Showing posts with label Toyota. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toyota. Show all posts
Friday, March 22, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Electronic Stability Control? Whats that?
While you may not feel it in action, most new cars are equipped with ESC. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps drivers maintain control of their vehicle and to avoid crashes by reducing the danger of skidding, or losing control as a result of over-steering.
ESC activates when a driver loses control of their vehicle. This is possible through computer controlled technology that assist in applying individual brakes, helping the driver bring the car safely back on track, without the danger of fish-tailing.
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You don't want to end up like this Toyota Camry!
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Why do I need it?
Australian research shows that ESC reduces the risk of:
- Single car crashes by 25%
- Single 4WD crashes by 51%
- Single car crashes in which the driver was injured by 28%
- Single 4WD crashes in which the driver was injured by 66%*
No other active safety device has such potential to reduce single car crashes.
Source: howsafeisyourcar.com.au
Toyota Vios 2013 spy shot!
Paultan.org just posted this Toyota Vios 2013 spy shot. Personally it looks much better compared to the previous generation Toyota Vios, especially the front fascia; it now sports a much more aggressive bumper and sleeker grille combination. Wonder if it is still using the same 1NZ-FE 1.5 litre four-cylinder engine with VVT-i with the traditional 4-speed auto box?
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| Front fascia and stance similar to a Kia Forte and Mitsubishi Lancer GT (headlight portion) combo. |
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| The rear reminds me more of a Toyota Altis or Toyota Camry now. Looks classier don't you think? |
All credits goes to Paultan.org!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Toyota IQ with GTR R35 wide body conversion
While most people with body kit conversions tries to modify them to replicate another car (possibly hoping to trick people), the Toyota IQ with a Nissan GTR R35 conversion does not actually pretend to be a GTR 35. Instead, it fascinates passer-bys with its cute outlook and un-proportionate dimensions, achieving the same effect a baby would have on women. Continue reading for more baby GTR pictures!






