Toyota to launch four models in 2013 Options

[Zxcvb]

http://motoring.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/...214-389530.html

SINGAPORE - Toyota will greet 2013 with a bang by launching at least four new models in Singapore.

Japan's top carmaker unveiled three new models this year through authorised distributor Borneo Motors Singapore - the Prius C hybrid, the new Toyota Camry and the 86 sports coupé.

Following them in the new year are a new version of the RAV4 SUV; a model that will debut for the first time here, the Auris 1.6 compact five-door hatchback; a new Yaris 1.3 mini hatch; and a car that is the best-seller in Indonesia, the Toyota Avanza small MPV.


The Singapore market is already familiar with Thai imports of the Corolla, Vios and Camry.

But this is the first time the company will be introducing a model from Indonesia.

Toyota Motors Corp developed the seven-seater Avanza for the Indonesian market in 2003.

The version to be imported by Borneo Motors will have a 1.5-litre engine driving the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.

Its carbon dioxide emissions will place it in the neutral CEVS band when it arrives in July.

A Borneo Motors spokesman said the Avanza was produced initially for the Indonesian market but later exported to Thailand and Malaysia "as its popularity and reputation as the best-selling MPV in Indonesia crossed national borders".

"Since then, the Avanza has evolved into a global model meeting the needs of the many value-seeking consumers for a small MPV," he said, adding that as of August 2012, it was the best-selling model in Indonesia.

The spokesman said: "With such a positive track record, we strongly believe that it will similarly be well-received in Singapore for customers who want a small MPV."

The Auris is another brand-new Toyota model to be introduced here. Sourced from the UK, the compact hatch has a 1.6-litre engine mated to a seven-step CVT.

Its CO2 emissions of 134 g/km will net it a $10,000 CEVS rebate when it arrives in April.

The other two models are familiar to the Singapore market.

The new two-litre RAV4 - due here in February - will be in the neutral CEVS band while the Yaris will have a new engine and a new country of origin.

The previous Yaris 1.5 was from Thailand, but the new Yaris 1.3 is from France.

Toyota was the No 1 brand here for nine consecutive years before BMW and Mercedes-Benz overtook it in 2011 on the back of skyrocketing COE premiums.

[Zxcvb]

Summary...

Borneo Motors bringing in 4 new models next year.

RAV4 - (should be Japan)

Avanza - Indonesia (understandable)

Auris - UK (seriously???)

Yaris - France (really absolutely seriously??!!)

[Kiadaw]

Not to pour cold water, but none of the cars listed will likely cause a 'bang'.

[Chucky2007]

I think avanza is sold at around s$20k in Indonesia.. How much will it cost here?

[Hamburger]

Toyota Motors Corp developed the seven-seater Avanza for the Indonesian market in 2003.

The version to be imported by Borneo Motors will have a 1.5-litre engine driving the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.

at least its a trusty box, amid a boring one

[ER-3682]

I think avanza is sold at around s$20k in Indonesia.. How much will it cost here?

The C.O.E. already $75-80+K,price should be about $140K.

[Jordanplus]

I think avanza is sold at around s$20k in Indonesia.. How much will it cost here?

At least 120k with current high coe

[ER-3682]

Toyota Motors Corp developed the seven-seater Avanza for the Indonesian market in 2003.

The version to be imported by Borneo Motors will have a 1.5-litre engine driving the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.

at least its a trusty box, amid a boring one

Dated engine & transmission....nothing to shout about.

[Kenomi]

seen like real cool to have the new model in sg.

[Deckbuild]

Have a ride in the avanza once with 6 ppl onboard, 100kph and the rpm is over 3500. Not sure is it the same case for here.

[Wormvirus]

the only bang is when coe is $1

[Civic6228]

Avanza is a nice basic practical car ..... Have been driven in it in malaysia and indonesia .... But at today's COE .... 120k for such a basic car ?

[4rings]

Four speed automatic transmission? Reliable but boring!

[Zaxx]

Rav 4 with a 2 liter engine? Doesnt the 2013 model comes with 2.5 as standard? Looks like singaporeans are once again being short changed. Pay through our noses and yet given an inferior product

This post has been edited by Zaxx: Dec 14 2012, 11:27 PM

[Thaiyotakamli]

y not innova? sureattract more people

[Sabian]

Why Borneo always bring in models with missing specs?

[ER-3682]

Why Borneo always bring in models with missing specs?

For lower O.M.V..!High selling price,Better profit.

[Lambporkidney]

Avanza is a nice basic practical car ..... Have been driven in it in malaysia and indonesia .... But at today's COE .... 120k for such a basic car ?

Yup, in most other markets models like the Azanza give value-for-money seeking buyers a decent choice as point A-B, no frills private transport. Not here thanks to high COE prices which do not control car population, though COE Quota does.

[Lala81]

yawn to all of these.

The avanza will be quite underpowered bah. 6 people with a 1.5L NA + 4 speed auto.
I drive an altis.

[Shimada]

these cars are like old school... can put on vintage plates...
thanks but no thanks...