Archive for the ‘Toyota’ Category

Toyota RAV4 2WD

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Here is another crossover compact SUV. The SUV was the first compact crossover that was shown in Japan. The sales in North America started in the year 1996. The vehicle is a nice fully loaded SUV that has all the features that are essential to say the least. Currently in its third generation the car has seen many different facelifts. The engine capacities vary from 2L to 3.5 L and the SUV has a fuel capacity of about 60L.

The new improved SUV saw changes which had engine tweaks and a nice and different front grille that looks stunning to say the least. There are also newer turn signal motors that make maneuvering extremely easy in the traffic. Better satellite navigation tools, better steering wheels and everything else just makes you want to have it. All this comes at extremely cheap running costs as well. That makes it all the more interesting to buy.

Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The Toyota highlander hybrid 4wd has a nice and strong hybrid engine that is a 3.3 l overhead and a 24-Valve VVT-I V6; 208 hp. It has a front wheel drive and tends to regenerate during the braking. The body is a beautiful reinforced unitized body. This mid size crossover SUV is beautiful and is also known as the Toyota Kluger. In Australia and Japan the SUV was named the Hyundai Terracan SUV.

The SUV has passed all major crash tests and has been rendered extremely safe to drive. The SUV is extremely stylish and immensely popular amongst the youth. It has been accepted by the critics as well the car enthusiasts in the same fashion and with the same fervor. The mileage is very good in case of the SUV and has a fuel economy of 68.3 miles/kg. Unveiled in the 13th Shanghai International automobile industry exhibition it has never looked back since.

Toyota Prius

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

The car was given a new design in 2010. However it still maintains that hatch back 4 door design. It can comfortably seat five people. It is available in a 1.8 liter engine that is able to offer 98 hp with a 105 lb feet. It runs together with a two motors and a planetary gear set. When you accelerate the car fully both the engine and motors work together to provide maximum force.

The Toyota Prius will alternate between the engine and motor when under light conditions. During this time is usually will run on the power battery alone. It’s beneficial because it improves the fuel economy of the car. In addition the braking system also turns the energy into power for the car. The car also has a new interior design with the displays and stereo up on the dash board. The car is comfortable for much taller drivers.

Toyota 4Runner

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

It is available in three trim versions, limited, SR5 and trail. The SR5 is available in a 2.7 liter engine that produces 157 hp and 178 feet of pure torque. The other Toyota 4Runner is available in a 4.0 liter V6 that produces 270 horsepower with 278 feet of torque. For a 4 speed automatic transmission comes with inline-4.

The 5 speed automatic transmission it has a V6 engine. For both the limited and the SR5 they both have a 4 wheel drive or a rear wheel drive. The Trail is available in four wheel drive. Some of the standard features for the Toyota 4Runner are skid plates, alloy wheels, air conditioning, fog lights, cruise control and tilt power steering. Other features include a CD/Mp3 system, crawl control, locking differentials, off road tires, water resistant upholstery, keyless ignition and entry. The current Toyota 4Runner is longer and wider than previous models.

Toyota Matrix

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

The Toyota Matrix is available in three trim versions, XRS, Base and S. among the car features include power mirrors, CD stereo, air conditioning, auxiliary jack, tilt steering wheel, a front passenger that is fold-flat and power windows. In addition other features include keyless control, cruise control. The S version has under body spoilers, rear window wiper and an upgraded stereo.

Some of the optional features include a CD changer and sunroof. In addition navigation system and JBL stereo are also optional on the XRS and S version. The Toyota Matrix is powered with a 4 cylinder 1.8 liter engine that is able to provide 132 hp with 128 feet of lb. also standard is a 5 manual transmission however you can opt for 4 speed automatic transmission. The XRS and S models are able to be upgraded with 2.4 liter engine that are able to provide 158 horsepower with 162 feet of lb.