With the launch of the current model in 2005 the Toyota Hilux is now in its sixth generation. The latest model has moved a little up-market and now includes a number of features as standard included air-conditioning, alarm and central double locking. The higher spec models also offer darkened glass in the rear along with 16 inch alloy wheels and a CD with an auto-changer.

There are three engine choices. These include the original 2.5 diesel unit which develops 101 bhp, the same engine upgrades to 120 bhp, and a 171 bhp 3.0 litre diesel.

Despite the upgrade the Hilux remains a utility vehicle rather than the car to which it aspires. It is sturdily built and the cabin is fairly spacious and it has easier access than did the previous models. There is also plenty of internal storage capacity.

The basic Hilux is not a particularly vehicle, which is a little disappointing for a modern pick-up truck, though the 3 litre engine has improved its performance somewhat.

As a practical pickup the Hilux does what it was designed to do. It can carry over 1,000 kg and the actual cargo area is bigger than on previous models. There are a number of alternative load covers which are either the same height as the cab or are a flat cover.

Safety features have also been upgraded for the new model. There is ABS, additional crumple zones, retractable pedals and a collapsible steering column. There are also twin airbags and self tensioning seat belts. Brakes and headlights have also been improved.

The reason why many people choose the Hilux is for its excellent reputation for reliability and there is no reason to suspect that the new model will be any less reliable than its predecessors. The vehicle has also been designed for easy servicing and Toyota claims that that the vehicle will require less than 25% of the service time required by a Ford Ranger over a distance of 60,000 miles. This is a significant cost saving too. Fuel consumption is typically around 34 mpg.

The Toyota land Cruiser was launched in 2003 and it is quite a beast of a car that can carry 8 occupants. It really is a proper off-roader too and has lots of equipment.

The first engine was a 3 litre 161 bhp diesel unit which was somewhat underpowered for a car of this size though a few years later the power output was increased considerably. As an alternative there was also a 4 litre petrol unit which developed 254 bhp.

From a comfort point of view it is difficult to enjoy the best of both worlds. The Land Cruiser was optimised for off road performance which means that there were some compromised had to be made regarding how it handles on the road where the ride can be quite bouncy.

The 5 door version is the most practical and it has a row of seats in the rear which fold down flat. When erect these seats can carry 3 children which makes this an ideal 8 seater car for the school run.

An updated model was introduced in 2009 with somewhat sleeker lines. Although the new model remained faithful to Toyota’s philosophy of producing a genuine off-roader, the new model had improved on road performance. There is only one engine available for the new model. This is a 3 litre 171 bhp diesel unit which has masses of torque right through the rev range and with a fuel consumption of 35 mpg it is quite economical.

The levels of refinement are also much improved. Riding in the cabin is reasonably comfortable and occupants are well protected from the external environment. Noise levels are reasonably quiet and the air conditioning is very efficient.

Available in three trim levels including the rather luxurious and feature packed LC5 which has multi-terrain select, crawl control and a rear differential lock, if you are looking for a great Toyota Land Cruiser deal then just visit www.motors.co.uk.

The new 2010 Toyota Avalon is a large, powerful, and surprisingly stable luxury sedan that was specifically designed for enjoyable driving. The power-train of the new Avalon is a six-speed automatic transmission that utilizes front-wheel drive as well. The 3.5 liter V6 under its hood is capable of producing about 250 pound-feet of torque and about 270 horsepower.

The 2010 Toyota Avalon comes in three trim levels – XL, XLS and Limited. The XL is the standard edition, with all that you would expect from a luxury sedan, while the XLS and Limited editions are packed with impressive attributes and extras. For example, the luxury XLS is equipped with a power moon roof and a 6 CD six CD disc changer, while the Limited edition is covered in leather upholstery throughout.

Unlike it predecessors, the new 2010 Avalon has done way with the bench seating arrangement in the front, and instead provides more legroom and space than other models. The interior is sleekly designed, with high quality materials used throughout. The Avalon comes with several safety features, such as side curtain airbags and antilock brakes.

