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A few days ago we knew what it would be cheaper than the Toyota Yaris Hybrid, and today we have the first data concerning the launch of the Prius +, the minivan that comes from the Prius and offers great versatility with seven seats and size.

This is the fourth minivan hybrid model of the brand, and the third in the system have a combined HSD 136CV delivery. So get approved an average consumption of 4.3 liters per 100 with CO2 emissions of only 99 grams to a hundred. They are really good figures for a gasoline minivan, because any diesel vehicle of this size consumes more. Just do not cool as much as a Citroen C8 3.0 V6 or a 2.0 Turbo Espace, but the purpose is different.

To enable the third row of seats has been necessary to install a new, compact lithium-ion battery that takes up much less space, located in the center console of the vehicle between the front seats, so you do not have to sacrifice space for the seven occupants and luggage in the trunk, which has 505 to the height of the tray.

The only downside we can find in the price, which is € 27,200 (according to autonomous community support not included). It’s a high price when we find similarly sized minivans for quite a few thousand euros less if it is true that the buyer of a hybrid vehicle usually consider other things, is usually a different profile.

You remember that I talked about the upcoming release in May Toyota Yaris HSD, and as we approach the time to see walking down the street are more concrete data. If when you speculated how expensive the first hybrid segment B was talk of “less than 18,000 euros,” we now know that the base price of 15,900 euros will be final.

It is launching a promotional price, and does not include existing public support for the purchase of hybrid vehicles. With these, now might stay up to 3,000 euros less in the regions where there are still grants. Watch out, because we’re talking about a very competitive price for a car that is part of Toyota’s policy of hybridizing Europe.

How competitive? Price of diesel is almost. The Yaris 1.33 VVT-i of 99 hp costs € 15,000 Active finish and manual transmission, or 16,000 if the transmission is automatic, diesel and the 1.4 D-4D 90 hp out of 16,000 euros with manual transmission, 16,750 euros in automatic .

Toyota Yaris HSD

For virtually the same, and you can buy the same car but a hybrid, without the driver feels great changes in shape or ergonomics, since the end of the platform that leaves the plant with Toyota in Valenciennes is the same as used for their petrol and diesel models. Below that price, pure gasoline lost benefits, and what gives the brand is the finish City Yaris 1.0 with 68 hp.

The hybrid is a car to take into account if we recall the features of the Toyota Yaris HSD: 100 hp that are developed by combining an electric motor and a gasoline 1.5 of Atkinson cycle, which improved from second rider on the Prius generation. Its urban cycle consumption is 3.1 l/100 km and combined, 3.4 l/100 km and emission levels of 79 g / km.

It is a very good choice for city, where you can take advantage of its Hybrid Synergy Drive remodeling. What road? Be seen. For now, with the data we have seems to be to leave the urban hide makes it a bit the magnificent potential that must now be ruled out as the classic problem of hybrids, price, traditionally more expensive because of the complexity of the system.

Speaking of which, who may now have a problem are responsible for the Honda Jazz Hybrid, cheaper hybrid to date, the price is 17,900 euros. And now that’s “less than 18,000.” Eye, because the battle for leadership of hybridization has just begun. Now things start to get really interesting.

If you are thinking of changing your car may be a used one is the best choice for your pocket. According to the latest survey by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit consumer information analysis, the cars are much more reliable than in the past. Besides better preserve the value of your money.

According to the publication most reputable manufacturers like Toyota and Honda remain as good options for used cars. But others who had no reputation for reliable cars now have greatly improved.

These results are based on the Consumer Reports annual survey conducted among car owners and estimating the percentage of cars made on which owners did not report any failure in their vehicles.

“This is a consumer survey covering more than 1.3 million cars and is one of the most comprehensive in the industry,” said Mike Quincy to AOL Latino, automotive specialist at Consumer Reports. For example, according to survey results, if you had in 2002 a Volkswagen three years of use, the odds of that car will not fail in that year were less than 60%.

The figures were better if your car was a Mercedes-Benz, a Volvo or GM. And the chances that failed were not much better if the car was a Japanese brand like Toyota, Honda or Nissan.

Toyota and Honda cars are still very reliable. The interesting thing is that now other brands are much improved. Volvo, for example, has gained much ground. Volvo has gone from 60% of models without problems for 78%, one point more than the average for the survey of 2011. In the latest survey mark used car that best score was obtained with 70% BMW car without problems against a target of 68% in the 2002 survey.

