22 March 2000
New MR2 Roadster
The new Toyota MR2 Roadster is an affordable mid-engined, rear wheel drive roadster designed to excite true sports car enthusiasts.
Passenger Vehicles Press Releases on Toyota Media Site
Passenger Vehicles
24 February 2000
New Previa Takes Toyota To The Top
Toyota is to launch an all-new version of the Previa, its flagship family MPV. The new Previa, debuted at Geneva Motor Show 2000, will build on the established reputation of its predecessor for space, comfort and advanced styling.
24 February 2000
New Toyota RAV4 Replaces Style Icon
Toyota is to replace one of the motoring icons of the 1990s with a brand new vehicle for the 21st century.
16 February 2000
Footballer Ryan Giggs Wins New Toyota Celica
Manchester United and Welsh International footballer Ryan Giggs has won a new Toyota Celica sports coupe.
8 February 2000
New Home Needed For Toyota Celebrity TV Goldfish
Toyota’s animated talking goldfish, who are the stars of the company’s advertising ‘idents’ that lead-in all ITV movie premieres and New Year TV schedules are in need of a new home in the Surrey area.
7 February 2000
New RAV4 In Training With Reebok
Toyota has released a new special edition version of its popular RAV4 (Recreational Activity Vehicle with 4-wheel drive). Known as the ‘Reebok’, it marks a link with the well-known sportswear manufacturer.
2 February 2000
Motoring Writers Car Of The Year Stars At The Ulster Motor Show
The Toyota Yaris supermini will take pride of place on the Toyota stand at the forthcoming Ulster Motor Show (7-13 February 2000).
2 February 2000
2000 Model Year Toyota Hilux Pickups Carry A Heavier Burden And A Lighter Tax Load
The Toyota Hilux pickup is delivering good news to the nation’s small businesses early in the New Millennium. The two Hilux Double Cab models in the range can now carry a higher payload meaning that VAT registered businesses are able to reclaim the VAT at purchase.
20 January 2000
New Millennium, New Corolla
Toyota’s new version of its small family car, the Corolla, currently the world’s best selling car with over 23 million sold worldwide since 1966, adopts a family look similar to that of the bigger Avensis.
20 January 2000
California Dreamin’ 2000
Toyota U.S.A. have pushed back the reality of dark wintry skies with thoughts of summer by unveiling a Celica convertible concept at the 2000 Los Angeles Auto Show.
20 January 2000
The Ultimate Toyota Celica
Toyota USA, along with Rod Millen Motorsports and Toyota Racing Development (TRD), has engineered the Ultimate Celica, a 500-horsepower, all-wheel drive powerhouse.
19 January 2000
New Corolla In The UK Market
Few names conjure up such a re-assuring feeling as that of Corolla. Through eight generations of Toyota’s small family car, the name has become synonymous with a robust and reliable reputation allied to the latest technologies – Jeremy Clarkson might not be the car’s greatest fan but even he has to admit that the Corolla is a global success story.
13 December 1999
Impatient Thief Steals New Yaris Verso Before It Goes on Sale
The new Yaris Verso mini-MPV does not go on sale until January. That was apparently too long to wait for someone so they stole a demonstrator from the forecourt of one of Toyota’s London dealers.
10 December 1999
America’s Best Selling Car Gets Better for Britain
The Toyota Camry is the best selling car in the USA and is adopting a new look for the UK in 2000. A host of detail changes to its bodywork plus
10 November 1999
Swing Out Sweet Chariot
Toyota is improving the load versatility, safety and comfort of its successful Hiace Powervan commercial vehicle range to further its already strong appeal.
15 October 1999
Improvements to Toyota Land Cruiser Colorado Range Announced
Toyota has announced a number of enhancements to its latest 2000 Model Year Land Cruiser Colorado range.
15 October 1999
Prius Comes to Europe
Toyota has confirmed it is planning to launch its revolutionary Prius hybrid-powered car in Europe next summer.
15 October 1999
Next Generation MR2 is a True Roadster
The latest generation Toyota MR2 is a no-compromise roadster designed to excite true sports car enthusiasts. It is fun to drive, good to look at and affordable to own.
15 October 1999
Toyota Yaris Family Grows With New 1.3-Litre Models
Just six months after the successful launch of Yaris in the UK, Toyota is extending the model range with the addition of a new engine and automatic gearbox to the Yaris line up.
15 October 1999
Yaris Verso: A New Dimension in Family Cars
Yaris Verso is a new compact car from Toyota that offers young families all the space and performance they are looking for without the cost of upgrading to a larger car and with the added bonus of being stylish, versatile and fun to drive.
4 October 1999
Lighter, More Responsive New 7th Generation Celica
Toyota (GB) PLC began sales of the Celica in the UK in 1971. Back then when trouser bottoms were wide, T.Rex stalked the hit parade and car stylists gazed Stateside for inspiration…
22 September 1999
Toyota Accelerates Towards the Millennium at the London Motor Show
Visitors to the London Motor Show at Earls Court 20-31 October 1999 will have to catch their breath thanks to the rapid pace of change at Toyota.
10 September 1999
What Every Woman Wants
The New Toyota Yaris has been declared the best small car in the AA/Good Housekeeping Woman-Friendly Car Awards. It was praised for its low cost of running, high level of standard equipment and nippy performance.
25 August 1999
Yaris Verso
The London Motor Show (22-31 October) will mark the UK debut of Toyota’s new flexible friend – the Yaris Verso. Verso is the latest derivative of the new and very successful Yaris hatchback.
