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1. Toyota at Geneva Motor Show Newmodelsbringaddeddrivingpleasureandinnovation 2

2. New Toyota Prius Newlyimprovedversionofworld’sbestsellinghybrid 4

3. Toyota Urban Cruiser Anewchallengerfortheurbanjungle �0

4. Toyota Fine-T ThenextstepinFCHVs �6

5. Toyota i-swing Anevolutioninpersonalmobility 22

6. The third-generation Toyota RAV4 RedefiningthestandardincompactSUVs 28

7. New Toyota Yaris PowerfuldesignandadvancedpackagefortopsellingToyota 40

8. Panasonic Toyota Racing NewTF�06isreadytogo 52

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Toyota at Geneva Motor Show

New models bring added driving pleasure and innovation

• Newly improved version of Prius• Bold concept for mini SUV• Latest mobility concepts• All new RAV4 and Yaris ranges

TheToyotastandatthisyear’sGenevaMotorShowdemonstratesawiderangeofnewmodelsthat

willbringincreaseddrivingpleasureandinnovationtoEuropeancustomers.ThedisplayshowsToyota

isattheforefrontoftacklingthetransportchallengesofthefuturewhilereducingenvironmental

impactandmeetingcustomerneeds.

Keynewmodels forToyota in Europe in2006 include theall-newToyotaRAV4and the second

generationToyotaYaris.

Newly improved Prius

Theworld’sbestsellinghybridcargetsamakeoverforthe2006modelyearwithafreshexteriorlook,

improveddrivingdynamicsandpremiumqualityinteriortrim.ThelatestPriusisalsoashowcasefor

advancedtechnologiessuchasIntelligentParkAssist.

Bold concept for mini SUV

TheUrbanCruiserisaboldnewconceptthatshowcasesapossibleapproachbyToyotatothemini

SUVsegment.TheUrbanCruiserdrawsheavilyonToyota’sheritageinSportsUtilityVehiclesbutalso

addsitsowndynamicflairandruggedoriginality.TheUrbanCruiserfeaturesafreshinteriorstyle

basedonmodernfurnituredesign.

Advanced concepts

GlimpsesofthefuturewhichrevealhowToyotacanminimiseenvironmentalimpactwhileproviding

transportsolutions:

• Fine-T:Thenextstepinfuel-cellhybridvehiclesoffersthecabinspaceofanAvensiswithinthe

approximateexteriordimensionsofaYaris

• i-swing:Anewevolutioninpersonalmobility,buildingonp.o.dandi-unit.i-swingoffersamore

directformofhuman-machineinteractionbyadoptingthelatesttechnologiesinrobotics.

New model ranges

Freshfromtheirworlddebut,theall-newToyotaRAV4andYarismodelrangeswillbeonshow.Also

displayedarethelatestversionsofAYGObyToyotawiththe�.0-litrepetrolandthenew�.4-litre

dieselengines.

Advanced diesel engines

TheToyotaD-4D�80isamongthemostadvanceddieselenginesintheworld;deliveringsparkling

performanceandoutstandingfueleconomy.TheD-4D�80isnotonlypowerful,butclean-thanks

toToyota’sadvancedanduniqueToyotaD-CATemissionscontroltechnology.

TheToyotaD-4D�80isdemonstratedattheGenevaMotorShowintheToyotaRAV4,ToyotaAvensis

StationWagonandtheCorollaVerso.

Other displays

VisitorstotheToyotastandcanalsosharetheexcitementoftheToyotaF�programmeandenjoya

specialdisplayareawiththefollowingexhibits:

• demonstrationofthePriusIntelligentParkAssist

• cut-awayofthelatestinnovativePriushybridcar

• thenewRAV4’sActiveTorqueControl4WDsystem

• cut-awayofthenewToyotaYaris

• D-4D�80dieselengine,equippedwithToyotaD-CAT

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New Toyota Prius

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New Toyota PriusNewly improved version of world’s best selling hybrid

• Fresh exterior look• More refined interior surfaces with leather availability• Improved driving dynamics, featuring chassis reinforcements and more precise steering• Showcase of hi-tech equipment: Intelligent Park Assist, new audio and navigation systems• Arriving at Toyota showrooms at the end of January• 2006 European sales forecast of 25,000 units• Approximately 450,000 units of Prius have been sold worldwide up to date

TheToyotaPriusisnowclearlyestablishedastheworld’sbestsellinghybridcarandithasbeena

salessuccesssinceitslaunchinJapanin�99�.Approximately450,000carshavebeensoldworldwide

sincethatdateandproductioncapacityhasrecentlybeenexpandedfurthertocopewithworldwide

demand.Moreover,inordertosatisfydemandinChina,theproductionofPriusinthiscountryhas

startedattheendoflastyear,inChangchunCity.

ThenewlyimprovedToyotaPriuswillbeinstantlyrecognisablebythefreshexteriordesignwhich

createsamorerefinedappearance.

Thefrontgrillehasbeenredesigned,featuringnowachromeinsert,andanewfrontspoilerboth

improvestheaerodynamicsathighspeedandhelpscreateamoredistinctivelook.

Theheadlampshavebeensubtlyrestyledtocreateamoreflowinglook.Smokedclearcoatinghas

beenappliedtotheheadlampextensionwhileaninnerlenshasbeenaddedbelowtheturnindicator

lamp.

Attherear,chrome-platemouldingshavebeenutilisedinthelampstructureandawhitebackground

tothestoplampreplacesthecurrentblacktoaddtotheappeal.

ThislatestPriuswillbeavailablewithachoiceofeightexteriorbodycolourswithfournewtones

added(UltraSilver,BarcelonaRed,OpalGreenandAshGrey).

Qualitative improvements inside

• New surfaces and textures add to perceived quality• Leather trim now available• Improved rear passenger comfort

ThroughouttheinteriorofthenewlyimprovedToyotaPriustherehavebeensignificantenhancements

totrimandfinishtocreateamorerefinedenvironment.

Themainsurfacesoftheinstrumentpanelrevealanew,softertextureandadarkercolour.Thisfinish

isextendedtotheupperdoortrims,frontandrear.Theseats’fabriccolourisnewanditsstitching

patternshavebeensimplified.

Fortheultimatecomfort,genuineleatherseatsandaleathertrimmedsteeringwheelbecomeavailable.

Asanintegratedpartofthepackage,thecentreconsoleboxisalsoleather(synthetic)trimmed.

Rearseatpassengerswillfindadditionalcomfort inthe improvedPrius.Theseatwidthandmain

portionoftheseatbackhavebeenincreasedinwidthby50mmandaredesignedrearseatcushion

hasloweredthehip-pointby6mm.

These design changes will increase hip space for rear seat passengers while also increasing

headroom.

Sharper driving dynamics

• Chassis stiffness increased for better handling• Shock absorbers retuned for more comfort• Steering modified for more response and feel

In comparison with the model introduced in 2004, the newly improved Prius benefits from

modificationsfocusedonspecificareaslikechassisstiffness,toimprovestability,suspensiontuningto

improveridecomfortandsteeringcontroltoenhanceresponseandfeel.Therehavealsobeensome

aerodynamicchangestoincreasehigh-speedstability.

Chassisstiffnesshasbeenincreasedbytheadditionofreinforcementplates,notablyaroundtherear

crossmembermounting,andbymodifyingpartssuchastherearsideandcrossmembers.

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Intherearsuspension,thetoe-correctionbushingshavebeenretunedforbettercomplianceandthe

shockabsorberschangedtogivebetterridecomfort.

TheelectricpowersteeringECUsettingshavebeenmodifiedinordertoprovidebettersteeringfeel

andanumberofchangesmadetostiffenthesteeringmountstocreatemoreprecisereaction.These

changesincludefittingstifferalloywheelswhichwillreactmorepreciselytodirectionalchanges.

Theunderbodyaerodynamicshavebeenimprovedbythefitmentofadifferentengineundercover,

thenewfrontlipspoilerandnewreartyrespatstoaidairflowaroundtherearwheelsandtyres.

Advanced technology showcase

• Unique Intelligent Park Assist• Sophisticated DVD-based satellite navigation• Premium quality audio with Live Acoustic System

Asoneofthemostsophisticatedpassengercarsavailabletoday,theToyotaPriusisalsoashowcase

foradvancedtechnologies.Thisnewlyimprovedversionoffersnewstate-of-the-artfeatures,which

notonlydemonstratethisprinciplebutalsoenhancethedrivingexperience.

ThehighlightistheIntelligentParkAssist(IPA)system,anotherworld-firstavailableinPrius–isunique

andsimpletooperate,allowingthedrivertoselectthetargetparkingspotandthencontrol the

speed,whilethecarsteersitself.

Thesystemisdesignedtoassist thedriver inbothparalleland ‘rear-on’parkingsituationsand is

activatedbytheIPAbuttononthedashboard.Thedriverthenselectsthetargetparkingspotonthe

touch-sensitiveviewingscreenandtheIPAsetsthevehicleinmotion,selectingthecorrectsteering

angleforeachstepoftheprocess.Thedriverretainscontrolofthespeedofthevehiclethroughthe

brakepedal,decidingwhentostop.

IPAisasimplesystemwhichtakessignalsfromtheelectricpowersteering,yawrate,accelerationand

wheelanglesensors,theskidcontrolECUandthehybridsystem’sECU.

IfthedriverprefersnottouseIPA,thereisalsothemoreconventionalToyotaParkAssistsystemwhich

reliesonanew,morecompactrearcameratoshowimagesintheviewingscreen.Superimposedon

theseimagesarecolour-codedguidelineswhichshowthepredictedpathofthePriusasitisreversed

intotheavailablespace.

