toyota v8 king of the road

The first Toyota Land Cruiser was a rebadged Jeep clone. The name was first used in 1954, but a five-door station wagon was a far more recent addition to the corporate line-up. The modern V8's first spiritual successor was the 60 series, which was introduced in 1980 and became one of the first SUVs. By the time it was replaced in 1990, it had taken Toyota to a position of global dominance that it still enjoys in the segment today.Toyota is forecasting just 700 sales a year in the UK, and there are no plans to bring the petrol V8 here – a tacit acknowledgement of the fact that Brits seeking a top-spec SUV put mud-plugging way down the list of priorities.

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Honda Civic is no doubt the best car available in Pakistan in its own rights. Honda war earlier perceived as a car which is not suitable for Pakistani roads and hence its durability was a big question mark for the Pakistani customers. Doing its homework from a scratch it has snatched a fair bit of market share from Toyota, its bitter rival both in Pakistan and internationally. It is a beautifully designed luxurious car with a powerful engine and a great suspension to cope with the evils of Pakistani worn and tore roads. The car has introduced newer features and specifications which were previously unknown to the general market in the country. At present Honda civic is awesomely established in the market with a considerable brand equity giving head to head completion to Toyota. Honda civic has two main types

• i-VTEC

• VTi Oriel

Both the versions are available in manual and Prosmatec (Progressive Shift Management Technology) transmissions. The car is fully loaded with amazing feature making it a dream car in

Pakistan. It has a spacious cabin and a huge trunk for storage at the back. Its stylish interior and comfortable seats really provide you a soothing experience while you are driving or travelling. It has the entire standard features like built-in power window, power steering and an automatic door locking system.

Honda has a perfect balance of energetic performance, fuel efficiency, and clean operation. Honda civic gives you extra safety as it has air bags and ABS (anti-locking braking System) brakes. Honda civic is the first car in Pakistan to introduce ABS brakes. It can be chosen among 7 different colors. The performance of the smart Civic 1.8-liter SOHC i-VTEC and VTi Oriel is like a sports car that only understands the language of a driver’s accelerator pedal.

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Toyota Vitz

The Toyota Vitz is a line of three- and five-door hatchback subcompact carsproduced since 1998 by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. Now in its third generation, the name "Toyota Vitz" has been used consistently in Japan, with most international markets receiving the same vehicle under the Toyota Yarisname, or formerly as the Toyota Echo in some markets for the first generation.

As of 2010, the first two generations had achieved in excess of 3.5 million sales in over 70 countries, including more than 1.4 million in Japan.

toyota fielder

New Corolla Fielder

If you are expecting a more performance oriented version, you will have to wait longer… or perhaps til Eternity because Corolla is all about elegance, simplicity, and comfort rather than power and looks!

All Corolla fielder units are designed with a rear view camera, which is integrated with advanced technology to assist you in driving and parking the vehicle effortlessly even in packed parking lots.

This camera is plugged to the LCD display to display the updated information. In addition to this, 2011 Toyota Corolla Fielder is also integrated with an optional advanced Intelligent Parking Assist system, which adjusts the steering during parallel parking and braking.

There are many more advanced amenities loaded in this vehicle that help in improving performance as well as comfort. Moreover, it also has latest suspension and shock systems to render amazing comfort to passengers and driver during long journeys, making it a great choice for those who’re not looking for power, but rather a smooth driving experience, and sheer pleasure!

Daihatsu Coure

Daihatsu Coure is the best small car in Pakistan with a beautiful shape, compact design, premium fuel efficiency and a high performance. Its light body design makes it a more fuel efficient and brisker than its counterparts. It has all the merits of a real small car easy to park, maintain, drive and handle. Most of the small cars have traditional problems in Pakistan which linger on and on with each model and people become immune against those problems. Braking is one of those problems. Suzuki Mehran for example has poor brakes since it was first made. Despite being a small car, Daihatsu Coure has state of the art disk brakes which make it easy to handle at quick speed. It is a real brisk car with excellent acceleration. Daihatsu Coure is available in a good range of metallic and non-metallic colors. Its Inner cabin in not much spacious because it is not a landmark of a small car. Seats are comfortable. It has a very impressive A/C also despite being a small car. It has a 5-spped transmission with 847 cc, 3-cylinder engine sufficient to provide it with the force it requires. Daihatsu Coure has totally ruled out the perception that driving a small car can never be fun. It is the most suitable car for the coupes or single working men and women. It will give you both the exuberance of youth and wisdom of age. Some of the weaker points for Daihatsu Coure include its expensive spare parts and maintenance then other small cars. It has a high price tag as well if compared with other competitors. In short it is an amazing car if financial aspect is side lined for a moment. Those who want to enjoy their small but efficient car make the choice of Daihatsu Coure

nissan micra

From a frog lookalike to something with a more universal appeal, the Nissan Micra has a come a long way since the last generation. Previously, we only had one trim level and one driveline available. Now, there are three grades and two engines and transmissions, enabling the Micra to take on a broader audience.

In ST-L trim, as tested, there’s a lot to like about Nissan’s light car. For starters, the price is not unreasonable.

