Toyota Soarer 3.0 GT Limited (E-MZ20) model

Last month, Mark released the Toyota Soarer 3.0 GT Limited (E-MZ20) 1987 model in two versions (Super White Ⅱ & Crystal White Toning). I chose the first version and it just arrived from Japan! It will really look nice next to the Soarer 2.0 (GZ10) model by ignition model (会社概要) I already got (earlier post)!!!

Tomica Toyota Century model

One of the latest additions to my collection is this little model, a Toyota Century in 1/64 scale (LV-N105d), part of the Limited Vintage Neo series by Tomica. The model came in a different box, than the rest of the Tomica models I already got, making it more special. 

Tomica Toyota Crown Deluxe model

Another Tomica Toyota Crown model arrived (earlier post), this time a Crown Deluxe - gen. 1 (LV-148b)!

Tomica Toyota Crown models

Those are my first ever Tomica models, part of the Limited Vintage series, in 1/64 scale. They are very nicely made and I am very pleased with the level of detail for such small model cars! The models you see are:

• Crown Owner Deluxe - gen. 3 (LV-118b)
• Crown 2600 Royal Saloon - gen. 5 (LV-N83)
• Crown 2000 Eclair - gen. 6 (LV-N74b)

All-new Toyota 86 coming in 2020

The  recent facelift is going to keep the current 86 for four more years on the market, until August 2020 when the next-gen 86 will be introduced. The new model is going to be slightly shorter than the current model, measuring 4,195 x 1,775 x 1,290 mm, while power will come again from a natural aspired boxer engine. The engine will have a displacement of 2.4-liters and according to Mag-X, the power output will be increased by 31 ps (238 ps), while the torque will go up by 4.4 kgm (26 kgm).

Source: Mag-X

Toyota Land Cruiser J70 2014 brochure!

The production of the Toyota Land Cruiser J70 stopped back in 2004, but in 2014, Toyota decided to put it into production for just one year! That was for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the model and I have to admit that it was very nice move from Toyota!!!

I wish I could get on of those, but since it was not possible, at least I was lucky enough to get hold of one of the brochures...!

You can see the complete brochure after the jump (click on 続きを読む »)!

New Toyota Century to be introduced in 2017

A new Toyota Century (トヨタ・センチュリー) is under development and it should be introduced in Japan next year. Improvements will be made to the 5.0-liter V8 engine (2UR-FSE) and an electric motor will be added. The engine is expected to deliver 394 ps, while the electric motor should deliver 224 ps. Of course, the powertrain will be coupled to a 4WD system.

The exterior design will be very close to the FS prototype that was presented back in 2012, a modern evolution of the existing design. The Toyota Century is handmade by skilled craftsmen and it is produced mainly for the Japanese market, serving as Toyota's flagship car within Japan. Production of the Century began in 1967 and the model received only minor changes until a redesign in 1997. So, you can easily understand that its design “represents” Japan.

In contrast to other luxurious cars, the Century has not been positioned and marketed as a sign of wealth or excess. Marketing literature states roughly that, "the Century is acquired through persistent work, the kind that is done in a plain but formal suit."

Source: 新型車情報2016

Toyota Soarer 2.0 (GZ10) Red scale model

Yet another beautiful model arrived today straight from Japan! This is a Toyota Soarer 2.0 (GZ10) Red model in 1/43 scale by ignition model (IG0366)! The specific model has lowered suspension, 14" wheels, front lip spoiler, dual muffler and BOX TSX-10 rear speaker!

As background info, The Toyota Soarer (トヨタ・ソアラ) was a luxury GT coupé sold by Toyota in Japan from 1981 to 2005. The third generation (Z30 series 1991 - 2000) is more commonly known as Lexus SC 300/400, while the fourth generation (Z40 series) as Lexus SC 430.

Toyota Crown Athlete G TRD Sportivo scale model... in pink colour!!!

Now that's a truly special model! This is a Toyota Crown Athlete G TRD Sportivo model in pink colour, definitely one of the most impressive models in my collection (!!!) which now consists of more than 285 models :-)

Toyota readies four-door FT model!!!

According to Japanese Best Car magazine, Toyota is working on a sporty four-door model which will be added to the FT family. A four-door FT model is not something new, as a long time ago I posted about this scenario (earlier post). It seems that Toyota is back in business for good!

Toyota Prius C makes its official debut

Toyota will make the market's most proven hybrid technology available to subcompact car shoppers with a starting MSRP below $19,000.

The Prius c relies on a 1.5-liter in-line, four-cylinder gasoline engine that utilizes an Atkinson cycle to increase efficiency. This engineproduces 73 horsepower and 82 lb.-ft. of torque, contributing to a total hybrid system output of 99 hp.

The Prius c's hybrid system utilizes a 144-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack that has been located under the rear passenger seat, near the center of the vehicle, and low in the chassis to help improve the center of gravity.

Toyota Ns4 Plug In Hybrid concept

Not bad at all... but is it likely to make it into production...?! I hope it does... Anyone from Toyota listening???

Video: From Toyota FT-86 Concept to GT 86

Toyota FT-86 officially revealed... welcome the new GT 86!!!

The wait is finally over!!! After hundreds of rumors and speculations (earlier posts), the production version has been officially revealed prior its official debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. According to Toyota UK's press release, the final spec are:

• 2.0-liter boxer with D4-S injection (direct and port injected)
• 197 hp @ 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) @6,600 rpm
• 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions
• 17-inch wheel/tire package standard
• 4,240mm (167 in.) long, 1285mm (50.6 in.) high, 2,570mm (101 in.) wide
• 53:47 front-to-rear weight distribution
• 475mm (18.7 in.) center of gravity

Sales in UK start in June 2012.

Images from Japanese FT-86 brochure leaked!!!