AlsoavailablewiththenewlyimprovedPriusisthemostsophisticatedDVD-basedsatellitenavigation

systeminthesegment.

Thenavigationsystemisvoiceactivatedinthreelanguages(English,FrenchandGerman)forfunctions

includingphonecontrol,audio,navigationandairconditioning.Routeguidanceisprovidedin�0

languagesincluding,forthefirsttime,NorwegianandPortuguese.

Improved map graphics now feature three-dimensional icons for points of interest and major

landmarks.

ForthefirsttimeinPrius,thissystemfeaturesRDS-TMC(RadioDataSystem–TrafficMessageChannel)

forcountrieswiththeappropriateinfrastructure.Thisisadynamic,realtimerouteguidancefeature

thatmonitorstrafficcongestiononrouteandsuggestsalternativesifbadtrafficconditionsbuildup.

Furthermore, the new navigation system features a completely new ECU, delivering 65% faster

calculationspeed.

ThenewlyimprovedPriusisfittedwithatotallynewaudioheadunitwithadigitalfilterontheradio

tunertoimprovereceptionandthecapabilitytoplayCDswithMP�andWMAfiles.

ItsDSPamplifierfeaturesLiveAcousticSystem,whichutilisesdigitalacousticeffectstoimprovesound

quality.TheseincludeTruBass(whichextendsbasssoundsinthefrequencyrangebetween�00Hz

and200Hztoproduceaneffectsimilartoasub-woofer)andFocus(whichemphasisessoundaround

the8kHzfrequencyandmakespassengersthinkthesoundiscomingfromthefrontofthecar,rather

thanspeakersinthedoors).

Thereisanauxiliarysocketinthecentreconsoleforconnectingportabledevices,suchasaniPodor

otherMP�player,totheaudiosystem.

TheaudiounitalsofeaturesAutomaticSoundLeveliser,whichadjustsvolumeandequalisersettings,

tocompensateforanincreaseincabinnoiseduetospeed.

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Toyota Urban Cruiser

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Toyota Urban CruiserA new challenger for the urban jungle

• A new generation of mini SUV to respond to customers who search for individualism• A concept by ED2, Toyota’s European design studio• Elvio D’Aprile, is the chief designer of Urban Cruiser• Designed within “Vibrant Clarity” design philosophy• Interior design, from Yi Yeong Jae, brings inspiration from fashion and modern furniture

ToyotaisusingtheGenevaMotorShowtoshowcaseitsconceptforacompact,ruggedminiSUVthat

couldbringafreshapproachtothesegment.

TheUrbanCruiserdrawsheavilyonToyota’sheritageinSportsUtilityVehiclesthroughthelegendary

LandCruiserrange,thebest-sellingRAV4andthetoughHilux.IthasstylingcuestypicalofToyotaSUVs

butalsoaddsitsowndynamicflairtobringamoreruggedoriginalitytotheminiSUVsegment.

TheUrbanCruiserisaproductofED2,Toyota’sEuropeanstylingstudiointhesouthofFranceand

istheworkofchiefdesignerElviod’Aprile.HeworkedwithPorscheandPininfarinabeforejoining

ToyotainJapanin�994andthenmovedtoED2whenitopenedin2000.Elviowasalsothechief

designeroftheCorollaVerso,avehiclefrequentlypraisedbyitsdynamicandrobustdesign.

“Typical customers in the mini SUV segment are urban individualists”, says Elviod’Aprile.“They are

seeking a rugged look within a compact body and want to stand out, and above, the crowd. The Urban

Cruiser concept is the car that will allow them to freely express their personality.”

“The Urban Cruiser breaks with conventionality by bringing something different to the mini SUV segment.

It is more dynamic, but also rugged and brings the special Toyota SUV flair.”

TheUrbanCruiser is the latestToyota tobecreatedunder theVibrantClaritydesignphilosophy

whichnowunderpinsall the latestToyotacreations.Byworking to theVibrantClaritydiscipline,

Toyotaaimstobringthetwoelementsofsuccessfuldesign,formandfunction,togetherunderone

package.

Therefore,VibrantClaritycombinestwoelements:Vibrant form,whichstands fordynamismand

energy,plusClarityoffunctionwhichcallsformorerationalvaluessuchassimplicityandlogic.

Fresh, robust exterior

• Evoking the Toyota SUV heritage• Trapezoidal design elements create ruggedness• Latest display of Toyota’s “Vibrant Clarity”

TheUrbanCruiserconceptclearlydemonstratesdesignsimilaritieswithothermodelsintheToyota

rangeanddrawsonthecompany’slongestablishedheritageinSUVs.Itshowsthequalityinherentin

allToyotadesignwhileaddingthefreshandrobustlookthatthissegmentdemands.

TheToyotaSUVheritageismostevidentintheextensiveuseofatrapezoidaldesignelementthatis

nowinthefrontbumper,thegrilleandlowerdoorpanels.Thiscreatesadynamicfeelingbutalso

suggestsprotection.

Furthermore,thetrapezoidalformcanalsobefoundonthesidewindow,evokingaToyotadesign

cuereminiscentofseveralothermodels,likeAYGO,CorollaHatchback,CorollaVerso,thenewRAV4

andothers.

ThemassivewheelarchesarealsointendedtoemphasisetheSUVcharacter.Theyconvergetowards

the car’s geometric centre in order to provide a compact and agile shape while disguising the

relativelylongwheelbase–itselfdesignedtocreatemaximuminteriorspace.

Youcanseeall theelementsoftheVibrantClaritydesignphilosophy inUrbanCruiser.Theseare

definedwithinthefourprinciplesofP.A.S.S.(Proportion,Architecture,Surface,Specialtouch).

• Proportion: the longcabin–offeringexcellent interiorspace–combineswithshort,powerful

overhangstocreateaneffectofperfectimbalance.Thisresultsinamassive,butdynamicbody

proportion.

• Architecture:whenviewedfromabove,thereisapronouncedV-shapetothefront–createdby

thedominantfrontandrearwheelarcheswhichstandoutfromthebodyshell.

• Surface:theextensiveuseoftrapezoidaldesignisdistinctiveinthefrontbumpershapeandthe

freeformsurfaceofthelowerdoorpanels.

• Special touch:Thecrispnessoftheoverallexteriordesigniscompletedbysharplyslicedsurfaces

thatcanbefoundinthefrontandrearbumpers.

Inadditiontothesedistinguishingelements,theUrbanCruisermakesasignificantbreakfromthe

conventionalwiththeuseofsatinfinishexteriorbodypaintratherthanthecommongloss.

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Fashion-led interior

• Created by Yi Yeong Jae• Inspiration from modern furniture

JustastheexteriordesignofUrbanCruiserbreaksfromtheconventional,theinterioradoptsanew

approachtoo.Herethedesignerwantedtomoveawayfromthetraditionalcarinteriordesignand

focusonexamplesoutsidethecarindustry,suchasmodernfurniture.

ItistheworkofYiYeongJae,theKoreandesignerwhoalsocreatedtheToyotaMotorTriathlonRace

Car,shownoneyearago,atthissamemotorshow.

“I was inspired by the designs of modern, fashionable furniture,”saysYiYeongJae.“The interior design

consists of several different surfaces which are treated as different, independent layers. This is the case with

the seats, the door panels and the dashboard.”

ThereisafeelingofspaciousnessinsideUrbanCruiserwhichisinkeepingwithitsroomybutcompact

concept. The seats adopt a thin, elegantdesign that isboth space savingandcomfortable. The

materialsaremodernwithapremiumqualityandshowsomeofthecharacteristicsofnylon.

Specialfeaturesoftheinteriordesignincludethedoorhandles–createdtofacilitateuse–andthe

navigationscreenwhich isviewedthroughatransparentcurvedpanel integrated intothecentre

console.

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Toyota Fine-T

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Toyota Fine-TThe next step in FCHVs

• Born from Toyota’s desire to minimise environmental impact, while maximising passenger expectations

• Exterior design combines aesthetics with advanced technology• Highly-efficient package: the interior space of an Avensis with the approximate exterior

size of a Yaris• Interior combines high technology with a welcoming environment• Effortless ingress and egress thanks to movable seat and gull-wing doors• Adopting Toyota’s latest FC stack and new 70 MPa hydrogen storage tank• Four-wheel large-angle steering and drive system through in-wheel electric motor

assembly• Low center of gravity and moment of inertia through innovative powertrain components

layout• 360-degree camera coverage provides a new level of active safety• Adoption of “carbon-free” materials offsets CO2 increase

Toyota’s vision of automobile manufacturing aims to minimise environmental impact while

maximisingwhatpeopleexpectfromavehicle,togetherwithhighlevelsofsafety.TheFine-Twas

developedbasedonthisvision.Inadditiontoanadvancedfuelcellsystemthatassuresexcellent

environmentalperformance, the Fine-Toffersunprecedentedmaneuverabilitybyutilizinga four-

wheelindependent,large-anglesteeringsystemwithanin-wheelelectricmotorineachwheel,while

creatinganenvironmentthatextendshospitalitytoallaboard.Toyota’sFCHVshavenowattained

anotherstageintheirongoingevolution.

Exterior design

• Inspired on “Vibrant Clarity”• Combination of aesthetics with advanced technology• Highly-efficient package

Basedonthedesignphilosophyof“VibrantClarity”,designerscreatedanexterioraroundatheme

ofbeautycombinedwithadvancedtechnologythatcaresforpeople.Thisisexpressedinacompact,

new“one-formsilhouette”designthatchanges itsappearancedependingontheviewingangle.

Toachievethisrevolutionary,highlyefficientpackage,thecompactfuel-cellunithasbeeninstalled

underthefloorandthereisin-wheelmotordriveforallfourwheels.ThisgivestheFine-Tthecabin

spaceofanAvensiswithintheapproximateexteriordimensionsofaYaris.Thevehicleisdesignedfor

thenext-generationactivefamilyuserwhoappreciateshigh-techaspartofasmartlifestyle.

