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Toyota Furia 2014

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The Furia's wheelbase is 4 inches longer than that of the current Corolla and the Furia is 2 inches longer overall. Pushing the wheels to the corners typically has advantages in dynamic handling and interior room but tends to reduce trunk space. Also, the Furia is wider but the outgoing Corolla is taller. In a press release, Toyota calls the Furia's styling language "iconic dynamism which uses pure and simple surface elements to create a confident, decisive and recognizable appearance appealing to more youthful consumers."
How close is the Furia to the production Corolla? Toyota insiders said there will be few changes. In the press release, photographs show paper license plates that say "Corolla" in large letters, with "Furia Concept" in much smaller type beneath it. But not everything will reach production. For instance, the Furia comes with 19-inch wheels, which clearly won't make the cut when the production model arrives. The standard Corolla comes with a choice of 15- or 16-inch wheels.
Critics have noted that the Corolla is emblematic of Toyota's need to move away from dowdy styling, saying that compared with vibrant compact sedans from Ford, Mazda, Hyundai and Kia, the Corolla is downright dreary. Toyota has previously pitched the Corolla as the Lexus of affordable transportation, but that has left its styling well short of the cutting edge. Now it seems Toyota has determined that younger buyers require more intriguing design.
"The Corolla Furia Concept is an early indicator of where our compact car design may lead in the future," said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division. "It blends a heightened emphasis on dramatic design and modern elements of high technology to generate curb appeal that will surprise a lot of people." The Furia is designed around a theme of "Iconic Dynamism," which uses pure and simple surface elements to create a confident, decisive and recognizable appearance appealing to more youthful consumers.
It features a more provocative, dynamic interpretation of a compact sedan that displays a more stable, athletic stance with 19-inch allow wheels pushed to the vehicle's corners with short overhangs to help emphasize its long wheelbase. The Corolla Furia design includes a swept windshield, with a sloped roofline and pronounced fender flares, to help communicate a sense of motion even when the car is stationary.
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Toyota Rav4 2013

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Toyota's designers have modernized the looks of the popular on both sides of the Atlantic RAV4, applying familiar styling cues from their more recent models like the Auris hatchback and estate giving the SUV a sharper appearance.The new compact crossover looks like it also features a larger footprint, which if true, should improve passenger and possibly luggage space, while the interior boasts more upscale materials, such as the leather trim on the dashboard of the display vehicle.
We have nothing official yet on the 2013 RAV4's specifications, but it has been rumored for a while now that the North American model may drop the V6 option and follow the example of the rivaling Honda CR-V offering a single four-cylinder engine. In other regions like Europe, the new RAV4 will be available with diesel units as well, possibly sourced from the BMW Group as part of an agreement signed between the two automakers.
Stay tuned for more as the 2013 RAV4 will make its global debut later today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. RAV4 was a two-time comparison-test champ, so you know we liked it, but it had exactly one thrilling characteristic: The totally bitchin’, un-crossover-like gusto provided by the optional V-6. (Seriously. Zero to 60 in 6.4 seconds.) But now that’s gone, as the new, fourth-generation 2013 Toyota RAV4 will amble through suburbia exclusively on four-cylinder power.
The rest of the formula all the sorta boring stuff that made it great carries over, though, with some key additions to bring it up to modern spec. The four-cylinder is again a 2.5-liter unit, this time making 176 hp versus the previous model’s 179. (Torque stays pat at 172 lb-ft.) Both front- and all-wheel-drive models will be offered, the latter gaining the ability to shunt torque fore and aft and a locking mode that forces more power rearward in low-speed, low-traction situations such as when digging through mud or sand.
This time around, the RAV4 gets a six-speed automatic transmission, which replaces a crusty four-speed unit and incorporates an S mode that blips the throttle on downshifts. The swap improves fuel economy by about five to ten percent, to 24/31 for FWD models and 22/29 for all-wheel-drivers, but we think those trading in their old RAV4s will most enjoy the lower levels of engine noise while on the freeway.
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Toyota Vitz 2012

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The new Vitz features sharper styling than the current generation. The length has been increased by 35 mm, which translates into more room on the inside. Inside the rear seats have 35 mm more legroom and the cargo space has been made deeper by 145 mm. The Vitz is also the first vehicle in the world to use UV-reducing glass in the front-door glass that reduces 99% of ultraviolet light.
The windshield also only has one wiper with an integrated washer nozzle. Engines range from 1.0L to 1.5L that are mated to either a CVT or 5-speed manual and front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive. Since the launch of the first-generation in 1999, the Vitz has achieved cumulative sales in more than 70 countries and regions around the world-including many European countries-exceeding 3.5 million units*1.
With more than 1.4 million of those units*2 having been sold in Japan, the Vitz is truly a core model of the Toyota brand. The new, third-generation Vitz, developed based on a new definition of the ideal compact car to meet consumers' diversifying compact-car needs, features sharper styling as well as a compact exterior but roomy, refined interior; abundant utility. 
And outstanding fuel efficiency of 26.5 km/L-made possible by the Toyota Stop & Start idling-stop system-in the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The result is a distinctive compact car that achieves performance equivalent to a vehicle one class higher in terms of quality, comfort, ease of use and affordability.
With four grades that emphasize unique individuality, 17 body colors and four interior colors available, the Vitz is a highly appealing next-generation compact that enhances the enjoyment of choosing the perfect car and the pride of ownership. The exterior has been completely redesigned under the key design concept words of agility and sophistication.
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Toyota Alphard 2012

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Toyota Alphard is inspired from the royal carriage which are commonly used in Japan’s imperial officials, and by Toyota then manufactured into vehicles for consumers who do prioritize luxury and comfort. When passengers enter the cabin, will be welcomed with warm light and luxury of ceiling illumination. Passengers were getting pampered with a foot rest and head rest are contained in each passenger seat.
Even all the car seats, except the last row, was able to put to bed in a flat that makes the passenger relaxed and comfortable in the way. Driver’s driving habits are also a major concern on the car that sell well in China and Hong Kong is equipped with technology for eco driving indicator that provides information on how to drive an efficient and not wasteful of fuel.
Toyota Alphard 2.4 L of this type carrying the 2.4 L VVT-i IL 4 and capable of producing power 170/6000 ps / rpm and maximum torque 22.4 kgm at 4,000 rpm. Like the royal vehicle, Toyota Alphard strongly in maintaining passenger comfort. Features air conditioning that uses a humidity sensor can adjust the air temperature riders, the middle passenger seat and rear seat passengers automatically further pamper passengers as the plane sat in first class cabin.
Moreover, coupled with Plasmacluster air conditioner which removes ions or dust entering the room in the cabin. Toyota sound system 8 speakers and 2 Din Audio Video 7 inch touch screen that can play all kinds of entertainment such as radio AM / FM, DVD, VCD, CD, MP3, WMA and navigation facilities at 2.4 G, and Navigation Ready in 2, 4 X. Passenger compartment is also spoiled by the 12 points, Rear roof monitors in the middle of the passenger cabin, and the royal curtain can satisfy passengers who do require privacy.
Alphard 2,4L equipped with excellent safety features, such as the Royal SRS airbag system contained seven points on the driver and front passenger can reduce the risk of injury if an accident occurs. There are 6 color choices (Gold Pearl Crystal Shine, Beige Metallic, Dark Blue Mica, White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Black). On the road price from Jakarta to Toyota Alphard 2,4L X at a price of 800 million while the 2.4 L G 900 million.
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