Toyota Corolla

Toyota strives to build vehicles to match customer interest and thus they typically are built with popular options and option packages. Not all options/packages are available separately and some may not be available in all regions of the country. If you would prefer a vehicle with no or different options, contact your dealer to check for current availability or the possibility of placing a special order.
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EXTERIOR

Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and black housing Integrated front fog lamps

Color-keyed rear deck spoiler / Intermittent windshield wipers Variable intermittent windshield wipers with mist cycle Power remote-controlled outside mirrors Color-keyed power remote-controlled outside mirrors Heated outside mirrors Color-keyed outside door handles Color-keyed front and rear underbody spoilers, sport side rocker panel moldings and rear mudguards Blackout front grille 15-in. steel wheels with P195/65R15 tires and full wheel covers 16-in. steel wheels with P205/55R16 tires and full wheel covers 16-in. alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires / 17-in. alloy wheels with P215/45R17 tires Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade

INTERIOR

Multi-information display with outside temperature, instant fuel economy, average fuel economy, driving range, average speed and travel distance since start Instrumentation: amber-illuminated speedometer, tachometer with LCD odometer and twin tripmeters; and coolant temperature, fuel level and outside temperature gauges Instrumentation: Optitron meters with white-silhouette speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level gauges; digital odometer and twin tripmeters with outside temperature display Instrumentation: Optitron sport meters with speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level gauges; digital odometer and twin tripmeters with outside temperature display Airbag, seatbelt, low fuel level, door-ajar, battery, check engine, oil pressure, Electric Power Steering (EPS), brake, Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) , Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) warning lights Digital clock Cruise control / Leather-trimmed shift knob Wood-grain-style interior trim Metallic-style interior trim Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel Leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability , auxiliary audio jack, CD-text display function, automatic sound leveling and four speakers AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability , auxiliary audio jack, CD-text display function, automatic sound leveling and six speakers AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability , auxiliary audio jack, CD-text display function, automatic sound leveling and six speakers JBL® AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with XM Satellite Radio capability , MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio jack, hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth® wireless technology and eight speakers in six locations (440-watt maximum power) with steering wheel-mounted audio and hands-free controls Touch screen DVD navigation system with AM/FM CD player with WMA/MP3 playback capability and satellite radio capability with six speakers Day/night rearview mirror with mounted maplights Day/night rearview mirror Power door locks with shift-activated locking feature (shift-activated locking feature on automatic transmission models) Power windows with driver-side auto-down feature Passenger-side dual glove compartments Center console with storage Sliding center console with card holder Front and rear door pockets with integrated bottle holder Cup holders (two front and two rear) Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable front seats Unique sport fabric seats Driver's seat height adjuster Leather-trimmed seats and headrests, molded leather door trim, shift knob , leather-covered center console with sliding armrest and front seat heaters 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat Two 12V auxiliary power outlets CFC-free air conditioning with air filter CFC-free automatic climate control system with air filter Heavy-duty electric rear window defogger with timer Remote trunk release with cancel feature and trunk lamp Remote fuel-filler door and hood releases Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, trunk-release, panic and remote illuminated entry features SAFETY Driver front airbag and front passenger airbag with Advanced Airbag System Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags Active headrests 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with auto on/off feature Center high-mount stop lamp (CHMSL) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) with off switch Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones Side-impact door beams Energy-absorbing steering column Head-impact protection structure High-tensile-strength steel body panels Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) for outboard rear seating positions only Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors (ALR/ELR) for all front and rear passenger seatbelts, Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for driver's seatbelt 3-point rear seatbelts for all rear positions Driver and front passenger 3-point seatbelts with adjustable shoulder anchors Child-protector rear door locks Trunk-entrapment release Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer PRICE MSRP $17,250

Toyota Venza 5 seater 2009

Powered by either a 268 hp 3.5-litre V6 or a 188 hp 2.7-litre inline-4, the American-designed and built Venza will be sold as a single trim level vehicle. The primary differences are that the 3.5 gets dual exhausts and 20-inch wheels, while the 2.7 has a single outlet and 19-inchers. Both engines are connected to a six-speed automatic with sequential shift.
Inside, the five-seater Venza has an upscale-looking cockpit with contrast-piped leather seats and a panoramic glass roof. Additional optional equipment will include a navigation system equipped with a JBL audio system, integrated satellite radio capability, a premium JBL audio system with AM/FM six-disc CD changer, satellite radio capability and Bluetooth, rear seat entertainment system, a Smart Key System, back-up camera and a power rear door.

