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As the roads in our country get better and better, the craving for bigger and bulkier 4x4s is fast diminishing.
What are we looking for in a car today? : Comfort, Convenience, Performance, Reliability, Economy and off course – Style. The biggest car manufacturer in the World is springing surprise after surprise upon us. A new range of small to mid-size Toyotas is catching the competition napping.
Take the most popular car in the World today, the brand new Corolla, which once again is setting new standards. With its dynamic and advanced design, it continues winning hearts and minds right around the world. The first impressions are compelling. Together with its expansive cabin space, it exudes a distinctive presence.
The refined interior not only delights the eye, it provides spacious comfort with excellent headroom and ample trunk space. By optimising the angle of the pillars and enlarging the door openings, access for all occupants is made easy. The uncluttered dashboard is functional and keeps the driver in control of temperature, sound and easy handling.
. Responsive and quick to please, the Corolla effortlessly generates the power for subtle, smooth and stable
performance. The compact, lightweight engine integrates sophisticated
technologies which contribute to the excellent performance and low fuel consumption. Company executives and discerning car enthusiasts alike are prone to enjoy the new Corolla. Test drive it!
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Toyota Avanza
Exit SUV, enter MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle). The Toyota Avanza provides an exceptionally comfortable cabin, with unmatched practical versatility. Its unique highly efficient packaging, which clearly separates it from the MPV crowd. Three full rows of comfortable seats accommodate up to 7 occupants and the seats can be configured in a variety of ways to suit personal needs. Full cabin air-conditioning makes for passenger comfort and can be adjusted from front or rear seats. One expression that suits the Avanza to a tee is “accessible.” Wide-opening doors ease cabin entry and exit. A spacious cargo room facilitates loading and unloading of luggage and gear and a wide variety of storage spaces keeps everything properly in place.
The fundamental yet sophisticated design of the instrument panel combines visual quality with optimised functionality. Switches and controls are all ideally positioned for maximum visibility and intuitive operation. The sporty meter cluster features large and easily visible speedometer and tachometer. The 4-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system adds to significant comfort and driving enjoyment. A vanity mirror built into the front of the passenger’s sun visor is a small convenience that will be well appreciated. All power windows and door locks can be operated from the driver’s master console, for improved safety and convenience.
Two advanced VVT-I engines are available – a 1.5 litre 3SZ-VE twin-cam and a 1.3 litre K3-VE twin cam, both of which boast top of the class power and fuel efficiency. The Avanza’s suspension system delivers excellent all-round handling and ride comfort, with well proven MacPherson struts in front and 4-link coil springs at the rear. Add ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), multi-reflector headlamps, rear window defoggers and wipers, electrical remote control outer mirrors, air bags and you end up with an incredible package of stylish, comfortable and practical motoring.
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Toyota Yaris
Downsizing. Everyone’s at it. And there’s no denying that moving to a Toyota Yaris from a Peugeot 407 Coupé, as I did, offers many benefits – particularly lower bills.
But there was one particular worry when I was told the little Japanese car would be my next set of wheels… and it’s a concern I know a lot of other drivers share. Would I get my golf clubs in the back? Now, don’t laugh. I’m not one of those people who is too bothered about the kudos attached to the badge on my car in the golf club car park. And my game isn’t so good that I wanted to throw a strop when Nick Faldo chose not to give me a wildcard pick for the Ryder Cup. But if a car’s boot can’t take my golf bag, it’s no use to me. So, does the Yaris shape up? Well, yes… just.
Admittedly, it needs to go in at a certain angle, and involves a degree of fiddling. And it’s also just as well that Mrs Hope isn’t a budding Tiger – or should that be Tigress? – Woods, as the Yaris is a complete non-starter if there are two golfers in the family.
But for one it does just fine, which is a relief as there are few other blots in its copybook to report. On the road, it’s an ideal city car. It’s easily manoeuvrable and nippy enough away from the lights. Longer trips have shown it to be fairly relaxing to drive, too.
And fuel economy continues to impress. With fuel costs still high, its 5.8 litres per 100km is saving me stacks at the pumps. This has been achieved mainly in town – long distance runs will bump it up further.
On the whole, life with the Yaris is proving very stress-free. In fact, you could say it’s got its role with us off to a tee...
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