a’s Tahara Plant (Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture) that produces the “Land Cruiser 250” and other vehicles, Hino Motors, Ltd.’s Hamura Plant first production line (Hamura City, Tokyo), and Gifu Auto Body Co., Ltd.’s head office plant (Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture) that produces the “Coaster” will start operations on June 24. Toyota explained that the suspension is due to missing parts inventories, and not related to its vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/24

Toyota resumes sales of Coaster minibus with partial improvement Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced on March 15 that it has resumed the sales of its “Coaster” minibus. Toyota has been manufacturing and supplying the Coaster for Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) as the “Liesse II”, whose sales have also been resumed. The production and sales of the Coaster and Liesse II have been suspended due to Hino’s engine certification misconduct. T...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/16

facturing plant, and will introduce new SUVs with Toyota’s latest hybrid system, with an expected annual capacity of 36,000 units. Currently, the plant has introduced Toyota’s latest TNGA production platform, and has been qualified to produce commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles, with the Coaster and Avalon models in production. From a Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/03

Toyota to release child detection system for pickup buses Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced on February 28 that it will release an “in-vehicle child detection assistance system” for pickup buses as a genuine accessory sold at its car dealers. The system is for its “Coaster” (July 2004 and older models) and “Hiace” (August 2004 and older models) specifically designed for small children. The price will be about JPY 100,000 (in...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/01

tall a child detection system in kindergarten buses from April 2023, since there have been incidents where children were left inside vehicles. Major automakers’ responses to the new regulation have become evident. Toyota expects that the child presence detection system will be installed in its “Coaster” and “Hiace” (Toyota has temporarily suspended the production of certain versions of the Coaster to release improved versions in March 2...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/18

ercial vehicles also hit the market. Toyota’s partners in the field of hydrogen energy cover the entire industrial chain, including vehicle manufacturing, FC system integration / production / sales, vehicle operation, as well as hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, and hydrogen transport.The FC Coaster, a fuel cell bus developed for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and produced by FAW Toyota Motor (Chengdu) Co., Ltd., represents Toyota’s fi...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/28

methods. The cutting-edge and globally unique test vehicles are used on the company’s proving ground Contidrom near Hanover, Germany. For the tire braking tests, the AVA is accelerated to a test speed of 65 km/h with the aid of an electromagnetic linear drive, which is derived from modern roller coaster technology. Then, several fully automated braking tests are carried out. The AVA drive system is equipped with two electrically driven axles, ...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/02

ributable to parent company shareholders of JPY 54.0 billion (a decrease of JPY 69.0 billion).On March 29, MLIT revoked the type approval for the models equipped with the engines that Hino has identified misconduct. The models include HINO Ranger, HINO Profia, HINO S’elega, HINO Liesse II, Toyota Coaster, and Isuzu Gala.(Hino press release on March 29, 2022)...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/30

ion while the engine was idling before the fuel flow rate had stabilized, and that the best figures from the results of multiple measurements were adopted, during the fuel consumption measurement for the certification tests. New shipments of the light-duty buses  “HINO Liesse II” and Toyota “Coaster,” which are equipped with the same engine, are not planned at present due to a model change.In addition to the above misconduct, Hino has al...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/25

ine, the technical review has identified that the engine's actual fuel economy may not meet the reported fuel economy value. This engine model is currently not offered for sale because of a model changeover of HINO's Liesse II vehicle, a light duty bus.The N04C (Urea-SCR) is installed in the Toyota Coaster vehicle, a light duty bus. However, new shipments of the Coaster with the engine in question have concluded toward the previously scheduled la...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/07

rified, making it Australia’s top-selling HEV. Corolla (28,768 sales) is the nation’s best-selling passenger car, while Camry (13,801 sales) remained the best -selling medium-car segment. 2021 was also the biggest year ever for the LandCruiser with sales of 47,932 units. In addition, HiLux 4x2, Coaster, HiAce van and HiAce bus led their individual segments in 2021.Toyota Australia is optimistic about the coming year. For 2022, its target is t...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/07