Interior design

• Passenger-friendly high-tech• Variable lighting intensity• Effortless ingress and egress

Theinteriorseekstocreateasenseofspaciousnessandenvelopmentatthesametime,basedonthe

keyideaofmakinghigh-techwarmandfriendlytopeople.Thisisreflectedinthedriver’sseatarea,

too,whichfeaturesalowinstrumentpanelincorporatingalargemulti-informationdisplay,assuringa

good,broadview.Tofurtherenhancethecalmandrelaxedatmosphereoftheinterior,weemployed

variablelightingintensitytoproduceacalmingeffectovertheinstrumentpanelanddoortrim.The

Fine-Tdemonstratestheawesomespace-efficiencyandhospitalitythatarepossibleinanFCHV.

TheFine-Textendswarmhospitalitytousersbyalleviatingtheeffortofgettinginandout.Asthe

gull-wingdoorsopen,thedriver’sseatrotatesoutwardtoassistinboarding.

Oncetheuserisseated,theseatglidesbackautomaticallytothedrivingposition.Whenreadyto

leavethevehicle,pressingabuttonsetstheseattotheexitingposition,andtheusercansimply

standuptogetout.Thedrive-by-wiresteeringsystemstowsawayautomaticallywhenpreparingto

exitthevehicle.

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Advanced fuel cell hybrid system

• Toyota-built 70 MPa hydrogen storage tank• Newly-improved Toyota FC Stack

Toyota’sstate-of-the-artfuelcellhybridsystemdemonstrateshowclosewecancometohavingzero

effectontheenvironment.HydrogensuppliedfromToyota-built,�0MPa(approx.�00atmospheres)

storagetanksreactschemicallywithoxygen(fromtheair)toproduceelectricityinthecompany’s

proprietary fuel cell stack (the Toyota FC Stack), which, like the vehicle’s storage battery (when

needed),drivestheelectricmotorsthatpowerthevehicle.Apowercontrolunitefficientlymanages

thepowersources(thefuelcellstackandstoragebattery).

Tofititscompactdimensions,theFine-Temploysadownsized,higher-performancenewToyotaFC

Stackconfiguration.Thisfuelcellstackadoptsanewalloycatalyst,whichallowsadramaticreduction

intheamountofpreciousmetalsused.Theseunitsaremountedbeneaththevehiclefloor,thereby

creatingmorecabinspace,whileyieldingaradicallylowcenter-of-gravityandlowinertiamoment,

whichcontributetoanexhilaratingdrivingexperienceandhelpenablelargesteeringangles.

Unparalled manoeuvrability

• Four-wheel large-angle steering system• Independent four-wheel drive• Low center of gravity and moment of inertia

TheFine-Tenhancesthefunofmobilitywhileofferingamajoradvanceinhandlingconveniencewhen

drivingonnarrowroadsandduringparking.Supportingthismaneuverabilityareanindependent

four-wheel large-angle steering system and independent four-wheel drive using in-wheel motors

withintegrateddrivepowerandwheelturning-anglecontrol.

Thesedrivesystemscontributetoadistinctivelylowcenterofgravityandlowmomentofinertia,

yieldinganextremelystablefeel,achievinganexcellentbalanceofdrivingpleasureandstability.The

resultisexhilaratingdrivingperformancethatexceedsexpectationsforapassengercar.

Inaddition,adrive-by-wiresystemconnectsthedriver’scontrolstoactuatorsthatoperatevehicle

functions,providinganunprecedenteddegreeoffreedominvehiclenavigation.Infront-axle/rear-

axle turning mode, the vehicle can be turned around from the front or rear. This maneuvering

capabilityisparticularlyhandyforparallelparking,bothwhenenteringandexitinginlineparking

spots.Indirectionalchangemode,continuouslyvariablesteeringofthefrontandrearwheelsallows

achangeofdirectionofalmosttheentirelengthofthevehicleinfourdirections.ThisenablesU-turns

ondead-endstreetsandwhencomingoutofinlineparkingspots.On-the-spotturningmode,asthe

namesuggests,allows�60-degreeturningontheverticalaxis.

Preventing accidents

• 360-degree camera coverage• Object recognition screen

TheFine-Temploysperipheralmonitoringvideocamerasanda largedisplaytosupport freedom

ofvehiclemovementandreinforceactivesafety functions.A front-viewcamera is installedabove

thelicenseplateandarear-viewcamerabelowtheToyotabadgeatthebackofthevehicle.Side

camerasarelocatedatthedoorhandlepositionontheleftandrightdoors.Combined,thesevideo

camerasmonitortheentireperipheryofthevehicleforobstacles.Alargedisplayontheinstrument

panelshowsviewsofbothsidesofthevehicle.Thecentralareaofthedisplaycontainsanobstacle

recognitionscreen.

Thedisplayhelpsextendvisibilitytoareasaroundthevehiclethedrivercannotnormallysee.

Adopting “carbon-neutral” materials

• Offsetting CO2 increase

WiththeaimofcontrollingtheincreaseofatmosphericCO2(thecauseofglobalwarming),theFine-

T’sinterioremploysasubstantialvolumeofplant-sourcedmaterials.

Plantsareconsidered“carbon-neutral”becausetheyabsorbCO2inphotosynthesis,soevenifthey

areburned,thenetamountofCO2staysthesameovertheentirelifecycle.

WiththeFine-T,Toyotapursuedthepossibilitiesofusingcarbon-neutralmaterialsoverawiderange

ofinteriorfittings,processingpolylacticacid(PLA*),obtainedfromsugarcane,aswellasKenafand

otherplantfiberintoavarietyoftexturesfordoortrim,suede-likeceilingmaterial,seatnetsandfloor

mats.

*PLA:polylacticacid,apolymer(plastic)madefromplantstarchesorsugars

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Toyota i-swingAn evolution in personal mobility

• The fourth iteration of personal mobility concepts by Toyota, after p.o.d, PM and i-unit• A more direct form of human-vehicle interaction, adopting the latest technologies in

robotics• Exterior design portrays a minimalist shape inspired on a living form• Offering customization options through a detachable exterior surface and a triangular

back panel• An artificial intelligence system learns driver’s behaviour, selecting adequate communication

contents• Driver and vehicle can be in permanent contact through a mobile phone or a personal

computer

Whilestrivingfortechnologicaladvancesandinnovations,Toyotaseekstoexpanddreamsofmobility

andfuturepossibilitiesbasedonresearchintopeople’schanginglifestylesandvalues.

The“p.o.d”,exhibitedin200�,wasavehiclethatcouldexpressemotionalstates,almostlikeafamily

memberorfriend.

Thisdemonstratedhow,thankstostate-of-the-artinformationtechnology,personalmobilityvehicles

couldtakeonhuman-likeemotionalandlearningbehaviors.Followingthe“PM”of200�,the“i-

unit”ToyotaexhibitedatEXPO2005AICHI(ExpositionofGlobalHarmony)wasapersonalmobility

vehiclethatusedthesmallestamountofenergyrequiredtotransportoneperson. Italsooffered

freedomofmovementfortheindividual,andgreaterpossibilitiesforhumankind,therebymakingit

trulyenvironmentallycompatible.

Our latest in this series of personal mobility vehicles is the i-swing. With its small, flexible body,

thei-swingfitsright intoaperson’s livingspace.Thei-swingalsoexhibitshuman-likefreedomof

movementandcanbecustomizedalmostlikechoosinganoutfit.Throughtwo-waycommunication

employingarangeofadvanceddevices,thisnewformofmobilityallowsmoreindividualexpression

anddeepersocialinteraction,goingfarbeyondthecapabilitiesofconventionalvehicles.

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Product concept

• A new form of mobility• A more direct human-vehicle interaction• Technology cultivated in robotics R&D

Thei-swingisToyota’sproposalforanewformofmobilitybasedonamoredirecthuman-vehicle

interaction.

Employingtechnologycultivatedinroboticsresearchanddevelopment,thei-swinggoesbeyondour

viewofthecarasameansoftransporttoopenupawholerangeofpossibilitiesforself-expression.

Neverbeforehasthevehicleevolvedsoclosetotheindividual.

Throughpersonalmobility,thei-swingwillenhancetheenjoymentofindividualinteractionsinour

everydaylives.Nolongeristhefuturefaraway-it’salreadyhere.

Exterior design

• Design to the image of a new living form• Minimalist body shape• Body constructed of shock-absorbing polyurethane

Thevehiclebody—whichfeelsmorelikeyouarewearingitthanridinginit—isstyledlessasa“car”

thanasanewlivingform.Whenseatedinthe“minimum-sizeopen-facebody”ofthei-swing,eye-

levelisaboutthesameaswhenstanding,allowingunhinderedconversationwithpeoplemetalong

theway.Thebodyisconstructedofshock-absorbing,low-reboundpolyurethaneandtheexterior

surfaceispartlycoveredwithfabricasameasureagainstmakingpeoplefeeloppressedincrowded

situations.

Customisation

• Detachable exterior surface• Personalised triangular back panel

Thefabriconthei-swing’sexteriorsurfacecanbedetachedandchanged.Thisallowsforcustomization

ofthevehicleaccordingto,say,theseasonsoftheyear.Inaddition,thefrontaldoor,whichopens

andclosesinsections,andtriangularbackpanelhaveanembeddedfullcolorLEDdisplaymatrix.

Theusercanpersonalizethedisplaybyinstallingself-craftedvideoandstillpictureimagesorthose

downloadedfromtheInternet.Likewearingafavoriteoutfit,thisenablescoordinationtosuitthe

user’smoodortomatchthetime,placeandoccasion.

