Toyota At The Australian International Motor Show, 27 June 2011

TOYOTA AT THE AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

• Five Australian premieres
• The latest vision for a stunning new sports car
• Accelerating plans for rolling out more hybrid cars
• The Euro-inspired next-generation Yaris, and
• Updates for the all-conquering HiLux.

Toyota is staging five premieres of stunning new concept and production cars at the Australian International Motor Show in July.

Australia's number-one car company will take the wraps off two new hybrid show cars, a driver-oriented sports-car concept, a Euro-inspired next-generation small car and an even tougher version of Australia's favourite ute.

Toyota Australia's senior executive director sales and marketing David Buttner said Toyota's stand features one of the most extensive line-ups of fresh vehicles ever shown by a single company at an Australian motor show.

"On its own, Toyota's display - including five new cars never before seen in Australia - is worth the entry fee," Mr Buttner said.

"This raft of new Toyota cars provides car lovers with a 'motor show within the motor show' and confirms Toyota is fast approaching an exciting new period for the brand and for our customers in Australia," he said.

The FT-86 II Concept is the clearest indication yet of the final design for Toyota's next sports car, which is expected in Australia in mid-2012.

Its free-revving boxer petrol engine, lightweight and muscular body, compact dimensions and low centre of gravity combine to deliver the best-possible power-to-weight ratio.

The Prius c Concept and Prius v five-seat wagon are two new members of the Prius family that are being evaluated for the Australian market.

The go-ahead for local sales would see production versions in showrooms during 2012, alongside the Prius flagship.

The Prius c Concept is the inspiration for an urban-friendly car aimed at young singles and couples who want a vehicle that is fun to drive, while being more affordable and having even better fuel economy than a Prius.

At the other end of the spectrum, Prius v is designed for young families with active lifestyles as well as fleet customers looking for a car with added space and flexibility plus exceptional fuel economy.

Toyota's plans to expand the Prius family are based on its conviction that full hybrid technology is the key to the future of sustainable motoring.

Next-generation Yaris hatch has been completely redesigned with a more expressive, Euro-inspired look plus an even more spacious interior.


The new styling gives Yaris a more dynamic attitude along with a level of elegance and presence not normally seen in its segment.

Inside, designers and engineers have come up with ingenious solutions to provide more room, particularly for rear-seat passengers.

The new range will be available from Toyota dealers in the fourth quarter of this year.

An upgraded HiLux has new bodywork designed to ensure it will continue to dominate Australia's ute landscape.

New HiLux arrives from September this year.

Sweet! Didn't realise it was only a year-ish away!

Does anyone else think the FT-86 II concept is uglier than the original maroon FT-86 concept?