At $14,990 (plus $395 for metallic paint) the Nissan Micra ST-L manual is exactly the same as the ST automatic. If you can drive a manual, and $15,000 is your budget, then leave the lethargic 1.2-litre powered ST off your shopping list and step up to the 1.5-litre four-cylinder found in the ST-L. The reason? Well, there’s a difference between the two, and it’s less obvious than you’d think.

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Toyota Corolla Axio

Toyota Corolla Axio Description

Overview

The Toyota Corolla Axio is the 10th generation Corolla sedan. It is available in 1.5 litre and 1.8 litre engine variations. Both comes with Super CVT-i (Super Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent) transmission that provides outstanding cruising and environmental performance.

Exterior

The Corolla Axio has adopted a light weight, high rigidity body that seeks both a quiet cabinand superior aerodynamic properties.

Interior

Inside the cabin, the backseat floor hump has been minimized to create flat-surfaced legroom, enabling three adults to sit in the rear comfortably.

The driver gets a steering wheel with a telescoping function that allows its position to be adjusted front to rear for a comfortable driving posture. To enhance visibility, the top surface of the instrument panel is low while the front pillars have been extended forward and made slimmer.

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Key components of the front and rear suspensions has also been optimally tuned to provide brisk maneuvering and cruising stability, as well as a comfortable ride. The Axio has a fuel efficiency of 17.2km/l. An Eco Drive Indicator lights up when the vehicle is being efficiently operated to raise the driver’s awareness of environmentally considerate driving and contribute to higher fuel efficiency.

Toyota Corolla Axio 1.5 X (M) Specifications

EngineEngine capacity 1,496 cc
Engine type 4-cylinders in-line 16-valves
Compression ratio 10.5
Bore x Stroke (75.0 x 84.7) mm
Power 110 bhp
Torque 140 Nm

Performance
Acceleration unknown
Top speed unknown
Fuel consumption 17.2 km\L

Misc technical data
Transmission 5-speed (M)
Drive type FWD

Measurements
Body type Sedan
Dimensions (L x W x H) (4410 x 1695 x 1460)mm
Wheelbase 2,600mm
Min turning radius 4,900mm
Kerb weight 1,100kg
Fuel tank capacity 50L

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A 'CIty ENGINE'

The engine powering the City 1.5 is still from the Civic line. Compared to the 1.3, the stroke is longer at 84.5 mm (76 mm) while the bore is a constant 75 mm. This has resulted in an undersquare configuration which means better pulling power. The compression ratio is higher at 9.4 (9.0) and there is now 77 kW (105 bhp) at 6500 rpm (69.8 kW/95 bhp at 6400 rpm). Torque is 134 Nm at 4600 rpm (115 Nm/4700 rpm). The City 1.5 is only heavier by 8 kgs and thus enjoys a better weight-to-power ratio of 12.8 kgs/kW (13.9 kgs/kW).

There are also some changes in the 4-speed automatic transmission to accommodate the higher power outputs. Second, third and fourth gears are higher in ratios since there is more torque now. In fact, third gear is an overdrive at 0.972.

DRIVING THE CITY 1.5

As one of our staff has a City 1.3, we had the rare chance to gauge the City 1.5 back-to-back. The better torque has definitely provided for a more relaxed driving ambience. There was no need to prompt the accelerator often to get it down to second gear for that spurt of speed or pull to get going quickly.

The City 1.5 has ample torque to sufficiently quick pick-up for overtaking on the highway and when going up mild inclines. This feature also helped to give the City higher corner speed through winding stretches, encouraged as well by the proven all-independent suspension with a MacPherson strut at each wheel and the 175/75 SR13 Dunlop LeMans J-Cinq tyres.

With less of a need to kick down and get second gear, there was less of a jerky affair while driving. Although some improvements were made with the automatic transmission, it still didn't perform as good as that in the Civic. It is getting there though.

Our acceleration runs confirmed the City 1.5 as a quicker car. It was clocked at 11.5 seconds for the 100 km/h sprints which the City 1.3 did in 13.2 seconds. On kickdowns, the City 1.5 covered the 50-80 km/h runs in 5.6 seconds, a second faster.

Despite the slight differences in transmission ratios, road speed through the gears were similar–58 km/h (60 in the 1.3) in first, 104 km/h in second and 160 km/h in third. The auto changes occurred between 6100 and 6500 rpm. This was also similar at cruising speeds, with the engine running between 2800 and 3100 rpm (2600 and 3000 rpm) at 100-110 km/h.

As is typical of Honda engines, some mileage is required before optimum performance can enjoyed. That in the test City 1.5 was no different, having covered slightly above 1,000 kms when we borrowed it. Thus the top speed we attained may not be indicative of the true potential of the car in this respect. If it is like the City 1.3, it should do above 170 km/h, if not 180 km/h, with more mileage.

The difference in interior appointments aren't much. The extras come in a central console bin and a door armrest for the front doors. All the windows are electrically-powered (only the front ones for the City 1.3).

"Would you buy the City 1.5?" we asked the staffer who owns a City 1.3. The response (which we also tend to agree with) was this: "Now that I've driven it, I do regret not waiting for the 1.5 to come along. The better pull certainly makes for more comfortable and relaxed driving. But with the gloomy economic scenario, I think I will keep my City 1.3