Toyota is the largest Japanese automobile brand, known and popular throughout the world. Toyota cars constantly participate in competitions and shows, taking first places and delighting spectators, while remaining quite affordable. Every year the company produces a record number of cars, Toyota does not want to stop - by 2021 it will delight us with several more new series and updated versions of already known cars.
By the way, Toyota is a family company; since 2009, its chief director has been the grandson of the founder. Therefore, you can count on the brand to continue to adhere to its high standards.
Let's see what Toyota will offer us in the new year.
Toyota C-HR
The range of compact crossovers will be complemented by the Toyota C-HR. The car will appear in Russia closer to the summer of 2021. The new product has a sporty exterior: wide headlights of an unusual shape, an aggressive bumper, a sloping roof and massive fenders. It seems that this is not a crossover, but a real sports car.
At the same time, the Toyota C-HR promises to be as economical as possible. The basic configuration will include a 1.2-liter turbo engine (116 hp), consuming 5.7 liters of fuel in the combined cycle. The hybrid version will be equipped with a 122-horsepower unit, which consumes only 3.7 liters in highway/city travel mode.
Toyota Camry
Among the most anticipated new products from Toyota, which will be released in 2021 or 2021, is the Camry. The business sedan will receive a completely new appearance with an emphasis on the aggressive front end. The interior of the updated Toyota Camry will delight you with both its spaciousness and premium interior. Wood panels, leather and high-quality plastic will be actively used in the interior decoration.
The Japanese sedan will be equipped with 3 variants of power plants with a volume of 2.0, 2.5 and 3 liters. The basic version promises to include such useful options as:
- Light sensor
- Fog lights
- Climate control
- Heated side mirrors
- 6 airbags
- LED optics and many others. etc.
Exterior appearance of Toyota Camry 2018-2019
- Basic cars with LED low and high beams.
- Expensive versions are fully equipped with LED optics.
- Radiator air intakes have grilles with 2.5 cm meshes. Therefore, small pebbles can get in there.
- The height of the hood surfaces has been reduced by 4.1 cm.
- The rear parts received visual massiveness.
- The optical instruments at the stern were divided into two sections: on the trunk lids and bodies. They are with LEDs and incandescent lamps. Expensive versions only with LED lights.
Toyota Supra
The Toyota Supra will also be updated in the next couple of years. Today, work on the sports coupe is being carried out jointly with German engineers from BMW. Its body will be made of carbon and carbon fiber panels, and its appearance will be reminiscent of the FT-1 concept, which was shown back in 2014 in Detroit. The car is also equipped with a robotic transmission with two clutches.
The 2021 Toyota Supra engine lineup will consist of a gasoline engine and a hybrid unit. Their parameters have not yet been disclosed. The weight of the sports car will not exceed 1.5 tons.
Toyota GT86
Another sports coupe will appear no earlier than 2021. It will be a Toyota gt86. The car will have rear-wheel drive and a gasoline engine with a capacity of about 200 hp. With. The exterior will feature new bumpers, a more massive air intake, different-style wheels and updated direction indicators.
The 2021 Toyota gt86 will be equipped with a 205-horsepower engine and an upgraded 6-speed manual transmission. The suspension will receive an update in the form of new shock absorbers. In addition, the chassis will be tuned in such a way that the car becomes more “obedient” to drive.
Despite rumors, there are no plans for an open-top version. This was stated by the head of the European division of Toyota Motor Corporation, Karl Schlicht.
Improving the characteristics of Toyota Camry 2018-2019
Thanks to modified settings of suspension elements and gearboxes, the cars are stable even at high speed. Because they introduced rear steel (and not aluminum, as before) multi-links and rigid fastenings of subframes to body parts.
Electric amplifiers have been moved to racks, and the steering is now precise.
The rigid chassis returns at speeds from 160 to 180 km/h. Cars maintain linear directions of movement. There is no longitudinal swing or lateral displacement on uneven road surfaces.
Thanks to the reduction in body height, the centers of gravity have become lower by 2 cm. Therefore, you can take turns at high speed and the car will not tilt to the sides.
Stabilization mechanisms, modified by the operating algorithm, maintain stability. They are immediately activated during sudden maneuvering.
The brake mechanisms also improved. The front wheels have ventilated, enlarged discs. At the rear, the monolithic discs have increased in thickness. There are also changes to the brake calipers. The car has 2 versions of brake boosters with vacuum. If emergency braking occurs, the hazard warning lights are turned on automatically, warning of danger.
Toyota Auris
The start of sales of the new generation of Toyota Auris is expected in 2021. After all, the future new product has been caught by photo spies more than once. There is no need to expect a revolution in the design of this hatchback. The car's bumpers, optics, wings and doors will be updated, and all changes in the interior will be aimed at increasing the level of comfort.
The base engine for the Toyota Auris 2021 will be a 1.2-liter turbo engine with 114 hp. With. By the way, the C-HR crossover received the same power unit. Also, the new Auris will be equipped with a 150-horsepower 2-liter engine.
Toyota Camry 2018-2019: completely new sedans
Employees of the Californian Toyota studio worked on the appearance of the cars.
- The cars have squat body profiles, which are not at all typical for a Camry.
- Cars have become driver-centric. With dynamic movement and comfort behind the steering wheel. New cars for 2021 received an appearance that matches the new design.
- Body parts and rigidity have increased.
- The front subframes and rear suspension elements were strengthened.
Important ! The Russian market is receiving cars adapted to cold winter weather.
- The front seats are heated.
- Rear view mirrors are defrosted.
- In order to distribute warm air evenly, air ducts were installed to provide flow to the rear rows.
- Expensive trim levels include heated rear seats, steering wheel rims and windshields.
