The new Starlet Cross is 1,550mm in height, 3,995mm in length, and has a wheelbase of 2,520mm. The vehicle is equipped with 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, generating 77 kW of power at 6,000 rpm, and a torque of 138 Nm at 4,400 rpm. It offers a choice of 5-speed manual transmission and a smooth 4-speed automatic transmission.

Additionally, the vehicle offers cruise control, a leather tilt steering wheel, 4 speakers, 16” alloy wheels, six airbags, and a range of advanced technologies.

Based on Toyota South Africa press release

Jul 25, 2024

Toyota suspends production for three weeks at Sakarya plant, Turkey [ Turkey ]

On July 25, multiple sources reported that Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey will suspend production at its Sakarya plant for three weeks between July 29, 2024, and August 17, 2024, due to planned maintenance and overhaul work.

During the suspension period, the company will perform maintenance and repair works at the facility to maximize the performance and efficiency of the plant.

Based on multiple sources

Jul 25, 2024

FAW Toyota starts production of new Prado SUV [ China ]

On July 20, FAW Toyota announced that it recently saw the first new Prado SUV roll off the production line at its Chengdu plant.

The new Prado adopts the core design concept of the Land Cruiser series. It features a Toyota Pilot advanced intelligent driving system and the newly upgraded Toyota Space. It is powered by an HEV system consisting of a 288V high-voltage AC motor, a longitudinally mounted 2.4T engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. Features such as EPS (Electric Power Steering) and Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM) are used in a Toyota vehicle for the first time, ensuring both the maneuvering stability in off-road scenarios and driving comfort in urban scenarios.

From a FAW Toyota press release and a press release from the Economic and Information Technology Bureau of Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone

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