Driving dynamics

• Two driving modes: two-wheel and three-wheel• High maneuverability with three wheels• Low-speed or standing in two-wheel mode

Thei-swingofferstwodrivingmodes:two-wheelandthree-wheel.Thetwo-wheelmodeallowsfor

confidentandsafedrivingwhilemovingamongpeopleinthecity.Thethree-wheelmodeprovides

highly maneuverable performance on the same roads as regular traffic. Vehicle control changes

accordingtothemode,assuringhighlevelsofbothridecomfortanddynamicperformance.

Thethree-wheelerrunsontworear-drivewheelsandonesteerablefrontwheel,withtheleftand

rightrearwheelsmovingupanddownindependently.Duringaccelerationanddeceleration,the

entirevehiclebodytiltsforwardandbackwardshiftingthecenterofgravity.

Whenturningleftandright,thevehiclebodytiltsinwardssothatthepressureonthedriverisalways

applieddownwardalongthebodyaxis.

Althoughahighcenterofgravityandextremelyshorttreadandwheelbasewouldnormallymake

stablemovementdifficultinamachineliketheI-swing,thepositionofthecenterofgravityandthe

balanceofweightoneachwheel,aswellasmotivepower,arecontrolledautomatically,muchlike

themovementofahumanbodywhenrunning,turningandstopping.

Theresultisexcellentdynamicperformanceandanaturalridefeel.

Duringthree-wheeldriving, the i-swingoperatingsystemoffers twomodestomatchthedriver’s

operationalskillandpurpose.

In“ComfortMode”,twolinkedjoysticksaloneareused.Vehicleattitude(center-of-gravityposition)

andfront-wheelsteering,aswellasrearwheelleft/rightdrivepower,areoptimallycontrolledsimply

bypushingajoystickintheintendeddirectionoftravel.Thismakesdrivingeasyandpleasantfor

anyone.Liftingthejoystickdiagonallyforwardswitchesthei-swingto“ActiveMode”.Atthesame

time, the driver assumes a forward-inclined attitude to facilitate agile movements. The joystick

sensitivityincreasesandatthesametime,footpedalscancontrolthevehicleattitude.Thedriver

keeps assuming the optimal posture for the next movement, skilfully accelerating, braking and

turninginaseriesofdrivingactionsthatfeelsmuchlikeskiing.

Withsuitabletraining,driverscanevenputinaperformancethatresemblesdancing.

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Withthefrontwheelstowedawaybetweenthetworearwheels,thei-swinggoesintotwo-wheel

drivingmode,usingagyrosensorforinvertedcontrol.Onecanswitchtothisdrivingmodewhen

thei-swingisstandingstillormovingatlowspeed.Asinthree-wheeldrivingmode,operatingthe

joystickmovestheI-swingforward/backwardasthecenterofgravityshiftsforwardandbackward

underoptimalcontrol,whileturningisaccomplishedbyrotationalspeeddifferencebetweentheleft

andrightwheels.

Thedriver’sheadislocatedcentrallywithrespecttothevehicleaxle.Sowhenturningonthespot,

themovementfeelsnatural,justliketurningyourownbodyaround.Whenstationary,thecontroller

maintainsthecenterofgravityabovethecenterofthevehicleaxle,soevenifthedriversignificantly

shiftsposition,thevehicleremainsmoreorlessstationaryaslongasthereisnojoystickoperation.The

driver’sposturealsoremainsconstant,evenwhenthevehicleistravelingupanddowngradients.

Whentwoi-swingsarebroughttogether,theycantravelsidebysidewithonei-swingbecoming

the master vehicle. Joystick inputs on the master vehicle are transmitted through short-range

communications to the second vehicle, which mimics the master’s movements. Since the two

vehiclestravelbyoperatingthemastervehiclealone,thedriverofthesecondvehicleenjoysthesame

relationshiptotheactualdriverassomeoneinthepassengerseatofaconventionalcar.

Artificial Intelligence communication

• A.I. learns driver’s behaviour, selecting communication contents• Driver and vehicle can be linked via mobile or personal computer

Thei-swingusesA.I.(artificialintelligence)technologytocommunicatewiththedriver.Thistakes

the formofavirtualcharacter,whichappears inpop-updisplaysat leftandrightshoulder level,

andchangesdependingonthedriver’spersonality.Evenafterleavingthevehicle,driverandvehicle

remainlinkedbymobilephoneorpersonalcomputer.

A.I. allows thevehicle to learn thedriver’sbehaviorpatterns,and to selectpertinent information

basedonthislearning,eitherfrommemoryortheInternet,forcommunicationwiththedriverata

particulartimeandplace.

ThankstoA.I.,thei-swinghasthepotentialtomakeourlivesintherealworldmoreenjoyableand

fulfilling.

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The third-generation Toyota RAV4

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The third-generation Toyota RAV4

Redefining the standard in compact SUVs

Theall-newToyotaRAV4issettingfreshbenchmarksinthecompactSportsUtilityVehiclesegmentwith

theintroductionofpremiumlevelsofdrivingperformance,quality,passengercomfortandequipment.

ThenewRAV4isthethirdgenerationofamodelthat isabestseller inEuropeandaworldwide

successforToyota.Atlaunch,in�994,theToyotaRAV4establishedthepopularityofcompactsports

utilityvehiclesandmorethan2millionRAV4shavebeensoldsincethen.Morethan655,000RAV4s

havebeensoldinEuropealone(byend-year’05).

The RAV4 has been completely redesigned for 2006, taking into account modern customer

expectations.ItsprimaryrolewillbetoconfirmToyotaastheleadingcarmakerintheSUV-compact

segment.

Designed for modern life

• Rugged and modern design theme• Superior perceived quality throughout• Compact outside, big inside

Each generation of RAV4 has followed the same ground-breaking design cues that created the

compactSUVmarket–combiningversatility,designandoutstandingdrivingdynamics.Theall-new

thirdgenerationToyotaRAV4continuesthispioneeringspiritbut,inresponsetomoderncustomer

demands, adds significantly more premium quality, increased interior space and an intelligent,

flexibleinteriorpackage.

ThenewToyotaRAV4is�45mmlonger(4,�95mm–4��5mmwithoutbackdoorsparewheel)than

thecurrentgeneration,withasignificantlyincreasedwheelbase(+�0mm)andrearoverhang.This

allowsgreatly improvedpassenger comfort; the cabin length (�,820mm)hasbeen increasedby

85mmwiththecoupledistancebetweenfrontandrearseatsincreasedby55mm.

Thewidthisalsoincreased(by80mm)andincreasedshoulderspaceallowsthefrontseatstobeset

furtherapart,againimprovingcomfort.Heightremainsbelowthatofmanycompetitors,emphasising

thesleek,squatstylingandpremiumpassengercardrivingperformanceoftheRAV4.Buttherear

seatheadroomhasbeenimproved,allowingthenewRAV4toseatfiveadultsincomfort.

And,despitethelengthenedwheelbase,alowerturningcircleof5.�metershasbeenachieved–well

belowmanyrivalvehicles.

The precision of the interior structure underlines the premium quality of the new RAV4. The

eliminationofanybreaklines,thetightpanelgapsandthematchingofsurfacelevelsallcontribute

totheperceivedqualityofthevehicleandareatributetoitsengineeringexcellence.

Theinteriorvolumehasbeenincreasedto�,822litres,anincreaseof��%ontheoutgoingmodel.This

ismostnoticeableintheluggagecompartment,therearpassengerheadroomandtheshoulderroom.

Thenewlydevelopedrearsuspensionwiththeshockabsorberspositioneddiagonallyunderthefloor

resultsina2�0mmincreaseintheluggageroomwidth.

Practical, flexible interior

• Unique Toyota Easy Flat seating• Flexible luggage and storage space• Premium equipment and option features

Customers for the Toyota RAV4 enjoy an active lifestyle, oftenneeding to adapt their vehicle to

thedemandsofagrowingfamily.HerethenewRAV4willofferauniquefeaturethatmostclearly

expressesitspracticalityandmodularity:theToyotaEasyFlatseatingsystem.

Usingoneoftwoone-touchlevers,easilyaccessiblefromthereartailgate,therearseatscanbefolded

downintotherearfloorspacetoleavean‘easy-flat‘luggagespacewithouttheneedtoremoveany

seatcushionsorheadrests.

Therearseatscanalsosplit(60:40)formaximumflexibilityandcanreclineonanindividualbasis.

They can slide backwards and forwards over �65mm to greatly enhance passenger comfort or

increase luggage capacity. Theflatboot floor alsooffers additional, underfloor storage space for

increasedsecurity–andtherearluggagecovercanbestowedherewhennotinuse.

Thethree,hi-techanalogueOptitronmetersdominatetheinstrumentpanelandgiveapremium,

sporty image.Themulti-informationdisplayoffers awide rangeof customisable function setting

optionsincludingsixlanguages�andmetricorimperialunits.

Standard equipmenton allmodels includes air-conditioning (manual or dual automatic onhigh

grade)andasix-speakerradio/CDunit(with6CD-changeronhighgrade)whichhasbeenadapted

forMP�fileplayback.

A dual-zone, fully automatic climate control system, with adjustable pollen removal, is available;

whilemanyownerswillwant toupgradeto the fullmapDVDnavigationsystemwithBluetooth

compatibilityandtouchscreen.

�English,French,German,Italian,Russian

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A wide choice of powertrain

• D-4D Clean Power diesel technology• Six speed manual transmission (with D-4D engines)• Latest development of 2.0-litre VVT-i

The all-new RAV4 offers a choice of three engines and two drive-trains – allowing customers to

balanceoutrightperformancewithexcellentfuelconsumptionandlowemissions.

