Paris launch for Toyota trio
August 30, 2008 Posted by: Paul Lucas
Anticipation is building for the Paris Motor Show, the world’s oldest and arguably most prestigious automobile showcase. Every two years, the French capital plays host to some of the hottest new vehicles and this year’s event will be no exception with Toyota preparing to showcase three new models.
The Toyota Avensis is a third generation model built at the Burnaston plant in Derbyshire. The new model, which is due to go on sale in January 2009, will be more powerful and yet will emit less carbon dioxide (CO2) than its predecessor. Full details and pricing are due to be released later this year, but Toyota is keen to point out that the vehicle will retain the high quality, refinement and equipment levels that have become hallmarks of the Avensis.
Also scheduled to be unveiled at the Paris event is the Urban Cruiser - a rugged vehicle with a 1.4-litre D-4D diesel All Wheel Drive (AWD). You might not expect to find the Urban Cruiser mentioned here at thegreencarwebsite.co.uk, however, this urban all-roader does boast some impressive environmental credentials with CO2 emissions at just 133g/km.
The pick of the bunch from an environmental perspective however, has to be the new Toyota iQ. Deemed the world’s smallest premium four-seater it will offer 360° protection to all occupants with high levels of active and passive safety and will include the world’s first curtain shield airbags to be installed behind the rear seats.
However, what is small about the iQ are its CO2 emission levels - a meagre 99g/km.
Stay tuned to thegreencarwebsite.co.uk next week, when we’ll publish our own guide to the Paris Motor Show 2008.
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