The Toyota Auris Hybrid made ​​its powertrain through two engines, one petrol and one electric. The gas block is a 1.8 VVT-i four-cylinder HSD, 1.8 liter engine and 99 hp at 5,200 rpm. It offers a maximum torque of 142 Nm at 4,000 rpm and complies with Euro 5 emission levels. The electric motor is synchronous permanent image develops 80 hp and 207 Nm.

The combined power system HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) is 136 hp. The coordination of both engines is performed by the HSD system you choose, at any time, using only the electric motor, if you add up the efforts of both or only acts on gasoline. The meeting point each to exert force on the wheels is electric continuously variable transmission (E-CVT).

The nickel hydride battery has a capacity that facilitates the move with the vehicle about 2 miles using only the power, as long as not exceeding 50 km / h. Above that of the travel speed or the gasoline engine must come into operation even under acceleration as long as remaining energy will be supported by the electricity.

Benefits automatically translate to 180 km / h top speed and 11.4 seconds in the 0 to 100 km / h but what is most interesting in a car so are their consumption, which vary depending on the choice of wheels. The combined consumption was measured at 3.8 litres/100 km with tires 15 “(or 4.0 liters with tires 17″). With the 45 liter tank could, theoretically, more than 1,100 km of autonomy.

The NS4 Plug-in Hybrid Concept is a prototype that shows the new design language that Toyota will introduce its upcoming models from 2015. It also includes the latest technologies in security mark, man-machine communication and efficiency. And above all, announces a new hybrid module with a 2.0 petrol engine larger, powerful and efficient than the current 1.8.

The NS4 is a saloon of 4.65 meters long, half way between the current Pries (4.46) and Aventis (4.71) that impresses with its futuristic, aerodynamic line. Maintains front wedge distinguishes Pries, but with a much sharper nose, large air intakes at the base of the bumper and headlights LED light and stylish narrow. The front reminds Alfa Romeo and adds a steeply-raked windshield that shapes your figure and accentuates its sportiness.

This prototype includes a plug-in hybrid engine mechanics 2 liters of gasoline to be released in the next high-end hybrid Toyota to 2015 depending on brand and provide sports performance to enjoy driving, but with even more fuel consumption and emissions lower than in the current model.

The prototype NS4 is also a showcase technological innovation and features Toyota is developing for the future. Stresses the roof with transparent solar cell panels that let in sunlight to temper the interior in cold weather and also uses the energy produced to cool it when left parked in the sun, thereby reducing the work of air conditioning and energy consumption. Besides, crystals termoreflectantes block ultraviolet rays to protect occupants in a much more efficient than the current.

As for safety includes a bonnet with a few sensors to detect impacts and back up to better cushion the impact and reduce injuries to pedestrians in a collision. The headlights are also intelligent and regulated so as not to dazzle alone when it comes to road car in front.

Pre-crash system incorporates radar and three cameras to detect risk of injury activate the brakes if the driver does not react. Finally, add an advanced interface that connects the driver to the car and the road, and project information on a touch screen very easy to use and intuitive to help you drive more safely.

Toyota introduced the Pries in Detroit also C, compact and economical version of the Pries that debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show last as Aqua and Toyota already offer information on the Japanese sample post.

A model is now best known for its great advances in the field of pro -ecological cars, to be clear, the main and best-selling within the field of hybrid cars, now has some problems that involve more than 10 000 cars, so it is by no means small, the work expected in the coming months.

Toyota announced on Wednesday June 1 the withdrawal of the hybrid Prius 16,000 units produced between 2001 and 2003, sold in the U.S., Europe and Japan. The reason for the call is a lock nut shaft pinion steering box that can detach if the address is pointing to the right to stop several times.

According to Toyota, if the nut is released, the driver must make more effort to spin the wheel to the left. Owners of affected vehicles will be reported since the beginning of July and will go to repair the steering system which takes about four hours. Toyota has not said if there are accidents on the basis of the problem.

Now in reality, despite having previously shed some light on the timing, not much is known about when exactly will be called, or as it is to be organized, because there is a typical call in between 50 and 100 vehicles are called that spread over a country, for example, can do to be 1 per branch, if you were in one day, but this time there are more than 15 000 cars.

