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Toyota and Ford unveil latest models
publication date: Dec 8, 2009
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author/source: Robin Roberts
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The Toyota Hilux, Europe’s most popular pick-up, has
undergone significant revisions for 2010 with improved performance
specifications making in-demand models more readily available for
customers.
Its legendary toughness remains and it now has a healthy 20 per
cent increase in power and extra torque from the 2.5 D-4D engine
delivering a welcome rise in performance.
Toyota has revised the 2.5 D-4D engine, the core power unit in the
Hilux range, to produce significantly more power and extra torque.
Maximum output has been increased from 118 to 142bhp, a rise of 20 per
cent. Maximum torque is up by 18Nm to a maximum 343Nm at 2,000rpm.
These improvements have been achieved by the introduction of a new
high-output turbocharger and new fuel injectors that are more precise,
improving throttle response and performance. To cope with the extra
power, the pistons have been upgraded to a new high-strength material.
As well as giving more flexible driving performance, the changes have
cut Hilux’s nought to 62mph acceleration time by 2.5 seconds to 12.5
seconds. Emissions performance is unchanged, however, at 219g/km – one
of the lowest figures in the segment.
The 2.5 D-4D engine is matched to a five-speed manual transmission and
is available in all three Hilux body styles: Single Cab, Extra Cab and
Double Cab.
Increases in Hilux’s gross vehicle weights have yielded improvements in
payload performance, notably for Double Cab models where capacity has
increased by 35kg on the HL2 Double Cab and 25kg on the HL3 Double Cab.
The Hilux range has been revised with the high-power 3.0 D-4D engine
now available exclusively in the Invincible Double Cab. Prices before
taxes are from £15,145 to £20,545.
Leather upholstery and satellite navigation with
Bluetooth are now options on the Invincible, making the flagship model
a stronger price prospect for more customers.
Two smart grey upholstery cloths have been introduced, and a new
two-tone leather option in anthracite and slate grey with contrasting
light grey stitching is available for the Invincible.
Satellite navigation with Bluetooth is offered as an option on the HL3
Double Cab. A Sport Deck and an Urban Pack (front guard, scuff plates
and front and rear parking sensors) are available for both the HL3 and
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Super-frugal, stylish and 'green', the new Fiesta Van ECOnetic is now on sale at £11,635.
Compared with the previous-generation, Fiesta Van ECOnetic will use
35 gallons less fuel in an average year – offering genuine savings in
daily driving.
The new Fiesta Van ECOnetic proves form can exist with function and
offers the same style that has made the Fiesta the UK's favourite small
car. With lowered suspension, low rolling resistance tyres and a
specially-calibrated Duratorq 1.6-litre TDCi with coated diesel
particulate filter, the Fiesta Van ECOnetic emits an ultra-low 98g/km
CO2.
Produced at Ford's wind-powered engine plant at Dagenham, Essex, the
ECOnetic 90PS 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi produces 10 per cent less CO2
than the already impressive mainstream TDCi unit and is matched to
aerodynamic improvements to deliver just 98g/km CO2 and a Combined
76.3mpg.
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