
Toyota debuted the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck and an all-new 4.6-liter V8 engine at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. On display are two new packages, including the debut of an all-new Tundra Platinum Package and the recently announced Tundra Work Truck. Value will be enhanced on all 2010 Tundra models with the addition of standard and optional exterior, mechanical, safety and convenience feature...

The new Toyota Urban Cruiser is designed to meet a growing demand for vehicles that are cut out for life on urban roads, yet are equally at home off the beaten track. It is compact for easy town driving and parking and, thanks to new Toyota technology, has a small carbon footprint – key requirements for today’s urban motorists. Toyota Urban Cruiser will go on sale in the UK in May 2009...

All aspects of Venza’s engineering and design were targeted specifically for the North American market where it will be sold exclusively. The development focus of the Venza design team was to create a new crossover vehicle that shifted away from the more traditional SUV styling themes that tend to dominate the segment. Calty designers leaned more heavily on a sleek sedan concept with a wide...

With the 2009 Toyota RAV4, Toyota continues to challenge expectations and conventions. Stylish design innovations include new front and rear bumpers, chrome-plated front grille, exclusive alloy wheels, new interior fabric and enhanced interior finish. The unique Toyota RAV4 body shape, fused with advanced technology, enhanced performance and new levels of comfort, continues to redefine the SUV driving...

Designed and built in Europe, the Aygo is 100% Toyota – with certain design elements like the bulge on the bonnet around the badge, and triangular quarter window, underscoring its Toyota pedigree. Overall the Toyota Aygo design conveys a sporting look and fun aspect, as well as comfort and high quality finish. The 2009 Toyota Aygo reinforces this spirit with a front grille and bumper that have...

Toyota Matrix, the sporty five-door vehicle that helped redefine the concept of a crossover utility vehicle, has been redesigned for the 2009 model year to offer performance that matters for driver enjoyment. “The Matrix concept was based on blending the functionality of an SUV, the style, image and performance of a sports car with the affordability of a subcompact sedan,” said Tim Morrison,...

The Williams-Toyota FW31, the team’s 2009 season race car, made its track debut at the Algarve Motor Park circuit in southern Portugal at the first official Formula One test of the year. The Williams-Toyota FW31 is the first major clean-sheet car design for perhaps 30 years, driven by a wholesale change in Sporting and Technical Regulations. The new Sporting Regulations are intended to increase car...

The Panasonic Toyota TF109 or Toyota Formula 1 2009 to give it its full name takes on a new shape, dictated by the FIA, with wider front wings, narrower rear wings and fewer additional aerodynamic devices the fashion for 2009. TF109 is the sequel to the successful TF108, which once again established Panasonic Toyota Racing as a major player. TF108`s roll of honour included two podiums, one front row...

The excellent fuel economy, combined with extensive standard equipment and fun-to-drive features make Toyota Yaris an outstanding value. For 2009, Toyota Yaris is available in three body styles: a sedan, 3-door Liftback, and an all-new 5-door liftback, each in Base and Sporty “S” grades. All Toyota Yaris grades will now feature a number of standard safety features, including anti-lock...

The Toyota iQ comes with a 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol unit with a choice of five-speed manual or a new Multidrive CVT system. The 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol engine, winner of the 2008 Engine of the Year award in the sub-1.0-litre class, is a lightweight, three-cylinder unit, producing 67bhp (68 Din hp) at 6,000rpm and 91Nm of torque at 4,800rpm. Combined with a high-ratio five-speed manual transmission, it...