5 V8 diesel that is developing.

Finally, Toyota plans to complete its trio of new developments in Sin City with the Toyota Tundra FJ Cruiser Convertible, armed with a removable roof and the same aesthetic daring as ever. Since the work of designing a cabriolet from scratch is a remarkable technical and economic investment, it is very possible that this model will occur, perhaps with a body similar to that shown by some version with canvas roof.

Let's see if with a little luck, Toyota and porta are beginning to drop the first sketches in the coming days (photos do not wait until as recently in a month).

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TRD Toyota will have a version of its Tundra in the EMS

Toyota Tundra

So far Toyota has had to walk with their heads mush in the United States at the inability to cope with local competition with its Toyota Tundra. However, if the pickup concept above is a preview of things to come, maybe the people of Aichi is not going to have to continue putting face of circumstances when their customers ask dealers in a van to carry more than sacks.

The image above corresponds to an ad scanned from the latest issue of AutoWeek magazine, and shows a Toyota Tundra prepared by Toyota Tundra TRD especially for the EMS. It has a custom suspension, 37-inch tires on rims, 17, and a front adecentado with a barbecue and a special paragolpes much stronger among other elements. The power required to move the trailer that is behind the pressure provides a version of the 5.7 V8 engine standard, capable of producing Toyota Tundra 500 hp (soon seems that Toyota will offer the option of upgrading their customers Americans).

Mike Levine, of pickuptruck.com, also said he heard rumors of a diesel double cab version, though still waiting for official confirmation. This what this Toyota Tundra, camera in hand we will be in the EMS, so you can expect a good collection of photos from the exhibition.

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Pre-SEMA 2007: Toyota Racing Development Tundra Double Cab Off-Road Concept

Toyota Tundra

While Toyota will present at the SEMA 2007 Toyota Tundra pickup truck diesel, we doubt that it has the style and visual presence of "modelito" from up here. Because the Racing Development Toyota Tundra Double Cab Off-Road Concept, plus a huge name, has several features to forget about fuel economy.

The concept truck has a box of nearly two meters long, a new front fender and almost 20 cm wider, all elements that combine to give this version looks much more aggressive than the current Toyota Tundra. The supercargador Toyota Tundra that is coupled to the V8 engine of Toyota Tundra 5.7 liters, means that power is raised to Toyota Tundra 500 horses, and a 17-inch wheels with BFG tires, 31 inches do suffer the pavement in its wake. That adds a suspension capable of supporting the trailer shown in the photo is of 8.5 meters and weighing 4.6 tons, which, as we know, contains the entire catalog of products with which kids will try to surprise Toyota Tundra EMS assistant to the public. Toyota Tundra Anyway, something makes us suspect that the van will take all the attention.

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SEMA 2007: Photos live from the Toyota Tundra Double Cab TRD

Toyota Tundra

We have already commenting above the qualities of the monstrous and orange Toyota Tundra, but our colleagues in the Toyota Tundra EMS had a chance to see her in person and shooting. Your turn to judge if it is so impressive in vivo and in the official photos Toyota Tundra.

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SEMA 2006: Toyota Tundra TRD Street Concept

Toyota Tundra

And here we have a winner in the category of pickups this year. The Toyota Tundra did not have any accessory customization outlined in the EMS, but Toyota wanted to make it clear however that his truck may be what is most interesting with a little help. A layer of red paint that simply grabs the hearing, suspensions reduced, a grill cleaner and some larger tires to make this special truck, but it is certainly its Toyota Tundra 5.7 L V8 engine pressure which makes stress on the pile . Toyota Tundra has not provided their performance data, but in theory the Pressure of Eaton and intecooler your air-water should provide some very interesting benefits. This engine will be put up for sale in the United States in autumn 2007.

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Spy photos of Toyota Tundra

Toyota Tundra

The site Edmunds has a spy photo of 2007 Toyota Tundra. Although Ed Hellwig believes that the Toyota Tundra will have a design that's more conventional FTX Concept of the Hall of the Detroit Motor Show this year, we see that the Toyota Tundra will have a greater resemblance to the concept that as soon as expected. Please note that photos clearly show the defenses side to a level lower than the line of the chest. This is very similar to the concept Toyota Tundra FTX. The next Toyota Tundra will be much larger than the current one, and its large size will be accompanied by a great style. Of course, we can not say, because the vehicle is quite camouflage.

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Hall of Chicago: 2007 Toyota Tundra

Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra pickup truck is manufactured with workers in the United States in mind. The model makes few concessions to the pleasure of driving, and focuses on what we should all good pickup, carrying kilos and kilos of cargo from A to B and take as much as possible. To do this, Toyota has increased the actions of its Toyota Tundra 2007 model to 581 cm long, 203 wide and 193 tall, with a bed of 200 centimeters long. Such mass is driven by a motor Toyota Tundra 5.7 i-Force V8 (power still unknown) developed by the division of commercial trucks from Toyota. A whole órdago to brands such as GM, Ford and Dodge, which dominate the segment in the U.S. with an iron hand.

