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.
Passenger Vehicles Press Releases on Toyota Media Site
Passenger Vehicles
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.
10 August 1999
RAV4 Voted Greatest Used 4X4
The Toyota RAV4 has been voted the best used 4×4 for under £8,000 in the Greatest Used Buy Awards for 1999.
3 August 1999
Shadow Minister for Transport Tries the Car of Tomorrow Around the Roads of Westminster
Bernard Jenkin MP, Shadow Minister for Transport, took time out in the last few days of the parliamentary session to try the new Toyota Prius on the busy roads around the Palace of Westminster.
29 June 1999
Toyota Picnic Earns Top Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Tests
Toyota’s popular Picnic MPV has earned top marks in safety tests performed under the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). Picnic received a 4-star rating – equal to the highest rating awarded to date.
14 May 1999
Grey Importer Fined for Misleading Buyers
A recent court judgement proves that customers of ‘grey imports’ should be very cautious of exactly what it is they are buying…
8 April 1999
… And the Most Satisfying Coupe / Small Car / MPV / 4 Wheel-Drive is Made by Toyota!
If the 1999 Top Gear/J D Power Customer Satisfaction Study was the Oscars, Toyota would be the ‘film’ that scooped the most awards.
12 March 1999
Lexus (GB) Ltd Announces Appointment Of Corporate Sales Manager
Lexus (GB) Ltd is announcing the appointment of Andy Simpson to the new position of Corporate Sales Manager within the company.
5 March 1999
The New Toyota Yaris
Toyota has announced on the road prices and three peace of mind purchase and servicing schemes for its chic and spacious new small car the Yaris.
5 March 1999
The Toyota Yaris Verso
Called the Yaris Verso, it promises to deliver the flexibility of an MPV to a new generation of small car drivers. For example, the rear seats can be folded completely flat into the floor to create a large load carrying area.
26 February 1999
The New Toyota Yaris
The Yaris, Toyota’s new small car for Europe will be easy to own and cost-effective to run thanks to a host of innovative new servicing initiatives announced ahead of the car’s public launch on April 8 1999.
22 February 1999
The DJ in Front Drives a Toyota
Drop the mid-range, cut the bass, set the cross fader. Toyota has linked up with premier underground DJ, Sasha, and provided him with a silver Toyota Previa GX MPV to transport him around the country on his new UK tour this month.