Headliningthisengineline-upistheremarkableD-4D�80enginewhichisthemostpowerfuldiesel

inthecompactSUVsector.AvailableinthepremiumRAV4X,itenablescustomerstoenjoyatop

speed of 200km/h and acceleration to �00 km/h in 9.� seconds while achieving combined fuel

consumptionof�.0litres/�00km.

TheD-4D�80isnotonlypowerful,butclean-thankstoToyota’sadvancedanduniqueToyotaD-

CAT(DieselCleanAdvancedTechnology),anemissionscontroltechnologywhichreducesNOxand

particulateemissionsatthesametime.

EquallyimpressivearetheothertwoenginesavailableacrosstheRAV4range:theD-4D��5diesel

andthelatestdevelopmentofthe2.0VVT-ipetrol.

LiketheD-4D�80,theD-4D��5uses�2-bitprocessortechnologyforaccurateandoptimumcontrol

of main engine functions, leading to enhanced engine efficiency. With maximum power output

of�00kW(��6DINhp)thisengineallowsthenewRAV4toreachatopspeedof�80km/hand

acceleratefrom0to�00km/hin�0.5seconds.

Maximumtorqueof��0Nmovertheenginerangeof2,000rpmto2,800rpmgivesexcellentmid-

gearaccelerationandflexibledrivingperformancewhilepreservingremarkablefueleconomy.The

ToyotaRAV4D-4D��5combinedfuelconsumptionis6.6litres/�00km.

ThenewToyotaRAV4with2.2-litreD-4DengineswillcomeasstandardwiththelatestToyotasix-

speedmanualtransmissionwhichboastssmooth,quickandprecisegear-change.

Forcustomerswhopreferthesmoothpowerdeliveryofapetrolengine,thenewRAV4isavailable

withthelatestdevelopmentofthe2.0-litreVVT-i.InthenewRAV4,theenginedevelops��2kW(�52

DINhp)at6,000rpmandhasmaximumtorqueavailableof�94Nmat4,000rpm.

Equippedwiththisengine,theRAV4(withfivespeedmanualtransmission)iscapableofamaximum

speedof�85km/handwillacceleratefrom0to�00km/hin�0.6seconds.Fuelconsumptionis8.6

litres/�00km.

The new RAV4 2.0-litre VVT-i is available with the option of an advanced four-speed automatic

gearbox.

Total driving control

• Integrated Active Drive System • All new chassis and suspension design• Precise, responsive power steering

TheIntegratedActiveDriveSystemisuniquetothenewToyotaRAV4andanotherworldfirstforthis

segment.Ittakesasetofindividualtechnologiesandcombinesthemintoacompletepackagevia

high-speedCANcommunications.

ThethreeelementsofIntegratedActiveDriveSystemaretheActiveTorqueControl4WDsystem,

theVehicleStabilityControl(VSC)andtheElectricPowerSteering(EPS).Theinteractionofallthese

systemsallowsforreal-timecontrolthatrespondstodriveroperationandvehiclebehaviourresulting

inenhancedrunning,turningandstoppingperformance.

TheelementsofIntegratedActiveDrivecometogethertoprovideremarkablestabilityandvehicle

controlunderallconditions.Thesecouldinclude:

• adjustmentoftheengineoutputtoreducewheelspin

• brakingofindividualwheelstoreducewheelspin

• steeringtorqueassisttohelpdriverinputcorrectsteeringangle

• torquetransferbetweenfrontandrearwheelstoimprovestability

The new Toyota RAV4 sets out to deliver excellent driving pleasure – not just through its active

performancebutalsothroughitschassisandsuspensiondesign.

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Akeyfactorinthisdrivingpleasureistheall-newfrontandrearsuspension,designedtooptimise

handlingandenhancestabilitywhile,atthesametime,offeringexcellentstandardsofpassenger

comfortandride.

The front suspensionutilises an enhancedMcPherson strut design that hasbeen engineered for

significant weight reduction and improved passenger comfort. This has resulted in a complete

redesignfromthelowerarmtothecoilsspringsandshockabsorbers.

TherearsuspensionisuniquetoRAV4andutilisesanewly-developedindependentdoublewishbone

andtrailingarm.Thisgivesexcellentvehiclestabilityinstraightlinewithroll-stiffnessoptimisedfor

goodperformanceundercornering.

ThenewRAV4usesahighresponse,mechanicalrackandpinionwithanewly-developedelectric

power steering (EPS) system resulting in easy but precise steering effort and excellent steering

response.

Safe and durable

• Maximum focus on safety systems• Designed to reduce pedestrian injury• Nine airbags, including driver’s knee

Activeandpassivesafetyisakeyfeatureoftheall-newToyotaRAV4andspecialemphasishasbeen

placedoncreatingasafeenvironmentforbothvehicleoccupantsandotherroadusers.

Specificmeasuresincludethedevelopmentofanewimpact-absorbingchassiswithminimalcabin

deformationintheeventofanaccidentandacomprehensiveSRSairbagpackageincluding,forthe

firsttimeinthissegment,driver’skneeairbag.

Therehasalsobeenaparticularemphasisonmanagementofpedestriansafetytominimiseinjuriesin

theeventofacollisionwithapedestrian.Thebonnetitselfhasbeenredesignedtobeadeformable

structureandtheareaaroundthebonnetlockfeaturescrash-absorbingreinforcementsandacrumple

zone.Thelockitselfhasbeenmovedfurtherback,awayfromthelikelyareaofpedestrianimpact.

EnergyabsorbingzoneshavebeenincorporatedintothefrontsectionofthenewRAV4and,attherear

edgeofthebonnet,thecowlhasanopencross-sectionstructurethatallowsitsundersidetocrumple.

RAV4 X – the premium challenger

• High performance D-4D 180 engine• Distinctive exterior styling• Premium equipment levels

ThelaunchoftheRAV4XwillchallengepremiumcontendersinthecompactSUVmarketandopen

upthisemergingsegmenttoToyota–salesintheEuropeanpremiumcompactSUVsegmentare

forecasttoincreasefrom46,000unitsin2004toupto�5,000unitsby200�.

TheRAV4Xwillofferexclusiveequipment incombinationwiththehighperformanceD-4D�80

dieselengine,themostpowerfuldieselengineinthesegment,andasix-speedmanualgearbox.Top

speedis200km/handtheRAV4Xwillacceleratefrom0to�00km/hin9.�seconds.

TheRAV4Xwillbeinstantlyrecognisablethankstoitsuniqueandstrikingexteriorstylingtocreate

apremiumlook.TheRAV4Xwillbetheonlymodelintherangenottocarrythesparewheelon

thebackdoor–itwillbeequippedwithrun-flattyresandanadvancedtyrepressuremonitoring

system.

TheRAV4Xhasanextensiverangeofpremiumequipment.This includesleatherseatswhichare

heatedandpowercontrolled;asmartentryandstartsystem;cruisecontrol;rainsensingwipersand

adusksensingheadlampcontrol.

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Technical specifications

Engine 2.0-litre VVT-i D-4D 135 D-4D 180Type 4cylindersin-line 4cylindersin-line 4cylindersin-line

Fueltype 95Octanepetrol 48Cetanediesel 48Cetanediesel

Valvemechanism DOHC�6-valve DOHC�6-valve DOHC�6-valve

ChaindrivewithVVT-i Chaindrive Chaindrive

Displacement(cm�) �,998 2,2�� 2,2��

Borexstroke(mm) 86.0x86.0 86.0x96.0 86.0x96.0

Compressionratio(:�) 9.8 �6.8 �5.8

FuelSystem ElectronicFuelInjection Common-railsystem

withsolenoidinjector

Common-railsystem

withpiezoelectric

injector

Injectionpressure(bar) - �,�00 �,800

Max.power(kW)

DINhp@rpm

(��2)�52@6,000 (�00)��6@�,600 (��0)���@�,600

Max.torque

(Nm@rpm)

�94@4,000 ��0@2,000-2,800 400@2,000-2,600

Transmission Type Electronically-controlled4WD

Clutchtype Dry,singleplate

Engine 2.0-litreVVT-i D-4D��5 D-4D�80

Gearboxtype 5M/T 4A/T 6M/T 6M/T

Gearratios �st �.8�� �.9�8 �.8�8 �.8�8

2nd 2.045 2.�94 �.9�� �.9��

�rd �.��� �.4�� �.2�8 �.2�8

4th �.028 �.0�9 0.880 0.880

5th 0.820 - 0.809 0.809

6th - - 0.��� 0.���

Reverse �,58� �.�4� 4.��9 4.��9

Finalgearratio(Fr/Rr) 4.562/2.2�� �.29�/2.2�� 4.��2(�st-4th)

�.6��(5th-6th)/

2.2��

4.��2(�st-4th)

�.6��(5th-6th)/

2.2��

Brakes *Front Ventilateddiscs(Ø296x28mm)

Rear Soliddiscs(Ø28�x�2mm)

Additionalfeatures ABS

EBD(ElectronicBrake-forceDistribution)

BA(BrakeAssist)

TRC(TractionControl)

IntegratedActiveDriveSystem

Hill-startAssistControl(HAC)

DownhillAssistControl(DAC)onA/Tmodelonly

Steering 2.0-litre VVT-i D-4D 135 D-4D 180Type Rackandpinion Rackandpinion

Ratio(:�) �4.4 �4.6

Turns(locktolock) 2.8 2.�

Min.turningradius–tyre(m) 5.� 5.4

Additionalfeatures ElectricPowerSteering(EPS)

SuspensionsFront MacPhersonStrut

Rear Doublewhishbone

Exterior dimensionsOveralllength(mm) 4,�95(4,��5*)

