Toyota At The 2012 Paris Motor Show
EPSOM, UNITED KINGDOM – Sept 10, 2012: Toyota will use the Paris motor show to take the wraps off a comprehensively renewed range of models for the European family/compact car market with the world-first presentation of the new Auris hatchback, Auris Tourer and Verso people carrier.
In addition to this trio of world debuts, it will also reveal a new range of TRD Performance Line accessories for GT86 that it will be offering in the UK and Europe for the first time.
New Auris
New Auris demonstrates Toyota’s determination
to create cars that are more appealing and more rewarding to drive.
Built exclusively in Britain at Toyota’s Burnaston factory, it has a more individual design, a higher quality interior, better driving dynamics and increased efficiency across its powertrain line-up.
It will further reinforce Toyota’s commitment to bring its market-leading full hybrid technology to the widest possible market: right from day one of sales it will be available with petrol, diesel and full hybrid power. Moreover, Toyota expects a roughly equal one-third split in the European sales mix for each engine type, reflecting how it has successfully moved hybrid to the mainstream. In the UK, the sales mix for hybrid is expected to be even higher, approaching 40 per cent.
The revised Hybrid Synergy Drive system in new Auris Hybrid will deliver class-leading efficiency, with power to CO2 emissions ratio of more than 1.5bhp for each g/km.
New Auris Tourer
Toyota adds an estate car body style to the
Auris range for the first time with the introduction of the new Auris
Tourer. It will be the first model in its class to offer the choice of full
hybrid power, as well as petrol and diesel engines, and it will give Toyota
representation in part of the market that currently accounts for around 25
per cent of core European compact/C-segment car sales
The Tourer’s styling follows similar cues to its hatchback sister model, but without compromising loadspace.
New Verso
The third element in Toyota’s new C-segment
strategy is new Verso, a significantly revised version of the compact
people carrier that showcases the company’s European design and
engineering capabilities. New Verso adopts Toyota’s new design
language, displaying a clear family identity. The interior has been
upgraded too, and among the powertrains the 2.0 D-4D diesel engine has been
re-engineered to give stronger performance with lower CO2 emissions.
Verso’s driving dynamics and NVH levels have also been improved.
2013 Yaris Trend
Paris marks the first appearance of the 2013
Yaris Trend, a further development of the sharper-styled supermini that was
recently added to the UK range. The latest development of Yaris, it
presents even more distinctive interior design, finishes, textures and
colours, aimed at younger, style-conscious customers.
TRD Performance Line accessories
Toyota is making a range of
TRD (Toyota Racing Development) aerodynamic and performance parts available
for GT86. It is the first time TRD parts are being officially offered in
Europe and they will be showcased in Paris on the new Toyota sports coupe.
The range includes exterior and interior accessories and mechanical parts,
sold individually rather than being grouped into packs.
GT86 racing simulator
Visitors to the Toyota stand at the
Paris motor show will be able to enjoy some of the excitement of track
driving in the GT86 racing simulator. Designed to perform just like an
actual car on a race circuit, it equips a GT86 with advanced computer
simulation technology.
The driver steers, brakes and makes gear changes using the standard controls, and the simulator uses a motion system to respond to driver inputs and create a realistic driving experience. The effect is heightened by the images on a full HD monitor that replaces the windscreen, and a Lucas Arts THX surround system creating an authentic racetrack soundscape.
Toyota press conference
Toyota will host a press conference on
stand 114, hall 4, at 8.30am on September 27. Also on display will be the
Toyota Racing TS030 Hybrid WEC race car, FCV-R fuel cell vehicle, Prius
Plug-in and Yaris Hybrid.