Toyota has leaked the first photos on the Internet the Hilux SW4. As can be seen in the pictures above, the new design focused on the front of the models, which received broad new grille, bumpers and tail of smaller size. At the rear lights, follow the same pattern of the new Corolla, with a “break ” in its format.

As previously revealed, the Hilux is equipped with 2.7-liter 4-cylinder dual-fuel version, which arrives in early 2012. Currently, the 2.7 16v engine is offered only one version produces 158 hp diesel.

The emergence of the new Hilux and SW4, according to international news, will be launched initially in the Hall of Australia.

Check out the new images, and if it seems a mockery, it is actually there is, as they are not major changes that have been given to the model, but except for some details of interior and exterior finishes, but nothing relevant to say more as it is an entirely new version.

However, the model does not know too much and something is said or rumored to have the odd trick up his sleeve, so hopefully now therefore make a very interesting presentation, so be fully completed with this truck and see whether we should reward it or leave it where it is.

Toyota and Tesla have an agreement whereby the latter is responsible for making the batteries of electric crossover Toyota’s RAV4 EV, which will hit the U.S. market in 2012, and now it seems that exclusively. It is still experimental and the Detroit January 2012 we will know the final.

The Toyota RAV 4 EV, we gave the news recently, seems to be a reality in 2012 for the American market, where its production take place, well in Canada in a plant in Woodstock, Ontario. To produce the Toyota RAV 4 EV has signed an agreement with Tesla, which will be responsible for the manufacture of all batteries and traction system at its facility in Palo Alto, California. The battery maker, which also has its sports in the street, not only will the batteries, the deal gives transmission powers. The set will arrive so the plant in Ontario, Woodstock, which can be mounted without any problems in the chassis and body of normal production models, ie those designed to carry an internal combustion engine.

Until then, the time is carried out mass production of the Toyota RAV4 EV is shooting 32 experimental units in order to improve the product and especially the ability to test 100 miles (160 kilometers) of autonomy are real, hoping that it can thrive. These units are shooting for various parts of the United States, from desert climates to cold continental. Regarding the electric version of the RAV4 known data are few, like your weight is 45 kg higher than the V6 versions, which are not sold in Spain. The wheelbase is also higher, as the V6 has more battle that versions of all the ways that are sold worldwide. The rest of the changes have to do with the location of the batteries and the weight distribution and a recalibrated suspension. The final presentation will be in the model dl Detroit Auto Show (19 to January 22, 2012 ).

“The new Camry 2012 evolution combines the values ​​of the car – such as comfort, efficiency, reliability and security – with a more attractive design and driving experience,” said Bob Carter, vice president and general manager, Toyota Division group .  “Competition in the segment of mid-size sedan is stronger than ever, and the new Camry is designed to defend its long while also enhances its appeal.” (See more pictures of cars)
The Toyota Camry offers three engine choices, all of which have been improved for 2012 provides the best fuel economy and performance sensitive.  All Camry models are powered 2.5-liter four-cylinder now revised offer 178 horsepower, an increase of nine hp and 170 lb-ft of torque.  Figures EPA fuel economy estimates are 25 mpg highway ciudad/35 and 28 mpg combined is more than double than the previous generation Camry.  The 2.5 liter engine employs Dual VVT-i (Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent), which controls valve timing on both camshafts intake and exhaust for optimum performance and efficiency at all engine speeds .  System Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) helps optimize the torque over a range of broad engine speed. Read the rest of this entry »

The new Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid will offer six different levels of models to choose from.  Camry is available in the entry-level L,, value-driven LE, XLE, and sporty SE premium.  The XLE and SE are available with four-cylinder engine or V6.  The Camry Hybrid is offered in the LE and XLE grades. (See more pictures of cars)
The exterior design
The 2012 Camry uses an elegant and simple, yet modern, with emphasis on a wider stance, lower than previous models.  The design conveys an “architectural statement” through the crisp lines, a precise nature, while a door section more strongly curved rocker panel and more defined (accented in chrome for the LE and XLE) this gives the Camry  a more expressive.
The headlights show a more dynamic, with a pronounced curvature of the drive-beam merging into the bumper cover.  The fog lamps are standard on SE and XLE grades.  The rear light clusters surround the sides of the body, with its main sections extending into the trunk panel. Read the rest of this entry »