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Toyota revealed their Toyota GT86 that anticipated front-engined, rear-drive coupe. This UK version will be available in six speed manual at £24,995 and a six-speed automatic costing £26,495. It will include a limited slip differential, dual-zone climate control, sports seats, bi-xenon headlights and 17 inc alloys. The GT86 is fitted with a stability control system, which can be adjusted through three driving modes. The six-speed automatic transmission includes paddle shifts to give the driver the option of making manual gear changes.
Seven exterior colours are available: dark red, silver metallic, black metallic, blue metallic, dark red metallic, orange metallic and pearl pearlescent. Optional side, roof and bonnet decals are available in black or silver. Black cloth upholstery is standard.
Source :- Autocar
How about Malaysia market? Let’s wait and see..
Toyota will remain focused on customer who expect a certain level of reliability and quality. Toyota president, Akio Toyoda comments day after Nissan Motor Co announced the revival of the Datsun brand to target buyers in the lowest and sizeable end of developing markets, while Volkswagen was also planning a similar move. As demand becomes saturated in the developed world, global automakers are eyeing low cost cars to drive sales growth, especially among first time buyers.
Source :- AutoNews
The new Toyota GT 86 will be offered as a convertible later down the line. In an interview with AutoBild, chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada said: “The GT 86 was designed from the outset [so] that we can build it as a convertible.”
The Toyota GT 86 comes from a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine with Toyota D-4S injection system. The engine makes 200-hp at 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 151 lb-ft at 6,600 rpm. Its mated to a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed automatic.
Source :- EGMCartech
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Another hybrid line up based on the best sold model in Europe, Yaris. The new Yaris hybrid will make debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. This new Yaris Hybrid will be used Toyota’s HSD powertrain that combines a new 1.5 liter petrol engine with a lighter, more compact electric motor, transaxle, inverter and battery pack. The system could deliver a total of 100 HO and standard automatic transmission.
It will also be offered with an exclusive, aerodynamically efficient exterior design. Just wait at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and we will get more detail..