Among its features have a lockable door springs with high-strength, extra-long side mirrors, trailer ball integrated into the chassis, camera and parking assistance as more options for gourmets, a team of JBL Audio and Bluetooth connectivity for phones Toyota Tundra.

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Friday, October 31, 2008

Toyota Supra

Supra will be the next A hybrid?

Toyota Supra

Yes, you read right. Toyota Supra We already knew that the Lexus LF-A would represent the basis for the next Toyota sports cap, but unaware that would have the same system of the hybrid Lexus GS 450h, although prepared to pay 340 hp and the 0 to 100 in less than 5 seconds. Toyota Supra Coupled with a seven-speed sequential transmission, the driver should provide a good balance between rapid acceleration and some reasonable consumption (estimated at about 10.6 liters per 100 km/10, 6 km per liter). Apparently this will be the only engine offered by Toyota, which reserves the Toyota Supra V10 petrol and 500 hp for its most luxurious Lexus LF-A.

Little more is known, except that its price will be located in the same range as that of the Nissan GT-R, its most direct rival. Toyota Supra Already you we will continue as more details come out.

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Toyota FT-HS Concept - We have Supra?

Toyota Supra

At 10 the night of Jan. 7, Toyota will pull the veil that covers her new design studio prepared for the Hall of Detroit. Then, the Toyota Supra FT-HS Concept supposedly we fail to see the features of future models sporting the Japanese manufacturer, but until then, we have a handful of renders to go by mouth.

The HSC will develop more than Toyota Supra 400 horses thanks to an engine of 3.5 liter DOHC V6 coupled with a 650 V electric water-cooled. While the weight of the conceptual model has not been indicated, the extensive use of carbon fiber and aluminum should serve to ensure an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h close to 4.5 seconds.

This prototype has been profiled by the study that Toyota is in Newport Beach, California, where it drew its 43 cm long, 186 cm wide and 129 high. Toyota Supra Among the items are curious its engine, partially uncovered, and a folding roof that slides back covering the rear seats.

Although few are no longer considered the Toyota Supra successor Toyota Supra, we believe that it costs a little extreme, but the fact is that we hear rumors of a hybrid Toyota Supra saves time and makes a certain resemblance to the Lexus LF - A. Considering also that Toyota expects a price close to Toyota Supra 30,000 dollars (22,858 euros at the exchange), the Toyota Supra FT-HS could well fill that hole that has been void in the catalog for the brand so long.

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Toyota drops to the FT-HS could serve as inspiration for the Supra

Toyota Supra

Normally we would have no reason to talk about a prototype Toyota Supra that we have seen previously, hence the Australian debut of the Toyota Supra is not news. What it is, however, is that an executive of Toyota Australia has dropped to the next Toyota Supra saved a certain resemblance to this sports hybrid concept. Peter Evans, manager of product planning for the brand, said that "in order to fully appreciate the Toyota Supra FT-HS, you have to think about a Prius doping. Alternatively, it might be an idea for a future Toyota Supra."

If this had happened in the exhibition and in the midst of a swarm of journalists statements could be attributed to a Freudian slip, but we have the appointment of a press release from Toyota Australia regarding the presentation of the model. Toyota Supra This means that before arriving in our hands has gone through the eyes of a thousand and one charge of public relations whose job is to veto any information that might get in trouble for the company. In other words, this is not a simple way of the tongue, but a statement whose purpose was to reach the masses. Mission accomplished, we suppose.

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Toyota Aurion

Australia: Toyota launches the Aurion V6

Toyota Aurion After learning the news that both Holden and Ford have entered the Australian market within the middle segment of saloons, is now turn to another brand of big sales in the country, Toyota.

The Japanese brand has not been taken over from the Camry, which will continue to Toyota Aurion sale-a lightly and has developed a completely new aspect of sports, solvents and Toyota Aurion engines equipped frontline, but yes, versions.

Thus, the Toyota Aurion debuts mechanics of gasoline, namely a Toyota Aurion 3.5i V6 24v with 272 hp coupled with a sequential shift automatic and six-function relationships. Consumption of this model is quite content to approve an average of only Toyota Aurion 9.9 L/100.

All Toyota Aurion lead series of six airbags, ESP, TCS, ABS, air-conditioning or air conditioning depending on the level of equipment, Toyota Aurion speed control, electric windows, driver's Toyota Aurion seat with electric adjustment, central locking with remote control, burglar alarms and dual exhaust outlet. The starting price of the Toyota Aurion part of the 34,990 Australian dollars.

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Hall Melbourne: Toyota introduced versions of the TRD Aurion sedan and the Hilux pickup

TDR not only showed in the Hall of Melbourne a new rally car based on the Corolla, but the Australian Competition department also introduced the Toyota Aurion TDR and Toyota Aurion TDR Hilux pickup truck, the first being a model ready for production and a second very close to reaching it. The presentation of the Toyota Aurion represents the debut of Toyota Aurion TDR as a sub own car, opening the door for other versions of Toyota Aurion TDR vehicles Toyota also made its appearance.