The handing has also been drastically improved by new stability control and Tracticon control. These features and attributes have pushed the 2010 Toyota Avalon tot he top of the road testing charts as a luxury sedan. The car remains powerful, yet improves upon gas mileage, handling and overall appearance. With high fuel economy, superior handling and a luxurious interior, it is easy to see why this car has become one of the most popular luxury sedans in the world.

Toyota has continued its legacy as a provider of quality economic cars by introducing the new highly compact Toyota iQ. The Toyota iQ is a product of Toyota’s European division in France. The mechanical parts of the car are highly compressed to leave enough room for passengers in this incredibly dynamic and compact car. Indeed, this approach make it more unique than any other smart car before.

The Toyota iQ seats 4, unlike many other compact cars which only seat 2. Shockingly, the car is designed in such a way that it provides ample leg room to all of its passengers, despite its tiny size. The car is very uniquely designed, with the structure of the motor being unlike that found in any other car.

To provide full safety in such a compact car, Toyota has implemented the use of 9 airbags in the Toyota iQ, two of which deploy from the rear of the card in the event of an accident. The handling of the car has been refined and is a drastic improvement over other smart cars, providing a surprisingly smooth ride.

The 100 HP engine of the Toyota iQ allows for an impressive gas mileage of about 40 miles per gallon. On top of all of the aforementioned features and attributes, the car is also highly affordable, costing around $20,000 brand new.

The Toyota Prius has been the face of economy vehicles for several years now, offering incredible gas mileage in upwards of 50 mpg! The 2010 edition improves upon this aspect by hiring over 200 engineers to mkae the car even more fuel efficient than ever. The car’s appearance has also be revamped somewhat, with a much sleeker design than any seen in previous Prius. Th enew Prius os more powerful, more fuel efficient, and funner to drive than ever, all the while looking better than any other economic car on the road.

The new Prius boasts 134 HP, a nice improvement from the 2009 edition which was capable of producing only 110 HP. The new engine management system offers the different settings for driving – eco, battery, and power. Consumers can even choose a 17-inch tire option hat will make the handling even more superior than it already is.

The Toyota Prius battery mode lets the driver travel for up to a mile exclusively with electric energy, however the car will automatically pull from the gas tank if the push on the accelerator is too strong. Nonetheless, this feature can contribute to even higher gas mileage for those who use it wisely. Power mode on the other hand pushes the Toyota Prius to its limits, allowing for a 0-60 time of only 9.8 seconds.

The 2010 Toyota Prius rides smoother than ever due to its revamped suspension components and extra sound installations. The ride in a new Prius is smooth, affordable, and a powerful at the same time.

You would really like to buy that new Toyota but you really can’t quite afford it. You have looked at taking out a car loan, but the repayments are just too expensive. And there is the depreciation to consider; it might be worth its twenty thousand pounds at the moment, but you know in your heart that the moment you drive it out of the showroom it will have lost at least twenty percent of that. After a considerable amount of deliberation you have decided to forego your joy at driving that Toyota and are about to purchase something much less expensive even if it will be a huge disappointment.

Wait! It is almost certain that you can have that Toyota for around half the cost you were considering. Why not go in for Toyota car leasing? So, you would not own the vehicle, but you would have effective ownership of it, and nobody else but you and the car dealer would know any different.

Car leasing is a way of getting your hands on your dream car without having to fork out a huge amount of money. With car leasing you are only paying for the amount of money that the car looses in value during the periods of the lease rather than having to finance its full price. When is more, after the lease has ended you can simply return the Toyota and drive away in a new model.

The outgoings for car lease deals can be half of those for buying one, which means you can get twice the car for the same amount of money. If you are the type of person who is able to take good car of your car and you only drive a typical number of miles, say between 12,000 and 15,000, then leasing is a great option to consider.

