Is this the new Toyota Corolla sedan?

A few weeks ago Toyota revealed the Furia concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit which was supposed to show the look of the next-generation Corolla, and today two pictures of what seems to be the Corolla sedan showed up today in a polish website.

The Furia concept was really promising and what we have here is everything but amazing. The car lost its aggressiveness and now seems more ordinary, it does not stand out, even if the back looks cool.

We don't know if this is the European version or not, but the look shouldn't be so different compared to the North American or Japanese versions, with the biggest changes happening under the hood.

Expect an official reveal and sales to start later this year or in the beginning of 2014, depending on the market.

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Toyota teases the FT-86 Open concept

Toyota will present this concept at the Geneva Motor Show to assess the public's reaction to the convertible version of the GT-86. From what we can see it will keep four seats but we don't know if it will come with a soft-top or a hard-top.

Production isn't confirmed yet, but it seems Toyota is already testing the car pointing to a possible production version to come out this year.

Source: Toyota

 

BMW and Toyota signed binding agreements

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Toyota and BMW signed a deal regarding collaboration on Fuel Cell Systems, Sports Vehicle, Lightweight Technology and Lithium-air Battery Collaboration to Commence.

But what deserves more attention is the creation of a mid-size sports car whose platform is shared by both companies. This might mean, at least for Toyota, the return of the Supra which will be slotted above the GT86.

Both carmakers want the study for such car finished by the end of 2013, meaning we might see some concepts in 2014 and the production version in 2015. Almost certainly that the aspect of the car and the engines will not be shared.

1. Fuel cell system

- The companies are convinced that fuel cell technology is one of the solutions necessary to achieve zero emissions. BMW Group and TMC are to share their technologies and to jointly develop a fundamental fuel-cell vehicle system, including not only a fuel cell stack and system, but also a hydrogen tank, motor and battery, aiming for completion in 2020.

- The companies are to collaborate in jointly developing codes and standards for the hydrogen infrastructure which are necessary for the popularization of fuel cell vehicles.

2. Sports vehicle

- The companies agreed to set-up a feasibility study to define a joint platform concept for a mid-size sports vehicle that is to be completed by the end of 2013. The two companies aim to combine each other’s technology and knowledge at a high level to maximise customer satisfaction. Both companies are to share the vision to further collaborate in the field of sports vehicle development.

3. Lightweight technology

- The companies are to jointly develop lightweight technologies for vehicle bodies using cutting-edge materials such as reinforced composites, with an eye to utilize these technologies in cooperation on the joint development of a sports-vehicle platform as well as other BMW and TMC vehicles.

4. Post-lithium-battery technology

- The companies are to begin joint research with a goal to develop a lithium-air battery with energy density greatly exceeding that of current lithium-ion batteries.

Toyota Corolla Furia concept with the help of Samsung

The concept shown at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, forgetting some details like the pieces in carbon fiber, LED lights and huge wheels, will be the future Corolla. Maybe we can see the return of the Corolla hatchback in Europe.

The design of the latest Toyotas have been characterized as being dull and unappealing, but the Japanese brand wants to change this by using the theme “Iconic Dynamism" and reach to more youthful consumers.

The new front fascia, with a blacked-out grille treatment, highlights a pair of sculpted front LED headlamps that matches the rear lights. The large 19inch wheels together with carbon fiber accents give an aggressive look to the sedan.

Overall Length 4620 mm/ 181.9 inches

Overall Width 1805 mm / 71 inches

Overall Height 1425 mm / 56.1 inches

Wheelbase 2700 mm/ 106.3 inches

Samsung helped unveil the new concept with a custom-built structure housing thirty of Samsung’s new 46” transparent LCD panels.

Gazoo Racing creates the GRMN SPORTS FR Concept PLATINUM [Video]

Gazoo Racing has a long partnership with Toyota, creating several concepts and racing cars for the Japanese automaker, and recently revealed another at the Tokyo Auto Salon, based on the Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S, called the GRMN SPORTS FR Concept PLATINUM.

I have to be honest, the car looks like one of the concepts shown by Lotus in 2010, but that isn't a bad thing. Gazoo changed a lot of things, starting with the redesigned front, with new headlamps, tail lights, bumpers, hood and a rather large rear wing.

On the inside we have a roll cage, bucket seats with four-point seat belt, a new steering wheel and several other changes with a two-tone interior.

For a lot of people the 200hp taken from the 4U-GSE naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer engine is just not enough, so the good people at Gazoo Racing added a turbocharger and a supercharger raising the maximum power to 330hp and the torque to 431Nm (318 lb/ft).

Connected to the boxer engine is a six-speed manual transmission which in turn is attached to a mechanical limited slip differential driving the rear wheels. Other changes have been made to the suspension, brakes and wheels.

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Toyota teases us a new model, codenamed Furia. What will this be? [Video]

 

With the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) coming up, all car manufacturers are starting to tease what new models they are going to reveal in Detroit, next month.

 

Toyota is not an exception, teasing us what i think it will be the new Corolla sedan, named Furia. For now this is only what i have, but stay tuned for more information, and in particular to the NAIAS coverage!

Source: Toyota

 

 

Finally Toyota released official images of the 2013 RAV-4

Two days after some low quality images starting floating on the internet (Here and Here), Toyota finally released high quality images showing the new crossover in all his glory.

Even if it is a big improvement over the current model, and it does look more modern, it still isn't on par with his competition. Also, like we reported earlier, the optional V6 engine and the old four speed transmission will be gone from the new model. They will be replaced by a new four cylinder engine and a new six speed gearbox.

On the interior there seems to be more room for passengers and luggage together with better materials and the use of leather.

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After an early reveal these look like the official pictures of the new Toyota RAV-4

Seems Toyota was forced to release pictures of the new RAV-4 thanks to the leaked pictures shown yesterday. In those pictures we got to see both the exterior and interior and now we have the official images confirming it was the deal deal.

The new RAV-4 follows the new design line started with the Auris in Europe and the Camry in the USA, and while it doesn't impress it also doesn't compromise both in the interior and exterior.

Toyota didn't reveal the technical details but we expect to hear something tomorrow in the Los Angeles Motor Show.

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2014 Toyota RAV-4 Revealed

The new RAV-4 was set to be introduced in two days but several images of the outside and inside have leaked to the internet giving us a clear look on the new compact crossover.


We expect to see the optional V6 engine and the old four speed transmission gone from the 2014 model, replaced by a new four cylinder engine and a new six speed gearbox.

Production begins January 2013

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