Overallwidth(mm) �,8�5

Overallheight(mm) �,685(�,�20w/roofrail)

Wheelbase(mm) 2,560

Treadfront(mm) �,560

Treadrear(mm) �,560

Frontoverhang(mm) 860

Rearoverhang(mm) 9�5(895*)

Dragcoefficient(Cd) 0.��

*Withoutexterior-mountedsparewheel

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OffroadApproachangle 28°

Breakoverangle 20°

Departureangle 24°

Runningclearance(mm) �90

Frontaxleclearance(mm) �80

Rearaxleclearance(mm) �80

Interior dimensionsInteriorlength(mm) �,820

Interiorwidth(mm) �,495

Interiorheight(mm) �,240(�,�65w/sunroof)

Luggage compartmentLuggagecompartmentcapacity(L) 586

Loadingarealength(mm) 800(�,500rrseatfold)

Deckwidth(mm) �,��5

Deckheight(mm) 995

Weights 2.0-litre VVT-i D-4D 135 D-4D 1805M/T 4A/T 6M/T 6M/T

Kerbweight(kg) �,465 �,505 �,585 �,595

Grossvehicleweight(kg) 2,0�0 2,��0 2,�90 2,�90

Towingcapacity,w/brakes�2%(kg) �,500

(opt:2000)

�,500 2,000 2,000

Towingcapacity,w/obrakes(kg) �50 �50 �50 �50

Performance 2.0-litre VVT-i D-4D 135 D-4D 1805M/T 4A/T 6M/T 6M/T

Max.speed(km/h) �85 ��5 �80 200

0-�00km/h(sec.) �0.6 �2.0 �0.5 9.�

0-400m(sec.) ��.2 �8.� ��.2 �6.6

Fuel consumption * 2.0-litre VVT-i D-4D 135 D-4D 1805M/T 4A/T 6M/T 6M/T

Extra-urban(l/�00km) �.2 �.4 5.6 6.�

Combined(l/�00km) 8.6 9.0 6.6 �.0

Urban(l/�00km) ��.0 ��.6 8.� 8.4

Fueltankcapacity(l) 60 60 60 60

CO2 emissions * 2.0-litre VVT-i D-4D 135 D-4D 1805M/T 4A/T 6M/T 6M/T

Extra-urban(g/km) ��0 ��5 �49 �6�

Combined(g/km) 202 2�2 ��� �85

Urban(g/km) 25� 2�� 2�5 22�

*AccordingtoBasedirective80/�268/EEC,latestamendment2004/�/EC

Other emissions 2.0-litre VVT-i D-4D 135 D-4D 1805M/T 4A/T 6M/T 6M/T

Emissionlevel EUROIV EUROIV EUROIV EUROIV

CO 0.�9 0.2� 0.�6 0.�2

HC 0.04 0.04 - -

NOx 0.02 0.04 0.22 0.��

HC+NOx - - 0.2� 0.�4

PM - - 0.0�6 0.00�

*AccordingtoBasedirective�0/220/EEC,latestamendment200�/�6B/EC

Thedetailsofspecificationsandequipmentprovidedinthispressinformationaresubjecttolocalconditionsandrequirementsandmay,therefore,varyfromcountrytocountry.ToyotaMotorEuropereservestherighttoalteranydetailsofequipmentandspecificationswithoutpriornotice.

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New Toyota Yaris

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New Toyota YarisPowerful design and advanced package for top selling Toyota

• Exterior design developed by ED2, Toyota’s European design studio• Extensive improvements in terms of perceived quality• Increased exterior dimensions (+110 mm length, +35 mm width, +30 mm height)• Roomier interior, with an increase of 45 mm in couple distance (on par with C-segment cars)• Bigger boot – from 272 l to 1086 l (loaded up to the roof)• A reduced 4.7 m turning radius, an improvement over the previous generation• Rear seats have fully independent 60/40 split for sliding and reclining• Unique Toyota Easy Flat allows easy seat folding operation, with a fully flat cargo floor• Flatter rear floor provides improved comfort for mid-seat passenger• Adopts a 3rd generation Smart Entry & Start system, featuring a more compact key• New audio system, with MP3 and WMA CD player, DSP amplifier, digital radio filter and

Live-ACS• ABS, EBD and Brake Assist are standard across the range• Featuring the segment’s first knee airbag• Euro NCAP’s highest adult occupant rating among direct competitors: 35 points (5 stars)• First car to be developed according to more stringent internal car-to-car compatibility

standards• A 3-engine line-up: 1.0 VVT-i (69 DIN hp), 1.3 VVT-i (87 DIN hp) and D-4D 90 diesel (90 DIN

hp)• MultiMode transmission available on all engines for the first time• Available in three equipment grades: Yaris, Yaris Luna and Yaris Sol

ThenewYarisisthelatestcreationfromED2,Toyota’sEuropeandesignstudio.Purposefully,itbuilds

onmanyofthecharacteristicsandstylingcuesofthecurrentmodelwhichhaveprovedsopopular

withcustomers.Theylikeits“Yarisness”–sothenewmodelretainsmanyofthebodyproportions

whileofferingamorepowerfulstance.

DespitebeingaB-segmentcar,thenewYarisdoesnotshyawayfrommakingastatementandhas

astrongroadpresence,createdaroundtheconceptof‘powerfulsimplicity’.Thestrongshapesand

attention todetail add sophistication andquality that suggests a car froma superior classwhile

thesportinglinescreateadriving-orientatedhatchbackthatwillappealtodriversofallagesand

gender.

Notabledesignelementsarethestrong,mono-formshapewithastableandlowcentreofgravity.

TheintegratedbumpersareatypicalYarischaracteristicwhilethearchedlineunderthesidewindows

addssportingappealbysuggestingforwardmotion.

Theexteriordesignisnotonlymodern,butalsoeffective.TheYarishasspentover1,000 hoursin

thewindtunnel,beingtestedatwindspeedsupto180 km/h–evenhigherthanthevehicle’stop

speed.Theresultisoneofthelowestdragcoefficientsintheclass–0.30.

ThroughoutthedesignandengineeringofthenewYaris,qualityhasbeenacriticalfactor.Customers

willdiscoverthis,notjustthroughtherobustnessofthecaritself,butalsothroughtheperceived

qualityaspectsoftouch,feelandsound.Amoderngeometricgrainingforthedashboardconveys

amorerefinedlookwhilethegapsbetweendashboardcomponentshavebeenreducedbyupto

30%.Thepassengerairbagcoverisseamlessandthecolourandilluminationofthecentreconsole

isconsistent.

Fabriccoversalargerareaofthedoortrimandthedoorstructureandlockshavebeenredesignedto

createamoresatisfyingsoundwhenclosing.Assistgripsanduppergloveboxcoversaredamped.In

addition,centreairregistersusefin-type shuttersandallsidedoorsadoptdouble sealing.

Advanced package

• Interior space further maximised• From 272 to 1086 litres of luggage space• Unique Toyota Easy Flat

Theoverallbody lengthof theYarishas increasedby��0mmandthewheelbasehasgrownby

90mm,contributingtothesquatstance.However,thebody’s‘cab-forward’ conceptwasfurther

improvedbymovingthewindscreenbase�20mmforward,allowingthepassengercabintogrow

evenmorethantheexteriordimensions.Inaddition,thenewmodelisalso�5mmwiderand�0mm

taller.Inspiteofthat,theturningradiusisactuallytighterthanthemodelitreplaces–4.7 metres (4.4 metres with 14-inch tyres)–alsobeatingallitsdirectcompetitors.

There ismore legroom,withthefront-rearcoupledistanceupby45mm,nowon par with C-segment cars(880mm).Headroomhasalsoincreased,bothbackandfront.Bothfrontandrear

hip-pointshavebeenraisedtomakethecarmorecomfortabletogetinandoutof.Thepedalshave

beenmovedforwardtomakeforamorecomfortabledrivingposition,particularlyfortallerdrivers.

Furthermore,thespacebetweenthefrontseatrailsincreased�8mm,providingextraroomforthe

feetofrearpassengers.

Rearcentrepassengercomforthasbeenimprovedwithaflatterfloorconfiguration,achievedthrough

aredesignofthefloorpanandreroutingoftheexhaustpipe.

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Mostnotableisthegreatlyincreasedluggagespace,upby��%from205litresto2�2litres(seats

up) in thenewmodel. This cangrowup to363 litres by sliding the rear seat to its front-most

position. After folding down the rear seats, a maximum volume of 1086 litres can be achieved

(loadeduptotheroof).

Thishasbeenachievedbyamuchlongerboot(upby��0mm)andbyarevisedrearsuspension

designwhichreducesintrusionofthesuspensiontowers.Bootwidthisuptoo(by�0mm)and,in

responsetocustomerexpectations,thenewYariswillnowtakeababybuggywithoutfoldingdown

therearseats.Aremovabledeckboardhasalsobeenincorporatedintotheboot,coveringa50-litre

underfloorcompartment.Byremovingit,itispossibletoexpandtheusablebootheight.

AuniquefeatureinthesegmentistheYaris modular seating,whichallowsenormousversatilityin

passengerandluggagecarrying.Therearseatisfullyadjustableandthe60/40splitseatscanslide

backwardsorforwardsover�50mmonanindependentbasis.Seatscanalsoreclineindependently

overa�0-degreeangle.

DevelopedfromthelessonsoftheCorollaVersoproject,theToyota Easy Flatseatfoldingmechanism

allowsquick,one-motionfoldingoftherearseattoaflatfloorwithoutremovingseatcushionsor

headrests(youcanevendoitwiththefrontseatsintheirrear-mostposition).Theone-touchlever

islocatedatthetopoftheseatback,easilyaccessiblefromthebootorcabinandmakingtheseat

foldingoperation65%quickerthanonthecurrentmodel.

