Toyota Prius 1 2011, specifications, features and prices in the US

Car Review | Toyota Prius 1 2011, specifications, features and prices in the US | The Toyota Prius is a gas-electric hybrid and the third generation Prius made its debut in 2010 with a more powerful engine and better fuel economy. Prius was the first mass-produced gasoline-electric hybrid when it went on sale in Japan in 1997. Since then, the Prius became the best-selling hybrid vehicle in the U.S. and the world. The Toyota Prius entered the U.S. market in 2000, and the second generation Prius was launched in 2004 in the fall of 2003 that the first product to use third-generation gas-electric hybrid, Toyota Synergy Drive hybrid powertrain technology.

Price, specifications and features of Prius 1 2011 in the US:

Pricing	Prius 1
Retail	,650
Invoice	,567
DestChg	0
Engines & Power	Prius 1
Standard Engine	1.8L I4
Horsepower	134 @ 5200 RPM
Torque (lb-ft)	105 @ 4000 RPM
Transmissions	Prius 1
Continuously Variable Transmis	Std
Fuel Economy	Prius 1
City (mpg)	51
Highway (mpg)	48
Comfort & Convenience	Prius 1
Sunroof	N/A
Air Conditioning	Std
Power Windows	Std
Power Door Locks	N/A
Leather Seats	N/A
Power Seats	N/A
Max. Seating	5
Number of Doors	4
Entertainment	Prius 1
Cassette Player	N/A
CD Player	Std
Nav. System	N/A
Safety	Prius 1
Airbags	Driver Passenger Side
ABS Brakes	Std
Traction Control	Std
Stability Control	Std
Final Assembly	Prius 1
Location	Japan

The third generation Toyota Prius looks much like its iconic predecessor but slightly wider and comes with a larger 1.8-liter engine. Highway fuel economy has improved slightly, but city mileage has fallen a bit. It can propel itself solely on electric power at low speeds. The new Prius feels more substantial and boasts several improvements. Side curtain air bags and ESC are standard. - CAR REVIEW

Toyota Prius 1 2011, specifications, features and prices in the US

Honda Brio vs Toyota Etios Liva, cars comparison in India

Car Review | Honda Brio vs Toyota Etios Liva, cars comparison in India | Toyota has recently launched its hatchback Etios Liva in Indian markets. Etios Liva is the entry level car from Toyota in India. Etios Liva is also the cheapest Toyota car in Indian markets. Honda is also having its brand image for mid size luxury sedans in Indian markets. With the success of hatchbacks in India every automobile company is planning to launch hatchbacks in Indian markets. Honda Brio is the smallest car from Honda in India. Honda Brio will be the cheapest Honda car in Indian markets. Honda is likely to launch Honda Brio in October 2011.

Comparison of Etios Toyota Liva G and Honda Brio base:

Both are fitted with 1.2L petrol engines. Liva is priced around Rs.4.59 lakhs as compared with Honda Brio likely to be priced at Rs.5.00 lakhs. Etios liva is expected to provide a mileage of 14 kmpl of petrol under city driving conditions whereas Brio is likely give 18 kmpl of petrol. On highway driving Liva gives a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl compared with Honda Brio with 21 kmpl. Honda Brio is fitted with 15” alloy wheels whereas Etios Liva comes with 14” steel wheels. - CAR REVIEW

Toyota India cars sales, toyota vehicle sales 2011 increased 100% in india

Toyota India cars sales, toyota vehicle sales 2011 increased 100% in india | Car Sales | Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited (TKML), the Indian subsidiary of Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation, which has increased its production capacity in the first plant to 80,000 units, up 10 per cent from 73,000 units, is planning to more than double its vehicle sales in India in 2011. This includes both passenger cars and utility vehicles in its stable.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited (TKML), which is likely to close calendar year 2010 with total sales of 73,000 units, up from 51,400 units sold in 2009, a growth of 42 per cent, is looking to selling 150,000 units in 2011, mainly driven by sales of the Etios, a top company official said. Toyota aims to sell 70,000 units of Etios, both sedan and hatchback put together.