HH SHEIKH AHMED TO INAUGURATE THE AUTOMECHANIKA MIDDLE EAST 2009 SHOW

DUBAI (May, 2009) – The Middle East’s largest exhibition for auto aftermarket opens from May 31 – June 2, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. 966 exhibitors from 46 countries will showcase their products in eight halls.

The event has received a huge boost with the confirmation that HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman of Emirates Group, will open the show.

Automechanika Middle East is a highly acclaimed event for tapping worldwide emerging trends of the automotive aftermarket in throughout the wider Middle East. Organized by Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH for 3 days, it is a definitive event which is set to open for experts in the automotive sport, workshop equipment, tyres & batteries, parts & systems, repair & maintenance, and auto accessories & tuning industries worldwide.

The exhibition will witness an imposing presence from 14 overseas pavilions from France, Germany, Italy, India, Turkey, UK, USA and many more.

Mr. Michael Dehn, Senior Show Manager of Automechanika Middle East said, “It’s remarkable that even in difficult times, we have not only sustained our mark as an entrusted podium for the auto aftermarket industry in the Middle East, but have also managed to acquire more number of exhibitors than last year, when the number of participating companies was 941.”

Mr. Dehn added, “Our Dubai show is the world’s third largest event in the Automechanika series. It is an honour for us, not only to contribute to the Middle East’s auto industry in this way, but also to the global automotive parts, components and aftermarket industry.”

Thousands of service and repair owners, technicians, retailers, distributors, installers, jobbers, manufacturers, media and industry professionals are expected to attend this year’s event.

The exhibition has attracted some of the world's best automotive suppliers. The Dubai edition of Automechanika has become the ultimate shop window for trade visitors. Some of the highlights will be from exhibitors such as, General Motors Africa & Middle East FZE (ACDelco), MANN+HUMMEL GmbH, Intertruck MENA, Automotor France, Foilacar Middle East, Novocar, VBSA, Capelec, Liqui Moly GmbH, Alsafa Trading Co. (Ed Hardy), Rahimafrooz Globatt Limited and Forte Middle East FZC amongst several others.
ACDelco, the world’s largest provider of branded automotive spare parts, is building its presence at this year’s Automechanika Middle East Show in Dubai around an innovative and interactive ‘Spare parts over spare parts’ themed stand, which will not just be a visual treat for visitors, but the information sharing and technological demonstrations which will be held at the stand, will be the most sought after for.

In times where people have to save money, they take more care of their car; hence, the car care market is lucrative even amid the economic downturn. Forte Middle East, leader in the manufacture of additives and car care products will be doing an exclusive regional launch of its RedWing Professional range at the Automechanika Middle East.

Alsafa Trading Co. is the official distributor of Ed Hardy celebrity car accessories in the Middle East. They will showcase air fresheners, protective covers for cars, anti grinding dust and anticorrosion, sun visors, and car decorations.

According to MANN+HUMMEL, ‘Good lubrication means good running’ - this motto still applies, even for the latest examples of modern engine technology. MANN+HUMMEL will offer oil filters and filter systems that are tailored to particular engine concepts.

On May 31st 2009, Rahimafrooz Globatt Limited, the largest export manufacturing plant in South Asia, will host the worldwide launch of its new automotive battery brand GLOBATT. The GLOBATT range is prepared to hit the international market with a premium range of Maintenance Free (MF) and Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF) batteries, it will also have advanced features like EMT (Expanded Metal Technology) and Silver PLUS design.