If you are not the sort of person who would take care of their brand new Toyota and if you drive 20,000 miles or so a year, then leasing might be contra-indicated, but for most people it is the ideal way of getting hold of that car they thought that they could not afford.

This year’s Toyota 4Runner is a huge improvement over its predecessors in nearly every department. In fact, 2010 is the first year that the 4Runner has been able to garner the attention of truck enthusiasts around the world. The 4Runner is known for having a rugged box-shaped frame similar to that of the Land Cruiser, but slightly smaller. While the truck is smaller than a Land Cruiser, this year’s model is linger, wider and heavier than its predecessors.

The 4Runner no longer has a v-8. Instead drivers can pick from a 2.7liter four-cylinder or a 4.0 liter V-6 which is capable of producing 270 horsepower (10 more HP than the retired V-8). The four-cylinder edition has a 4 speed automatic transmission, while the V-6 edition comes with a five-speed automatic transmission.

The Toyota 4Runner is an affordable yet stylish and powerful truck that is just starting to blossom, after being perfected over the last half a decade. The Multi-Terrain Select features, and unique Crawl Control make the 4Runner a joy to ride in any terrain. The outside is built to handle all the challenges that nature throws at it, while the inside is luxuriously designed to please the eye.

The seating layout is more spacious than ever before, with the seats being higher off the ground with more leg room. The tailgate is complimented by a slide tray that can support up to 440 pounds by itself.

The 4Runner is an excellent urban truck as well, with smooth handling, comfortable seating, and quiet driving this truck makes a perfect pick for anyone look for an affordable luxury SUV.

The 2010 comes is offered with the option of three different motors, but the 5.7 liter V8 edition is causing quite a buzz in the automobile industry. This incredibly powerful engine can bring the 2 and a half ton Tundra up to 60 mph in just six seconds! Along with this power, Toyota has made the Tundra more fuel efficient than ever, getting 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.

The new Tundra is a six speed automatic, improving upon it’s predecessor which housed a 5 speed transmission instead. To top off the superb handling and powerful engine, the Tundra runs super quiet in comparison to other powerful trucks its size. Anyone looking for a powerful sounding engine instead should look into the aftermarket pipes sold by Toyota Racing Development.

The new Tundra has retained all of the design characteristics that have made it such a popular truck, so there are really no surprises when it comes to the look of the 2010 Toyota Tundra. The performance of the Tundra however has changed, with better handling, smoother operation, more power and better gas millage it is an overall improvement in comparison to all of it’s predecessors.

Just like the outside of the truck, everything abut the interior design is huge – from the buttons to the various characteristics of the console. The 2 and a half ton Tundra is a sight and ride to remember for any truck enthusiast looking for a sleek-looking, quiet, powerful, and fuel-efficient truck.

Since 2004 Toyota has been releasing yearly editions of this luxury minivan, which has become a formidable contender of Dodge and Chrysler minivans in recent years. The newly redesigned Sienna boasts a sportier look with improved driving dynamics.

The exterior and interior styling of the vehicle has also been improved, with the inside being more modern in shape than it’s predecessors. With huge door pockets, multiple glove boxes and 10-12 cup holders, it is easy to see why this minivan is hailed as being the perfect car for families.

The interior of the vehicle is abundant in space, and more room can be made instantly by folding the seats into the floorboard. All of the seats are very well-padded with adjustable backrests, and even the third-row has ample leg spaces, which is a rare feat in most minivans.

Some models even come with recliner seats on the second row that include footrests. There is also an optional rear seat entertainment system that utilizes a 16.4-inch split monitor that supports dual input capabilities. A single visual input can also be stretched to fill the entire widescreen monitor.

Aside form the luxurious additions to the Sienna, this year’s model is also more fuel-efficient, getting 1 MPG more than its last predecessor. The Sienna also handles better than ever before, with a sleeker aerodynamic design that is one inch lower the previous editions. With all of the new features and adjustments, it is easy to see why this minivan has become a formidable competitor to the Dodge Caravan.