Video: Toyota Reveals Next-Gen Safety Systems

Toyota has revealed a host of both active and passive safety systems that it is developing for use in its future models. The Japanese company said that it concentrates on protecting both older drivers as well as pedestrians.

If you're wondering why, this is because of the statistics which show that in Japan, more than half of road traffic fatalities are of people aged 65 and above, while pedestrian now account for more fatalities than vehicle occupants.
Toyota said that it is trying to collect data from all over the world. The company recently set up the Collaborative Safety Research in the US to cooperate with North American universities, hospitals and research organizations in gathering data from real-world accidents to improve its testing and products.
The four key safety technologies that Toyota is currently developing are the following:
Pre-Crash Safety (PCS) with collision avoidance assist
This system uses a millimeter-wave radar and camera to monitor the road ahead and if it detects and obstacle and the driver does not apply the brakes, it activates them automatically. PCS monitors a range of factors, such as roadside obstacles and other vehicles and constantly estimates the collision chances. It can also change the course of the vehicle if the driver fails to act, in order to avoid an accident.
Pop-up BonnetToyota is designing the body structures of its vehicles to reduce injury in a collision with a pedestrian utilizing data from crash test dummies and its Total Human Model for Safety virtual models. It has developed a new, pop-up bonnet that automatically increases the space between the pedestrian and the engine, thus limiting injuries. This technology can also be used in cars with a low bonnet line, further untying the hands of bodywork designers.
Emergency Response Technology
Some accidents are caused by drivers having a heart attack or a blackout. Toyota’s new system monitors cardio-vascular functions of the driver through his grip on the steering wheel and detect possible problems. The company has presented the concept to the Japan Medical Congress and will develop it further before bringing it into production.
Adaptive Driving BeamSome of Toyota’s models already have a function when the car switches the front lights automatically from high beam to low beam once a camera detects a vehicle in front or in the opposite side of the road, then turns the high beam back on once the road is clear.
Toyota said it is further developing this system with an adaptive driving beam that shields the high beam so it doesn’t blind other drivers, yet the lights operate at near high-beam level for better illumination of the road ahead.

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Toyota Announces Pricing for 2012MY FJ, Land Cruiser and Highlander

It's time for Toyota to release pricing on its 2012 FJ, Highlander and Land Cruiser SUVs which continue virtually unchanged for the new model year.

Starting with the FJ, there are noteworthy upgrades for the 2012 (according to Toyota's own words) but pricing has increased by $200 or about 0.7 percent and now ranges from $25,990 for the 4x2 equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission to $27,580 for the 4x4 V6 automatic.
The latest Highlander in both regular and hybrid trims was redesigned in 2011 and carries over with no new features for 2012. Prices remain the same as last year meaning MSRPs for the gas model range from $28,090 for the Base 2WD four-cylinder with a six-speed automatic transmission to $37,045 for the Limited grade V6 with a five-speed automatic. The hybrid version's prices range from $38,140 for the Base 4WD to $43,795 for the Limited 4WD.
Finally, Toyota said the MSRP for the 2011 Land Cruiser has increased to $69,120, which reflects an increase of $200, or 0.3 percent.
Note that all the aforementioned MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $810.

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Toyota Prius 1 2011, specifications, features and prices in the US

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.

Price, specifications and features of Prius 1 2011 in the US:

Pricing	Prius 1
Retail	$21,650
Invoice	$20,567
DestChg	$760
Engines & Power	Prius 1
Standard Engine	1.8L I4
Horsepower	134 @ 5200 RPM
Torque (lb-ft)	105 @ 4000 RPM
Transmissions	Prius 1
Continuously Variable Transmis	Std
Fuel Economy	Prius 1
City (mpg)	51
Highway (mpg)	48
Comfort & Convenience	Prius 1
Sunroof	N/A
Air Conditioning	Std
Power Windows	Std
Power Door Locks	N/A
Leather Seats	N/A
Power Seats	N/A
Max. Seating	5
Number of Doors	4
Entertainment	Prius 1
Cassette Player	N/A
CD Player	Std
Nav. System	N/A
Safety	Prius 1
Airbags	Driver Passenger Side
ABS Brakes	Std
Traction Control	Std
Stability Control	Std
Final Assembly	Prius 1
Location	Japan

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

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Honda Brio vs Toyota Etios Liva, cars comparison in India

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.

Comparison of Etios Toyota Liva G and Honda Brio base:

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 Kijang

The Kijang is a pick-up or minibus sold in Indonesia and Brunei, made by Toyota. "Kijang", meaning deer/muntjac in Indonesian, was first introduced in Indonesia in 1977 and it has become the most popular car in the country ever since[citation needed]. This car is also sold in other countries, and is known as the Unser in Malaysia (Innova for the fourth generation), Zace in Taiwan, Qualis and Innova in India, Nepal, and the Philippines, and Stallion and Condor in South Africa. The original Kijang is known as the Revo in the Philippines (see the Revo for the history of the Tamaraw and Tamaraw FX).

It is relatively affordable in the markets where sold when compared to four-wheel drive vehicles (the Kijang is a two-wheel drive) and features high seating capacity, large ground clearance and rugged suspension, popular features in an area with generally poor road quality and large extended families.