Smart and sophisticated

• Hi-tech equipment• 30% more storage space than current model• Improved safety specifications

Yariscustomersenjoyinnovationandthenewmodeloffersanumberofhi-techfeaturesusuallyonly

foundonupper-segmentcars.

TheSmart Entry & Start system is thethirdgenerationwithmorecompactdimensionsandno

‘cardslot’,allowingmoreflexibilityindashboarddesign.TheYarisSmartKeyis16%morecompact

thanintheprevioussystemandthekeyslothasbeeneliminatedfromthedashboard.IftheSmart

Key’sbatteryislow,thedrivercannowholditclosetothestartswitchandpressthebuttontostart

theengine.

ThenewYarisadoptsanew audio head unit,whichcanfeaturetheabilitytoplayMP3andWMA filesthroughtheCDplayer(YarisLunaandYarisSolgrades).Its40-Watt,4-channelDSPamplifier

featuresadigitalfilterthatreducesAM/FMreceptionnoise.

Furthermore, theDSP is alsoequippedwith theLive Acoustic System (Live-ACS), a feature that

utilisesdigitalacousticeffectstoimprovesoundquality.TheseincludeTruBass(whichextendsbass

soundsinthefrequencyrangebetween�00Hzand200Hztoproduceaneffectsimilartoasub-

woofer)andFocus (whichemphasisessoundaroundthe8kHzfrequencyandmakespassengers

thinkthesoundiscomingfromthefrontofthecar,ratherthanspeakersinthedoors).

LunaandSolgradeswillbeequippedwith6speakersandarepreparedtoreceiveToyota’sTurn-by-

Turn(TbT)navigationsystem,nowfeaturingalsodynamicrouteguidance.

ThenewYarishasevolved thecurrentmodel’s alreadyexcellent storagecapacity.Adding to the

existing compartments, there is a new driver’s glovebox, a centre console space to put small

objectslikeamobilephone,andanothercompartmentinthedriver’ssidethatcanbeusedtostore

documents.Intotal,thenewYarisoffers30%morestoragespacethantheoutgoingmodel.

Raising safety standards

• Brake Assist is standard across the range• Wider 185/60 R 15 tyres on all models • Highest Euro NCAP score among direct competitors

Safetyisapriority.Anti-lockbrakes(ABS),ElectronicBrake-forceDistribution(EBD)andBrake Assist(BA)arestandardequipmentfittedacrossallmodels.Thebrakepedalfeelhasbeenimprovedand

discdiameterincreased,toamongthelargestinthesector–258mmatthefront(ventilated)and

2�8mmattherear(forvehiclesproducedinEurope).

Furthermore,185/60 R 15 tyresarenowstandardisedfortheentirerange(notavailableonYaris�.0

VVT-i,entrygrade,insomecountries).

TheoriginalYariswasthesafestsuperminiavailableatthetimeofitslaunch.Inordertoliveupto

itspredecessor’simage,thenewYarisalsocountswithastrongEuroNCAPperformance.Inspiteof

averyshortfrontoverhang–�25mm,theshortestinthesegment-thenewYarishasachieveda

betterresultthanallitsdirectcompetitorsattheEuroNCAPAdultOccupantRating–�5points.

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Fourairbags(dualfrontandside)arestandardwithcurtainshieldairbagsandasegment-firstdriver’s

knee airbagalsoavailable.There isaseatbeltwarningsystem(withvariable-intensitybuzzer) for

bothfrontseatpassengers.Frontseatbeltpretensionerswithforcelimitersarealsostandard.

ThenewYarisbodystructurehasbeendevelopedusingToyota’sMinimal Intrusion Cabin System

(MICS) technologywhich effectivelydisperses the energyof frontal or side impacts through the

bodyinordertodivertitawayfromthepassengercellandminimisecabindeformation.Special590

MPahightensilesteelhasbeenusedintheBpillarinordertobetterprotectpassengersfromside

impacts.

The new Yaris is the first Toyota equipped with the second-generation WIL (Whiplash Injury Lessening) concept seats.Thisisanimportantdevelopmentoverthefirstgeneration,adoptinga

newseatbackstructureandheadrestdesign.Intheeventofarearimpact,theheadmovementcan

berestrainedmuchearlier.

Inaddition,Yaris isequippedwithother importantsafety featuressuchasacollapsible steering columnandretractable brake pedal,systemsthatmovethesecomponentsawayfromthedriverin

caseofafrontalimpact.Furthermore,thedrivercandeactivatethepassenger’sfrontairbagthrough

acut-off switch.

ReflectingtheimportanceoftheYarisforToyota,thisisthefirstcartobedevelopedbythecompany

accordingtomore stringent internal car-to-car crash test standards.Thesesimulatea55km/h

(bothvehiclestravellingat55km/h)impactwithatwo-tonvehicleinfrontal50%overlap,sideand

rear50%overlapcollisions.

Previousteststookplaceat50km/hbutbothsetsoftestshavegreatrelevancetorealworldconditions

becausethemajorityofaccidentsinvolveimpactswithothervehicles,notstaticobjects.

A model for all customers

• Powerful but economical engines• Full-range availability of MultiMode transmission• Three equipment grades

ThenewYariswillofferafullmodelline-upfromlaunchdesignedtoappealtoawidecustomerbase

butallwiththesameclass-leadinglevelsofperformanceandenvironmentalfriendliness.

The successfulandhighly regarded1.3-litre, four cylinder VVT-ipetrolengine fromthecurrent

Yarisrangeiscarriedoverintothenewmodelwith64kW(8�DINhp)at6000rpmand�2�Nmof

torqueat4,200rpm.Alsocarriedoverfromthecurrentrangeisthelatestgeneration,highlyefficient

andeconomicalD-4D 90dieselthatnowdevelops66kW(90DINhp)at�,600rpmand�90Nm

oftorqueacrossawiderange-from�,800to�,600rpm.Ittakesonly10.7 secondsfortheYaris

D-4D90toreach�00km/hfromastandstill,makingitthefastestcarinthesegmentamongstthose

equippedwith�.�-�.5litredieselengines.

New to theYaris range is theadvanced1.0-litre, three cylinder VVT-ipetrol enginewhichwas

debutedintheToyotaAYGO.Thisenginehasalreadyreceivedexcellentreviewsthankstoitsflexible

poweroutput,lowfuelconsumptionandenjoyabledrivingcharacteristics.Weighingjust67 kg,this

isthelightestengineinthecarmarkettodayandisanidealentrylevelchoicefortheYarisrange.

Allengineswillcomeasstandardwithfivespeedmanualtransmission.Forthefirsttimeever,all

engines,includingtheD-4D90diesel,willbeavailablewiththeToyotaMultiModetransmission,with

automaticclutchcontrolandachoiceofmanualorautomaticmodestosuitthedriver’sneeds.

Toreflectcustomerchoice,Yarisisavailableinthreegradeswithhighlevelsofstandardequipment

fromtheoutset.Notablythisincludespowerdoorlocks,electricrearviewmirrors,aCDplayeraudio

systemwithfourspeakers,Multi-InformationDisplaytripcomputerand�85/60R�5tyres.

Highergrademodels(YarisLuna)gaintelescopicsteeringwheeladjustment,leathersteeringwheel,

asixspeakeraudiosystemwithcapabilitytoplayMP�andWMACDsand,atthetopgrade(Yaris

Sol),�5-inchalloywheels,fullautomaticairconditioningand,asanoption,theSmartEntry&Start

system.

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Technical specifications

Engine 1.0-litre VVT-i 1.3-litre VVT-i D-4D 90Enginecode �KR-FE 2SZ-FE �ND-TV

Type �in-linecylinders 4in-linecylinders 4in-linecylinders

Fueltype 95Octanepetrol

(orhigher)

95Octanepetrol

(orhigher)

48Cetanediesel

Valvemechanism DOHC�2-valve DOHC�6-valve OHC8-valve

Displacement(cm�) 998 �,296 �,�64

Borexstroke(mm) ��.0x84.0 �2.0x�9.6 ��.0x8�.5

Compressionratio(:�) �0.5 ��.0 ��.9

Max.power(kW)DIN

hp/rpm

(5�)69@6,000 (64)8�@6,000 (66)90@�,800

Max.torque(Nm/rpm) 9�@�,600 �2�@4,200 �90@�,800-�,000

Transmission Type Front-wheeldrive

Clutchtype Dry,singleplate

Engine �.0-litreVVT-i �.�-litreVVT-i D-4D90

Gearboxtype 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M

Gearratios �st �.545 �.545 �.545

2nd �.9�� �.9�� �.904

�rd �.��0 �.��0 �.��0

4th �.02� �.02� 0.969

5th 0.850 0.850 0.�25

Reverse �.2�4 �.2�4 �.250

Differentialgearratio 4.4�� 4.055 �.526

SuspensionFront McPhersonstrut,stabiliserbar;gas-filledshockabsorbers

Rear Inverted-Vtorsionbeamwithstabiliserfunctionincluded;gas-filledshockabsorbers

Brakes * Standard OptionalFront Ventilateddiscs(Ø258mm) Ventilateddiscs(Ø258mm)

Rear `Drums(Ø20�mm) `Soliddiscs(Ø2�8mm)

Additionalfeatures ABSwithEBDandBA(BrakeAssist)

VSCstandardonvehicleswithreardiscbrakes

*VehiclesproducedinEurope

SteeringType Rackandpinion

Ratio(:�) �4.2(��.9with�65/�0R�4tyres)

Turns(locktolock) �.0

Min.turningradius–tyre(m) 4.�(4.4with�65/�0R�4tyres)

