Toyota & Lexus at Frankfurt 2011

[ToyotaFreak]

FT-86 II [Concept Car]- In a new color & some upgrades. Wished they showed a near-production interior, teasing the basic shape of what we can expect to see.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/14/toyota-ft-86-ii-ft86-frankfurt-2011/

Toyota Avensis [Facelift]- Toyota's European designed & built answer to the Ford Mondeo, Opel Insignia, VW Passat, Peugeot 508 & Citroen C5. Cosmetic changes include reworked head/taillights, grille & front bumper. Interior upgraded with better materials & 'Toyota Touch & Go Plus' 11-speaker audio/navigation system. Mechanically, only the diesel engine get a few changes to improve on fuel economy and emissions.

Source:

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/14/2012-toyota-avensis-frankfurt-2011-video/

http://paultan.org/2011/09/14/frankfurt-facelifted-toyota-avensis-makes-its-debut/

Prius [Facelift] & Prius PHV [New Variant Debut]

Prius Highlights;

-Reworked front end featuring DRL, & smoked headlight.

-Redesigned rear taillight.

-Power folding mirror standard for Europe.

-Clearer MID

-New multimedia system.

Source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/09/facelifted-2012-toyota-prius-quietly.html

Prius PHV Highlights;

-Lighter Lithium ion battery.

-112 MPG-US (2.1L/100Km) targeted fuel consumption.

-14.3 Miles (23Km) EV mode

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/14/2012-toyota-prius-plug-in-hybrid-frankfurt-2011/

Lexus GS45 0h [Hybrid Debut]

-0-100 in 5.6 seconds

-30% improvement in fuel economy compared to previous model.

Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/14/2013-lexus-gs-450h-gs450h-frankfurt-2011/

Edited September 15, 2011 by ToyotaFreak

[MR22ZZ]

You need to add teh Lotus Exige with 2GR-FZE into this as well :D

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/13/2012-lotus-exige-s-frankfurt-2011/

and the Lotus WRC Tarmac Special Rally car....

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/13/lotus-exige-r-gt-rally-frankfurt-2011/

[P_T]

Damn... that's some good looking Toyota, specially the Avensis. Heck, even the Prius looks good.

I really don't like that "hourglass" grill of the Lexus though. Looks fugly.

The FT-86 isn't gonna look anywhere near as cool as the concept judging by the spy shots, maybe that's why they didn't show the prototype.

Alright, so pretty much all of their sedans are updated apart from the Aurion. Now where's the 2012 Corolla?

[Ronnyboy]

i like them all............

[ToyotaFreak]

You need to add teh Lotus Exige with 2GR-FZE into this as well :D

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/13/2012-lotus-exige-s-frankfurt-2011/

and the Lotus WRC Tarmac Special Rally car....

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/13/lotus-exige-r-gt-rally-frankfurt-2011/

Oh yeah, thought of including the Lotus here, I should have done that lol.

Damn... that's some good looking Toyota, specially the Avensis. Heck, even the Prius looks good.

I really don't like that "hourglass" grill of the Lexus though. Looks fugly.

The FT-86 isn't gonna look anywhere near as cool as the concept judging by the spy shots, maybe that's why they didn't show the prototype.

Alright, so pretty much all of their sedans are updated apart from the Aurion. Now where's the 2012 Corolla?

Would love to see the Avensis Wagon here in Australia (Available in New Zealand & Japan since the previous gen., imported from the UK.), would make a nice replacement for the Corolla & Camry wagon (The Avensis slots in the middle of those two.).

The Aurion/ Camry is only sold in some parts of Eastern Europe since gen 6, so it isn't really a core model in the main European lineup (e.g. The Camry & Highlander isn't listed on the main European page, but is listed on the Russian page.). Might have to wait for a motor show in the Eastern parts for its debut (e.g. Russia, where the facelifted Highlander/ Kluger first made its appearance.).

Edited September 15, 2011 by ToyotaFreak

[dutchie101]

The Avensis was released here a few years back. The Toyota Aust website now says it no longer in production. Your correct, its a perfect replacement for the Corolla wagon. It was available at the time of my purchase of the ZRE.

[ben yip]

The Avensis was released here a few years back. The Toyota Aust website now says it no longer in production. Your correct, its a perfect replacement for the Corolla wagon. It was available at the time of my purchase of the ZRE.

Don't confuse with Avensis and Avensis Europe, they are completely different car, just the name is the same

Also, that Lotus prove someone can put a supercharger against the Aurion !!

[Andrew357]

They have stepped up to the plate exterior styling wise with the new GS range. A much more angular design compared to the current gen.

interor however seems a little dated (looks older than the current gen) and I hope the wood finish also.comes in a.darker colour

[jps137]

The Avensis was released here a few years back. The Toyota Aust website now says it no longer in production. Your correct, its a perfect replacement for the Corolla wagon. It was available at the time of my purchase of the ZRE.

Don't confuse with Avensis and Avensis Europe, they are completely different car, just the name is the same

In Europe the Avensis was a range - Sedan, Wagon and Verso we only got the Avensis Verso in Australia. I presume Verso means people mover. Disturbingly the new Verso which was previously referred to as the Corolla Verso is basically a 7 seat Corolla!!!

[P_T]

That Lexus front end reminds me of a Holden...

Looks like charlie chaplin's moustache.

And why bother with those LED daytime running lights? That has gotta be one of the most useless feature a car can have.

[MR22ZZ]

... which in turn was loosely modeled on an audi...

[Ronnyboy]

And why bother with those LED daytime running lights?

They draw attention during the daytime :D