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2022.08.19 News

The All-new Starlet – Born to be a Rockstar

Toyota will begin sales of the all-new Starlet from August 2022 throughout Africa. 


Toyota Starlet (High grade is shown)



The Story 

Since Toyota first launched the Starlet in 2020, this model has been a very welcomed addition to the Toyota line-up and widely enjoyed throughout Africa. The new Starlet promises to deliver even more, with its stylish exterior, comfortable cabin space, powerful performance and advanced technology making this new model even more appealing.

 

Exterior Design

The exterior design has been upgraded and is now even more modern. The revised front and rear-styling ups the ante with sleek headlamps up front, chrome detailing, a sloping rear roofline with boot spoiler and stylish two-piece rear light clusters which complete the sporty yet elegant profile.

 

Interior Design

The spacious interior has been improved, with design features swooping accent lines and blue detailing.

-  A sporty, three-spoke steering wheel with large Toyota insignia and steering switches, provides the perfect driver interface. 

-  Equipped with a touchscreen audio system (either 7 or 9 inch) with Bluetooth, including rear USB charger.



Engine & Transmission

The newcomer also gets a boost in performance, making every drive an enjoyable experience.

-  The engine size has been increased from the previous 1.4 liter to the

 more powerful 1.5 liter resulting in enhanced acceleration with more torque.

-  The new Starlet offers two transmission types, a 5-speed manual, or a 4-speed automatic (grade dependent).


Safety & Security

All Starlet models are well equipped with a host of safety features protecting all occupants.

- All grades come standard with driver and passenger airbags.

- Also included is ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) accompanied by EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) ensuring you are well supported when you need it most.

- Driver assistance is also aided by rear parking sensors (PDC), Hill Assist Control (HAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).

 

Toyota offers a Special Extended Warranty for the new Starlet of 5 years or 150 thousand km whichever comes first*.

 

For details of grade, specification, and price, please kindly contact the distributor in your country.

 

Reference: Main specifications


*Contents of warranty may depend on country. Please kindly contact the distributor in your country.


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2021.11.17 News

Toyota Rumion – Toyota's New Compact MPV 

Toyota will start the sales of the Toyota Rumion, a new compact MPV model, launching from October in Africa.


Toyota Rumion (High grade is shown)


The Positioning

The Toyota Rumion is newly added to further strengthen Toyota’s compact lineup, in order to meet the growing needs for the African market. As a roomy seven seater, the Toyota Rumion specifically caters to the evolving needs of customers in the smaller MPV segment.


Exterior Design

The exterior design has a tough appearance matched with elegance, which gives you the confidence and pleasure to drive.

- The “Strong and Elegant” concept is shown in the robust character and elegant smooth flow in the exterior design.

- The front design of the Toyota Rumion employs a trapezoidal radiator grille, with the familiar three-horizontal-slat design and centrally-mounted Toyota ellipse.

- In the rear, large vertical LED tail lamps with L-shaped lens extensions create a squared off look.


Interior Design

The interior has elegant styling, packaged with convenience and an abundance of space.

-  The interior is finished in black textile trim with a silver and brown textured grain accent.

-  Equipped with a three-spoke urethane steering wheel, and 60/40 folding second row of seats. The cabin is provided with electric windows, tilt-adjustable steering column and air-conditioner.


Engine & Transmission

The new comer is secured with a four-cylinder petrol engine, which is highly responsive and brings joys to driving.

-  The 1.5L K15B engine is not only efficient but also ensures ease of driving.

-  The Toyota Rumion offers two transmission types, a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic (grade dependent).

-  The lightweight, highly rigid body also boasts excellent aerodynamic performance.


Safety & Security

Ensuring peace of mind, the Toyota Rumion offers safety equipment standard on all models.

- All grades come standard with both driver and passenger airbags.

- The Toyota Rumion offers ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) accompanied by EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) ensuring you are supported when you need it most.

- An immobilizer and alarm are also included across the board.