“We have recently increased our production capacity in the first plant. With the commencement of our second plant with an annual capacity of 70,000 units, we are looking at total sales in excess of 150,000 units next year. Half of the targeted sales will come from our new ‘B’ segment car, Etios,” Sandeep Singh, deputy managing director, TKML said.

Presently, Toyota manufactures Corolla Altis, Innova and Fortuner in Bangalore plant and imports Camry, Prado, Prius and Land Cruiser as completely built units (CBUs). Etios production has commenced in its second plant and will be delivered to customers from January 1, 2011.

Singh said, the company has established the flexible production unit for Etios car and depending on the customer preference it would make changes in the production of either the hatchback or sedan. To begin with, Toyota will sell Etios only in the domestic market and explore the possibility of exporting it only in 2012, he told Business Standard.

“We have no plans to export Etios in the first year as we expect good demand from the domestic market. However, we do have plans to export this car from India. We are yet to decide when and to which markets to export this car,” he said.

While the second plant is designed for 100,000 units per annum, Toyota would produce only 70,000 units in 2011, he said adding, depending on the demand it would raise the output in the second plant. The company plans to start a second shift in June next year, he said.

The company has invested Rs3,200 crore to set up the second manufacturing plant as well as develop Etios for both Indian and world markets. Toyota employs 4,700 employees in both its plants and aims to increase the headcount to over 5,000 later this year.

“Although India is the first launch market for Etios, the platform will be launched in other markets as well. The next launch market for Toyota Etios would be Brazil in 2012,” Singh said.

Toyota will also increase the localisation content in Etios from 70 per cent to over 95 per cent by end of 2012, when the transmission and engine plant goes on stream in Bidadi near Bangalore, he added. - CAR SALES

Toyota India cars sales, toyota vehicle sales 2011 increased 100% in india

Best Indian SUV from Tata, Mahindra, Toyota, Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi Chevrolet, Hyundai priced under 25 lakhs rupees, below Rs.15 lakhs

Best Indian SUV from Tata, Mahindra, Toyota, Ford,  Honda, Mitsubishi Chevrolet, Hyundai priced under 25 lakhs rupees, below Rs.15 lakhs | Car Review | Once owning a car used to be luxury in India. Economic growth has changed the perception of Indian from owning cars as necessity instead of luxury. With growing disposable incomes people are not minding owning an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle).

Driving SUV makes the journey comfortable. For long distance drive on then high ways SUVs are more comfortable. Internal Space is more compared with sedans and are comfortable for long drives. One will not get tired on long distance travel by SUVs. Maintenance cost will be more.

Ground clearance is more and can be driven even on rough terrains. Toyota Innova and Mahindra Scorpio are the successful models and are the best SUVs in India that are below the price of Rs.15 lakhs. These models give a mileage of 12 to 14 kmpl of diesel in city drive conditions and a mileage of 12 to 14 kmpl of diesel on highway driving conditions.

Indian SUVs under Rs.15 lakhs:

SUV Model	Price in India (Rs Lakhs)
Tata Safari	8.19 to 12.56
Tata Sumo Grande	7.30 to 8.39
Mahindra Scorpio	7.43 to 12.40
Mahindra Xylo	7.29 to 9.42
Mahindra Bolero	6.92
Toyota Innova	8.61 to 12.63

Indian SUV s in the price range of Rs.15 lakhs to Rs.25 lakhs :

SUV Model	Price Range (Rs Lakhs)
Toyota Fortuner	20.15
Ford Endeavor	16.95 to 19.51
Honda CRV	22.20 to 24.40
Mitsubishi Outlander	20.25
Mitsubishi Pajero	20.46
Chevrolet Captiva	18.17 to 19.94
Hyundai Santa Fe	21.45 to 23.46

Best Indian SUV from Tata, Mahindra, Toyota, Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi Chevrolet, Hyundai priced under 25 lakhs rupees, below Rs.15 lakhs