Toyota Highlander
In 2021, the Toyota Highlander will receive its first global update. The SUV will get a modernized radiator grille and new optics. Restyling will also affect bumpers and some other parts of the body.
The engine compartment will be occupied by an updated 3.5-liter V6 engine with a capacity of 270 horsepower. Moreover, it will be paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the SUV should become more economical. After all, the Toyota Highlander 2017-2018 model year is equipped with a start-stop system.
A sporty SE version will also be available, featuring an exclusive leather interior with silver stitching. In all other modifications, the interior will change slightly, the dashboard will be updated, and the door and seat upholstery materials will be improved.
The cost of an SUV in the “base” will be about 3 million 200 thousand rubles.
Noise insulation
Previous generations were criticized for poor sound insulation. In Toyota Camry 2018-2019, engine shields are closed using multilayer sheets on the side of the engine compartments and interiors, which absorb noise and vibrations. Rear shelves with increased thickness and additional soundproofing pads.
In all numerous technological and auxiliary openings, there are soft plastic plugs.
The plastic flaps of the wheel arches have sound insulators that are glued to the inner surfaces. Now you can’t hear the noise of sand and stones.
Toyota Tundra
The debut of the new generation of the Toyota Tundra model is scheduled for 2018. There is little information about the popular pickup truck. It is known that the car will be created taking into account the efficient use of fuel. Therefore, they will release several modifications with different load capacities.
The range of engines will also be updated. The 2021 Toyota Tundra will receive more fuel-efficient powertrains. How the appearance of the Japanese pickup truck will change is still unknown. At the same time, the car’s interior will be distinguished by higher quality and more expensive finishing, as well as the presence of a large number of options, including an electric sunroof, 2-zone climate control, wireless charging for mobile devices, and much more. etc.
Salon equipment
- The dashboards and center consoles have asymmetrical designs. Dashboards with glossy inserts, imitation wood.
- The center of the car is occupied by color screens of standard audio systems at 7 or 8 d.
- Audio systems with sound recording in various formats.
- In expensive cars you can use panoramic cameras with images displayed on screens.
- The parking brakes are activated using buttons on the center consoles in the car; previously there were separate pedals.
- Finish: black and beige.
- The cushions and backrests are very comfortable for long distances.
- Enlarged front seat armrests help with maneuverability.
- Basic cars with adjustments for lumbar support in front.
- Expensive versions have seats with electric drives and memory positions.
- Steering columns with 2 positions that can be adjusted manually or electrically.
- The rear seats, expensive versions, have electric backrest angle adjustments. Each seat can be configured separately.
- Due to the settings, the trunks were reduced by 24 liters.
Gallery
The rear rows were no longer free, even with an increase in the wheelbase. Somewhere it has decreased. Because the roof lines were lowered, so the cushions of the rear rows of seats were moved to the bottom.
Toyota RAV4
Closer to 2021, an updated version of the popular crossover will be presented. We are talking about the Toyota RAV4, the last restyling of which was in 2015. The future new product will receive a completely new appearance and line of engines. To create it, the Japanese plan to use TNGA as a modular platform.
It is interesting that for the next generation of Toyota RAV4 only automatic transmission will be available. The management of the Japanese concern decided to abandon the CVT and manual transmission. It is not yet known what prices and configurations the 2021 Toyota Rav4 will have.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Experts believe that a new generation of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will be released in 2021. After all, the last restyling of this model occurred in 2013, and the generation itself (the fourth in a row) debuted back in 2009. This means that soon the Toyota Prado will be seriously updated.
It’s too early to talk about what the SUV will look like. There are no spy photos or teaser images on the Internet. However, there is more information about the technical part of the car. Toyota Prado 2021 will receive the TNGA platform, several new engines and upgraded safety systems.
What Toyota news will be in this section?
Loyal fans of Toyota, as well as those who are simply interested in cars from this manufacturer, will be able to read the following:
- Articles, essays and publications about exhibitions, car shows and other events with the participation of Toyota;
- Test drives, reviews and announcements of new Toyota models;
- Materials about technical innovations developed by the company's engineers and changes in configuration.
Toyota Prius
The Japanese will continue to develop the Toyota Prius hybrid model. The prime version will go on sale in 2017. The front end of the car will change significantly, becoming more aggressive and dynamic. The cabin will feature a modern media system with a touch screen diagonal of almost 12 inches.
On a full tank (43 l) and with a maximum battery charge, a Toyota Prius can travel 1200 km. It turns out that the minimum fuel consumption is only 2 liters. In this case, you can charge the battery from a household network. Full charging time is 2.5 hours.
In the next two years, Toyota plans to update other versions - the Prius V station wagon and the Prius C compact hatchback.
Disadvantages of Toyota Camry 2018-2019
The disadvantages include reduced ground clearance, interior decor and engines that were retained from older models.
Salons with fashionable glossy plastic. These inserts are all around. And dust and fingerprints instantly form on them.
If you drive at a speed of 80 km/h or more, you can listen to aerodynamic noise near the A-pillars of the roofs.
Important! These shortcomings are only in Russian assemblies.
The suspension elements are rigid, so cars feel the joints of road surfaces, hatches, patches, etc. Then the rear parts are demolished, which does not aggravate the stability of trajectories and controllability.
Toyota Mirai
In 2021, the Japanese plan to launch mass production of hydrogen hybrids. One of these cars is the Toyota Mirai. Its engine operates through an electrochemical reaction, the end product of which is water. Moreover, such a power plant produces about 130-150 “horses”, and acceleration to 100 km/h does not exceed 9 seconds.
The 2021 Toyota Mirai attracts attention not only with the efficiency and harmlessness of its exhaust. The car has a modern appearance and an original interior. True, there is a minus. This is the cost of a hydrogen hybrid, which is almost $60 thousand.
