Toyota to Reveal Yaris TS at Paris

Press Release

Paris showcase for broad Toyota range

• New Yaris TS
• More powerful Hilux

A new sports hatchback, Yaris TS, and a more powerful version of the successful Toyota Hilux pick-up will highlight the broad extent of Toyota’s product range in Europe at the 2006 Paris Motor Show in Hall 4.

Highlights of the Toyota stand are:

New Yaris TS

A sports hatchback offering enjoyable driving performance and sophisticated styling without compromising refinement. At the heart of the Yaris TS is an all-new 1.8-litre Dual VVT-i engine developing 132 DIN hp and a top speed of 194 km/h. Suspension is retuned while exclusive sophisticated styling ensures Yaris TS stands out from the crowd.

Yaris TS will be launched at the beginning of 2007.

More powerful Hilux

A powerful new range of diesel engines and styling enhancements are set to boost the popularity of the latest generation Toyota Hilux. The new engines include a high performance, high torque 3.0-litre D-4D diesel which will help the Hilux compete in the growing leisure pick-up segment of the market. At the same time the current 2.5-litre D-4D diesel engine has been upgraded to develop 120 DIN hp and a remarkable torque of 325Nm.

Sales of the more powerful Hilux start during Q4 2006.

Also on display:

The 2007 Avensis

Stronger, more emotional styling for the Toyota flagship in Europe along with enhanced interior quality and significant suspension and steering tuning for even better ride and handling. A brand new 2.0-litre D-4D 125 engine gives Avensis a fully competitive diesel range.

Toyota TF 106

Get close to the excitement of the F1 race season with the Toyota contender.

The Toyota stand can be found in Hall 4 of the Paris Motor Show. A press conference will be held on the 28th of September at 15h30.