Toyota offers a Special Extended Warranty for the Toyota Rumion of 5 years or 150 thousand km whichever comes first*.


For details of grade, specification, and price, please kindly contact the distributor in your country.


*Contents of warranty may depend on country. Please kindly contact the distributor in

 your country.

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2021.10.13 News

The all new Toyota Belta – Toyota’s new Sedan for Africa

In October 2021 there is all new Toyota model coming to African countries! We will introduce the new Sedan model; Toyota Belta, adding it to the Toyota compacts line-up for Africa.




The new Toyota Belta (Deluxe (High) grade is shown, more pictures below)


The story

In order to meet with the growing demand for compact cars in Africa, Toyota launches the new 5 seats Sedan model, Toyota Belta, in the African market. Name “Toyota Belta” is created based on a word which means “beautiful” in Italian. Its sporty and elegant exterior design harmonizes with the refined and spacious interior design, convenient for wide variety of usage. Toyota Belta also brings advanced and convenient features with an ample luggage space. The agile 1.5L petrol engine delivers dynamic performance without compromising on fuel efficiency.


Exterior

The exterior design brings together a sportiness that conveys the feel of driving with a sense of elegance that is beyond this class.

-  The “Sporty” concept is expressed by a powerful front-end shape and character lines that give a sense of speed.

- The “Elegant” concept is expressed through a graceful roofline and chrome-finished ornaments that complement the body.


Interior

The high-quality and spacious cabin provides a peaceful space with many advanced and convenient features that will make any travel feel safe and comfortable.

-     High-quality interior design featuring silver and chrome-finished ornaments

-     Top-level comfortable interior space for this class

-     Convenient storage areas for our important items are located throughout the cabin


Engine & Performance

A good balance is achieved between great driving performance and fuel efficiency. Also, new Toyota Belta has precise handling and riding comfort to deliver a fun-to-drive experience.

-     1.5L K15B petrol engine with 77/6000(kW/rpm)

-     Excellent 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions

-     Lightweight and highly rigid body, with an excellent aerodynamic performance

-     Precise steering handling and excellent riding comfort


Safety

When it comes to safety, in Toyota, compromise is not an option! Standard features include:

-     Dual front Airbags for driver and passenger

-     ABS - Anti-lock Braking System

-     EBD - Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

-     TECT (Total Effective Control Technology) lightweight, impact-absorbing body that effectively utilizes high-tensile steel

-     Front seat belt pre-tensioners and force limiters that reacts before impact to minimize passenger injuries

-     Child-proof rear door locks for extra safety


Special Extended Warranty

Toyota offers a Special Extend Warranty for new Toyota Belta with a 5 year warranty or 150.000 km (whichever occurs first)*.


Reference: Main specifications

Length (mm): 4490

Width (mm): 1730

Height (mm): 1475

Seating Capacity: 5

Engine: K15B

Displacement (cm³) :1462

Maximum output (kW/rpm): 77 / 6000

Maximum torque (Nm/rpm): 138 / 4400

Transmission: 5MT or 4AT


*Contents of warranty may depend on country. Please kindly contact the distributor in your country.

**For full details of grades, specifications, and price, please kindly contact the distributor in your country.


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2021.10.01 News

Toyota Launches New Land Cruiser

◆Since its launch in 1951, the Land Cruiser has supported the safety and security of its owners and passengers, and allowed people to go anywhere and everywhere safely. In order to continue living up to its reputation, the new Land Cruiser has evolved, and now boasts improved reliability, durability, and off- road performance.


◆The identity of the new Land Cruiser 300 Series has been reshaped by merging cutting-edge technologies with technologies accumulated over many years, enabling the driver to drive on any type of road in the world without tiring. The new Land Cruiser launched worldwide in August 2021 and will launch throughout Africa in the last quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. 

VX-R (Gasoline engine) (options shown)

GR SPORT (Gasoline engine) (options shown)

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2021.09.06 Story

To Make Ever-Better Cars: Land Cruiser and GR Yaris Engineers Share What They Value in the Development (Part 2)

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