VBSA’s smart repair kits for windshield repair and dent removals are innovative products which, with a simple use of an adhesive can repair and lift within minutes. A pioneer in windscreen repair, VBSA manufactures and distributes complete ranges of equipment for automotive glazing market, lifting and replacement. This year the number of space only stands booked by the participants has increased as compared to 2008, implying that the exhibitors are willing to invest more in the Automechanika Middle East platform to educate potential buyers face-to-face on how their technology works, even when the economic crisis has limited their marketing budgets.

The tyres section has received a great deal of interest this year. As compared to 2008, this section has witnessed a high growth rate of 525%, to present 25 key players of the tyre industry at the show.

The trade fair also features the Automechanika Academy, an interactive forum dedicated to the introduction and discussion of the most relevant issues of the regional automobile industry, with the presence of the industry’s key experts in every field from key organizations such as, Dubai World, Frost & Sullivan (UAE), RTA (UAE), and SEMA Association (USA) amongst others.The seminar will serve as a communication bridge between enterprises, buyers and researchers.

Backed with an enriched expertise, Automechanika Middle East is directed towards providing a single most platform to reputed international and regional automotive professionals.

First Look: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Ironically, it's only years after the big divorce that the Jeep brand finally benefits from the DaimlerChrysler marriage. An all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee debuts for 2011, and it now shares its underpinnings with the Mercedes-Benz M-class SUV. Better late than never, we suppose.
A new 3.6-liter replaces the previous 3.7-liter as the base V-6. It produces 280 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque (up significantly from the old lump's 210 and 235) and returns 11 percent better fuel economy, thanks in part to variable valve timing. The optional 360-hp, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 returns to the playground, and both engines are paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or four-wheel drive.
An optional Quadra-Lift air suspension (inherited from Mercedes) can raise the Grand Cherokee's ride height, increasing approach, departure, and breakover angles for even more off-road credibility. No longer constrained by the Commander, Jeep's mainstay family hauler has room to grow--and so the new Grand Cherokee is 1.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider, and, most important, rides on a wheelbase that's 5.3 inches longer. That last measurement contributes to a significant increase in rear-seat room, a welcome improvement over today's cramped bench. Jeep promises more soft-touch plastics and a higher quality interior, as well as an available Alpine sound system.

2009 Detroit Auto show reveals Green 2009 Audi A7 Sportback Concept

The name, Sportback, isn't one with much meaning for Americans, but at Audi it will soon assume greater significance than Avant. Already, the company refers to the A3 four-door hatchback as a Sportback and at the Paris auto show last fall it unveiled the subcompact A1 Sportback concept. Here, Audi wants to show that the Sportback idea isn't just for small cars.
Indeed, this Sportback concept is a preview of the upcoming Audi A7, essentially a premium, four-door coupe variant of the A6, much in the same way the Mercedes-Benz CLS is positioned above the E-class on which it's based.
So this Sportback (nee A7) is not a small car. It's just a shade longer (0.6 inch) than the A6 Avant, but more than three inches narrower and lower than the A6. The design of the large hatchback, however, is supposed to mimic the A5 notchback coupe. The front end gets a more squat version of Audi's large, vertical grille, and the exterior is dressed up with LED lights front and rear, and 21-inch wheels. As befits a show car, the interior is over-the-top plush, with leather everywhere (and a Bentley-esque, diamond sew pattern on the seats), a huge glass roof panel, oak "blockboard" wood trim, and filigreed aluminum.
Mechanically, this concept showcases all the latest Audi goodies. That means a turbocharged, direct-injection diesel, specifically the 3.0-liter V-6 that will be offered in the Q7 SUV starting this April. Here it makes 225 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, and it's mated to an 8-speed tiptronic automatic. The powertrain uses Audi's revised layout, seen already in the A4- and A5-series cars, that reduces the front overhang. Audi claims that this engine can hustle the 3968-pound concept from 0 to 62 mph in less than 7 seconds, and can also achieve nearly 37 mpg in the European test cycle. The Sportback also features a multilink suspension, active dampers (similar to those in the Q7), and ceramic disc brakes.