Rumors: Toyota Readying a Supercharged Version of the GT 86?

Rumors: Toyota Readying a Supercharged Version of the GT 86? - Carscoop

Toyota has repeatedly stressed that the GT 86was developed as a pure, fun and easy to drive rear-wheel drive sports car, ignoring the horsepower race and concentrating instead on honing every detail of the chassis set-up.

In fact, the Japanese carmaker was so determined to stay true to its promise that it even included drift tests in its development program. The production model is said to have an estimated 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph).

However, almost everyone who has driven the 86 has found it lacking in oomph and, especially, low- and mid-range torque. In other words, you need to rev it hard to get the best out of it.

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More leaked brochure of 2012 Toyota FT86 - standard version

Following up the leaked Modellista brochure of the forthcoming Toyota FT86, the standard car brochure now made its way to the internet. Apart from seeing a design inspiration for their latest model, a 2000GT window line in this case, we also know that the Toyota FT86 will be powered by single engine option in the form of  Subaru-sourced flat-4 2.0l driving the rear wheel via 6 speed manual or 6 speed auto option.

 More photos after the jump.

Toyota FT86 leaked Modellista brochure?

While the car is scheduled for Tokyo debut, the brochure has leaked ahead of it. This shows the exterior Modellista option and the interior. No further info available except that it has some 80's feeling to it. Sourced from carspyshots.

2012 Toyota Avanza / Daihatsu Xenia spyshots

Latest spyshots of Avanza/Xenia family, this time around all the photos are for Daihatsu Xenia. From the presentation photos we also now know that the new Avanza and Xenia is slightly larger than the previous model by around 30mm, taking it to just under 4,200mm.  

Photos are from dapurpacu via motorindustry

2012 Toyota Avanza Spyshots - Interior and Exterior detail

New Toyota Avanza 2012 - exterior and interior photo, preliminary specs and photo gallery

The new 2012 Toyota Avanza is getting closer to the launch date. More and more photos have leaked through the net, and they look like the photo from dealer preview session. These early photos indicate a huge departure from current bland Avanza/Xenia styling. The new budget MPV has more stylisized headlamps, more intricate bumper detailing that even come in two design, more D-pillar rake and sharper rear combi design. The interior adopt more modern approach than the current car, with more cohesive integration in center console. Silver accents are sprinkled liberally at the steering and the console to break the monotone. There will be 1.3E, 1.5G and Veloz variants. The white MPV in all following photos are the Veloz version, a sportier among the trio.

E and G model front end design, with thinner chrome garnish mid-way 

Avanza Veloz front end with markedly different front bumper design

Toyota Prius C leaked brochure

Photos of Toyota Prius C has been leaked from i-Ryuki via Carscoop. It is an additional model of Toyota Hybrid range in addition to Prius hatch and Prius V MPV. Technical data can be found at Malaysia-motoring-news.blogspot.com

 More photo after the jump.

2012 Toyota Camry China Model spied - with Sport model

With the USDM and Ukraine Toyota Camry model launched, China market is the next one to unveiled the latest Toyota mid-size saloon. It is expected to bow in at Guangzhou Autoshow in November. Some keen eyes photographer managed to snap the spyshots of China market Camry.

In China, Camry will come in 2.0l and 2.5l variant. The smaller-engined model will drive its front wheel via 5 speed auto-transmission, while the latter will be through 6 speed autobox. The bigger capacity car will also comes in "SE guise" which comprises of different bumper and grille treatment for "sportier" image. No revision is powertrain is expected. Photos below are from Autohome.

The Standard model:

Toyota Camry 2012 Chinese version spied

Just as we thought we have seen enough variation of Toyota Camry design, another version has now spied. This is the Chinese version of Toyota Camry. It has some differences to the Ukraine model unveiled earlier this week.

The front grille design is different. Instead of horizontal chrome louvres, it has a chrome surround and some what crated grille, common to radiator grill and lower and side bumper intake sections. More details after the jump.

Toyota Camry 2012 JDM

Latest photos of JDM Camry 2012 model has again leaked. There is a clear distinction for front and rear compared USDM model. But the rear end is a bit bland compared to current Camry.

USDM Toyota Camry 2012 leaked in Canadian AutoGuide

Autoblog has spotted the leaked photos of Canadian-bound 2012 Camry in Canadian Auto Guide.

Leaked JDM Toyota Camry 2012 brochure

Carscoop revealed the leaked brochure of 2012 JDM Camry. As expected, front and rear fascia are different from the bland UDSM model.

 More photos after the jump.