Tuesday, October 27, 2009

NAZA bring toyota estima to Malaysia

What a great opportunity

Naza World have announced that they are set to bring in a series of hybrid powered vehicles for sale in the Malaysian market in the coming months. Their efforts start with the Toyota Estima Hybrid previewed to the media earlier today.

The first gen Estima Hybrid, the world's first hybrid-powered MPV was launched in Japan in 2001, featured innovative systems such as the E-Four electric four-wheel-drive system and the ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake) system. Naza has brought us the second generation versions, featuring the second incarnation of the Toyota Hybrid System (THS II), or better known as Hybrid Synergy Drive.

Providing the petrol-powered part of the Estima Hybrid's propulsion is a 2.4-litre inline-4 engine. Partnering it to form the THS II system are a pair of electric motors, one driving each axle. The front motor is coupled to a speed reduction device which is said to 'amplify torque', thereby 'efficiently conveying drive power'. A variable voltage system steps up battery voltage from 245 V to 600 V before it reaches the motors, a move said to further increase output.

According to Naza, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has tested the Estima Hybrid's fuel consumption figure to 20.0 km/l. Acceleration figures are impressive, with the century sprint completed in 10.8 seconds, and the trunk-road-critical 40-70kph pass is accomplished in 4.2 seconds.

Two reconditioned units of the Estima Hybrid MPV, barely a year old each, have been imported from Japan, and priced at RM268k OTR excluding insurance (it should add up to about RM275k all-in). Don't bother whipping out the cheque book yet though. They've been sold. You'll need to wait for the next shipment.

Toyota estima hhybrid

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled 7 concept cars at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show, which opened to the public from 22 October to November 6 of the International Convention Complex (Makuhari Messe) in Makuhari, Chiba.

The manufacturer views Tokyo Motor Show as a great opportunity for new opportunities to introduce vehicles. Through the years, Toyota has Unraveled several cars and revolutionary and futuristic technologies in said auto show. Among the concept cars presented are the Fine-X and i-swing. This is a new vehicle fuel-cell hybrid, while the first is a personal mobility vehicle.

The theme of ecology and emotion was again used by Toyota is presenting this year. Said exposure pursued both environmental vehicle concerns as well as the essential emotional appeal of a car.

Toyota Fine-X concept car is a revolutionary car with an overview of things to come in the future established. It uses a hybrid fuel cell that creates an environmental performance. Fine-X is also a 4-wheel independent drive control and an important mechanism steering angle.

The i-swing concept, on the other hand, is a personal mobility vehicle that allows drivers to express their individuality while driving. The car is designed with a package of individual vehicles, as its 'portable' design a. Mitigating, i-swing is equipped with a urethane body.

What is most exciting about this concept car is that it can switch from one mode to two wheels, depending on how the discretion of the driver. In the busy streets, the driver can select two-wheel mode. However, if you want to free ride may opt for three-wheel mode.

Another concept car is great Estima Hybrid. Said car is a minivan with sophisticated hybrid electric 4WD and THS II, for an environmentally friendly product and record high performance. Then, the improved Toyota RAV4 parts included in the new RAV4 concept car. It is a small SUV a robust and modern theme for the best sound yet the refined performance characteristics. There are also S-VSC * + Active Control 4WD integrated control, the electric 4WD system with electric power steering, ABS and VSC combines.
Toyota concept car for a new vehicle category, which is called CSF. Said concept combines the qualities of a sedan and minivan utility. The bB concept car, on the other hand, is an attitude "sensual nervous, specially designed for young urbanites. Finally, the TF105 concept car is a championship F1 race car, which is known for its reliable performance and powerful engine.

Fact you need to know about Toyota Estima

Here is my thought about Toyota Estima.

It may seem like the latest generation Toyota Estima (also known as the Previa and the Tarago) has just been launched, but Toyota has quickly given it a facelift to keep it fresh, and hopefully keep the showrooms busy. With the facelift, Toyota seems to have completely changed the shape of the headlamps to ones that point downwards compared to the outgoing model which curve upwards a little towards the center of the grille. Nothing much has changed on the rear though.

Two engines are available – an inline-4 and a V6. The baseline inline-4 version is powered by the 2.4 liter 2AZ-FE producing 170 PS at 6,000rpm and 223Nm of torque. The larger of the two engines is the 3.5 liter BEAMS Dual VVT-i 2GR-FE engine producing 280 PS at 6,200rpm and 344Nm of torque at 4,700rpm. The inline-4 gets a Super CVT-i transmission while the V6 gets a 6-speed Super ECT automatic.

The Estima has some interesting gadgets to help drivers control its bulk. One is Lane-Keep Assist (LKA) which detects the lane markers on the road and takes control of the electric power steering to keep the car on course. The Adaptive Front-Lighting System low beam headlamp also swivels according to steering position to help light up the upcoming road around a bend.

Hill assist will automatically apply the brakes for you when you move from a stop on an incline to stop the car from rolling back. Finally, S-VSC is an enhancement from the regular VSC system which uses the electric power steering to apply appropriate steering torque to help stabilize the car.