In Indonesia, typically the whole extended family climbs in before even short trips, just for the adventure, as opposed to true car-pooling. The family Kijang is treated with love and many get professionally detailed every month[citation needed]. Depending on a person's size, the vehicle can carry as many as 9-15 passengers[citation needed], since many of the countries the Kijang is sold in do not require safety belt usage at that time[citation needed].

Engine Interior Toyota Kijang

Green Toyota Kijang Hatchback

Blue Toyota Kijang Concpet

Driving Interior Toyota Kijang 

Toyota Kijang On Parking Area

Toyota Innova 2011

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 a gasoline 2.0 liter 136 PS (100 kW) 1TR-FE VVT-i, a 2.7 liter (2TR-FE) version of the same, or a 2.5 liter 102 PS (75 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 the V, with automatic transmission. The Innova features a live rear axle and it is of front engined, rear wheel drive configuration. The newly added V variant adds ABS, leather seats and captain chairs.

Silver Toyota Innova Look so Elegant

Toyota Innova with a facelift

It has a new engine, different from the older Kijang gasoline engine. Unfortunately, while the new engine produces more power (2,000 cc) it is only capable of 6-8 kilometres on a litre of petrol (14.1-18.8 mpg-US). But after the minor change in 2007, the engine is now equipped with a closed loop combustion system, and based on information from the Auto Bild Indonesia test, it is now capable of 11-12 kilometres on one litre of petrol (about 27.0 mpg-US).

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), Vietnam (replacing outdated Toyota Zace) 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, and the UAE.

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Gold Toyota Innova Concept

Internet - The Best Medium To Sell Your Used Cars

The Internet is the best medium today to sell your used car or anything else for that matter. Just be mindful of a few things for getting the best price for your car. There are several advantages of selling your cars online as compared to the conventional methods.

Before the Internet arrived, everything from finding a customer for your car, getting a job or buying a house was usually done through the Yellow Pages or the classifieds ads section of the local newspaper. Now, you can do any of these things in a much better way by using the power of the net. You can type a few search words into Google and find the relevant Internet directories where you can get your classified listed for a considerable period of time.

How to Sell Your Car Online

Thanks to the Internet, selling a car can be an easy task now. You just need to take care of a few things to get the best price for your car. They are discussed below:-

Pricing Your Car – When pricing your car, consider the mileage and condition of the car. Utilize a price guide like the Kelley Blue Book and NADA to find out your car's approximate value.

Make It Ready – If you want to obtain a good price out of your used car, you will have to do a slight touch up job on it. That includes washing, polishing, fixing the scratches and the dents and repairing the interior of your car, if required. Keep all the insurance documents and registration papers ready.

Let People Know – When you are ready with your car, search for an online platform to advertise. Advertise on several sites to maximize the potential number of buyers. When posting your ad online, make sure to include all the information related to your car such as color, model, price, mileage, contact number and suitable time to contact you.

Advantages of Selling Cars Online

You must be thinking as to why you should sell your car online. There are various advantages of selling used cars online as compared to other conventional methods such as newspapers and so on.

* The Internet is used widely and communication is easier and faster. Selling a used car through a website is a better option than any other conventional medium. Through a website your car would be reachable to a mass audience.

* Most online selling platforms would allow you to put relevant details like the model of the car, color, etc. which would give a better insight to your prospective buyer. Even if you forget to add some important details on your listing, you can do it anytime later.

* You get a way to advertise your car all across the world. All other ways of advertising have a limited audience.

* Buyers can ask for the information if required, which is contrary to the newspaper as it only provides one way of communication.

* You can put all information related to your car on the web. Such space would usually not be available on other mediums.

Selling used cars is now easier than ever before. While browsing on the Internet you will come across many service providers which are dealing in used cars for sale by owners. These providers have a large database and will enable you to sell your car sans any worry.

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Toyota India cars sales, toyota vehicle sales 2011 increased 100% in india

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

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Aston Martin Cygnet, the 2012 Scion iQ Priced from $15,995 U.S.

After making the motorshow rounds, it’s time for Toyota to start preparations for the U.S. launch of its new Scion iQ mini that will begin arriving at dealerships on the west coast in October, and the rest of the country in early 2012.
The Lilliputian four-seater model that is sold in Europe as a Toyota and let's not forget, as an....Aston Martin as well, will carry a base sticker of $15,265. A $730 delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee brings the total to $15,995.
The iQ’s most closest rival in the States is the Fiat 500 that retails for $15,500 in base trim, not including destination and handling.
Compared to the Italian model, the iQ is almost 20 inches shorter at 120.1-in. but is also 2 inches wider at 66.1-in.
The iQ features a 3+1 seating arrangement that allows one tiny adult to sit behind the front passenger and a child or small package behind the driver.
In the States, the three-door hatchback model is offered exclusively with a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 94-horsepower and 89 lb.-ft of peak torque, matched to a continuously variable transmission.
The Japanese company has packed the iQ with 11 standard airbags including the world’s first rear window airbag, as well as driver- and front-passenger airbags; driver- and front-passenger seat mounted side airbags; side curtain airbags; driver- and front-passenger knee airbags; and a Scion-first, driver- and front-passenger seat-cushion airbags.
Other standard features include antilock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control (TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Smart Stop Technology brake-override.

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