Toyota lowers CO2 emissions to an average of 128.2 grams

Last year, Toyota could reduce the average CO2 emissions for new vehicles of 130.1 grams per kilometer (2009) to 128.2 g / km. This shows a study by market research company JATO Dynamics for the year 2010. The average CO2 emissions of all newly registered passenger cars in Europe fell in the year from 145.8 grams to 140.9 g / km.

While the European Union has set for the entire automotive industry, a general CO2 limit of 130 g / km, the target date of 2015 must apply for each individual car manufacturers CO2 emission limits based on the average vehicle weight. Toyota is a target value of 124.8 g / km. To achieve this goal, further reducing the average CO2 emissions by 4.2 percent required by 2015.

Toyota Verso from 19-S March at the dealer

The Toyota Verso-S from 19 March 2011 at the German Toyota dealers. Of 3.99 meters in length, the Verso-S, the shortest and one of the most spacious and versatile cars in its class. Thanks to 2.55 meters wheelbase and a sophisticated interior design concept, the new Verso-S its passengers an extraordinarily generous freedom of movement.

For driving the Verso-S include a 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i petrol engine and a 1.4-liter D-4D Turbo Diesel available. The 73 kW/99 hp gasoline engine has an average fuel consumption of 5.0 litres/100 km and CO2 emissions of 117 g / km. The diesel motor develops 66 kW / 90 hp and is 1800-2800 rpm a maximum torque of 205 Nm available.

Toyota brings daytime running for RAV4

Since early February, all new vehicle types in the European Union be equipped with daytime running lights. was carried out for vehicles with a European type approval not later than February 2011, there is no mandatory daytime running lights. The Japanese automaker for the RAV4 offers a daytime running light set with long-life light-emitting diodes (LED) that blend harmoniously into the design of the front end.

Press Launch Toyota Verso-S: Far more than a small car

With the Yaris Verso Toyota had once justified the minivan segment, six years, the Japanese were represented there but no more. Now, the brand back to the Verso-S. In addition to the greatest possible use of space in its new Toyota model but in this class for the first time offered features such as a multimedia system with touch-screen display and rear view camera and the unlockable from behind rear seat.

Toyota Verso-S: Minivan with compact dimensions

With the launch of the Verso-S in March 2011 Toyota returns back to the category of European minivans, the brand founded by the introduction of the Yaris Verso twelve years ago itself. Of 3.99 meters in length, the new Toyota Verso-S, the shortest car in its class, but nevertheless should provide space for five people.

Headroom, movement, and cargo volume will reach compact class. As an absolute novelty in the segment may apply the new multimedia system, "Toyota Touch" with a large 6.1-inch color display and touch-screen operation. The prices for the new model start at EUR 14 950. The back seat of Verso-S is divided in the ratio 60:40, has a center armrest and can be folded down from the luggage space with only one hand.

Geneva 2011: Toyota shows two new hybrid models

Toyota shows at the Geneva Motor Show (1st-13.03.2011), two new hybrid vehicles. As a world premiere, the Yaris hybrid concept study is to see. His European debut is The compact Prius +. With the Yaris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) concept brings Toyota's hybrid drive for the first time in the small car segment.

The Prius + is a compact MPV based on the Pius and fuel economy should all be beaten on the market seven-seater. Also shown in Geneva is the Sports Coupé FT-86 II, which is considered the successor of the former Celica. (Ampnet / jri)

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