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12-08-2010, 02:11 PM | #19 |
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well, the store hasn't received the magazine yet, i will check another location if they have it~
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12-08-2010, 07:46 PM | #20 | |
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Well I think being Japan its not as big a deal of the hp. Remember they are a crowded country especially in the cities. Plus their speed limits are low compared to ours. Also gas tax I believe is higher and what not. I have no doubt they like hp and performance but I think they aren't as obsessed about like the U.S. culture is, in general.
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12-09-2010, 10:18 PM | #21 |
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would Borders sell this?
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12-09-2010, 10:46 PM | #22 |
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12-09-2010, 10:51 PM | #23 | |
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No sir, BORDERS will not. It will be at Kinokuniya or if a massive Mitsuwa store is in your state, then that is the next best place.
I'm going to check another store location on the 15th, the store SHOULD have it by then... Quote:
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12-09-2010, 11:07 PM | #24 |
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Another find - This one is a flash animation with 9 "secret pictures":
http://toyota.vo.llnwd.net/e1/toyota/heart-up-vitz/ 2012 - 1.jpg 2012 - 2.jpg 2012 - 3.jpg 2012 - 4.jpg 2012 - 5.jpg 2012 - 6.jpg 2012 - 7.jpg 2012 - 8.jpg 2012 - 9.jpg
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12-10-2010, 12:05 AM | #25 |
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First image says in japanese...
"You dont need words.'' "If you see you will understand'' I'll translate the others tomorrow... |
12-10-2010, 07:41 AM | #26 | |
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Hey Kioshi, would you or anyone else here know why products such as cars still have English all over them even domestically in Japan? I find that odd, especially for all those that don't speak English. Everything from badges to the instrument panels seem to be in English. I would expect a Japanese product made and sold in Japan would have Japanese print on it, No? Just curious. |
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12-10-2010, 01:20 PM | #27 |
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Makes me feel old to have a 1 gen now. LOL. It really look cool, but I'll never give up my cable throttled engine. Even power steering was pushing it for me. I'm more into the basics of driving. :)
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12-10-2010, 11:17 PM | #28 |
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After seeing that new official video on YouTube and the Japanese Toyota site sneak pics, I'm thinking the new Vitz will be pretty cool. I wonder if the Yaris hatchback will continue as a 3-door, because even the current model is only a 5-door in Japan (so the new model pics we've seen so far are only 5-door).
I looked at the Belta (sedan) section on the Japanese Toyota site too, but there are no hints there at all (yet anyway) about a redesign. |
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I also can't believe the 3-door isn't offered in Japan. JDM cars are known to come with tons of options for their home market. From numerous engines, tons of colors, all kinds of trim levels, and tech options we never see. Yet, they can only get the 5-door. Weird. I'm dying to see the new sedan and I'm surprised it isn't being leaked like the LB since they are sold on the same schedule. |
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12-11-2010, 06:45 PM | #30 | |
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You're right that Toyota is one of the kings of keeping design secrets. Usually, Toyota doesn't show their designs until very close to release. On the other hand, companies like GM and Ford show production cars sometimes 2 or more years ahead of release. Volt, '12 Focus, Fiesta, Cruze, ect are the recent examples. Companies shouldn't let the competition prepare by publicly showing models way ahead of time. Yeah, the new Camry is secured in an underground bunker somewhere. It is the worlds most important model and Toyota ain't letting the competition prepare. I remember the '07 Yaris sedan came out after the '07 Camry at least in the US (both new that year). I assume the same will be true this time around. |
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12-11-2010, 09:47 PM | #32 | |
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It is the reason 3 doors were so uncommon on Japanese cars for so long. Heck, the Japanese car companies don't even get it.
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12-14-2010, 08:29 PM | #33 | |
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Although I think the Yaris came out a similar time as the current Camry. Both came out March of 06 from what I remembered. I just have this bad feeling that the next yaris will have a 4 speed auto still even the fail refresh of the 2011 Corolla has a 4speed. WTF? The competition is kicking butt you can't slack Toyota. I know most of their line up is dated, but they can't just make another car/appliance anymore. They have to really step it up. Yes there are still loyal Toyota buyers that buy cause of the badge but that's no excuse to be lazy. End of rant
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12-15-2010, 08:16 PM | #34 |
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Latest CARトップ magazine bought.
Scans will be posted late thurs night/friday morning..due to snowboarding. There are 4 grades... F, RS, U, and JEWELA. Jewela is pretty much modellista..in 2 versions.. 17 colors offered! Specs... All models offer cvt transmission...but a pic with the manual is shown. ill read in details and see what's going on. Rs tire size are...195/50r16 engine for Rs is 80kw(90ps) |
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I can't believe Japan gets 17 colors! The US will only see about 7-8 colors. Then again, Americans don't like all those gay colors.
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