The TDR Toyota Aurion is a much more attractive Australian version of the Camry and boasts a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 320 hp. Some of you have noticed that the vehicle production Toyota Aurion TDR is very similar to the Toyota Aurion Sports Concept which debuted in the Hall of Sydney last October. Anyway this final version is better to have less gray in the nose and a tire-like best. It is a disgrace anyway, that you think the Toyota Camry must be boring for other markets.

For his part, the Toyota Aurion TDR Hilux pickup, has four doors and a short bed with anti bars. Power is delivered by a Toyota Aurion 4.0 L V6 engine, but was not reported how many horses are capable of producing. Toyota Aurion TDR was limited only to say that the engine of concept outweigh 234 of the standard model of Toyota.

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Toyota Australia suspends the sale of the TRD Aurion

The most powerful version of sport sedan and Toyota Aurion has just withdrawn from the market after only two weeks of marketing in this country by a mechanical problem Toyota Aurion.

Apparently there have been flaws in the mechanics that affect the pistons and the firm has preferred to stop marketing the model Toyota Aurion until it has solved the problem. According to official sources, only a few units have been delivered to customers.

For now, Toyota and Toyota Aurion TRD are analyzing all units manufactured and expect to be able to remarket the vehicle in the coming weeks, although no specific date yet.

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Toyota Australia launches new TRD Aurion (327 horsepower nothing)

One year after showing at the Sydney Toyota Aurion Sports Concept, Toyota Australia has officially launched its long-awaited TRD Toyota Aurion. While the Japanese have offered Toyota Aurion TRD versions of its vehicles in multiple markets, the Toyota Aurion is the first vehicle sold as a Toyota Aurion TRD without more, creating a new brand under the umbrella of Toyota.

Located a step above the Toyota Aurion Sportivo in terms of equipment, appearance and performance, the greatest strength of the TRD Toyota Aurion engine is its Eaton TVS Supercharged Toyota Aurion 3.5 V6, which saw first light in this model. Pressure from the aid it provides to this sedan 241 kW (327 hp) of power at the front wheels and a torque of 400 Nm, figures controlled by an automatic transmission with sequential shift. The 0 to 100 is carried out in 6.1 seconds, and drivers may get more daring to 250 km / h on the last road without limit of the country, which as you can imagine is limited electronically. None of these data are particularly explosive in comparison with other models minority in Australia, but Toyota Aurion TRD says that searches for the perfect balance between power and control rather than explosive benefits. The combined cycle consumption is 10.9 liters per 100 km to the (9.1 km / l).

Of course, all the TRD Toyota Aurion get a good session of makeup, something that is obvious just by looking at the picture above. Toyota Aurion 19-inch wheels, special emblems, a specific body kit, Toyota Aurion TRD brakes, suspension calibrated and a more throaty exhaust are some of the details available in a range comprising two variants of the same model. The 3500S is the most affordable, positioned such that slips below the threshold for being charged with tax luxury goods. Leather seats and red velvet are its main feature. Those consumers who can afford the luxury, is available to the 3500SL (with L Luxury), more expensive and charged, among other things with a GPS navigation system. For price Toyota Aurion, the 3500S part of the 56,990 Australian dollars (46,000 U.S. dollars americanos/34.100 euros), while Toyota has set an amount of 61,500 Australian dollars (49,600 U.S. dollars americanos/36.800 euros) for the 3500SL.

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Hall Sydney: Toyota Aurion Sports Concept

Toyota does not cease in the conquest of the Australian market, and although it remains the leader in sales, know that it is an outcome that could change if it neglects a complete and diverse range of quality products.

Therefore, the new Toyota Aurion has left a brother, but in concept, which brings forward what will be the most sporty version of the family. It is presented in the Hall of the Sydney Motor Show, and as usual, will stay in Australia, with no immediate prospect for export.

Toyota Aurion It has an aesthetic retouched, more aggressive and fierce, alloy wheels, 20 inches and side skirts. In the area later, a spoiler finishes off the body, very daring in any case, something very much like those for school.

For now know the mechanics of this model, but it should equip a V8 or at least an evolution of the traditional model Toyota Aurion 3.5i V6, as the competition-and stares at the Holden WM-417 hp and offers V8 engine. Almost nothing. What is palpable is the attractive design, elegant and spectacular at the same time.

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Hall Melbourne: Toyota Aurion

Toyota Australia today for the start of the Hall of Melbourne, its new sedan, the Aurion.

The Toyota Aurion is an internal development of Toyota Australia, and is specifically designed for that market, though of course, the view is that it is an extremely attractive model. Australians arrive in dealerships in six months, replacing the Avalon and intends to take a good portion of the sales within the segment of large saloons.

Next to the Toyota Aurion final, presented the Toyota Aurion FPC (Future Performance Concept), a model Toyota Aurion that distills sportsmanship poured. If the public likes it is very possible that in the first half of 2007 reaches the market.

The engine of the Toyota Aurion FPC will be a Toyota Aurion 3.5i V6 turbocharged, Australian development as well, the more we know very little. It is assumed that these days are going to expand the information on these two models.

The Toyota Aurion will be exported to 22 countries, and expected an annual output of 70,000 units, all manufactured right-hand drive, of which 60% will stay in Australia and New Zealand.

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