Mercedes-Benz S 580 e PHEV introduced in Malaysia, local assembly plan confirmed On December 16, 2021, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia officially introduced the new W223 S-Class, the S 580 e PHEV, on the back of rising optimism of a stronger sales recovery. MBM said it had been a roller-coaster for the local auto sector in 2021, but things are expected to significantly improve in 2022, with the firm possibly beating its 2019 sales, after an expected flat...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/17

ystem with a 2.5L engine and features Toyota’s E-Four (Electrical 4WD) system. Toyota plans to launch both vehicles in China in the middle of 2021.  In addition, Toyota exhibited 18 electrified vehicles including the plug-in hybrid versions of the RAV4 and Wildlander SUVs. It also displayed the Coaster fuel cell microbus, which is expected to be manufactured locally in China in 2021, and a bus of Beijing Foton AUV NEV Co., Ltd. powered by Toy...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/21

it the all-new Crown Kluger SUV and the fourth-generation Highlander, a 7-seat luxury SUV.    In addition to the new models mentioned above, Toyota will exhibit a comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio, including the RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV, a high-performance version of the Wildlander SUV, the Coaster fuel cell microbus and all hybrid models. Toyota will also exhibit the GR Supra sports car, the first GR brand model introduced by Toyota into...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/13

and to achieve carbon neutrality. By building an operational model of an FCEV mobile clinic for utilization during normal times and times of disaster, they will also contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions to help prevent global warming.Toyota has developed the FCEV mobile clinic based on its Coaster minibus, with the power source using the Toyota fuel cell system employed by the "Mirai" FCEV.With multiple 100 VAC accessory power outlets su...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/31

Toyota to set new grade for Coaster On May 19, Toyota Motor Corp (Toyota Motor) announced that it would introduce a new grade "Premium Cabin" to the Coaster, scheduled to be released on June 1. The new grade is based on a long-body vehicle. Normally the seat structure would consist of 6 - 7 rows, however by reducing it to 5, a distance of about a meter between the front and rear seats has been secured. A double door that opens outwards has been i...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/20

operations on February 17. Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. which produces the Corolla, will resume operations on February 18. For the time being, these plants will slow down the production pace by half by changing to a one-shift operation. Sichuan FAW Toyota’s Chengdu Plant, which produces the Coaster and Land Cruiser Prado, has postponed the resumption period of operations to February 24 or later. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shim...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/18

Toyota officially launches Coaster 20-seater bus in Thailand On June 5, 2019, Toyota Motor Thailand officially introduced Toyota Coaster, a 20-seater multi-purpose bus in the country. Toyota Coaster, imported from Japan, is powered by 4-liter common-rail diesel engine which provides maximum output of 136 hp at 3,000 rpm and maximum torque of 353 Nm at 1,600 rpm, paired with 5-speed rear-wheel drive manual transmission. Available only in 1 variant...

News  Updated at: 2019/06/07

FAW Toyota to start production of Avalon at Sichuan Plant FAW Toyota plans to start production of the TNGA-based Avalon B-class high-end sedan at its Sichuan Plant, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 units, including at least 5,000 NEVs. FAW Toyota’s Sichuan plant mainly produces units of the Coaster microbus and the Prado SUV. However, according to related regulations, production of the Prado 2.7L stopped in October 2017 while produ...

News  Updated at: 2019/05/07

Toyota sells 10 million hybrid vehicles Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that its global cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles (HVs) reached 10 million units at the end of January. It took 19 years and 6 months to hit the 10 million mark from the time when Toyota released the Coaster Hybrid EV in Japan in August 1997. By region, the company sold 4,852,700 units in Japan, 3,190,400 units in the U.S., 1,336,000 units in Europe, and 669,500...

News  Updated at: 2017/02/15