Additionalfeatures ElectricMotorPowerSteering(EMPS)

Tyres 1-litre, entry grade * StandardTyresize �65/�0R�4 �85/60R�5

*onlyinselectedcountries

Exterior dimensionsOveralllength(mm) �,�50

Overallwidth(mm) �,695

Overallheight(mm) �,5�0

Wheelbase(mm) 2,460

Tread(mm)front �,4�5(�,485with�65/�0R�4tyres)

Tread(mm)rear �,460(�4�0with�65/�0R�4tyres)

Overhang(mm)front �25

Overhang(mm)rear 565

Interior dimensionsInteriorlength(mm) �,865

Interiorwidth(mm) �,�90

Interiorheight(mm) �,2�0

Headroom(mm) Front �,000

Rear 96�

Shoulderroom(mm) Front �,�00

Rear �,269

Legroom(mm) Front �,048

Rear 865

Coupledistance(mm) 880

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Luggage compartmentVDAluggagecapacity,rearseatup(m�) 0.2�2-0.�6�

VDAluggagecapacity,rearseatdown�(m�) 0.���/�.086

Length2(mm) 4��

Max.width(mm) 5�0

Height�(mm) �6�

�loadeduptothetopedgeoffrontseats/loadeduptotheroof,deckboardremoved2Withrearseatfolded�Withdeckboardremoved

Weights 1.0-litre VVT-i 1.3-litre VVT-i D-4D 90Kerbweight(kg) 980-�,0�0 �,0�0-�,055 �,055-�,��5

Grossvehicleweight(kg) �,440 �,480 �,525

Performance 1.0-litre VVT-i 1.3-litre VVT-i D-4D 90Transmission 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M

Max.speed(km/h) �55 �55 ��0 ��0 ��5 ��5

0-�00km/h(sec.) �5.� �6.9 ��.5 ��.� �0.� ��.8

0-400m(sec.) �9.6 20.5 �8.2 �8.5 ��.8 �8.2

Fuel consumption 4 1.0-litre VVT-i 1.3-litre VVT-i D-4D 90Transmission 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M

Combined(l/�00km) 5.4 5.� 6.0 5.8 4.5 4.5

Extraurban(l/�00km) 4.9 4.9 5.� 5.� 4.0 4.0

Urban(l/�00km) 6.4 6.0 �.2 6.� 5.4 5.4

Fueltankcapacity(l) 42 42 42

CO2 emissions 4 1.0-litre VVT-i 1.3-litre VVT-i D-4D 90Transmission 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M

Combined(g/km) �2� �25 �4� ��6 ��9 ��9

Extraurban(g/km) ��5 ��5 �24 �24 �06 �06

Urban(g/km) �48 �4� ��0 �5� �4� �4�

Other emissions 5 1.0-litre VVT-i 1.3-litre VVT-i D-4D 90Transmission 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M

CO(g/km) 0.58 0.5� 0.�9 0.49 0.�5 0.0�

HC(g/km) 0.0� 0.06 0.04 0.05 - -

NOx(g/km) 0.0� 0.0� 0.0� 0.0� 0.�� 0.��

HC+NOx(g/km) - - - - 0.�8 0.�8

PM(g/km) - - - - 0.02� 0.0�8

Noise levels 6 1.0-litre VVT-i 1.3-litre VVT-i D-4D 90Transmission 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M

Stationary(dB(A)) 80.0 80.0 68.0 �0.0 �6.0 �6.0

Drive-by(dB(A)) �0.0 �0.0 82.0 82.0 6�.0 �0.0

4AccordingtoDirective80/�268-2004/�/EC5AccordingtoDirective�0/220-200�/�6/EC6AccordingtoDirective�0/�5�-�999/�0�/EC

Thedetailsofspecificationsandequipmentprovidedinthispressinformationaresubjecttolocalconditionsandrequirementsandmay,therefore,varyfromcountrytocountry.ToyotaMotorEuropereservestherighttoalteranydetailsofequipmentandspecificationswithoutpriornotice.

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Panasonic Toyota Racing

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Panasonic Toyota Racing New TF106 is ready to go

• Panasonic Toyota Racing was the first team to introduce its 2006 race car• The Toyota TF106 is the result of one year of work• The new chassis marries a brand new rear end with the monocoque and front suspension

of the TF105B• Toyota is still one of the few teams to have engine and chassis operations under the same

roof• The brand new RVX-06 V8 engine is ready for the new season after a full year of testing• Bridgestone is Panasonic Toyota Racing’s newest partner• Ralf Schumacher, Jarno Trulli and Ricardo Zonta make the driver line-up for this season

Renownedforitsearlycarlaunches,Toyotahasraisedthestandardsyetagainbyunleashingits2006

racecaroverthreemonthsbeforetheseason-openingBahrainGrandPrix,whichisscheduledfor�2

March.TechnicalDirectorChassisMikeGascoynebelievessuchaheadstartcouldoffertheCologne-

basedteamasignificanttimeadvantageoveritsrivalsaheadofthewinterholidayperiod.

“We have been working on the TF106 since the end of 2004,”Gascoynereveals,“and the introduction of

this car at such an early stage is a true testament to the work of the team and shows that we are able to

react and push forward at a rate that is necessary to be at the forefront of Formula 1.”

TheTF�06marriesabrandnewrearend,designedtoaccommodateToyota’slatestspecificationV8

engine,withadevelopmentofthemonocoqueandfrontsuspensionof itspole-setting,podium-

scoringTF�05Binterimcarthatwasbroughtinforthefinaltworacesofthe2005season.

“The TF106 that has run in Barcelona end of November marked the first stage of development for this

car with continuous improvements planned in the run-up to the first race. We adopted a similar schedule

to last season by testing the car early. This allows us to develop the mechanical side of car thoroughly

before we introduce a new aero package in time for the first race. This strategy helped us to be extremely

competitive at the start of 2005 and we are confident the same will happen in 2006.”

“The front end of the TF106 is an evolution of our TF105B that raced in Japan and China, but the major

design change for 2006 has been the implementation of the V8 engine in line with the new technical

regulations, which has resulted in the redesign of the rear end,”addedGascoyne.

A tale of two cylinders

PanasonicToyotaRacingexperiencedjustoneengineretirementover�9raceweekendsin2005,an

impressivestatisticgiventheincreasetotwo-racereliabilitydemandsforlastseason.Suchanenviable

record,coupledwiththestrongperformanceofToyota’sV�0initscomparativelyshortF�history,

haveprovidedinvaluablefoundationsfordevelopmentoftheV8powerunitaccordingtoTechnical

DirectorEngineLucaMarmorini.

“With such strenuous reliability rules, we cannot afford to make jumps in the dark,”explainsMarmorini.

“We cannot compromise the performance of the engine, so we have concentrated on reducing the

performance loss. We have a strong core team of engine engineers here at Toyota, built up from six years

of F1 engine development. This impassioned teamwork is our advantage and our strongest asset.”

MikeGascoyneisquicktobackuphisenginecounterpart:“Luca and his team have done an exceptional

job, which has had a positive knock-on effect for the chassis department, a benefit enhanced by being

based at the same factory, under the same roof. Having a pair of TF106s at our disposal for winter testing

means that the development of our mechanical package will be significantly advanced.”

ThenewToyotaRVX-06V8enginewastestbenchedforthefirsttimeon2�stMarch2005,oneday

aftertheteamscoreditsdebutpodiumfinishattheMalaysianGrandPrix.Sinceitsfirsttrackrunat

theendofJuly,theV8hascompleted29�lapsovereightseparatedays,adistanceof2,�4�km.

“A lot of teething problems have been solved through our ability to get the V8 testing at an early stage,”

addsMarmorini.“We have gathered a lot of data both on the track and in the factory. On the 3rd of

November we completed the required two race weekend mileage in the dyno for the first time and that

has permitted us to start our winter testing programme with a fully “raceable” RVX-06 unit. Now our job

is to redefine the limits of our engine and to push back the boundaries as much as we can before the new

season.”

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The initial four-dayBarcelona test inNovember andDecember alsomarkedToyota’sdebutwith

Bridgestonetyresfollowingtherecentlyannouncedcontractforthe2006season.

Toyota Motorsport President John Howett commented: “The Bridgestone agreement was only

concluded recently and it is important to get the partnership working as quickly as possible, to build up a

strong technical relationship and to develop the chassis and the Potenza tyres together in preparation for

2006. The fact that we can test the new mechanical package and suspension together with V8 engine

and Bridgestone rubber will surely give us a valuable head start. It is too early to have any clear indication

of our relative competitiveness, but development of the TF106 will be relentless to extract all the benefits

of our continuous improvement maxim.”

Driver line-up for 2006

Inthedrivingseatforthisweek’sTF�06debutwillbe2006racedriversRalfSchumacherandJarno

Trulli,whofinished6thand�threspectivelyinthedrivers’championshipin2005andhelpedPanasonic

ToyotaRacingsecurefourthintheconstructors’championship.JoiningthemwillbeBraziliandriver

RicardoZonta,whohasrecentlysignedaone-yearcontractextensiontobetheteam’sthirdand

reservedriverfor2006.FrenchmanOlivierPaniswillalsocontinueinanimportanttestdriverolein

2006,hisfourthconsecutiveseasonasaPanasonicToyotaRacingdriver.

“I am very pleased to have signed again with Panasonic Toyota Racing for the coming season,”

said Zonta. “We enjoyed such a successful year in 2005 and I am sure this trend will continue.

I feel part of the family at Toyota and I would rather continue to offer them my services as third driver

than become race driver in another series which I may not enjoy as much as Formula 1. I feel that I have

contributed significantly to Toyota’s success and I look forward to extensive testing of the TF106 to help

propel us into the top flight of Formula 1.”