Published: April 19, 2011
Toyota Displaying Wide Range of Vehicles in Shanghai
Shanghai, Apr 19, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is displaying approximately 50 production and concept vehicles from today through April 28 at the 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The Toyota andLexus exhibit space - at 4,900 m2 - is the largest yet in terms of size for the brands in China.
The Toyota-brand booth features the "Zelas" launched at the end of March, the "E'z" scheduled for a mid-year launch, and the "FT-86 II" and "G's REIZ" concept cars, both aimed at enhancing the joy of driving. Also on display are versions of the "RAV4" and "Alphard" with factory-installed features for the disabled, and a number of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles to highlight Toyota's role as a leader in environment-friendly vehicles. Meanwhile, the Lexus-brand booth features the China debut of the "CT 200h" dedicated hybrid.
At a press conference here today, TMC President Akio Toyoda said: "Toyota has grown in China thanksto the support of our many customers and associates. China is an important market for Toyota and we are committed to providing vehicles that meet Chinese consumers' needs".
TMC intends to continue producing ever-better cars - ranging from environment-friendly vehicles and assisted-mobility vehicles to sports cars - to meet the needs of a broad range of vehicle users in China.
TMC Display at The 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition
Venue: The Shanghai New International Expo Center
Date: April 19 - 28 (press days are April 19 and 20)
Exhibit space: Approx. 4,900 m2
- Toyota booth: Approx. 3,400 m2;
- Lexus booth: Approx. 1,500 m2
Number of display vehicles: Approx. 50
Featured vehicles, Toyota:
- Environment-friendly: Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Prius, FT-EV II
- Assisted-mobility (with factory-installed features for the disabled): RAV4, Alphard
- China-market: Zelas (launched at end of March), E'z (scheduled for mid-year launch)
- Concept: FT-86 II, G's REIZ, FT-EV II
Featured vehicles, Lexus:
- CT 200h, RX 450h, LS 600hL and GS 450h
About Toyota
Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937 to serve society by creating better products. Today, the Company manufactures vehicles and parts at 53 production sites in 27 countries and regions around the globe and is an active member in the communities it serves. For more information, please visit www.toyota.co.jp/en/index.html.
Source: Toyota
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