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During the Chicago motor show, Toyota showed its modernized Sedan Avalon. According to the representatives of the Japanese firm, the changes are intended to better position the model in this segment of the luxury sedans. Avalon 2011 model retains the main proportions and remain close to last year’s model. The changes are the most grille and headlights with a new shape. Are new and fog lamps. Rear diffuser has become larger with two of the exhaust nozzle on both sides. Rear LED lights have new items. A lot of effort was spent on modernizing and improving the interior. The car will be available in two versions of furniture – Avalon and Limited. The car will be marketed in the U.S. with only one engine – V6 VVT-I with a volume of 3.5 liters, which is known, but is streamlined and has a higher efficiency. Its output is 268 hp at 6200 rpm. Maximum torque is 336 Nm at 4700 rpm.
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At Geneva Motor Show in less than a month, Toyota will present a modernized version of the European model Auris 2010. The car will have changed in appearance, the interior and engines that already meet the requirements of environmental protection Euro 5. Sales of the redesigned Auris will begin this spring. Changes in the appearance of Auris in 2010 affecting mainly the front, but also the rear. Changes to the front is dominated by new headlamps and grille modernized. Such is the recipe for change used by designers and rear – new rear lights and new rear bumper. Changes began in the interior of the new multifunction steering wheel and revised dashboard. Dials on the dashboard now have two large round, with a classic look. Are new model and trim in 2010. Engines used by the Auris has recently been upgraded from Toyota in this area and there will be many surprises. Motors that will offer a 2010 Auris are three petrol and three diesel. Besides them there will be a hybrid version of the Auris – HSD. Base engine will be a 1.33 Dual-VVT. To meet the Euro 5 emission power is reduced by 1 kW (73 kW at 6000 rpm). Its maximum torque of 128 Nm at 3800 rpm does not change, and the maximum speed – 175 km / hour.
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